N-DAC2
Stereo AVB DAC endpoint, PoE+ powered, Onboard Sharc DSP, Plug&Play on MAC OSx with AVB support Array
The NDAC-2 is an Audio Video Bridging (AVB) endpoint combining network audio streaming, DAC and Digital Signal Processor (DSP) in a pocket size box. A single CAT5/6 network cable provides power, low latency audio and control for a true Plug&Play experience. The system consists of three key element:
- The Audio Video Bridging (AVB) technology powered by a 500MHz XMOS processor which provides low latency, uncompressed and tightly synchronized streams to each speaker over standard networks. Thanks to its compliance with IEEE 1722.1, it is plug&play with 3rd party AVB devices such as Apple OSx, Biamp Systems, Audioscience, Echo Audio…
- An on-board 400MHz Analog Devices SHARC processor also enables substantial signal processing for true high-resolution audio capability and equalization, crossover, and room correction capabilities. All to be accessed and programmed with miniDSP’s easy-to-use interface software.
- Finally, a stereo DAC powered by ESS Technology ES9018K2M outputs balanced out on phoenix terminal blocks.
With its Power Over Ethernet (POE) capability or external +12VDC supply, the NDAC-2 is easily installed in a matter of minutes with limited knowledge.
Features
- Stereo Audio Video Bridging DAC
- PoE powered or External Power supply
- Onboard Sharc DSP processor
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What's in the box?
- 1 x NDAC-2 AVB Amplifier interface
- 1 x 1.5m Ethernet CAT5 cable
OPTION: External 12V power supply
| Item | Description |
| Digital Signal Processor | 32-bit Floating point Analog Devices SHARC ADSP21489 / 400 MHz |
| USB / AVB Processor | XMOS XCore200 for digital audio streaming
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| Digital audio input | TOSLINK optical input. The input signal is processed by a high quality onboard Asynchronous Sample Rate Converter for compatibility with most common sample rates (20–216kHz) |
| Analog outputs | Dual balanced output, 6vrms out, ES9018K2M DAC Dynamic range 118dB, A weighted |
| DSP capabilities |
FIR filtering with number of taps assignable to each output channel. FIR filters are designed by third-party programs. FIR file format: IEEE 754 single-precision binary floating-point. IIR EQ, gain, level, delay. Configured by real time GUI. |
| Filter storage | Four on-board presets, selectable by IP control |
| USB port | USB port type Mini-B for audio streaming (USB audio firmware) Real time control and firmware upgrade |
| Power supply | 12 VDC single supply (optional if PoE powered) PoE/PoE+ powered |
| Dimensions (H x W x D) mm | 55 x 100 x 77mm / 0.4kg |
| Mounting | Metal bracket, see drawings below for details. |
| Enclosure / Finish | Metal enclosure, black textured paint |
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Application notes on N-DAC8
- Multi-room audio streaming
- 5.1/7.1 USB audio interface
- Network audio streaming
How to get started?
The NDAC8 is a plug&play interface for Mac OSx platforms. The interface is discovered exactly as per a USB audio interface in the Audio and Midi device dialog box.
Plug&Play Discovery on Mac OSx
Configuring a 7.1 layout on Mac OSx
