PE DSP
The Proteane-DSP cards are only for use in Ashly PE-Series (Protea
Enabled) amplifiers. The DSP-1 and DSP-2 cards offer a wide range
of digital features that extend the functionality of your PE-Series
amplifier.
Installation
If the Proteane-DSP Option Card was ordered with your amplifier, no
installation is necessary. If you are retrofitting it to a PE-Series
amplifier that you own already, follow these steps:
1. Disconnect the amplifier mains as well as all inputs and
outputs
2. Remove the 4 screws on the Standard Input card
3. Carefully pull the Standard Input card from the chassis
4. Remove the internal connectors from the Standard Input card
5. Reconnect the internal connectors to the Proteane-DSP Option
Card
6. Carefully slide the new card into the chassis
7. Replace the screws, inputs, outputs and mains
You can now power-up your amplifier and use your new card. If you
are not comfortable performing this installation, refer this task to an
authorized Ashly service provider.
The Proteane software is on the CD shipped with your amplifier. Check
www.ashly.com for software and firmware updates.
Features
Both Proteane-DSP Option Cards offer the same features, with different
connectors. The cards provide both AES/EBU digital inputs as well as
standard analog inputs.
Internal digital processing setup is accomplished via Ashly Proteane
software connected through the 10/100 Ethernet connector. To
maximize your investment in a Proteane-DSP Option Card, two
additional “processed” output connectors are provided to drive
additional amplifier channels.
Panel Details
1. Balanced Inputs – On the DSP-1, these inputs are standard female XLR connectors.
On the DSP-2 these inputs are via 3-pin Euroblock grounded connectors.
2. Processed Channel Outputs – These connectors provide processed signal to additional
amplifiers via male XLR connectors (DSP-1) or Euroblock connectors (DSP-2).
3. Ethernet Connector & Indicators – The 10/100 Ethernet connector interfaces with a
Protea NE network, or computer if available. The indicators show network link and data
activity. All DSP control is via this interface and Protea software on a connected PC.
4. Preset Recall, Remote Standby & Remote Level Control Connector – This
connector facilitates hard-wired preset recall (as set in in Protea software), remote
standby and remote attenuation control. See wiring diagram on the next page for
connection and contact closure information
5. AES/EBU Input Connector – This connector accepts a standard AES/EBU digital
signal at 44.1 to 96 KHz
