Electro-Voice System Controller NetMax N8000 User manual

General Description:
Key Features:
• Full IRIS-Net Software Support
• 32-Channel Digital Matrix Bus
• 115 dB Dynamic Range
• Full CobraNet AudioTransport Support
• Supports Ethernet, RS-232, USB, and CAN
Communications Protocols
• Up to 1000 MIPS of Processing Power Available
Per Unit
• Extensive Range of DSP Functions
• Modular Hardware Chassis
• Integrated Supervision, Scheduling and
Command Macro Capability
• Fully Programmable Analog GPIO Support
NetMaxN8000
DigitalMatrix
SystemController
TheElectro-Voice®NetMaxN8000is anall-purposedigitalaudio
system controller with outstanding performance features.A high
qualitysystemdesignprovidesexcellentaudioqualityandclearsound,
whichisachievedbytheapplicationofhigh-end24BitA/DandD/A
converterswith120dBvolumerange,high-qualityinputandoutput
circuits in the analog domain and digital signal processing with
optimized48bitdouble-precisionalgorithms. Hence,theN8000is
even particularly suitable for demanding applications in theatres,
concerthalls,bigchurches etc.
NetMaxN8000ishighlyflexibleduetothemodularhardwaredesign,
whichrendersmanyother applications possible.Fourslotswith 8-
channelaudiomodulesatthe rearofthedeviceofferup to32local
audiochannels.Eachslotcanbeequippedeitherwithanaudioinput
moduleoranaudiooutputmodule.So,variousconfigurations(e.g.8-
in/8-out,8-in/16-out,8-in/24-out,16-in/16-out, 24-in/8-out)canbe
realizedinonlyonesingledevice.Inaddition,N8000canbeequipped
with a CobraNet™ network module. Several N8000 units can be
integratedinanetwork andbeconnectedto alarge,sophisticated
system.
Thesignal processing in theN8000 is affected onpowerful audio
signalprocessorswhere,dependingonthestageofexpansion,-up
to8DSPsareavailable.Thesoftwarecontainsamultitudeoffreely
programmablesignalprocessingcomponents.Amongotherthings,
these are filters with all possible characteristics, parametric and
graphicequalizer, matrixrouterandmatrixmixer,delays, dynamic
functions,etc.Diverseconfigurationscanbecreatedbycombining
andconnectingtheseDSPblocks.
Thepowerfulsignal processingallowscomplex configurations for
theadjustmentandcontrolof the soundsystem,dependingonthe
applicationortypeofevent.Thus,thesonicqualityofPAspeakers,
monitor speakers, front fill systems as well as of the sound
reinforcement of adjoining rooms, lobbies, areas for the staff etc.
canbeoptimizedandtunedindividually.Inotherwords, the N8000
copeswitheveryapplication-evenwithlargeandcomplexsystems
absolutelyexactlyandreliably.
Inadditiontotheaudioprocessing,theNetMaxN8000isequipped
withdiversecontrolfunctions.Theschedulingwithcalendarfunction
makes it possible to program one-time or recurring events. The
recurrencecanoccurannually,monthly,weekly,daily,hourlyoreven
withinsmallertimeintervals.Furthermore,dailyprogramscanbeset
upandcanalsobecombined toweeklyoperations.Withtheevent
control, reactions to certain events or system states can be
configured,e.g.incaseofoversteppingorundershootingofthreshold
values.Faultsinthe deviceorin the completeNetMaxsystem are
detectedautomaticallyand canbe displayed onthe PCscreenor
transmittedtoexternalsitesifnecessary.
Faultsandothereventsarerecordedinaninternallogfilewithdate
and time. Furthermore, it can be defined which types of errors or
eventsshouldberecorded.Thelogcanbereadoutanddisplayedon
thescreenatanytime.IntheNetMaxN8000individualfunctionscan
be integrated into complex operations. For example, several
parameterscanbesetwithvariousvalues orstatesinasceneand
canbechangedmanuallyorautomaticallyatanytime.

NetMax N8000 Digital Matrix System Controller
Technical Specifications:
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Engineering Data Sheet
Architectural Specifications:
TheNetMaxN8000DigitalMatrixProcessorshallbeamodular,network-compatibleandfreelyconfigurableaudiosystem
with which complete system solutions can be constructed. The unit shall integrate all components ranging from the
matrix to the speakers including system control and system monitoring in a common audio platform. The configuration,
operationandmonitoringofthesystemshallbecontrolledthroughtheIRISNetcontrolsoftwareprotocol. Thecentralunit
shall have up to 32 audio channels, mixer and matrix functions, signal processing and extensive control and monitoring
functions. The unit must be able to be networked together via a CobraNet™ audio and control network so that a large,
decentralized audio system can be assembled.
The system shall have comprehensive built in supervision functions to monitor and report failures in all aspects of the
systems functions. In addition with the support of compatible IRISNet enabled power amplifiers, the unit shall be able to
run and measure full impedance frequency sweeps on any speaker line connected to the unit and indicate if the
measurement is out of range of a pre-selected tolerance. The system processor shall also be able to control IRISNet
compatible amplifiers and distribute DSP functions to the remote amplifiers if necessary.
ANetMax system meets all relevant safety requirements.All audio connections, interfaces and processor systems are
monitored and displayed in case of fault. By using CobraNet™ redundant networks can be assembled.
Block Diagram:
AUDIO CARDS
8 Channels
Analog I/O
Digital I/O
AUDIO CARDS
8 Channels
Analog I/O
Digital I/O
AUDIO CARDS
8 Channels
Analog I/O
Digital I/O
SIGNAL
PROCESSING
DELAY
SRAM
CLOCK
CIRCUIT
12.288 MHz
FLASH
(8 MByte)
SDRAM
(16 MByte)
AC
POWER
SUPPLY
100 - 240 V ~
REAL TIME
CLOCK &
Watchdog
AUDIO
SLOT 1
GPIO
4 Analog Inputs
3 Logic Outputs
1 Ready/Fault Out
FRONT PANEL
(LEDs)
Clocks (MCLK, WCLK)
24 Bit DSP Bus
FRAM
RS-232
Port 1
RS-232
Port 2
USB Device
Interface
Ethernet
Transceiver
RJ-45
USB-Controller
Ethernet-Controller
UART2
UART1
SPI
Watchdog
HOST CPU
SYSTEM
USB Port
(
Typ B )
9-pin D-SUB
Internal
Expansion
Slot
CAN
Host Bus
Audio Out (4x8 Channels)
Audio In (4x8 Channels)
9-pin D-SUB
AUDIO
SLOT 2
AUDIO
SLOT 3
AUDIO
SLOT 4
AUDIO NETWORK
PORT
12-pin
Phoenix
Remote CAN
Interface
2xRJ-45
AUDIO MODULES
8 Channels
Analog I/O
Digital I/O
AUDIO NETWORK
MODULES
32 Inputs / 32 Outputs
SPI Bus

U.S.A. and Canada only. For customer orders, contact Customer Service at:
800/392-3497 Fax: [phone]
Europe, Africa, and Middle East only. For customer orders, contact Customer Service at:
+ 49 9421-706 0 Fax: + 49 9421-706 265
Other International locations. For customer orders, contact Customer Service at:
+ 1 952 884-4051 Fax: + 1 952 736-4212
For warranty repair or service information, contact the Service Repair department at:
800/685-2606
For technical assistance, contact Technical Support at: 866/78AUDIO
Specifications subject to change without notice.
12000 Portland Avenue South, Burnsville, MN 55337
Phone:[phone],Fax: [phone]
www.electrovoice.com
© Telex Communications, Inc. 6/2006
Part Number LIT-0000XX Rev. 2
N8000Part Numbers:
N8000, 120V -- D170350
N8000, 240V -- D170323
Dimension Drawings:
Rear View:
Front View
Side ViewTop View
Rear View
All Dimensions in Millimeters
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