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ACU16-C & NHB32-C Owner’s Manual
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ACU16-C/NHB32-C CobraNet Audio Distribution System
This example shows how multiple AES/EBU channels can be distributed over long distances
(up to 200 meters with 100Base-TX Ethernet cabling) to multiple power amplifiers. The
NHB32-Cs handle AES/EBU to CobraNet conversion, while the ACU16-Cs handle Cobra-
Net to analog conversion. Power amplifier control and monitoring can be performed on
either PC.
USB port
CobraNet connections use
CAT5 Ethernet STP (Shielded
Twisted Pair) cables (100 m max.)
ACU16-C (16 max.)
NHB32-C (8 max.)
CobraNet
RS-485 port
32 amps max.
RS-485 port
32 amps max.
USB port
Windows PC running
NetworkAmp Manager
Windows PC running
NetworkAmp Manager
Ethernet switching hub
CobraNet PRIMARY port
16 analog
audio outputs
16 analog
audio outputs
CobraNet PRIMARY port
88
NETWORK HUB AND BRIDGE
LINKCONDUCT
LOCK
ERROR
88
NETWORK HUB AND BRIDGE
LINKCONDUCT
LOCK
ERROR
AES/EBU ports
32 AES/EBU ins
AES/EBU ports
32 AES/EBU ins
NHB32-C NHB32-C
ACU16-C ACU16-C