Ashly ne24.24m 4x4
4-In x 4-Out Matrix Processor

NETWORK-ENABLED PROTEA™ MATRIX PROCESSOR

Ashly’s NE24.24M Network DSP Matrix Processor is a high quality quiet cost-effective mainframe unit that offers
maximum input & output flexibility in your installations. The NE24.24M can be configured with any number of inputs &
outputs in blocks of four channel cards with a maximum of 24 ins/outs per mainframe. The Protea™ DSP suite offers a
full selection of equalization crossover delay AGC and priority choices.

NE24.24M accessories include decora wall remotes – the neWR-5 Network Remote the WR-5 Wall
Remote the WR-1 and WR-2 serial remotes and the RD-8C & RW-8C Eight-Channel Remote Faders.

NE Series Processors | ne24.24M

Connecting and controlling an audio processor for networked systems has now been simplified with Ashly's NE-Series Protea ne24.24M digital signal processor. This Network Enabled (NE) processor offers ease of use setup and control using standard 10/100 Ethernet protocol and Protea NE Software. No special outboard control units are needed. The ne24.24M Matrix Processor uses modular expansion cards to provide up to twenty-four channels of audio matrixing and processing. The base unit offers a four-input/four-output configuration. Each input and output expansion card has an individual DSP processor allowing you to expand the base unit's total inputs or outputs four channels at a time. These cards are easily iinstalled in the field without the need to reprogram the device.

Matrixing allows you to route any input to any output and control individual levels once they have been assigned. Fixed path architecture and extensive processing power per channel will reduce the amount of time it takes to set up your system. All programming is accomplished using Ashly's Protea NE Software on a PC platform. No front panel controls and multi-level software security assures you a tamperproof audio system. Input channel processing blocks include Mic Preamp with Phantom Power Gain Delay fifteen EQ Filters Gate Autoleveler and Ducker. Inputs may be configured as either mic or line level. Output channel processing blocks consist of a Cross Point Mixer HPF/LPF Delay fifteen EQ Filters Gain and Limiter. The cross point mixer in the output section allows you to route any input to any output at any level and mute any input at any output without affecting the true input configuration. The HPF/LPF block offers Bessel Butterworth and Linkwitz-Riley filters with 12 18 24 and 48dB/octave slopes.

Whether you are designing or installing a system for corporate boardrooms restaurants courtrooms houses of worship left/center/right theatres auditoriums or conference centers the Protea ne24.24M will more than satisfy your requirements for any zoned system requiring input/output matrixing with signal processing.

Features:

• 10/100 Ethernet and RS-232 computer interface Is standard
• Extensive DSP Available
• Easy and intuitive user interface
• Mic/Line inputs
• 24-bit A/D-D/A audio resolution
• 24-bit/150 MHz DSPs
• Up to 24 channels of audio processing
• 4x4 base unit configuration
• Expand inputs or outputs 4 channels per module
• Modules easily field installable
• Euroblock connectors for audio preset recall DC remote level and data
• 31 preset locations
• Four dedicated remote controls for Level Preset Recall and Programmable Functions
• Third Party Control Friendly
• Input and output metering viewable in dBu
• Multi-level Security
• Five year warranty
• Safety/Compliance: FCC CE RoHS

Rear panel:

• 10/100 Ethernet port
• RS-232 Port
• Euroblock inputs
• Euroblock outputs
• Remote level control
• Preset Recall
• Data in and out ports

Accessories:

• Four Channel Input Module
• Four Channel Output Module
• GPO Logic Output Module
• WR-1 2-ch Level Control
• WR-2 Four Position Switch
• WR-5 Programmable Wall Remote
• RD/RW8 8-ch Level Control
• neWR-5 Programmable Network Wall Remote
• FR-8/FR-16 Network Fader Re

Specifications:

Weight

8.9lbs (4.03kg)

Input

Active Balanced, 18kOhms

Input Gain Range

-50dB - +12dB, Selectable Polarity

Output

Active Servo Balanced, 112 Ohms

Input/Output Level

+20dBu (Max)

Output Gain Range

-50dB - +12dB, Selectable Polarity

Frequency Response

20Hz-20kHz, ±0.25 dB

THD

<0.01% at 1kHz, +20 dBu

Dynamic Range

>110dB (20Hz-20kHz) Unweighted

Output Noise

<-90 dBu Unweighted

Environmental Temperature

40-120 deg. F, (4-49 deg. C) noncondensing

Rear Panel: Controls

Remote level control, Data In/Out ports, Preset Recall, Logic Inputs, On/Off switch

Rear Panel: Connections

10/100 Ethernet port, RS-232, Euroblock In/Out

Rear Panel: Power Cord

3-Prong, Detachable

Power Requirements

90 - 240VAC, 50/60Hz, 40W

External Remotes

WR-1: 2-Channel Level Control
WR 1.5: Preset Recall and Level Control
WR-2: Four-Position Preset Recall Switch
WR-5 Programmable Button Controller
RD/RW8: 8-Channel Fader Remote
neWR-5: Programmable Network Button Controller
FR-8: 8-Channel Network Fader Remote
FR-16: 16-Channel Network Fader Remote
Ashly Remote: Remote Application for Apple iPad

Compressor: Threshold

-20dBu to +20dBu

Compressor: Ratio

1.2:1 - Infinity

Compressor: Attack

0.2 to 50ms

Compressor: Release

5ms/dB to 1000ms/dB

Compressor: Detector

Peak/Average

Compressor: Attenuation Bus

1 available

Compressor: Metering

In, Out, Attenuation, Graphical

Autoleveler: Target Level

-40dBu to +20dBu

Autoleveler Controls: Action

Gentle, normal, aggressive, user defined

Autoleveler Controls: Maximum Gain

0dB to +27dB

Autoleveler Controls: Metering

Attenuation

Autoleveler: Threshold Below Target

-30dB to 0dB

Autoleveler: Gain Increase/Decrease Rate

5ms/dB to 1000ms/dB

Autoleveler Controls: Hold Time

0-6 sec

Ducking: Trigger Threshold

-80dBu to +20 dBu

Ducking Release

5ms/dB to 1000ms/dB

Matrix Mixer: Ducking Depth

0dB to -30dB, -Infinity

Enable Ducking at Matrix Mixer

Yes

Ducking: Metering

Input

Gate Threshold

-80dBu to +20dBu

Gate Range

off, 100dB to 0dB

Gate Attack

0.2ms/dB to 50 ms/dB

Gate Release

5ms/dB to 1000ms/dB

Gate Metering

Gate LED, Graphical

Gain

-50dB to +12dB, off, polarity invert

Gain: Remote Level Control

8 available, 0dB to -Infinity

Gain: Remote RD8C Gain

Enable per channel, 0dB to -Infinity

WR-5 (neWR-5) Remote Gain

0 to -50dB, Mute

EQ: Parametric 15 Band

Frequency: 20-20kHz
Level: -30dB to +15dB
Q Value: 0.016 to 3.995 Octave

EQ: Hi/Low Shelf 6/12 dB/oct

Frequency: 20Hz-20kHz
Level: -15dB to +15dB

EQ: All Pass

Frequency: 20Hz-20kHz

EQ: Variable Q HP/LP

Frequency: 20Hz-20kHz
Q Value: 3.047 to 0.267

EQ: Notch/Bandpass

Frequency: 20Hz-20kHz
Q Value: 92.436 to 0.267

Crossover

Bessel & Butterworth Filters: 12/18/24/48 dB/oct
Linkwitz-Riley Filter: 12/24/48 dB/oct
Frequency: Off, 20Hz-20kHz (2 Way, 3 Way, 4 Way Crossover & High Pass/Low Pass Filters)

Speaker Delay

0-21ms at 48kHz Sampling Rate
0-10.6ms at 96kHz Sampling Rate

Delay

0-682ms at 48kHz Sampling Rate
0-341ms at 96kHz Sampling Rate

Audio Metering Tool: Range

-60dBu to +20dBu

Audio Metering Tool: Increments

1dB

Audio Metering Tool: Peak Hold Indicator

Yes

Signal Generator Tool Level

Off, -50dBu to +20dBu

Signal Generator Tool: Sine Wave Freq.

20Hz-12kHz

Matrix Mixer: Gain (0.5dB increments)

Off, -50 to +12dB

Matrix Mixer: Mute

Per channel