Among the wave of multi-room audio products on the market, Crestron audio distribution processors are set apart for their unmatched flexibility and no-compromise performance. Features like independent software-driven preamp-style controls on every room output enable the most demanding user to tailor the listening experience to individual taste in every room. Any audio parameter or device function can be controlled using keypads, handheld remotes, touchpanels, or computers, putting just the right amount of control right where it's needed.

• High-performance stereo audio switcher and preamp
• Distributes 8 stereo audio sources to 8 line outputs
• Combinable for up to 32 rooms
• Volume, bass, treble, balance, loudness, and mute controls
• Programmable input gain compensation
• Selectable mono summing on each output
• Protective output mute relays
• Fully configurable in SystemBuilder software
• Controllable via Cresnet communications

Audio
 

Typical of 8 Stereo Room Outputs:
 
Controls
Volume, Balance, Bass, Treble, Loudness, Mute, Mono, Input Compensation
 
Volume Gain Range
-80dB to +20dB, 1 dB steps
 
Mute
-92dB electronic, -120dB relay (room enable off)
 
Input Compensation
±10dB
 
Bass Gain Range
±12dB @ 100Hz, 2 dB steps
 
Treble Gain Range
±12dB @ 10kHz, 2 dB steps
 
Frequency Response
10Hz to 20kHz ±0.2dB
 
S/N Ratio
>100dB
 
THD+N
<0.02%
 
Stereo Separation
>90dB


Connectors

 
SOURCES 1 – 8
(32) RCA female comprising (8) unbalanced stereo line-level audio inputs, and (8) parallel loop-thrus;
Maximum Input Level: 3.2 Vrms (flat);
Input Impedance: 54k ohms;
Connect to outputs of source devices, with loop-thru to additional CNXPAD8A*
 
ROOMS 1 – 8
(16) RCA female comprising (8) unbalanced stereo line-level audio outputs;
Maximum Output Level: 2.5 Vrms;
Output Impedance: 37.5 ohms;
Connect to inputs of CNAMPX-series amplifier
 
NET
(1) 4-pin 5mm detachable terminal block
Cresnet slave port, connects to Cresnet control network
 
Ground
(1) 6-32 screw, chassis ground lug


Buttons & LED Indicators

 
PWR
(1) green LED, indicates 24 Volts DC power supplied from Cresnet control network
 
NET
(1) yellow LED, indicates communication with Cresnet system
 
ROOMS 1 – 8
(8) red LED’s, indicate if room outputs are enabled
 
SETUP (rear)
(1) miniature pushbutton and (1) red LED, used for touch-settable ID (TSID)


Power Requirements

 
Cresnet Power Usage
10 Watts (0.42 Amps @ 24 Volts DC)


Environmental

 
Temperature
41 Degrees  to 122 Degrees F (5 Degrees  to 50 Degrees C)
 
Humidity
10% to 90% RH (non-condensing)


Enclosure
Black metal, 2U 19-inch rack-mountable (rack ears included)


Dimensions
 

Height
3.56 in (9.04 cm);
3.47 (8.81 cm) without feet
 
Width
17.03 in (43.26 cm);
19.0 in (48.26 cm) with ears
 
Depth
8.67 in (22.02 cm)

Weight
5.16 lbs (2.34 kg)