Product Overview
- A Powerful DSP Featuring Flexible I/O Configuration
- 128 Channel (64×64) Redundant Dante
- On-board Ethernet and Dante Network Switches
- 4 I/O Expansion Card Slots
Dante™ in Our DNA. Edge DSPs are equipped with 128 (64×64) redundant Dante channels. The Dante protocol enables ultra-reliable multi-channel audio networking over IP. Together, Symetrix and Dante provide the fastest possible way to implement, control, and maintain a system of networked DSPs and accessories – including third party Dante-enabled microphones, loudspeakers, power amps, and mixing consoles.
Total Input/Output Flexibility. Four versatile option card slots enable unique I/O configurations – aligning the hardware with exact system requirements. Optional cards support analog and AES-3 digital I/O as well as special purpose interfaces including AEC, VoIP, and analog telephone.
On-board 10/100 and Gigabit Switches. Unique to Symetrix Radius and Edge DSPs, built in switches lower system cost, reduce or eliminate the need for peripheral switches, and increase system reliability.
Unlimited Programming Flexibility. Edge is programmed using Composer – Symetrix’ award winning open-architecture CAD application. Unique to Composer is the ability to natively configure Symetrix and select third party Dante hardware – thereby eliminating the confusion of multiple or redundant software applications. Learn more about Composer here.
Control Made Easy. Multiple control options include low-cost Symetrix ARC wall panels and an easy to generate SymVue Windows virtual GUI. The human readable Composer Control Protocol supports programming of third-party touch screens and control devices.
An Embedded Web Server for Status and Even More Control. Edge’s embedded web server displays I/O levels, diagnostics data, and hosts ARC-WEB – a browser-based interface for smart phones, tablets, and computers.
General Specifications
| Processors | 1 x Analog Devices SHARC 21489 @ 400 MHz SIMD. |
| Raw processing capacity | 400 MIPS, 1.6 GFLOPS. |
| Sampling Rate | 48 kHz, ± 100 ppm. |
| Frequency Response (A/D/A) | 20 Hz – 20 kHz, ± 0.5 dB. |
| Dynamic Range (A/D/A) | > 114 dB, A-weighted. |
| Channel Separation (A/D/A) | > 108 dB @ 1 kHz, +24 dBu. |
| Latency (A/D/A) | 0.88 mS, inputs routed to outputs. |
| Delay memory | 174 mono seconds per Edge frame. |
| Analog control inputs | 0-3.3 VDC. |
| Recommended external control potentiometer | 10k Ohm, linear. |
| Logic outputs | Low (0V) when active, pulled high (5V) when inactive. |
| Logic output maximum external power supply voltage | 24 VDC. |
| Logic output maximum external power supply current sinking | 50 mA. |
| Logic output maximum output current | 10 mA. |
| RS-232 accessory serial I/O | 38.4 kbaud (default), 8 data bits, 1 stop bit, no parity, no flow control wired straight-through, only pins 2, 3, and 5 required. |
| RS-485 serial I/O | 38.4 kbaud (default) 8 data bits, 1 stop bit, no parity, no flow control. May be broken out of ARC port. |
| Ethernet Cable | Standard CAT5, maximum device to device length = 100 meters. |
| Dante Cable | Standard CAT6, maximum device to device length = 100 meters. |
| ARC Cable | Standard CAT5, distance dependent upon load and number of devices |
| Maximum devices per system | 32 units per Site File. |
| Maximum stored presets | 1000. |
Mechanical Data
| Space Required | 1U (WDH: 18.91 in x 9.5 in x 1.72 in / 48.02 cm x 24.13 cm x 4.37 cm). Depth does not include connector allowance. Allow at least 3 inch additional clearance for rear panel connections. Additional depth may be required depending upon your specific wiring and connections. |
| Electrical | 100-240 VAC, 50/60 Hz, 45 Watts maximum universal input and/or suitable 24 VDC / 2.0 Amp auxillary power source. No line voltage switching required. |
| Ventilation | Maximum recommended ambient operating temperature is 30 C / 86 F. Ensure that the left and right equipment sides are unobstructed (5.08 cm, 2 in. minimum clearance). The ventilation should not be impeded by covering the ventilation openings with items such as newspapers, tablecloths, curtains, etc. |
| Shipping Weight | 13 lbs. (5.9 kg). |
| Certifications or Compliance | UL 60065, cUL 60065, IEC 60065, EN 55103-1, EN 55103-2, FCC Part 15, RoHS. |
Architect and Engineer Specifications: Edge
The device shall provide four I/O card slots accepting any combination of available cards providing up to 16 channels of local I/O. All signal processing, mixing and routing functions (including I/O levels) shall be controllable via software. Audio inputs and outputs shall be accessed via rear panel 3.81 mm terminal block connectors. Some I/O cards may utilize other connector types.
Network audio expansion shall be provided by the Dante protocol with a capacity of 128 (64×64) channels. Primary and Secondary Dante network audio connections shall be provided for redundant network implementation. Connectors shall be gigabit RJ45 utilizing CAT6 cable.
A designer software application shall be provided that operates on a Windows computer, with network interface installed, running Windows® XP or higher operating system. Computer connection for configuration shall be via the device’s rear panel Ethernet connector. All internal processing shall be digital (DSP). Available DSP components shall include (but not be limited to) various forms of: mixers, equalizers, filters, crossovers, dynamics/gain controls, routers, delays, remote controls, meters, generators, onboard logic, and diagnostics.
The front panel shall include input and output signal level indicators, I/O card type indicators as well as indicators for POWER, ARC, RS-232, NETWORK, and DANTE (PRIMARY and SECONDARY). Additionally, a front panel LCD shall display certain system parameters as well as allow editing of network parameters and may be programmed as an ARC for custom user control via the front panel UP, DOWN, LEFT, RIGHT and ENTER buttons.
External control shall include dedicated software screens as well as preset selection, I/O level control and muting using the optional ARC wall panel remote controls via industry-standard CAT5 cable with RJ45 connectors. A built-in web server shall provide four instances of ARC-WEB, which allows for user control from nearly any web browser or mobile device. Logic I/O shall consist of eight contact closure or four potentiometer inputs along with eight logic outputs. The logic outputs may be used to drive LEDs directly or control external relays or switchers. All program memory shall be non-volatile and provide program security should power fail. The device shall provide an on board real time clock to facilitate automatic, timed changing of presets and may sync to NTP. Third-party control systems may interface over IP and RS-232 using a published ASCII control protocol.
Audio conversion shall be 24-bit, 48 kHz and internal processing shall be 32-bit or 40-bit floating point, 48 kHz.
The device shall have an IEC power input socket for 120-240 VAC and a captive power input socket for an external 24 VDC supply. The device shall meet UL/CSA and CE safety requirements and comply with CE and FCC Part 15 emissions limits. The device shall be RoHS compliant. The chassis shall be constructed of cold rolled steel and moulded plastic, and mount into a standard 19” 1U EIA rack. The device shall be a Symetrix Edge.
