Specifications

Networkable Input Output Node Data Sheet
MediaMatrix • A division of Peavey Electronics Corporation • http://mediamatrix.peavey.com
Features and specifications subject to change without notice • Copyright © 2010 Peavey Electronics Corporation, All rights reserved
DESCRIPTION
The NION (n. nee-on) nX is a programmable digital audio processing node designed for professional and commercial audio and
communications applications. Coupled with 3 floating-point DSPs and the industry’s most efficient audio algorithms, the NION
nX extends the world-class power of MediaMatrix to levels never seen before at a lower price that will be hard to resist. The
internal processing core is supported by a wide range of features including MediaMatrix’s Scalable I/O Architecture, a modular
I/O scheme that supports a variety of optional plug-in cards for maximum versatility. The four module bays support up to 64
simultaneous analog audio channels using NIO-AES cards (or up to 32 channels using 8 channel Nio cards). The integrated
CobraNet or Dante port provides another 64 channels, for a total of 128 simultaneous configurable audio channels. The
NION nX is built on an embedded Linux architecture designed for stable, efficient and robust performance. Low-latency audio
across all I/O ports makes NION perfect for performance audio projects, in addition to applications where a large amount of
audio processing is required. Software support includes a Windows-based interface that works with multiple nodes across an
Ethernet network. Additional support for third party control and SNMP management tools is included. An intuitive front panel
interface features an LCD display, soft buttons and rotary encoder to enable access to common system functions. Additional
control interfacing is provided by both RS-232 and EIA-422/485 ports, while a configurable GPIO system makes interfacing with
hard-contacts and logic systems easier than ever.
FEATURES
Floating point DSP Engine with 3 DSP chips•
World-famous MediaMatrix audio algorithms•
128 channels total audio I/O•
32 bit processing engine•
24 bit conversion•
Scalable I/O architecture with four NIO-card bays •
Low latency audio performance•
Integrated CobraNet or Dante I/O•
Network-centric architecture •
Supports centralized, distributed or hybrid processing•
Integrated serial support•
Front panel interface with intuitive user input controls•
Robust Linux embedded system controller•
Integrated flash-based storage•
Windows configuration and control client•
Full support for SNMP network management tools•
Universal mini-ATX industrial-grade power supply•
Software support for large-scale multi-node systems•
Advanced DSP compiler•
Configurable GPIO (compatible DIN rail package available •
separately)
Transparent control grouping across physical nodes•
Supports a range of sample rates from 22.05KHz to 96KHz•
Stand alone or combined operation•
All DSP algorithms from n3 and n6 are supported•