Audio matrix Apart AUDIOSYSTEM8.8

Apart AUDIOSYSTEM8.8

Although it can look quite simple, a small multi-zone installation is not always an easy or small job for the installer. He needs to install and connect many electronic units (sources, amplifiers, wall panels...) in order to provide the perfect audio solution for his customer. With Apart’s AUDIOSYSTEM8.8 the installer now can propose a complete audio system to his customers that covers many small or medium sized applications... with just one unit!

The Made in Belgium AUDIOSYSTEM8.8 audio matrix has 8 speaker outputs (4 stereo or 8 mono zones) with each a built-in 30 watts digital amplifier and also has 4 additional line outputs. The unit has 4 FM radios built-in and it has 4/8 stereo/mono line inputs. Out of the box the AUDIOSYSTEM8.8 is configured with 4 stereo inputs en 4 stereo output zones.

The installer/customer can easily access the integrated web server based GUI to configure and/or control the audio system. AUDIOSYSTEM8.8 can be remote controlled via the DIWAC wall panels, but thanks to the web server based GUI also via any mobile device (smartphone, tablet) or computer that has a web browser installed. Browse to the correct url and when the GUI opens, it’s a piece of cake to select your source and control the volume of your zone.

As AUDIOSYSTEM8.8 is a perfect solution for many retail (or corporate) applications, the unit has been equipped with an emergency mute contact. In a shopping mall for example all retail stores should be connected to the central PA system. When connected via this emergency mute contact, the emergency messages coming from the central audio system will overrule the music in the shops when needed. Furthermore AUDIOSYSTEM8.8 has an all call paging functionality and a party mode function. On the DIWAC wall panels, an ALL OFF button can be selected to shut down the entire audio system.

The applications for AUDIOSYSTEM8.8 are almost endless: doctor or dentist cabinets, supermarkets, bars and restaurant, office buildings, hotels, sport centres, wellness areas or schools... AUDIOSYSTEM8.8 stands for easy configuration, straight forward control into endless applications!

By default, the audio matrix APART AudioSystem8.8 comes with such factory settings:

• Input configuration:
  4 stereo inputs:
  AUX 1 (1A & 1B)
  AUX 2 (2A & 2B)
  AUX 3 (3A & 3B)
  AUX 4 (4A & 4B)
• Output configuration:
  4 stereo outputs:
  output 1 (1A & 1B)
  output 2 (2A & 2B)
  output 3 (3A & 3B)
  output 4 (4A & 4B)
• Configuration of wall panels DIWAC:
  Buttons V Λ to select AUX 1-4 inputs
  Buttons + - to adjust the volume in the range 0 - 50

Simultaneous pressing the "V" and "+" buttons gives access to the control menu, where you can adjust the equalizer, scan the FM band, and return to the factory settings.

Specs

• Unbalanced inputs:
  • Quantity: 8 (1A, 1B, 2A, 2B, 3A, 3B, 4A, 4B)
  • Connector: RCA
  • Input Impedance: 10 kΩ
  • Sensitivity: 940 mV RMS
  • Max. Input voltage: 3.5 V RMS
  • Input range: -33 dB / + 12 dB
• Outputs of the power amplifier:
  • Quantity: 8 (1A, 1B, 2A, 2B, 3A, 3B, 4A, 4B)
  • Connector: euroblock
  • Load impedance: 6 Ω
  • Max output level: +26 dB
  • Signal to noise ratio: 98 dB @ 1% THD, 1 kHz
  • The coefficient of nonlinear distortion: 0.061%, -6 dB @ 1 kHz
  • Noise level: -74 dB
  • Noise level in Mute mode: -119 dB
• Linear outputs:
  • Quantity: 4 (3A, 3B, 4A, 4B)
  • Connector: RCA
  • Max output level: 10 dB
  • Signal to noise ratio: 90 dB @ 1% THD, 1 kHz
  • Noise level: -83 dB
  • The coefficient of nonlinear distortion: 0.0031%, -6 dB @ 1 kHz
• Separation of channels (interchannel attenuation):
  • Lin.input / Amplifier output (channels A / B, total power at 8 ohms): 84 dB @ 1 kHz; 65 dB @ 20 kHz
  • Lin.input / Lin.output (channels A / B, total power): 83 dB @ 1 kHz; 77 dB @ 20 kHz
• Equalization:
  • Low frequencies: 100 Hz @ +/- 12 dB
  • Medium frequencies: 1 kHz @ +/- 12 dB
  • High frequencies: 10 kHz @ +/- 12 dB
• Power: 8x30 watts
• Physical characteristics:
  • Overall dimensions (WxHxD): 483 (19")x44 (1U)x308 mm
  • Power supply range: 115 - 230 V
  • Max power consumption: 150 W
  • Cooling system: forced ventilation
  • Weight: 4,05 kg