Crest NX-DANTE NX Dante® 8 Multi-channel Network Audio Interface Module

The Crest NexSys Nx-8 Network Audio Interface module delivers eight (8) channels of streaming audio, via the Dante® steaming audio protocol, and works in tandem with the Crest Audio CKd™ Series of intelligent power amplifiers (sold separately) to support Crest NexSys 5 and Peavey® MediaMatrix® NWare™ audio software programs.

Providing advanced audio control and routing, the Nx Dante-8 module fits into the rear bay of CKd Series power amps and supports all NexSys functions, DSP functions and Dante digital audio I/O via 1 Gb Ethernet connection. Primary and secondary 1 Gb ports provide system redundancy for the most demanding applications, while eight Dante audio inputs and eight Dante audio outputs enable extensive audio routing capabilities.

Additionally, local analog audio inputs at the amplifier can be routed over the network allowing other network audio devices to receive the audio streams.

Control data and audio are delivered on the same UTP cable. The Nx Dante-8 supports primary and secondary network connections for redundancy purposes. It can be configured using the provided ‘Edit’ - ‘Select’ - ‘Function’ plus ‘Up’ & ‘Down’ buttons. A red backlit LCD display allows for viewing of configuration plus amplifier health and performance status. Also supported by the nWare™ configuration and control software suite.

Applications

• Casinos
• Convention Centers
• Education
• Hospitality
• Retail
• Stadiums
• Theme Parks
• Transport

Crest NX-DANTE Features:

• Easy setup from the rear panel of CKd amplifiers using controls provided and a four-character segmented LED display
• Receives up to eight channels of Dante digital audio
• Full NexSys functions and control over an ethernet network
• Extensive suite of DSP functions included for in-amp speaker processing, delay, EQ, compression/limiting and crossover functions
• I.P. address, amp ID, gain, temperature, AC voltage, bundle/channel, data and link LEDs
• Easy upgrade to standard CKd amplifiers
• Monitoring of amplifier status
• Software control is available via NexSys 5 and Peavey MediaMatrix NWare

Crest NX-DANTE Specifications:

• Channels (Input): 8
• DSP On-Board: Yes
• Networked Audio: Yes (Dante)
• Network Control: Yes
• Input Connectors: 1 x RJ45
• Output Connectors: 1 x RJ45
• Color: Black