Overview
Great sound, flexibility and ease of use?
Lab.gruppen’s innovative LUCIA (Localized Utility Compact Intelligent Amplification) brings superior audio performance and extraordinary flexibility to a decentralized approach in AV systems design. Power, processing, control and I/O are conveniently placed exactly where they are needed. In many AV applications requiring consistently outstanding performance, LUCIA offers a logical, cost-efficient and scalable solution that often eliminates the complications and added expense of a centralized equipment room. LUCIA amplifiers incorporate a digital, firmware-controlled front end coupled to a robust, durable and highly efficient Lab.gruppen output stage, all of which make LUCIA the best-sounding and most reliable compact amplifier in its category.
Fits in anywhere?
LUCIA 120/1-70 has been designed and engineered for quick installation and easy setup. The supplied wall-mount bracket enables discreet on-wall location (such as behind video displays), but the ultra-compact form factor also allows easy placement virtually anyplace – whether next to a projector or integrated into a reception counter, podium & lectern or bar area. All input and output connections are on Euroblock screw terminals (with parallel unbalanced RCA connectors), and level setting is available on front-panel potentiometers. Advanced circuitry protects the amplifier and connected loudspeakers from potential damage caused by clipping, thermal overload, or extreme low line voltage.
Integrated mix-matrix and DSP front end?
The LUCIA 120/1-70 incorporates a digital front end with a 2 x 1 Mix Matrix and comprehensive DSP features, including proprietary Automatic Dynamic Loudness Contouring (ADLCTM) and a full selection of EQ filters both before and after the matrix – features that eliminate the need for external mixers and processors in many applications, saving time and money. A software wizard facilitates fast setup, while the advanced editor allows offline configuration of common presets that can be quickly downloaded to multiple units via USB.
Green credentials?
LUCIA amplifiers are ENERGY STAR qualified, making them an ideal choice for installation in projects seeking energy efficient certifications. The amplifiers automatically enter standby mode after a 20 minute period with no signal input, consuming less than 1 watt. Automatic power-up occurs within two seconds after an input signal is sensed.
ENERGY STAR Qualified?
By maintaining very low current draw during operating cycles even at high output levels, and reduced power consumption during non-operational cycles, our Energy Star qualified products harness impeccable Lab.gruppen sonic performance and robust power output while meeting the rigorous efficiency requirements of current Energy Star certification standards.
ADLC for great sound, every time.?
Automatic Dynamic Loudness Contouring ensures a fuller and comfortable listening experience – especially at low perceived levels. Based on industry leading technology from TC Electronic, ADLC ensures that LUCIA delivers optimum reproduction of the source signal regardless of output gain (or “volume”).
Auto Load Sense?
Lab.gruppen’s innovative Auto Load Sense technology detects the impedance load on each channel and self-configures the output stage for optimal performance, allowing it to deliver maximum power output on all loads from 2-8 ohms. This means a single LUCIA amplifier can be used to effectively drive up to 16 loudspeakers (if 16 ohm devices, connected 8 per channel).
Third party control?
Once installed the LUCIA can be controlled and monitored either via GPIO or more extensively using that RS232 interface that is included[1]. The protocol used is open and free for anyone to implement. The list of companies supporting it is growing
Features

Designed for constant voltage applications – 1 x 120 W into 70 V/100 V1
Built-in 2x1 matrix – Mix two sources to mono or use for source selection
Comprehensive DSP features – Per channel presets for high-pass filter, parametric EQ, multi-band compressor, and look-ahead limiter
Automatic Dynamic Loudness Contouring – DSP automatically adapts to optimize performance at any output level
Optimized presets – Available for specific loudspeaker models
Configuration software – Windows and Mac software wizard for initial set-up (connection via USB)
GPIO – Remote control for output level and instant wake from sleep mode as default; other options possible via the configuration software
Compact form factor – Half-rack, 1U chassis and supplied bracket for flexible mounting
Efficient Class D amplifier – Patented design for low distortion and minimal heat dissipation
Fail-safe operation – Comprehensive short circuit, thermal and under-voltage protection
Intelligent fan control – Silent at idle and extremely quiet at low output levels
Selectable high-pass filter – Rear switches for ON/OFF and 50 Hz or 80 Hz filter; this is in series with the customizable input and
output EQs (which are flat from the factory)
ENERGY STAR qualified1 – Conforms to latest energy efficiency standards

Specifications

Model
LUCIA 120/1-70

General

Number of amplifier channels
1

Max total output all channels driven
120 W

Max output voltage
100

Max. output current
3.5

Performance

70 V
120 W

100 V 1
60 W

16 ohms
120 W

Gain, Sensitivity and Limiters

VPL
100

Sensitivity, balanced input
4 dBu / 1.23 Vrms

Sensitivity, RCA input
-2 dBu / 0.62 Vrms

Input headroom for clip, balanced 2
12 dBu / 3.09 Vrms

Input headroom for clip, RCA 2
6 dBu / 1.55 Vrms

Connectors and Switches

Input connectors (per ch.)
3 - pin detachable screw terminals, electronically balanced

Input connectors (ch. 1 & 2)
Unbalanced RCA type

Output connector
2 - pin detachable screw terminal

GPI 3

2 channels of voltage sense type. 4 pins in a detachable screw terminal.
Default functionality is output level for GPI1 and wake up from stand by for GPI2.

GPO (power state output) 3
Contact closure type, 2 pins in a detachable screw terminal

Default for external monitoring of fault/protection/power off

RS232 4
Can be controlled and monitored by third parties via RS232 using both the GPI pins

USB

For firmware update and configuration of the signal processing and altering
the default functions of the GPI ports

Cooling

One fan, no filter required, front to rear airflow, temperature controlled speed.
Can stay off if the sustained power average stays below 12 W and
the ambient temperature is below 25 C

Auto mode
The power state is controled automatically by the audio signal

Level adjustment (per input)
Front panel potentiometer, detented from -inf to 0 dB

Processing Features

Input processing block 5
4 EQ sections per input

Mix matrix routing block 5
2 in - 1 out mix-matrix controllable from GPI

Output processing block 5
4 EQ sections per output (presets available for many loudspeakers)

User adjustable output look ahead limiter

ADLC (Adaptive ISO 226 compensation)

Latency from any input to any output
User adjustable from 9.15 to 137 ms

Power

Nominal voltage
100 – 240 VAC

Operating voltage
85 – 265 VAC

Standby consumption
<1 W

Mains connector
IEC inlet

Dimensions 

Dimensions
W: 216 mm (8.5”), H: 44 mm (1 U), D: 280 mm (11”)

Weight

Weight
1.9 kg (4.2 lbs)

Finish

Finish
Black aluminum front and black steel chassis

Approvals

Approvals
CE, CSA, CCC, PSE, FCC, Energy Star