Electro-Voice N8000 NetMax 300 MIPS Digital Matrix Controller, 120V

Electro-Voice N8000 NetMax 300 MIPS Digital Matrix Controller, 120V

The Electro-Voice NetMax N8000 is an all-purpose digital audio system controller with outstanding performance features. A high-quality system design provides excellent audio quality and clear sound, which is achieved by the application of high-end 24 Bit A/D and D/A converters with 120 dB volume range, high-quality input and output circuits in the analog domain and digital signal processing with optimized 48 bit double-precision algorithms. Hence, the N8000 is even particularly suitable for demanding applications in theatres, concert halls, big churches etc. NetMax N8000 is highly flexible due to the modular hardware design, which renders many other applications possible. Four slots with 8-channel audio modules at the rear of the device offer up to 32 local audio channels. Each slot can be equipped either with an audio input module or an audio output module. So, various configurations (e.g., 8-in/8-out, 8-in/16-out, 8- in/24-out, 16-in/ 16-out, 24-in/8-out) can be realized in only one single device. In addition, N8000 can be equipped with a CobraNet or Dante network module.

Several N8000 units can be integrated in a network and be connected to a large, sophisticated system. The signal processing in the N8000 is affected on powerful audio signal processors where, depending on the stage of expansion, - up to 8 DSPs are available. The software contains a multitude of freely programmable signal processing components. Among other things, these are filters with all possible characteristics, parametric and graphic equalizer, matrix router and matrix mixer, delays, dynamic functions, etc. Diverse configurations can be created by combining and connecting these DSP blocks.

The powerful signal processing allows complex configurations for the adjustment and control of the sound system, depending on the application or type of event. Thus, the sonic quality of PA speakers, monitor speakers, front fill systems as well as of the sound reinforcement of adjoining rooms, lobbies, areas for the staff etc. can be optimized and tuned individually. In other words, the N8000 copes with every application - even with large and complex systems absolutely exactly and reliably. In addition to the audio processing, the NetMax N8000 is equipped with diverse control functions. The scheduling with calendar function makes it possible to program one-time or recurring events. The recurrence can occur annually, monthly, weekly, daily, hourly or even within smaller time intervals. Furthermore, daily programs can be set up and can also be combined to weekly operations. With the event control, reactions to certain events or system states can be configured, e.g., in case of overstepping or undershooting of threshold values. Faults in the device or in the complete NetMax system are detected automatically and can be displayed on the PC screen or transmitted to external sites if necessary.

Faults and other events are recorded in an internal log file with date and time. Furthermore, it can be defined which types of errors or events should be recorded. The log can be read out and displayed on the screen at any time. In the NetMax N8000 individual functions can be integrated into complex operations. For example, several parameters can be set with various values or states in a scene and can be changed manually or automatically at any time.

Key Features

• Full IRIS-Net Software Support
• 32-Channel Digital Matrix Bus
• 115 dB Dynamic Range
• Full CobraNet or Dante Audio Transport Support
• Supports Ethernet, RS-232, USB, and CAN Communications Protocols

Technical Specifications

Power supply
100-240 V AC, 50/60 Hz
Power consumption
90 W max., (incl. 2 x AI-1, 2 x AO-1, 1 x CM-1 modules)
Audio slots
4 (for AI-1, AO-1, MI-1, DI-1 and/or DO-1 modules)
Network slots
1 (for CM-1 or DM-1 module)
Interfaces
Ethernet
1 x RJ-45, 10/100 MBit/s
CAN Bus
2 x RJ-45
RS-232
2 x 9pin D-Sub
USB
Type B, front
GPIO control port
Connector
2 x 6-pole Euro block
Contacts
4 Control Inputs (analog 0-10 V / logic control)
3 Control Outputs (Relay contact to ground)
1 Fault Output (NC Relay contact)
2 Reference Outputs (+10 V, 200 mA / GND)
Signal processing
2 DSPs Standard (150 MHz, 300 MIPS)
1 DSP per Audio Module (100 MHz, 100 MIPS)
DSP-1 Extension Module optional (+300 MIPS)
DSP-2 Extension Module optional (+1500 MIPS)
Sample rate
Internal
48 kHz
External
32-192 kHz
Data format
24 Bit linear A/D conversion, 48 Bit processing
Signal delay (at 48 kHz)
AI-1
66 Samples = 1.375 ms
AO-1
30 Samples = 0.625 ms
2 x DSP
4 Samples = 83,33 μs
Analogue in to analogue out
100 Samples = 2.083 ms
Electromagnetic environment
E1, E2, E3
Inrush current
< 31 Aeff
Inrush current, after five-second power cycle
< 31 Aeff
Operating temperature
0 Degrees to 40 Degrees C
Product dimensions (Height x Width x Depth)
88.1 mm x 483 mm x 381 mm (19”, 2 U)
Net weight
7.35 kg