Protēa™ ne series dsp matrix processors
Standard ne DSP units are analog line input/output format of ne4400 (4×4), ne4800 (4×8), and ne8800 (8×8) with four option bays supporting network audio, AES3, and mic input options. Processing blocks include either a 4×4, 4×8 or 8×8 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.
No special outboard control units are needed. Connecting and controlling an ne audio processor for networked systems is simplified and call-back free.
The Ashly ne Series DSP processors are designed for optimum flexibility and ease-of-use in a range of professional and commercial applications. The ne Series is available in three versions: the ne4400 (4 in x 4 out), the ne 4800 (4 in x 8 out) & ne 8800 (8 in x 8 out). Rear module slots can accommodate a choice of available factory-installed options, including: 4-channel input mic preamps, 4-channel AES/EBU, Cobra Net & Dante Network audio cards.
The Protea software platform (for Windows™) provides the power & flexibility needed to achieve the most demanding project requirements, yet is extremely intuitive and easy to use, even for those with little experience working with DSP. The Protea™ DSP suite offers a complete user-selectable menu of DSP, where any of up to 12 functions per input & output channel may be populated as needed, in virtually any order! These functions include: Gain, Remote Gain, Gate, Leveler, Compressor, Clip Limiter, 31-band GEQ, 10-band PEQ, Feedback Suppressor, Signal Generator, Ambient Noise Compensation, X-Over, FIR Filters, Auto-Mixing, Ducking and more….. You can even load speaker voice file presets (available in the DOWNLOADS section) directly into each output channel for optimized performance when incorporating Ashly speakers.
The ne Series hardware may also be custom built to suit your specific needs-include mic pre-amp cards for different applications-perhaps only a single 4-channel card is needed for a small conference room or retail store with paging requirements, or add more for larger conferences, schools or HoW where more mics will be used. Make the ne Series compatible with your digital ecosystem by adding AES/EBU, Cobra Net or Dante cards.
Remote control? No problem. The ne provides several remote options, from conventional, serial and networked in-wall remotes to fader controllers plus a healthy compliment of logic I/O. It even allows creating custom iPad-compatible remote templates to suit any venue (Ashly Remote app downloadable for free from the Apple App Store). The ne is also ready to work with a host of 3rd party control systems. All wrapped up in a sturdy 2 RU rack-mountable chassis, the ne Series processors are ready to work whenever you are
■ CobraNet®, Dante® , AES3, Mic Input options
■ 10/100 Ethernet and RS-232 computer interface standard
■ Extensive Protēa DSP available
■ Easy and intuitive user interface
■ 24-Bit A/D–D/A audio resolution, 32-bit SHARC DSPs, sample rates of 48kHz and 96KHz
■ Hot-plug software control
■ iPad control via free Ashly Remote app
■ Automatic DHCP network IP configuration
■ Butterworth, Bessel, Linkwitz-Riley, and Notched-Linkwitz-Riley filters
■ FIR filter capability
■ Advanced automatic feedback suppression Word Clock 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 me
| Series | Data Sheet | Manual | Line Art |
| ne | Download | Download | Download |
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- Factory-Installed Digital Audio Options for NE DSP Processors
- CobraNet® Digital Interface (CNM-2)
Dante® Digital Interface (OPDante)
4-Channel, AES3 Input / Output
8-Channel, AES3 Input / Output
Protea Control Software
Protea Software Suite |
Version |
OS Compatibility |
Date |
Download |
History |
| PneS and PSS* | 5.49 | Windows Vista, 7, 8, 10 | Nov 9, 2018 | ProteaSoftwareSuite_549.exe.zip | TXT |
| PneS and PSS (old version) | 5.23 | Windows XP, Vista, 7, 8, 10 | Feb 05, 2015 | ProteaSoftwareSuite_523.exe.zip | TXT |
*Version 5.24 and newer is required for all 1U nXe and nXp amplifier models.
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