Connecting and controlling an audio processor for networked systems has now been simplified with Ashly's NE-Series ne4400 ne4800 and ne8800 digital signal processors. These Network Enabled (NE) processors offers 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 4x4 (4400) 4x8 (4800) and 8x8 (8800) 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 48 KHz or 96 KHz. 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 114 dB 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:
• Three models - 4x4 4x8 and 8x8 format
• 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 48 KHz and 96 KHz
• 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
• Remote level control
• Logic I/O
• Data in and out ports
• On/off switch

Accessories
• WR-1 2-ch Level Control
• WR-2 Four Position Switch
• WR-5 Programmable Selector
• RD/RW8C 8-ch Level Control

Specifications:

Compatibility

Microsoft Windows 8, 7 (Vista/XP) 32 & 64 bit systems

Digital: Ethernet Control

Standard RJ45 10/100 Ethernet w/ auto-configuration

Digital: RS-232 Control

Standard female Dsub9 jack

Digital: 4-pin Serial Data Remote

4-pin Euroblock for phantom-powered bi-directional remotes

Digital: Logic Inputs

9-pin Euroblock for (8) assignable 5V logic inputs

Digital: Logic Outputs

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

Analog: Remote Attenuators

10-pin Euroblock for (8) assignable 0-5VDC passive remote attenuators

Samples Rates

48kHz, 96kHz

DSP Processing

32-Bit floating-point SHARC processor array

Audio Input Source Selection

Selectable in adjacent channel pairs from analog, AES3, or network inputs

Network Audio

CobraNet and Dante

Network Audio Routing

Selectable between input/output or internal to matrix mixer

Digital Audio/Output Jitter

0.5nS average, 1.0nS peak

WR-1

2-Channel Level Control

WR-1.5

Level Control Only

WR-5

Programmable Button Controller

neWR-5

Programmable Network Button Controller

FR-8

8-Channel Network Fader Remote

FR-16

16-Channel Network Fader Remote

Ashly Remote

Remote Application for Apple iPad

Sonic Performance: Frequency Response

A > D: 20Hz-20kHz +/- 0.1dB
D > A: 20Hz-20kHz +/-0.25dB
A > A: 20Hz-20kHz +/-0.25dB

Sonic Performance: Dynamic Range

A > D: 20Hz-20kHz > 115dB (Unweighted)
D > A: 20Hz-20kHz > 114dB (Unweighted)
A > A: 20Hz-20kHz > 115dB (Unweighted)

Sonic Performance:Distortion,THD & Noise

A > D: 1kHz, +20dBu Analog (-1dBFS digital) A: +20dBu Analog (-1dBFS digital) A: 1kHz, +20dBu Analog (-1dBFS digital) D: 1kHz, +20dBu Analog (-1dBFS digital) < 0.00001%

Sonic Performance: Latency at 48kHz

A > D: 1.42ms
D > A: 0.90ms
A > A: 2.21ms
D > D: 0.10ms

Sonic Performance: Latency at 96kHz

A > D: 0.71ms
D > A: 0.45ms
A > A: 1.11ms
D > D: 0.05ms

Word Clock: Input/Output Type

75Ohms BNC

Word Clock: Lock Range

48kHz +/- 4%, 96kHz +/- 4%

Word Clock: Input Impedance

Selectable 75 Ohms or high impedance

Word Clock: Input Voltage Range

1.0Vpp-7.0Vpp

Word Clock: Output Impedance

75Ohms

Word Clock: Output Level

5.0Vpp nominal, unterminated

Analog Line/Mic: Input Type

Active balanced Euroblock

Analog Line/Mic: Input Impedance

20kOhms

Analog Line/Mic: Max Input Level

+20dBu

AES3 Digital: Input Type

Transformer balanced female XLR

AES3 Digital: Input Impedance

110Ohms

AES3 Digital: Max Input Level

7.0 Vpp

Servo-Balanced Euroblock

Output Impedance: 20 Ohms
Maximum Output Level: +20dBu

AES3 Transformer Balanced Male XLR

Output Impedance: 110 Ohms
Maximum Output Level: 5.0Vpp

Rear Panel: Connectors

10/100 Ethernet port, RS-232 port, Euroblock inputs/outputs, Four option bays, Word Clock in/out, Remote level control, Logic I/O, Data in/out ports, On/off switch

Environmental Temperature

40 deg. F to 120 deg. F / 4 deg. C - 49 deg. C (noncondensing)

Power Requirements: AC Mains

90-240VAC, 50-60Hz, 70W Max

Power Cable Connector

15A Edison 3-Prong IEC

Input Source Select Options

Analog, Auto (Net, AES3, Analog)

Brick Wall Limiter

Threshold: -20dBu to +20dBu
Ratio: Infinite
Attack: 0.2ms/dB to 50 ms/dB
Release: 5ms/dB to 1000ms/dB

Compressor

Threshold: -20dBu to +20dBu
Ratio: 1.2:1 to infinite
Attack: 0.2 to 50ms
Release: 5ms/dB to 1000ms/dB
Detector: Peak/Average
Attenuation Bus: 4 available
Metering: In, Out, Attenuation, Graphica

Autoleveler Controls

Target Level: -40dBu to +20dBu
Action: Gentle, normal, aggressive, user defined
Maximum Gain: 0dB to +22dB
Ratio: 1.2:1 to 10:1
Threshold Below Target: -30dB to 0dB
Gain Increase/Decrease Rate: 5ms/dB to 1000ms/dB
Hold Time: 0-6 sec

Ambient Noise Compensation: Output Only

Maximum Gain: -20dB to +20dB
Min/Base Gain: -40dB to -1dB
Gain Change Rate: 0.2s/dB to 20s/dB
Link Group: 8 available
ANC Input Channel: 1-2 or 1-4
Noise Threshold: -40dBu to +20dBu
Program/Ambient Gain Ratio: 0.3:1 to 3:1
Metering: Input level, Attenuation, Average noise

Ducking

Trigger Threshold: -80dBu to +20 dBu
Ducking Release: 5ms/dB to 1000ms/dB
Ducking Depth: 0dB to -30dB, -Infinity
Enable Ducking at Matrix Mixer: Yes
Metering: Input

Gate

Threshold: -80dBu to +20dBu
Range: off, 100dB to 0dB
Attack: 0.2ms/dB to 50 ms/dB
Release: 5ms/dB to 1000ms/dB
Metering: Key Signal, Gate LED, Graphical

Advanced Gate Controls

Key Engage Enable: Yes
Key Frequency: 20Hz to 20kHz
Key Bandwidth: 0.016 to 3.995 Octave

Gain

Gain (with/without VCA): -50dB to +12dB, off, polarity invert
Digital VCA Groups: 4 available
WR-5 (neWR-5) Remote Gain: 0 to -50dB, Mute
Remote RD8C Gain: Enable per channel, 0dB to -Infinity

EQ: 31-Band Graphic

Filter Type: Constant Q or Proportional
Bandwidth: 0.499oct to 0.25oct

EQ: Parametric 2,4,6, or 10 Band

Frequency: 20-20kHz
Level: -30dB to +15dB
Q Value: 0.016 to 3.995 Octave

EQ: Hi/Low Shelf 6/12 dB/oct

Frequency: 20Hz-20kHz
Level: -15dB to +15dB

EQ: All Pass

Frequency: 20Hz-20kHz

EQ: Variable Q HP/LP

Frequency: 20Hz-20kHz
Q Value: 3.047 to 0.267

EQ: Notch/Bandpass

Frequency: 20Hz-20kHz
Bandwidth Range: 0.016 to 3.995 oct.

Feedback Suppressor

Filters: 12
In/Out per filter: Yes
Filter Modes: Float, Restricted, Manual, Lock
Filter Type: Notch, Parametric
Filter Frequency Range: 20Hz to 20kHz
Parametric Filter Level: +15dB to -30dB
Filter Bandwidth: 0.016 to 3.995 Octave
Detector Sensitivity: 5 levels
Float Time: 5 seconds to 24 hours (Only available with 48kHz sampling rate (inputs only))

Crossover

Bessel & Butterworth Filters: 12/18/24/48 dB/oct
Linkwitz-Riley Filter: 12/24/48 dB/oct
Notched Linkwitz-Riley: 4th Order, 8th Order
Frequency: Off, 20Hz-20kHz (2 Way, 3 Way, 4 Way Crossover & High Pass/Low Pass Filters)

Delay (at 48kHz Sampling Rate)

Speaker Delay: 0-58.65ms
Delay: 0-1365.31ms (Input Time, Distance & Temperature)

Delay (at 96kHz Sampling Rate)

Speaker Delay: 0-29.32ms
Delay: 0-682.65ms (Input Time, Distance & Temperature)

Audio Metering Tool

Range: -60dBu to +20dBu
Increments: 1dB
Peak Hold Indicator: Yes

Signal Generator Tool:

Signal Level: Off, -50dBu to +20dBu
Sine Wave Frequency: 20Hz-12kHz (Pink noise, White noise, Sine wave)

Matrix Mixer

Gain (0.5dB increments): Off., -50 to +12dB
Mute: Input
Auto-Mixer: Automix assign per input
Global Auto-mixer Response: 0.01sec to 2sec
Enable Ducking at Mixer: Yes
Ducking LED: Per channel if enabled
Metering: Level, auto-mixer level

Processors

Input A/D, Output D/A: 24 bit
DSP Processors: 32-bit floating point
Sample Rates: 48kHz, 96kHz

Safety/Compliance

cTUVus, CE, FCC, RoHS

Dimensions (L x H x D)

19 x 3.5 x 8.5" / 482.6 x 88.9 x 215.9mm

Weight

10.3lbs / 4.67kg