Ashly ne4400 Network Enabled Protea DSP Processor with 4-Ch Mic Inputs, 4-Ch AES3 Outputs, CNM-2 CobraNet Option Card

Enhance your audio processing capabilities with the powerful and advanced ne4400 Network Enabled Protea DSP Audio System Processor. This sophisticated device is designed for seamless integration into networked systems, offering easy setup and control via standard 10/100 Ethernet protocol and Protea ne Software. No need for special outboard control units, making it a convenient and efficient choice for audio professionals.

This innovative audio system processor features 4-channel mic inputs and 4-channel AES3 outputs, along with a CNM-2 CobraNet option card, allowing for a wide range of audio sources to be connected and processed. It's perfect for professional audio applications, including live sound reinforcement, recording studios, and installed sound systems.

The ne4400 boasts an extensive DSP signal processing library, utilizing multiple SHARC 32-Bit processors with sample rates of either 48kHz or 96kHz. It includes a matrix mixer, a full array of graphic, parametric and all pass equalization, and crossover filters including 8th-order Butterworth, Bessel, Linkwitz-Riley and notched Linkwitz-Riley.

Additionally, the Protea Software Suite includes an advanced automatic feedback suppressor, FIR filter capability, gain sharing automatic microphone mixing, ambient noise sensing and level adjustment, autolevelers, compressors, matrix duckers, limiters, frequency-keyed noise gates, and signal delay up to 1,365ms on every channel. It also offers sinewave, pink or white noise generators.

All programming is accomplished using standard 10/100 Ethernet or RS-232 protocol and Protea ne Software on a PC platform. The hot-plug software control allows you to plug any function into any channel block even when running live audio with no recompiling necessary. Automatic DHCP network IP configuration reduces network set up time, and multi-level software security with password access assures you a tamper-proof audio system.

The ne4400 is designed with four option bays for supporting Cobranet or Dante network audio, AES/EBU, and mic input options. It uses fixed-path architecture with hot-plugable audio functions anywhere in the signal path to reduce set-up time. The rear panel features Euroblock connectors, including eight logic input or output connections, plus eight remote potentiometer level controls. Word clock input and output BNC connections are provided for digital audio frame locking to a house sync. The DSP processor mounts in a standard 19" rack using 2 spaces (3.5" high).

The ne4400 Network Enabled Protea DSP Audio System Processor is a high-quality, reliable choice for audio professionals seeking superior sound processing capabilities. It's compatible with Microsoft Windows 8, 7 (Vista/XP) 32 & 64 bit systems, making it a versatile and user-friendly addition to any professional audio setup.