CobraNet, ACU16-C & NHB32-C Guide
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1 CobraNet
CobraNet—the Technical Stuff
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eliability & Cost Saving
A typical audio distribution system consists of many audio cables and connections. Perma-
nent installations use conduit to hide and protect cables. If a cable or connector fails, a channel
is lost, the fault must be traced and repaired, resulting in system down time and
expense—unacceptable in mission-critical applications. The larger the installation, the greater
the number of cables and connections, the greater the complexity and the possibility of failure.
With CobraNet, a single 100Base-T Ethernet cable can carry up to 64 channels of digital audio,
so one cable can do the same job as 64 traditional cables. That’s 63 less things to go wrong, plus
the cost saving.
Another big advantage over traditional cables is routing and patching. For example, if you
need to reroute the output of a device, with traditional cables you must physically unplug and
reconnect. With CobraNet you simply reassign bundle numbers. With the NHB32-C’s 99
patch memories you can instantly reconfigure an entire system with a single mouse click.
By reducing the number of cables and connections required, and by using readily available
Ethernet equipment, CobraNet can simplify design, reduce installation time, improve reliabil-
ity, add flexible signal routing, and cut both labor and material costs.
CobraNet devices can coexist with networked computers, printers, etc., on a switched
100Base-T Ethernet network, however, a dedicated network infrastructure is strongly recom-
mended for critical applications.
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• A single Ethernet cable replaces 64 traditional cables
• Fewer cables simplify design, cut costs, reduce installation time,
and improve reliability
• Uses industry-standard 100Base-T Ethernet equipment
• 100Base-T Ethernet equipment is readily available and inexpen-
sive
• Flexible signal routing
• Built-in redundancy
• CobraNet supported by professional audio manufacturers world-
wide
• Serial Bridge feature allows power amp control, MIDI, and AD824
head-amp control via the network
• ACU16-C and NHB32-C can be used with CobraNet-compatible
audio equipment from other manufacturers
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