Whirlwind Digital E Snake 3, 32x32 Inputs and Outputs, CobraNet

Experience the advanced technology and superior performance of the Digital E Snake 3, a state-of-the-art audio equipment from the reputable brand, Whirlwind. This high-tech digital snake is designed to revolutionize your audio signal distribution with its 32x32 inputs and outputs, making it an ideal choice for large-scale live events and installations.

The Digital E Snake 3 is compatible with any Yamaha product that supports MY16-CII CobraNet, MY16-ES64, or AVY16-ES Ethersound I/O cards. This compatibility allows for direct interfacing of up to 96 digital channels, ensuring seamless digital audio transmission from the microphones to the amplifiers.

This innovative product features preamps that appear as AD8HR units to a Yamaha digital console, giving the operator control over gain and phantom power. The main components of the Whirlwind E Snake system include the E Snake Frame (ES3), E Snake 2 (ES2), and E Snake Control software for efficient system management.

The Digital E Snake 3 supports CobraNet and EtherSound, the industry standards for real-time, multi-channel networked audio. Each master unit (ES3 or ES2) consists of a hardware frame and motherboard that can be configured with input and output cards, each capable of processing eight channels of audio. An ES3 can accept up to 4 input and output cards, allowing for simultaneous processing of 32 inputs and 32 outputs.

The Whirlwind E Snake 3 is not only advanced and sophisticated but also light and economical. With a single CAT-5 cable, it can span 328' (100 Meters), replacing the traditional analog multipair audio snake. It's virtually impervious to the effects of induced interference and is not subject to ground loop problems, ensuring quiet and high-quality audio output.

The Digital E Snake 3 is flexible and adaptable. You can start with a basic system and expand by adding input and output cards for up to a total of 32 channels in each direction. It supports any combination of input and output cards, making it a versatile choice for your audio needs.

With the Whirlind E Snake Control software, you can monitor adjustments and store all the settings and parameters of your performance to a pair of backup files on your hard drive and an internal memory in the hardware. This fail-safe feature ensures uninterrupted performance even in the event of a communications failure or accidental computer disconnect.

Experience fast setup with the E Snake Control software that allows for quick recall of saved settings. The software also features an Architecture Editor that allows for system configuration with multiple ES units, making it a versatile tool for varying capabilities depending on the application.

The Digital E Snake 3 is compatible with all CobraNet or EtherSound based products, making it an ideal front end for connecting to a digital mixing console or to DSP platforms. Experience the innovation and superior performance of the Digital E Snake 3, your ultimate solution for advanced audio signal distribution.