ASHLY NE8800M Professional 8x8 Network Audio Multi-Processor

 NE8800M  ASHLY 

 8x8 Network Audio Processor 

Connecting and controlling an audio processor for networked systems has now been simplified with Ashly's NE-Series digital signal processors. These Network Enabled (NE) processors offer ease of use, setup and control using standard 10/100 Ethernet protocol and Protea NE Software. No special outboard control units are needed.

Standard units are analog line input/output format of 8x8 with four option bays supporting network audio, AES/EBU, and mic input options. The DSP signal processing library is extensive and utilizes multiple SHARC 32-bit/96kHz processors with sample rates of either 48kHz or 96kHz. Processing blocks include an 8x8 matrix mixer, a full array of variable Q graphic and parametric equalization, crossover filters to 8th-order Butterworth, Bessel, Linkwitz, and Notched-Linkwitz, an extremely advanced automatic feedback suppressor, autolevelers, compressors, matrix duckers, limiters, frequency-keyed noise gates, time delay up to 1365 ms on every channel, sinewave, pink noise, and white noise generators.

All programming is accomplished using standard 10/100 Ethernet or RS-232 protocol and Ashly's Protea NE Software on a PC platform. Hot-plug software control allows you to plug any function into any channel block even when running live audio with no latency or recompiling necessary. Automatic DHCP network IP configuration reduces network set up time. No front panel controls and multi-level software security with password access assures you a tamperproof audio system.

Additional features include: network audio routing at matrix mixer to inputs from outputs, or in/out of matrix mixer, 8 link groups on most functions, automatic master clock switchover between network, word clock, AES/EBU, and internal clock, a high-performance analog audio path - dynamic range exceeding 114dB, support of Ashly digital remote controls, programmable 8 channel 5V logic input or output control, 8 channels of 0 to 5V analog level control, word clock input and output and a front panel full meter bridge with mute keys.

Available hardware options are: 4-channel mic/line input option with software controllable gain and phantom power, CobraNet network audio input and output, EtherSound network audio input and output, AES/EBU digital audio input and AES/EBU digital audio output.

Features:

• 10/100 Ethernet and RS-232 computer interface is standard

• Extensive DSP available

• Easy and intuitive user interface

• 24-bit A/D-D/A audio resolution

• 32-bit SHARC DSPs

• Sample rates of 48kHz and 96kHz

• Hot-plug software control

• Automatic DHCP network IP configuration

• Butterworth, Bessel, Linkwitz, and Notched-Linkwitz filters

• Advanced automatic feedback suppression

• Word clock input and output

• Euroblock connectors for audio, preset recall, DC remote level control and data in/out

• Four dedicated remote controls for Level, Logic I/O and Programmable Functions

• Third party control friendly

• Input and output metering

• Multi-level Security

• Five year worry-free warranty

Rear Panel:

• 10/100 Ethernet port

• RS-232 port

• Euroblock inputs

• Euroblock outputs

• Four option bays

• Word clock in and out

• Logic I/O

• Data in and out ports

• On/Off switch

Accessories Available (SOLD SEPARATELY):

• WR-1 2-ch Level Control

• WR-2 Four Position Switch

• WR-5 Programmable Selector

• RD/RW8C 8-ch Level Control

Overall Sonic Performance:

Analog in, digital out:

• Frequency Response, 20Hz-20kHz: +/-0.1dB

• Dynamic Range, 20Hz-20kHz, unweighted: >115dB

• THD+N, 1kHz, +20dBu analog (-1dBFS digital): <0.001%

• Latency at 48kHz (96kHz): 1.42ms (0.71ms)

Digital in, analog out:

• Frequency Response, 20Hz-20kHz: +/-0.25dB

• Dynamic Range, 20Hz-20kHz, unweighted: >114dB

• THD+N, 1kHz, +20dBu analog (-1dBFS digital): <0.002%

• Latency at 48kHz (96kHz): 0.90ms (0.45ms)

Analog in, analog out:

• Frequency Response, 20Hz-20kHz: +/-0.25dB

• Dynamic Range, 20Hz-20kHz, unweighted: >114dB

• THD+N, 1kHz, +20dBu analog (-1dBFS digital): <0.002%

• Latency at 48kHz (96kHz): 2.21ms (1.11ms)

Digital in, digital out:

• Frequency Response, 20Hz-20kHz: NA

• Dynamic Range, 20Hz-20kHz, unweighted: NA

• THD+N, 1kHz, +20dBu analog (-1dBFS digital): <0.00001%

• Latency at 48kHz (96kHz): 0.10ms (0.05ms)

Inputs/Outputs:

• Analog Audio Inputs: Active balanced Euroblock:

• Input Impedance: 20k ohms

• Max Input Level: +20dBu

Digital Audio Inputs: Transformer balanced female XLR:

• Input Impedance: 110 ohms

• Max Input Level: 7.0Vp-p

Analog Audio Outputs: Servo-balanced Euroblock:

• Output Impedance: 20 ohms

• Max Output Level: +20dBu

Digital Audio Outputs: Transformer balanced male XLR:

• Output Impedance: 110 ohms

• Max Output Level: 5.0Vp-p

Digital Audio Hardware:

• Sample Rates: 48kHz, 96kHz

• DSP Processing: 32-bit floating-point SHARC processor array

• Audio Input Source Selection: Selectable in adjacent channel pairs from analog, digital, or network inputs

• Network Audio Routing: Selectable between Input/Output or internal to matrix mixer

• Digital Audio Output Jitter: 0.5ns average, 1.0na peak

Digital Control:

• Ethernet Control: Standard RJ45 10/100 Ethernet with auto-configuration

• RS-232 Control: Standard female D-sub 9-pin jack

• 4-pin Active Remote: 4-pin Euroblock for phantom-powered bi-directional remotes

• Logic Input: 9-pin Euroblock for (8) assignable 5V logic Inputs

• Logic Outputs: Shared with logic inputs. +12V at 10mA output high, 100mA input low

Analog Control:

• Remote Attenuators: 10-pin Euroblock for (8) assignable 0-5VDC passive remote attenuators

Specifications:

• Power Requirements: 90-240 VAC, 50-60Hz, 70W maximum

• Shipping Weight: 14 lbs

• Dimensions: 19" W x 3.5" H x 8.5" D

• Environmental: 40-120 deg. F, non-condensing

DSP Functions:

• Automatic Feedback Suppressor

• Filters: 12

• Detection Frequency Range: 25Hz-20kHz

• Filter Modes: Floating, restricted, manual, locked

• Sensitivity Control: 5 levels

• Floating Filter Reset: 5 seconds to 24 hours

• Parametric EQ: 10-, 6-, 4- and 2-band

• Graphic EQ: 31-band, constant or proportional Q

• Crossover Filters: Linkwitz-Riley, Notched Linkwitz-Riley, Bessel, Butterworth

• Low-Pass and High-Pass Filters: Linkwitz-Riley, Notched Linkwitz-Riley, Bessel, Butterworth

Notch: 1/64 oct. to 4 octaves:

• Frequency Range: 20Hz-20kHz, 1Hz increments

• Band-Pass

• Frequency Range: 20Hz-20kHz, 1Hz increments

• Bandwidth: 1/64 oct. to 4 octaves

• All-Pass: Second-Order (-180 degrees)

Vari-Q LPF and HPF: Second-order:

• Frequency Range: 20Hz-20kHz, 1Hz increments

• Filter Q: Adjustable from 0.267 to 3.047

• Shelving Filters: Selectable 6dB/oct. or 12dB/oct.

• Frequency Range: 20Hz-20kHz in 1Hz increments

• Boost/Cut Range: -15dB to +15dB, 0.1dB increments

Additional DSP Blocks:

• Delay: Up to 1.365 seconds

• Ducker: Duck at input or in mixer

• Gate: Frequency keyable

• Signal Generator: Sinewave, white and pink noise

• Matrix Mixer

• Compressor

• Limiter

• Autoleveler

SALE: $2399.99

FREE S&H in continental US (e-mail for international / offshore USA rates)