The C2N-DAP8 is a professional surround sound processor developed to deliver cost-effective, high-end audio processing for home theaters, corporate boardrooms, and auditoriums as part of a complete Crestron control system. Having no front panel controls, the C2N-DAP8 allows each installation to be equipped with just the right balance of automation and adjustability to suit the needs of the end-user. Whether using a touchpanel, keypad, handheld remote, or computer, the user interface is completely customizable, so control of the C2N-DAP8 can be largely preset to simplify operation for the technically-challenged, or it can be extensively "tweakable" to indulge the most avid theater enthusiast.

Based on the powerful Analog Devices SHARC® 32-bit floating point DSP, the C2N-DAP8 achieves jaw-dropping sonic performance from all of today's digital sources, and is hardware and software upgradeable to support future advancements. Surround modes include Dolby® Digital EX and DTS® ES, as well as Dolby Prologic II and DTS Neo:6, providing every option for decoding and enhancing a complete range of movies and music.

Precision 24-bit 96 kHz A/D converters provide maximum dynamic range for analog sources. A total of 6 analog and 4 digital inputs are provided to accommodate a full complement of sources. A bidirectional CAT5 audio port is included to interface with other Crestron Home® CAT5-based audio components such as the CNX-BIPAD8 Audio Distribution Processor.

The 7.1 output section, featuring 24-bit 192 kHz D/A converters, is ideal for driving Crestron's CNAMPX-7X200 7-Channel Surround Sound Amplifier. Both 5.1 and 6.1 speaker configurations are also supported. A discrete subwoofer output supports the reproduction of LFE (low frequency effects) audio with extensive bass management control to maximize the performance of any powered subwoofer. Every output includes individual level adjustment, 6-band parametric equalization, and up to 20 milliseconds of delay for precise optimization of the complete speaker system. Graphic equalization is also available, although its effects are global for all outputs. Output levels can be set and stored differently for each surround mode, and EQ presets (5 parametric or 10 graphic) allow for storage and recall of different curves tailored to particular audio material or listener preferences. Global bass and treble control is provided as well.

Complete and precise audio setup can be performed easily using Crestron's Digital Media Tools (DMT) software. For proper calibration, pink noise and Dolby noise sources are built into the C2N-DAP8.

Three additional stereo outputs are provided to feed line-level audio to recording devices and remote zone amplifiers. Output A is a fixed unity-level output, while Output B features a complete dedicated preamp section with independent controls for volume, bass, treble, balance, loudness, mono, and mute. The third output feeds the CAT5 audio port, allowing local analog audio signals to be routed to a centralized head-end for redistribution to other rooms. Any analog input on the C2N-DAP8 can be independently routed to any or all of the three stereo outputs, noting that the signal selected for Output B is synonymous with the analog signal selected for the surround processor.

The C2N-DAP8 functions as a slave device to any 2-Series control system communicating via the Cresnet control network. Any of Crestron's touchpanels, keypads, and handheld remotes may be used to provide the user interface to control the C2N-DAP8 and all connected AV devices.