Ashly ne4400 Network Enabled Protea DSP Audio System Processor with 4-Ch AES3 Inputs and Dante Interface

You can effortlessly connect and manage your audio processing needs with the ne4400 Network Enabled Protea DSP Audio System Processor, a sophisticated and high-quality solution for professional audio applications. This advanced device is designed to seamlessly integrate into networked systems, offering unparalleled control and flexibility for live sound reinforcement, recording studios, and installed sound systems.

The ne4400 stands out with its innovative network-enabled capabilities, allowing for straightforward integration into existing audio setups. Its Dante interface is particularly noteworthy, providing easy incorporation into Dante networked audio systems, a preferred choice for audio professionals seeking robust and scalable digital audio networking.

This processor is not only advanced in terms of connectivity but also in its processing power. It boasts an extensive DSP signal processing library powered by multiple SHARC 32-Bit processors, ensuring high-fidelity audio with sample rates of 48kHz or 96kHz. The processing blocks are versatile, including a 4x4 matrix mixer and a comprehensive array of audio processing tools such as graphic, parametric, and all-pass equalization. Users can also utilize crossover filters, including 8th-order Butterworth, Bessel, Linkwitz-Riley, and notched Linkwitz-Riley, to fine-tune their audio output.

The ne4400 is equipped with an advanced automatic feedback suppressor, FIR filter capability, and gain-sharing automatic microphone mixing, which are essential for maintaining optimal sound quality in various environments. Additionally, ambient noise sensing and level adjustment, autolevelers, compressors, matrix duckers, limiters, and frequency-keyed noise gates are included to ensure comprehensive control over your audio.

Programming the ne4400 is a breeze using the Protea ne Software on a PC platform, with standard 10/100 Ethernet or RS-232 protocol. The hot-plug software control feature is particularly impressive, allowing you to assign any function to any channel block on the fly, even during live audio sessions, without the need for recompiling.

The ne4400 ensures a secure and tamper-proof audio system with multi-level software security and password access. Its fixed-path architecture and hot-pluggable audio functions simplify setup, while automatic DHCP network IP configuration minimizes network setup time.

The rear panel of the ne4400 is thoughtfully designed with Euroblock connectors for logic input/output connections and remote potentiometer level controls. Additionally, BNC connections for word clock input and output are provided for digital audio frame locking to a house sync.

Designed to fit into a standard 19" rack, the ne4400 occupies only 2 spaces (3.5" high), making it a compact and efficient addition to any professional audio rack setup.

Compatible with Microsoft Windows 8, 7 (Vista/XP) 32 & 64 bit systems, the Protea DSP software is intuitive and user-friendly, ensuring that audio professionals and enthusiasts alike can navigate and control their audio processing with ease and precision. The ne4400 Network Enabled Protea DSP Audio System Processor is the epitome of professional-grade audio processing, delivering advanced features and reliable performance for any demanding audio environment.