Rane HAL3s 1U Programmable DSP Multiprocessor, 4 Input x 8 Output Audio, 20-20kHz, 2.9kOhms

New HAL3s
Rane has replaced the HAL3 model with the updated HAL3s. The HAL3s does everything the HAL3 does and more!

• New analog Mic/Line-Plus input stage adds support for 2 microphone inputs, with or without 48 V phantom power.
• Additional RAD port: one DR port becomes a RAD port. This makes the HAL3s a 6-input, 10-output DSP (the HAL3 was 4 x 8). More audio channels means more applications solved.
• 10 dB quieter: the dynamic range is improved 10 dB - now with 108 dB dynamic range!
• Best of all, the new HAL3s has the same price as the HAL3 (contact your dealer, representative or distributor).

Note that your existing HAL3 software configuration files are not compatible with the new HAL3s. This means system designers should either create brand new HAL3s files to use with the new model or copy and paste all the HAL3 DSP blocks and wires into a new HAL3s file. Then recreate links, presets or paging management settings. You'll find HAL3s support in the latest version of Halogen software. The new HAL3s Multiprocessor is shipping now!

A HAL3s Multiprocessor supports 6 in X 10 out audio, with 2 in X 6 out on balanced analog connections and another 4 in X 4 out digitally through RADs. The two analog Inputs are Line / Line-Plus / Mic / Mic+48V capable. In addition to supporting balanced line and microphone inputs, this configuration allows a stereo pair connection to an input, converting to a single L+R mono signal. Two DR ports provides support for preset recall, level control and select functions using a DR1, DR2 or DR3. If more logic ins and outs are needed for pots, switches or external indicators, a DR4 or DR5 may be added. DRs can be operated from a RAD port, so up to four DRs can plug into a HAL3s when RADs aren't needed.

• DSP contains 2400 MIPS of processing power
• Ethernet 1000BASE-T with Zeroconf service discovery protocol for easy set up
• 2 analog Mic / Line-Plus Inputs on Euroblock connectors (green area)
• "Mic / Line-Plus" Inputs accept a balanced line or mono left & right unbalanced lines, configured in Halogen software.
• 6 analog balanced line outputs on Euroblock connectors (orange area)
• Front panel signal and overload indicators for all inputs and outputs
• Two RAD Ports, each Port 2 in X 2 out plus control channel (blue areas)
• RJ-45 shielded CAT 5e connections up to 150 meters (500 feet)
• Four Digital Remote Ports (brown and blue areas) [DR can connect to RAD port]
• RJ-45 shielded CAT 5e connections up to 300 meters (1000 feet)
• Four Logic Inputs on Mini-Euroblock 6-pin connectors (gray area)
• Internal passive pull-up

RADs (Remote Audio Devices)
A Remote Audio Device (RAD) provides analog to digital conversion at the wall.

• RADs greatly reduce the length of the analog transmission line.
• Remove the hum and buzz problems of long runs.
• Reduces the cost of wiring, conduit and termination.
• Most models install in a standard USA electrical box.
• Print labels for each in/out from Halogen software.
• Most models are available in white, ivory and black and include a matching decora plate. To order a RAD4 in white, order a RAD4W ... ivory is a RAD4I and black is a RAD4B.

Digital Remotes
Three Digital Remotes simplify end user control and eliminate installer brain fatigue. Use Digital Remotes for volume control, preset recall, source selection or resetting or toggling system states. All offer customizable backlit LCD screens for intuitive end user labeling. Home run shielded CAT 5e (or better) connections to a HAL or EXP eliminate addressing, external power and the need to test the cables. Each is available in white, ivory or black and fit in standard electrical boxes.

• The DR1 supports Level Control.
• The DR2 offers Single Selector or List of Toggles/Commands behavior.
• The DR3 has three behaviors: Single Level & List of Toggles/Commands, List of Levels for either multizone volume control and/or input source mixing and Single Level plus Selector.

The DR4 Logic I/O Expander adds more logic to any HAL for external switches and pots:
• 8 Logic Inputs, Internal 5V pull-up.
• 8 Logic Outputs for relay drive, LED or logic level output.
• 8 Analog Control ADC inputs for potentiometers.
• 6 IR Ports for IR2 wall sensors.

The DR5 Switch Controller adds more logic to any HAL, accepting external switches and driving LEDs on a room combine panel. New this Fall! The DR6 is a fully customizable touchscreen remote for the HAL family. It supports multiple pages or tabs and any set of levels, toggles, selectors and/or commands on the 7-inch LCD display.

Ethernet, RAD and DR Cable Lengths
The maximum length for CAT 5e cable between Ethernet devices is 100 meters. Shielded CAT 5e between a HAL or EXP and a RAD (carrying 4 channels of digital audio) can run up to 150 meters. Shielded CAT 5e between a HAL or EXP and a DR (carrying control information) can run up to 300 meters. It is possible to extend these lengths by increasing distance between the HAL and Expanders. Up to 32 Expanders can daisy-chain from a single HAL and each can be up to 100 meters apart. For greater distance, off-the shelf Gbit Ethernet media converters are supported. Multimode fiber can run up to 2 kilometers and singlemode fiber can run up to 12 kilometers.