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KADS-100/KADS-1/KADS-2 - Overview
3 Overview
The
KADS-100
is a Master Audio Controller for use with multiple, remote, active
KADS-1
and
KADS-2
speakers. It features eight analog audio inputs, an S/PDIF
digital stereo audio input, and a USB connector for mass-storage audio devices.
RS-232 data and commands travel bi-directionally between controller and
speakers, allowing remote status requests and control of up to 99 daisy-chained
KADS-1
and
KADS-2
speakers.
The
KADS-100
can provide power to support up to eight
KADS-1
speakers. By
adding a
KADS-2
speaker it provides power to a further eight speakers. This setup
can be extended to control up to 99 speakers.
The
KADS-1
is an active speaker with multi-channel, digital audio, RS-232 data,
and power provided over a single cable.
The
KADS-2
is similar to the
KADS-1
but it also has a power supply to allow
adding more speakers, either by daisy-chaining them or in a tree and branch
configuration.
The
KADS-100
,
KADS-1
and
KADS-2
feature:
High resolution audio
Highly flexible layout options
Eight logical audio channels for mapping to physical inputs
Presets for storing commonly used configurations
Power provision to compatible devices
Transmission up to 30m (100ft) between speakers. Total span of 240m
(800ft) for eight
KADS-1
speakers without an additional power supply
Remote control using the built-in Web pages (
KADS-100
)
Standard 1U 19” rack size (
KADS-100
)
