Ashly ne4800 Network Enabled Protea DSP Processor with 4-Ch Mic Inputs, 8-Ch AES3 Outputs, CNM-2 CobraNet Option Card

How to elevate your professional audio setup Look no further than the ne4800 Network Enabled Protea DSP Audio System Processor. This sophisticated unit is the epitome of advanced audio processing, designed to seamlessly integrate into networked systems. With its state-of-the-art 4-channel mic inputs and 8-channel AES3 outputs, the ne4800 ensures high-quality sound distribution and management for a variety of professional audio applications.

Crafted for the discerning audio professional, the ne4800 boasts an extensive DSP signal processing library powered by multiple SHARC 32-Bit processors. These processors operate at sample rates of 48kHz or 96kHz, providing the precision and clarity needed for superior audio performance. The processing capabilities include a versatile matrix mixer, with configurations of 4x4, 4x8, or 8x8, and a comprehensive suite of audio enhancements such as graphic, parametric, and all-pass equalization.

The ne4800 is equipped with advanced crossover filters, including 8th-order Butterworth, Bessel, Linkwitz-Riley, and notched Linkwitz-Riley, ensuring the perfect blend of frequencies for any audio environment. Moreover, the automatic feedback suppressor and FIR filter capability are just the beginning of the processor's extensive features, which also include gain sharing automatic microphone mixing, ambient noise sensing and level adjustment, autolevelers, compressors, matrix duckers, limiters, and frequency-keyed noise gates.

Timing is everything in audio, and the ne4800 delivers with signal delay capabilities up to 1,365ms on every channel, alongside a choice of sinewave, pink, or white noise generators. All of these features are easily programmable using the intuitive Protea ne Software on a PC platform via standard 10/100 Ethernet or RS-232 protocol.

The hot-plug software control is a game-changer, allowing you to insert any function into any channel block on the fly, even during live audio sessions, without the need for recompiling. The automatic DHCP network IP configuration streamlines network setup, while multi-level software security with password access ensures your audio system remains secure and tamper-proof.

The ne4800's rear panel is just as impressive, featuring Euroblock connectors for eight logic inputs or outputs, plus eight remote potentiometer level controls. Digital audio synchronization is flawless with word clock input and output BNC connections for frame locking to a house sync.

Designed to fit into a standard 19" rack, the ne4800 occupies only 2 spaces (3.5" high), making it a compact yet powerful addition to any professional audio rack. With compatibility across Microsoft Windows 8, 7 (Vista/XP) 32 & 64 bit systems, the Protea DSP software is user-friendly and easy to navigate, ensuring you can focus on delivering the best audio experience possible.

Choose the ne4800 Network Enabled Protea DSP Audio System Processor for its unparalleled flexibility, professional-grade features, and the ability to deliver high-quality, networked audio with ease. Whether for live sound reinforcement, recording studios, or installed sound systems, the ne4800 stands as a sophisticated solution for audio professionals seeking the best in sound processing technology.