New RAVE/s-24 Digital Audio Transport From QSC

QSC Audio has introduced the RAVE/s-24, an enhanced version of its digital audio transport system.

RAVE/s-24 provides 24-bit/48kHz A/D converters, Variable Persistence (non-volatile memory), and parallel output capability. These new features are the result of ongoing enhancements to both the QSC hardware and the CobraNet protocol.

The new RAVE/s-24 models now feature 24-bit A/D converters to provide better signal-to-noise performance for analog input RAVE units. To accommodate the additional bandwidth of 24-bit digital audio, CobraNet networks can be configured via an SNMP (Simple Network Management Protocol) editor to transmit seven channels of 24-bit audio as opposed to the default configuration of eight channels of 20-bit audio.

With RAVE's new Variable Persistence feature, management interface variables can now be saved into permanent memory so they are retained at power on.

In addition to defining a 24-bit network, you can custom configure transmit and receive audio sub-mapping (matrix switching) parameters, define bundle assignments, assign conductor priority levels, plus a number of additional parameters using an SNMP editor.

When using two RAVE analog output units in a redundant network with one as Master and the other as Slave, it is now possible to "Y" (or combine) their outputs to provide a single audio signal to the destination audio device. This new capability eliminates the need for additional hardware to mix the outputs of the two units—for greater simplicity and lower system costs.

For additional information on QSC Audio RAVE products,go to www.qscaudio.com/products/amps/rave/whitepapers.htm