Electro-Voice NetMax Digital Matrix System

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The NetMax N8000 System Controller is a state-of-the-art digital matrix system offering comprehensive management of all aspects of professional sound reinforcement systems. Supporting both distributed and central processing, NetMax is a powerful physical complement to EV's IRIS-Net protocol, which gives designers and end-users the industry’s most flexible routing, DSP, and component-level system control and supervision. EQ, crossovers, dynamics, FIR-Drive loudspeaker optimization—NetMax does it all with superior digital fidelity.
Each 4RU NetMax chassis supports up to 1000 MIPS of processing power and up to 32 local audio channels. And with NetMax's modular, field-configurable architecture, every system can be tailored to current needs without being locked out of future expansion. Designed for both installations and touring systems, NetMax is an indispensable tool for concert halls, houses of worship, hotels, casinos, convention centers, sporting arenas, and stadiums. Simply put, there's no more powerful, intelligent way to tame the complexity of modern sound systems than NetMax.

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AI-1 NetMax 8-channel analog input card

Eight electronically balanced line-level inputs
Euroblock connectors
20 KΩ input impedance
117 dB dynamic range for superior sonic quality
Automatic configuration
IRIS-Net notification of installation and removal
On-board DSP (100 MIPS)

AO-1 NetMax 8-channel analog output card

Eight electronically balanced line-level outputs
Euroblock connectors
118 dB dynamic range for superior sonic quality
100 Ω output impedance
Automatic configuration
IRIS-Net notification of installation and removal
On-board DSP (100 MIPS)

CM-1 NetMax CobraNet audio network module

Connect NetMax to a CobraNet digital audio network
Two 100BASE-TX Ethernet interfaces (IEEE 802.3u compatible) for system redundancy
100 mbps data transmission rate
Four serial ports each for input and output for a total of up to 32 ins and 32 outs
48 kHz sample rate and 16-, 20-, or 24-bit word-length
Control, monitoring, configuration, and firmware updates via Ethernet
Status LEDs for link, activity, fault, and CobraNet conductor status

DI-1 NetMax 8-channel digital input card

Eight channels of AES/EBU or S/PDIF digital audio
Four input connectors, Euroblock or TOSLINK optical
Supports sample rates from 32 - 192 kHz
Independent sample rate conversion for each input
Lock indication LED
On-board DSP (100 MIPS)

DM-1 NetMax Dante audio network module

Connect NetMax to a Dante digital audio network
Transmit up to 32 ins and 32 outs at 48 or 96 kHz sample rate and 16-, 20-, or 24-bit word-length
Low latency (typically below 1 ms)
Two Gigabit Ethernet interfaces for system redundancy
Status LEDs for each interface
Dante Zen device-discovery
Compatible with Dante Virtual Soundcard

DO-1 NetMax 8-channel digital output card

Eight channels of AES/EBU digital audio output
Four Euroblock output connectors
48 kHz sample rate
+21 dBu maximum output level
Automatic configuration via IRIS-Net with installation/removal notification
On-board DSP (100 MIPS)

DSP-1 N8000 microprocesssor expansion module

Enhanced DSP power for NetMax controllers
Adds 300 MIPS computing capacity
Easy field installation into chassis card slot
48-bit signal processing
Two RAM banks (512k x 24 Bit) for delay lines up to 21.8 seconds
Double-precision DSP algorithms.
Automatic configuration via IRIS-Net with installation/removal notification

MI-1 NetMax 8-channel analog mic/line input card

Eight electronically balanced mic/line inputs
Euroblock connectors
48 V phantom power
Mic/line pad, selectable via IRIS-Net
Gain and level adjustable via IRIS-Net
Automatic configuration
IRIS-Net notification of installation and removal
On-board DSP (100 MIPS)

N8000 NetMax 300 MIPS digital matrix controller

Full IRIS-Net supervision, control, and scheduling
Comprehensive 32-channel routing and mixing
Huge range of DSP filters, EQ, dynamics, and delays
FIR-Drive loudspeaker optimization
300 MIPS internal processing
Up to 1000 MIPS of processing power available per unit
115 dB dynamic range for clean, quiet sound
Internal 48-bit processing for outstanding audio fidelity
Auto-compiling DSP engine with ultra-low fixed latency
Modular architecture with hardware expansion slots
Fully-programmable analog and digital GPIO support
Support for Ethernet, RS-232, USB, and CAN
CobraNet and Dante audio networking options

N8000-1500 NetMax 1500 MIPS digital matrix controller

Full IRIS-Net supervision, control, and scheduling
Comprehensive 32-channel routing and mixing
Huge range of DSP filters, EQ, dynamics, and delays
FIR-Drive loudspeaker optimization
Powerful 1500 MIPS internal processing
Up to 1900 MIPS of processing power available per unit
115 dB dynamic range for clean, quiet sound
Internal 48-bit processing for outstanding audio fidelity
Auto-compiling DSP engine with ultra-low fixed latency
Modular architecture with hardware expansion slots
Fully-programmable analog and digital GPIO support
Support for Ethernet, RS-232, USB, and CAN
CobraNet and Dante audio networking options

PWS-4 PWS-6 and PWS-C Programmable wall stations

Modular standard-mount keypads for NetMax
Convenient control for volume, source, presets, etc.
Up to three front units in a wallstation
PWS-C connects front units to CAN bus
Easy daisy-chaining with included connection wire
Easy labeling, protected by transparent cover
Integrated status LEDs
Button and LED configuration via IRIS-Net
Customizable button behavior (momentary, latching, or radio)

TPI-8, TPI-12 Touch panel interfaces

Versatile 8.4-inch or 12.1-inch touchscreen
Distributed user-friendly control and monitoring of NetMax systems
Custom control surface design via IRIS-Net™
Configurable functionality and graphics
Long life-span and noiseless operation
Reliable Win XP Embedded™ OS
Cost-effective integration into existing Ethernet networks

NetMax Digital Matrix System Comparison

	AI-1	AO-1	DI-1	DM-1	DO-1	MI-1	N8000	N8000-1500	PWS-4 PWS-6 and PWS-C
Height	`1.3" (33 mm)`	`1.3" (33 mm)`	`1.3" (33 mm)`	`1.06" (27 mm)`	`1.3" (33 mm)`	`1.3" (33 mm)`	`3.47" (88.1 mm)`	`3.47" (88.1 mm)`
Width	`4.49" (114 mm)`	`4.49" (114 mm)`	`4.49" (114 mm)`	`3.5" (89 mm)`	`5.67" (144 mm)`	`4.49" (114 mm)`	`19.02" (483 mm)`	`19.02" (483 mm)`
Depth	`10.18" (258.5 mm)`	`10.18" (258.5 mm)`	`10.18" (258.5 mm)`	`3.62" (92 mm)`	`10.18" (258.5 mm)`	`10.18" (258.5 mm)`	`15" (381 mm)`	`15" (381 mm)`
Weight Net	`7.05 oz (200 g)`	`9.17 oz (260 g)`	`7.05 oz (200 g)`	`2.65 oz (75 g)`	`6 oz (170 g)`	`8.82 oz (250 g)`	`16.25 lbs ( kg)`	`16.25 lbs ( kg)`
Signal-to-Noise Ratio (A-weighted)	`117 dB`	`118 dB`	`128 dB`		`144 dB`	`118 dB`	`115 dB`	`115 dB`
Input Impedance (Balanced)	`20 kΩ`					`2 kΩ`
Analog Inputs	`8 x 3-pole Euro block connectors, electronically ballanced`					`8 x 3-pole Euro block connectors, electronically balanced`		`Modular`
Nominal Input Voltage	`+6 dBu / 1.55 V`					`+6 dBu / 1.55 V`
Maximum Input Voltage	`+21 dBu / 8.7 V`					`Line: +21 dBu / 8.7 V, Mic: +39 dBu / 69 V`
A/D Conversion	`24 Bit, Sigma-Delta, 128 times oversampling`					`24 Bit, Sigma-Delta, 128 times oversampling`
Data Format	`24 Bit linear A/D conversion, 48 Bit processing`	`24 Bit linear D/A conversion, 48 Bit processing`	`24 Bit linear PCM inputs, 48 Bit processing`	`24 bit`	`24 Bit linear, 48 Bit processing`	`24 Bit linear A/D conversion, 48 Bit processing`	`24 Bit linear A/D and D/A conversion, 48 Bit processing`	`24 Bit linear A/D and D/A conversion, 48 Bit processing`
Internal Processing	`100 MIPS`	`100 MIPS`					`2 DSPs Standard (150 MHz, 300 MIPS)1 DSP per Audio Module (100 MHz, 100 MIPS)DSP-1 Extension Module optional (+300 MIPS)`	`2 DSPs Standard (150 MHz, 300 MIPS), DSP-2 Extension Module (3 dual core processors-1200 MIPS total) , 1 DSP per Audio Module (100 MHz, 100 MIPS) 1500 MIPS total without I/O cards`
Frequency Response	`20 Hz - 20 kHz (- 0.5 dB)`	`20 Hz - 20 kHz (- 0.5 dB)`	`20 Hz - 20 kHz (±0.1 dB)`		`20 Hz - 20 kHz (±0.1 dB)`	`20 Hz - 20 kHz (-0.5 dB)`
THD+N	`< 0.005 dB`	`< 0.005 dB`			`< 0.00002%`	`< 0.005%`
Phantom Power	`no`					`+48 V / 10 mA, independently switchable per channel`
Electronics Type		`Processor`
Analog Outputs		`8 x 3-pole Euro block connectors, electronically symmetric`						`Modular`
Nominal Output Voltage		`+6 dBu / 1.55 V`
Maximum Output Voltage		`+21 dBu / 8.7 V`
Output Impedance (Balanced)		`100 Ω`			`110 Ω`
D/A Conversion		`24 Bit, Sigma-Delta, 128 times oversampling`
Sample Rate		`48 kHz`		`48 kHz / 96 kHz`	`48 kHz`	`48 kHz`	`48 kHz internal`	`48 kHz internal`

Digital Inputs			`4 x 3-pole Euro block connectors 4 x Toslink optical connectors`					`Modular`
Input Formats			`AES/EBU, S/PDIF, Optical`
Sample Rate Conversion (SRC)			`High End Sample Rate Converter per channel: 32-192 kHz input to 48 kHz output`
Input Impedance AES/EBU			`110 Ω`
Input Impedance S/PDIF			`75 Ω`
Connector Type				`100/1000 MBit/s, RJ-45, integrated transformer isolation`
Number of Channels				`Up to 64 x 64 Dante audio channels @ 48 kHz`
				`Up to 32 x 32 simultaneous audio streams`
Balanced Line Level Output (RMS Adjustable)				`1 mV`
Distortion (@ 1 kHz, 40 kHz deviation)				`0 °C to 40 °C %`
Output Formats					`AES/EBU Professional Format`
Digital Outputs					`4 x 3-pole Euro block connectors`			`Modular`
Total Harmonic Distortion							`0.01 %`	`0.01 %`
Power Supply							`100 - 240 VAC, 50/60 Hz`	`100 - 240 VAC, 50/60 Hz`
Network Control (IRIS-Net)							`Yes`	`Yes`	`Yes`
Power Consumption							`90 W max. (incl. 2 x AI-1, 2 x AO-1, 1 x CM-1 modules)`	`90 W max. (incl. 2 x AI-1, 2 x AO-1, 1 x CM-1 modules)`	`480 mW (PWS-C), 175 mW (PWS-4), 150 mW (PWS-6)`
Network Interface							`Ethernet-10/100 MBit/s, RJ-45`	`Ethernet-10/100 MBit/s, RJ-45`
CAN Bus Interface							`2 x RJ-45`		`10-Pole Terminal Block`
Serial Interface							`2 Ports, 9pin D-Sub female (Remote Control)`	`2 Ports, 9pin D-Sub female (Remote Control)`
GPIO Control Ports							`2 x 6-pole Euro block4 Control Inputs (analog 0 - 10 V / logic control)3 Control Outputs (Relay contact to ground) 1 Fault Output (NC Relay contact) 3 Reference Outputs (+5 V / +10 V/ GND)`	`2 x 6-pole Euro block4 Control Inputs (analog 0 - 10 V / logic control) 3 Control Outputs (Relay contact to ground) 1 Fault Output (NC Relay contact)3 Reference Outputs (+5 V / +10 V/ GND)`
Cooling							`Left-to-right, 3-stage fan`	`Left-to-right, 3-stage fan`
Audio Network							`CobraNet CM-1 Module (optional)`	`CobraNet CM-1 Module (optional)`
FIR-Drive							`Yes`	`Yes`
Supply Voltage									`9 - 58 VDC`
Supply Current									`20 mA @ 24 V DC (PWS-C)`

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