Electro-Voice NetMax N8000 owner manual Introduction, Description of the system

Introduction

1 Introduction

First of all we want to express our thanks and offer our congratulations that you have selected the NetMax N8000 System Controller from Electro-Voice. Before operating the NetMax N8000 please read this instruction manual attentively to ensure that this device provides optimal performance and that damages due to improper use are avoided.

N8000 front view

1.1 Description of the system

NetMax is a modular, network-compatible and freely configurable audio system with which complete system solutions can be constructed. These system solutions exactly meet the customers' requirements. Applications are all kinds of professional audio installations, complex building sound reinforcement systems as well as concert sound applications. NetMax integrates all components ranging from the matrix to the speakers including system control and system monitoring in a common audio platform. The configuration, operation and monitoring of a NetMax system are effected by the PC Software IRIS-Net - Intelligent Remote & Integrated Supervision.

The central unit of NetMax is the N8000 system controller with up to 32 audio channels, mixer and matrix functions, signal processing and extensive control and monitoring functions. Several N8000 can be connected via a CobraNet™ audio and control network so that a large, decentralized audio system can be assembled.

NetMax also manages the Electro-Voice P-series remote amplifiers including its speaker and system monitoring functions. The connection is directly effected via CAN to the N8000.

A NetMax system meets all relevant safety requirements. All audio connections, interfaces and processor systems are monitored and displayed in case of fault. By using CobraNet™ redundant networks can be assembled.

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