ne 8800 ne 4800 ne 4400 Network Enabled DSP Processor ASHLY AUDIO INC. 847 Holt Road Webster, NY 14580-9103 Phone: (585) 872-0010 Toll-Free: (800) 828-6308 Fax: (585) 872-0739 www.ashly.
Operating Manual - ne8800, ne4800, ne4400 Important Safety Instructions Consignes de sécurité à lire attentivement The lightning flash with arrowhead symbol, within an equilateral triangle, is intended to alert the user to the presence of uninsulated “dangerous voltage” within the product’s enclosure that may be of sufficient magnitude to constitute a risk of electric shock to persons.
Operating Manual - ne8800, ne4800, ne4400 Table Of Contents 1 INTRODUCTION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4 2 UNPACKING . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 3 THE NE PROCESSOR SERIES . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 4 AC POWER AND MECHANICAL REQUIREMENTS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Operating Manual - ne8800, ne4800, ne4400 1. INTRODUCTION Thank you for your purchase of this NE (network enabled) processor. The ne8800, ne4800, and ne4400 combine state of the art DSP processing with Ethernet control, and use optional factory installed expansion cards to provide mic inputs, comprehensive AES3 digital audio input/output, as well as full integration with CobraNet networked audio. Please read the entire manual to fully understand the features and capabilities of this product.
Operating Manual - ne8800, ne4800, ne4400 4. AC POWER AND MECHANICAL REQUIREMENTS The AC mains requirement for the NE Processor is 90VAC to 240VAC, 50-60Hz, 70W maximum, and requires a properly grounded AC connection. The unit mounts to a standard 19 inch equipment rack. A cooling fan draws air in from the right side and blows air out the left side when viewed from the front. 5. GETTING STARTED Load the software Ashly Protea NE software is included on a CD with each unit. Check the Ashly web site at www.
Operating Manual - ne8800, ne4800, ne4400 6. FRONT PANEL FEATURES 1. Power LED – Indicates the unit is turned on. 2. Clock Source – The Network clock, Word clock, AES3 clock, or Internal clock are indicated according to the master clock source selected in the control software. The Network clock LED turns orange to indicate Net Matrix Mode. 3. Sample Rate – A 48KHz or 96KHz sampling rate can be selected from within software.
Operating Manual - ne8800, ne4800, ne4400 7 STANDARD BACK PANEL FEATURES 1. Line Inputs – Depending on the model, there are either four or eight line inputs available on the NE processor. Line inputs are active balanced with euroblock connectors, and if an unbalanced signal is used, be sure to ground the unused path. Maximum input level is +20dBu = FS (full scale). 2. Line Outputs - Depending on the model, there are either four or eight line outputs available.
Operating Manual - ne8800, ne4800, ne4400 The NE processor defaults to “Auto Selection” which automatically detects a Network, Word Clock, AES3, or Internal master clock source and automatically switches, in this order of priority. Therefore, in most system configurations, the user doesn’t need to worry about the master clock source, the processor will automatically pick the best master clock from the highest priority available.
Operating Manual - ne8800, ne4800, ne4400 9. PROTEA NE SOFTWARE Device Options Menu Flash Reprogram The NE processor firmware (the internal program that runs the unit) can be updated/reprogrammed via the Ethernet control connection. The new firmware file must be obtained directly from Ashly or through our web site, and installed according to the dialogue box. This process may take several minutes, and during the file transfer all channels are muted and both sampling rate LEDs will be lit.
Operating Manual - ne8800, ne4800, ne4400 Preset Options Presets and Sub Presets The NE processor will store up to 31 total presets or sub presets. A preset file takes a “snapshot” of all current settings and stores complete control data for all channels and all audio functions, while a sub preset, although in the same format as the full preset file, scans for and only stores the DSP parameters individually tagged as sub presets within each DSP tool box, within one channel or across multiple channels.
Operating Manual - ne8800, ne4800, ne4400 Metering Three separate metering tabs are available for viewing across all channels the autoleveler, compressor/gate actions, or overall input and output signal levels. Note: In addition to the fixed meter tabs, individual meter control objects can be placed in the main software canvas and assigned to an input or output for a customized meter display.
Operating Manual - ne8800, ne4800, ne4400 (10.1 WR-5 continued) Programming of each WR-5 button is done from NE software when the WR-5 is wired to its host NE processor through the remote data connector, and the processor is connected to a PC via Ethernet. Each WR-5 has its own identifying property and is thus uniquely represented with its own software control surface, within which the button actions are programmed. Click the button to find a physical WR-5.
Operating Manual - ne8800, ne4800, ne4400 10.4 FR-8 and FR-16 Networked Fader Controller The FR-8 (shown) and FR-16 (not shown) are eight and 16 channel programmable fader remote control devices which connect to an NE processor over an Ethernet network. Each fader can be assigned in Proteane software to control level in one or more channels.
Operating Manual - ne8800, ne4800, ne4400 11. SPECIFICATIONS Overall Sonic Performance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Analog in, digital out Frequency Response, 20 Hz – 20 kHz: . . . . . . . . . . . . . +/- 0.1 dB Dynamic Range, 20Hz-20kHz, unweighted: . . . . . . . . . . > 115 dB THD+N, 1kHz, +20dBu analog (-1dBFS digital): . . . . . < 0.001 % Latency at 48 KHz (96 kHz)4: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.42 ms (0.71 ms) Digital in, analog out +/-0.25 dB > 114 dB < 0.002 % 0.90 ms (0.
Operating Manual - ne8800, ne4800, ne4400 DSP Functions Dynamics Brick Wall Limiter Threshold: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . -20dBu to +20dBu Ratio: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . infinite Attack: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 0.2ms/dB to 50 ms/dB Release: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5ms/dB to 1000ms/dB Compressor Threshold: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . -20dBu to +20dBu Ratio: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Operating Manual - ne8800, ne4800, ne4400 12. Troubleshooting Tips No Ethernet Communications Is there LED activity on the back panel RJ-45 Ethernet connector? Is the ethernet cable good? Is good ethernet signal getting to the point of application? (test by plugging in a laptop) Is your firewall turned on? Do you have a local area connection enabled? Do you have a secondary WiFi connection enabled? Ashly provides a comprehensive Ethernet use guide and other topics in our website’s technical support section.
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Operating Manual - ne8800, ne4800, ne4400 14. Ashly Audio Inc. LIMITED WARRANTY (USA ONLY) (Other countries please contact your respective distributor or dealer.) For units purchased in the USA, warranty service for this unit shall be provided by ASHLY AUDIO, INC. in accordance with the following warranty statement. ASHLY AUDIO, INC. warrants to the owner of this product that it will be free from defects in workmanship and materials for a period of FIVE years from the original-date-of-purchase.
Operating Manual - ne8800, ne4800, ne4400 15. FCC Compliance This device complies with part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: 1. This device may not cause harmful interference 2. This device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation. Note: This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to part 15 of the FCC Rules.
Operating Manual - ne8800, ne4800, ne4400 ASHLY AUDIO INC. 847 Holt Road Webster, NY 14580 Phone: (585) 872-0010 Fax: (585) 872-0739 Toll Free (800) 828-6308 www.ashly.
