Architect's & Engineer's Specifications

The networkable digital audio interface; shall be a 1RU industrial package designed for fixed installations used in professional public address and distributed audio systems. The interface shall allow analog audio to be converted to/from a digital format being packaged and transmitted as a real-time, high quality lossless data stream using the Dante protocol or AES67 standard audio-over-IP/GBit-Ethernet - Dante Domain Manager (DDM) ready. The interfaces shall provide an audio configuration of up to 16 outputs. Monitoring and remote gain control of audio signals shall be possible at the analog domain via the streaming audio network. General-purpose I/O connections (8) shall be available supporting digital logic inputs including (4) Form C relays NO, NC & COM dry contact. The interface shall be powered by an internal power supply supporting universal power or redundantly from an optional external 12-volt DC power supply. The interface shall feature front-panel RGB LEDs indicating audio signal levels for each channel including separate LEDs for power, network audio and system fault. Remote control and monitoring shall be over Ethernet for all available functionality via an integrated controller/digital signal processor and configuration software or optionally using a web browser UI. The dimensions (HxWxD) shall not exceed 1.75" x 19" x 6" (44 x 482 x 152 mm) and shall weigh no more than 5 lbs (2.2 kg). The networkable digital audio interface shall be the MediaMatrix sDAB 16o or approved equivalent.