MOUNTLAKE TERRACE, WASHINGTON: Symetrix, designers of the successful SymNet(tm) Audio Matrix line of audio processors, introduces SymNet Express. Representing the next generation of SymNet hardware development, Express
will be available in two versions - Express and Express Cobra. The Express series includes seven new audio processors that extend the utility of the
SymNet technology into new applications, scenarios and price points. All models are now shipping.
Express (non-Cobra) is available in three models - 12x4, 4x12, and 8x8. They are targeted at stand-alone applications where a single DSP unit is
sufficient to handle all of the processing between the source gear (all inputs are line- or microphone-selectable) and the amplifiers. These three different hardware configurations lend themselves to a variety of common
system requirements. Express Cobra is available in four models - 12x4, 4x12, 8x8, and 4x4. Along
with analog I/O, each includes an 8x8 CobraNet license, supporting Peak Audio's industry standard protocol for networked digital audio. Via CobraNet
these units can interface with each other, SymNet Audio Matrix systems using
Symetrix CobraLink hardware, or third party manufacturers supporting the
protocol. Express Cobra models can function as basic components in a simple
system, or cost-effective remote I/O units in more complex audio system
scenarios.
"We're very excited about this new series of hardware,"
stated Dane Butcher,
Symetrix president and founder. "It takes all the power and flexibility
of
SymNet and places it in a series of cost-effective, nimble devices that can
go a lot of places we couldn't go before. Of course, we couldn't resist the
temptation to add some new features too."
Key hardware features include an onboard Ethernet interface so Express units can be mounted on a computer network (LAN) and accessed in real time from a remote location. Symetrix addresses a question posed by DSP users by providing for the connection of a redundant 24-volt power supply (not
included) on all Express models. New software features include additional
mixers, a new EQ module, auto firmware-upgrade function and more.
All of the Express units are driven by SymNet Designer(tm) 5.0
the latest
version of the powerful application software for Windows(r) This software
allows offline creation and adjustment of processing systems from a desktop
environment, and enables real-time control once the hardware has been
commissioned onsite. SymNet Designer's comprehensive audio processing
toolkit provides a myriad of options for system creation and control. It is
also backward compatible with older system designs, supporting the complete
line of SymNet hardware.
Some of the additions to the software are new mixers, a new
British EQ
module, the ability to return to the last operational state when the
hardware is power cycled, an auto firmware upgrade routine and full support
for the Motor Mix control surface by CM Labs.
SymNet Express continues to rely on SHARC(tm) floating point
DSP chips from
Analog Devices for its audio processing engine. Each unit includes two
100MHz processors capable of running the full gamut of Symetrix tools such
as automixers, compressor/limiters, Feedback Fighters, matrix mixers, and
more. SHARCs provide a very efficient processing platform allowing these
units to handle a variety of audio signal processing tasks.
For more information about the entire SymNet family, or to download
SymNet Designer 5.0, visit www.symetrixaudio.com.
ABOUT SYMETRIX: For more information on professional
audio signal processors from Symetrix and Lucid, please phone (425) 778-7728
or refer to the Websites, www.symetrixaudio.com
and www.lucidaudio.com.
