Symetrix Prism 8x8

Enjoy High-Quality Performance with the Symetrix Prism 8x8

The Prism family welcomes the non-Dante version of the Prism 8x8. Symetrix connects multiple Symetrix DSPs andd Symetrix I/O expanders. Prism is ideally suited for applications requiring powerful, extremely cost effective advanced signal processing coupled with a standardized means for future expansion.

• Industry leading analog and A/D/D/A performance, 48 volt phantom mic power.
• Configured using award winning Composer software. Controlled from ARC wall panels, ARC-WEB and third-party touchscreens. Embedded webserver enables remote metering and diagnostics.
• Front panel LCD provides configuration information, system status, and analog audio levels.

SPECIFICATIONS

Analog Inputs

• Number of Inputs: Eight (8) switchable balanced mic or line level.
• Connectors: 3.81 mm terminal blocks.
• Nominal Input Level: +4 dBu.
• Maximum Input Level: +23 dBu.
• Mic Pre-amp gain: 0, 12, 24, 44 or 54 dB switchable with ± 24 dB trim.
• Mic Pre-amp EIN: < -125dB with 150 ohm source impedance. 22.4 kHz BW.
• CMRR: > 79 dB @ 1 kHz, unity gain.
• Input impedance: 8k Ohms balanced, 4k Ohms unbalanced.
• Phantom power (per input): +48 VDC, 10 mA maximum.
• Dynamic range: > 113 dB, A-weighted.
• THD+Noise: < -100 dB; 22.4 kHz BW, unweighted; 1 kHz @ +15 dBu with 0 dB gain. Course gain is set to +4dBu.
• A to D Latency: 0.28 mS.

Analog Outputs

• Number of Outputs: Eight (8) balanced line level.
• Connectors: 3.81 mm terminal blocks.
• Nominal Output: Level +4 dBu with 20 dB of headroom.
• Maximum Output: Level +24 dBu (+22.8 dBu into a 2k Ohm minimum load).
• Output Impedance: 300 Ohms balanced, 150 Ohms unbalanced.
• Dynamic Range: > 117 dB, A-weighted.
• THD+Noise: < -97 dB; 22.4 kHz BW, unweighted; 1 kHz, 0 dB gain +8dBu output.
• D to A Latency: 0.60 mS.

System

• Sampling Rate: 48 kHz.
• Frequency Response (A/D/A): 20 Hz – 20 kHz, ± 0.5 dB.
• Dynamic Range (A/D/A): > 113 dB, A-weighted.
• Channel Separation (A/D/A): > 110 dB @ 1 kHz, +24 dBu.
• THD+Noise: < 95 dB (22.4 kHz BW, un-weighted); 1 kHz @ +15 dBu with 0 dB gain.
• Latency (A/D/A): 1.04 mS, inputs routed to outputs.
• Processors: 1 x Analog Devices SHARC 21489 @ 400 MHz SIMD.
• Raw Processing Capacity: 400 MIPS, 1.6 GFLOPS.
• Delay Memory: 174 mono seconds.
• Analog control inputs: 0-3.3 VDC.
• Recommended External Control Potentiometer: 10k Ohm, linear.
• Logic Outputs: Low (0V) when active, pulled high (5V) when inactive.
• Logic Output Maximum External Power Supply Voltage: 24 VDC.
• Logic Output Maximum External Power Supply Current Sinking: 50 mA.
• Logic Output Maximum Output Current: 10 mA.
• RS-485 Serial I/O: 38.4 kbaud (default) 8 data bits, 1 stop bit, no parity, no flow control. May be broken out of ARC port.
• Ethernet Cable: Standard CAT5e or CAT6, maximum device-to-device length = 100 meters
• ARC Cable: Standard CAT5, distance dependent upon load and number of devices. 8 Watts maximum power available.
• Maximum Devices: Per System 80 units per Site File.
• Maximum Stored: Presets 1000.

Mechanical Specifications

• Space Required: 1U (WDH: 18.91 in. x 9.88 in. x 1.72 in. / 48.02 cm x 25.1 cm x 4.37 cm). Depth does not include connector allowance.
• Electrical: 24V 1.4A, 34W Maximum. 
• Ventilation: Maximum recommended ambient operating temperature is 30 C / 86 F

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