CobraNet (TM) is fully compliant with Ethernet, and is a highly practical solution for distributing audio and control data over a common Ethernet infrastructure. The NHB32-C features four separate 8-channel AES/EBU input/output terminals and uses CobraNet (TM) technology to transfer high-quality 20-/24-bit 48kHz digital audio over four-bundle* paths - in real time.

* One bundle contains 8 channels of 20-bit audio, or 7 channels of 24-bit audio.

MIDI, head amp remote(AD824) and amplifier control

The NHB32-C is designed to handle not only digital audio, but also control data as well. With this function, the unit can be used for one of three types of control*: MIDI, head amp remote (for the AD824 A/D converter) or for monitoring/control of PC-N power amplifiers connected to the ACU16-C.

* Only one control type can be used at a time.

Up to sixty-four channels of audio - with one Ethernet cable

CobraNet handles up to eight bundles of digital audio in multicast (one-to-all) mode on a single CAT-5/100Base-TX cable.Up to eight NHB32-C units can be networked, with each unit transferring four bundles and receiving four bundles, and 64 channels of digital audio can be picked up from any ACU16-C or NHB32-C connected on the network via CobraNet. A networked system with ACU16-C and NHB32-C is able to handle up to 64 channels of digital audio with CobraNet technology. Moreover, multicast and unicast (one-to-one) mode can be used in combination to optimize bandwidth, more than 64 channels of digital audio data can be transferred on a network system.

Line duplication for good reliable system

Primary and Secondary CobraNet (TM) ports are built into the system, providing an easy-to-use duplicate network for reliable operation. If one system fails, the other takes over seamlessly, ensuring absolutely stable performance.