Electro-Voice NetMax N8000 Specifications

Key Features:

• Full IRIS-Net Software Support
• 32-Channel Digital Matrix Bus
• 115 dB Dynamic Range
• Full CobraNet Audio Transport Support
• Supports Ethernet, RS-232, USB, and CAN
Communications Protocols
• Up to 1000 MIPS of Processing Power Available
Per Unit
• Extensive Range of DSP Functions
• Modular Hardware Chassis
• Integrated Supervision, Scheduling and
Command Macro Capability
• Fully Programmable Analog GPIO Support

General Description:

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™ 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.
NetMax N8000
Digital Matrix
System Controller
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.