The heart of the company's C.A.S.T. audio-over-Cat 5 system, the Cranborne Audio N8 is an is an advanced audio-distribution hub used to transform a network cable (Cat 5e, Cat 6, or Cat 7) into a 4-channel analog snake. Set N8 in your control room and patch directly into the I/O of your audio interface via DB25 connectors. N8 then converts these analog signals from the audio interface into four discrete C.A.S.T. connections with fully-balanced, high-quality audio paths that can be distributed to C.A.S.T. breakout boxes such as N22 and N22H in your studio or on the stage.
N8 is compatible with N22 and N22H breakout boxes, as well as Camden EC2 and Camden EC1 preamps, headphone amplifiers, and signal processors. With a completely passive design, no power is required for full operation and C.A.S.T connectivity. N8 is rugged enough for the stage, small enough to hide in the rack, or rackmountable with the optional Half-Rack Kit.
- Using N8 and C.A.S.T., you can use standard network cables to distribute IO, headphone amps. mic preamps, and more around your studio with plug-and-play simplicity.
- Featuring Input and Output connectors on DB25, N8 converts 8 analog inputs and 8 analog outputs to Cranborne Audio’s proprietary C.A.S.T. system.
- With 4 dedicated C.A.S.T. ports, N8 allows up to 4 Cranborne Audio breakout boxes to be connected at once for 16 channels of audio routing with any audio interface, mixer, or audio installation.
- With dedicated C.A.S.T. output routing switches on the front panel, each C.A.S.T. connection on N8 can send the same stereo signal to all connected C.A.S.T. devices or separate stereo signals to each if performers need to hear their own mix.
- This is perfect for broadcast installations where all outputs need to hear the program mix or for studio recording where each output needs a separate mix.
- C.A.S.T. Distribution Hub and Audio Over Cat 5 System
- Completely passive operation
- Fully balanced, high-quality audio paths
- 8 inputs and 8 outputs over DB25 (Tascam wiring) (available separately)
- C.A.S.T. In A, B, C, and D ports on RJ45 with 2 dedicated Input and output paths each
- Compatible with any shielded Cat 5e / Cat 6 / Cat 7 cable with distances up to 330'
- Improved crosstalk performance with high-performance Cat 6 and Cat 7 (recommended)
- Rugged metal enclosure
- Compatible with all Cranborne Audio C.A.S.T. enabled devices including N22, N22H, Camden EC1, and Camden EC2
- Fully supports of 48V phantom power
- Rackmountable with optional Half Rack Kit (OBDRK001)