The ne4400S from Ashly is a network-enabled DSP processor that offers easy setup and control using standard 10/100 Ethernet protocol and Protea ne software. The unit features four analog inputs and four analog outputs, along with four channels of AES3 output, with the digital card filling one of the four option bays that provide expanded functionality.
The DSP signal processing library is extensive and utilizes multiple SHARC 32-bit processors with sample rates of either 48 or 96 kHz. Processing blocks include a 4 x 4 matrix mixer, a full array of graphic, parametric and all-pass equalization, crossover filters including 8th-order Butterworth, Bessel, Linkwitz-Riley and notched Linkwitz-Riley.
The Protea Software Suite also includes an automatic feedback suppressor, gain sharing automatic microphone mixing, ambient noise sensing and level adjustment, autolevelers, compressors, matrix duckers, limiters, frequency-keyed noise gates, signal delay up to 1365 ms on every channel and a choice of sinewave, pink or white noise generators.
All programming is accomplished using standard 10/100 Ethernet or RS-232 protocol and Protea ne software on a PC platform. Hot-plug software control allows for plugging any function into any channel block, even when running live audio with recompiling necessary. Automatic DHCP network IP configuration reduces network set up time. Multi-level software security with password access provides a tamper-proof audio system.
Features
Audio processor and controller for networked systems
Easy and intuitive user interface
Four-channel AES3 digital output
10/100 Ethernet and RS-232 computer interface standard
Extensive DSP
32-bit SHARC DSPs
24-bit A/D and D/A conversion
48 and 96 kHz sample rates
Hot-plug software control
Automatic DHCP network IP configuration
Butterworth, Bessel, Linkwitz-Riley, and Notched-Linkwitz-Riley filters
FIR filter capability
Advanced automatic feedback suppression
Wordclock input and output
Euroblock connectors for audio, preset recall, DC remote level control and data in/out
Remote controls for level, logic I/O and programmable functions
Third-party control friendly, input and output metering, multi-level security
cTUVus, CE, FCC, RoHS safety compliance
CobraNet, Dante, and microphone input options
Protēa DSP Functions and Processors
Input source selection
Brick wall limiter
Compressor
Autoleveler controls
Ambient noise compensation (output only)
Ducking (high/low priority, trigger, filibuster, ducked program)
Gate
Advanced gate controls
Gain
EQ:
31-band
Parametric 2, 4, 6, or 10 band
High/Low Shelf 6/12 dB per octave
All-Pass
Variable Q HP/LP
Notch/Band-Pass
Feedback Suppressor (inputs only and 48 kHz sampling rate)
Crossover: 2-, 3-, 4-way crossover and High-Pass/Low-Pass filters
Delay:
Input time, distance, and temperature @ 48 kHz sampling rate
Input time, distance, and temperature @ 96 kHz sampling rate
Audio metering tool
Signal Generator Tool (pink noise, white noise, sine wave)
Matrix mixer
Processors
Ashly NE4400S Specs
Frequency Response 20 Hz to 20 kHz,
+/-0.1 dB, A>D
+/-0.25 dB, D>A
+/-0.25 dB, A>A
Dynamic Range 20 Hz to 20 kHz (unweighted)
>115 dB, A>D
>114 dB, D>A
>114 dB, A>A
THD + N 1 kHz, +20 dBu analog (-1.0 dBFS digital)
>0.001%, A>D
>0.002%, D>A
>0.002%, A>A
>0.00001%, D>D
Latency @48 kHz
1.42 ms, A>D
0.90 ms, D>A
2.21 ms, A>A
0.10 ms, D>D
@96 kHz
0.71 ms, A>D
0.45 ms, D>A
1.11 ms, A>A
0.05 ms, D>D
Wordclock Input/Output Type: 75 Ω BNC
Lock Range: 48 kHz +/- 4%, 96 kHz +/- 4%
Input Impedance: Selectable 75 Ω or high impedance
Input Voltage Range: 1.0 to 7.0 Vpp
Output Impedance: 75 Ω
Output Level: 5.0 Vpp nominal, unterminated
Master Clock Sources
Audio network
Wordclock
AES3
Internal crystal clock
Modes
Prioritized auto switching
Manual
Inputs Analog Line
Input Type: Active balanced Euroblock
Input Impedance: 20 kΩ
Maximum Input Level: +20 dB
Outputs Analog
Output Type: Servo-Balanced Euroblock
Output Impedance: 20 Ω
Maximum Output Level: +20 dBu
AES3
Output Type: Transformer balanced male XLR
Output Impedance: 110 Ω
Maximum Output Level: 5.0 Vpp
Other Connectors 10/100 Ethernet port
RS-232 port
Remote level control
Logic I/O
Data in/out ports
On/Off switch
Environmental 40 to 120°F (4 to 49°C) non-condensing
Power Requirements 90~240V AC, 50/60 Hz
70 W maximum
System Requirements Computer running under Windows 8, 7, Vista, XP (32- and 64-bit systems)
Dimensions 19.0 x 8.5 x 3.5″ (483 x 216 x 89 mm)
Weight 10 lb (4.5 kg)
Packaging Info
Package Weight 12.75 lb
Box Dimensions (LxWxH) 23.5 x 14.6 x 4.4″
