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 © 2009 Peavey Electronics Corporation, All rights reserved
DESCRIPTION
The NION (n. nee-on) n3 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 n3 extends the world-class power of MediaMatrix to levels never seen before. 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 n3 is built on an embedded Linux
architecture designed for stable, efficient and robust performance. A 448-channel digital audio bus allows for seamless stacking
and redundant, self-healing configurations. 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•
X-DAB bus supports up to 448 bi-directional audio channels•
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 redundant, self-healing configurations•
Supports a range of sample rates from 22.05KHz to 96KHz•
Stand alone or combined operation•