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AADS

Adagio® Audio Distribution System w/Dual AM/FM Tuners

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This product has been discontinued. Please contact Crestron True Blue Support at 1-888-CRESTRON for a replacement solution or more information.

Delivers a high-performance, cost-effective solution for complete multiroom audio distribution and whole house control. Features a built-in Crestron® control system plus two independent AM/FM tuners.

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The Adagio Audio Distribution System (AADS) from Crestron® delivers a complete, low-cost solution for high-performance multi-room audio distribution. Right out of the box, the AADS provides sophisticated audio signal routing, processing, and amplification for up to 6 rooms, with extensive expansion capabilities and room control options. Its built-in Crestron control system enables enhanced control and integration capability for AV and home automation.

Multi-Room Audio

The AADS distributes stereo audio from up to 10 different stereo sources to speakers in up to 6 different rooms, allowing listeners in each room to enjoy their own choice of radio stations, CDs and MP3s. Each room includes its own volume, bass, and treble controls, with the ability to combine a group of rooms easily at the press of a button. Its integrated multi-channel power amplifier delivers a robust 45 watts per channel to all rooms. Without requiring any programming, the AADS can easily be expanded to support another six rooms by adding an AAE Audio Expander[1]. In fact, a total of three AAE's may be added to handle as many as 24 rooms, with simple setup afforded using Crestron Adagio Composer software[2].

High-End Performance

An advanced Class G amplifier topology produces the great sound of a classic Class AB design with near-digital efficiency. A massive MOH-core toroidal power transformer directs pure, continuous power to each channel, achieving exceptional dynamic range and low distortion sound quality in every room. Gentle power-up is achieved through a "soft-start" inrush current limiting circuit, and quick-response output protection on each channel prevents failure caused by speaker line faults and overheating.

Dual AM/FM Radio Tuners

With two independent AM/FM radio tuners built in, the AADS allows listeners in different rooms to each enjoy their own choice of music, news, sports and talk. RDS/RBDS enables the FM radio station name and other information such as artist and song title to be displayed on the front panel, as well as on touch panels and controllers throughout the house.

Plug-and-Play Media Sources

In addition to radio, the AADS provides four line-level inputs to accommodate external audio sources. Native compatibility with the ADMS Intermedia Delivery System™[1] provides a quick path to enjoying the ultimate in multi-zone audio with your Adagio system. Providing up to three independent audio zone outputs, the ADMS lets you play and store your entire music collection while simultaneously providing access to endless downloadable and streaming Web content. Or, choose the Crestron iServer® (CEN-ISERVER[1]) or Interface for Apple® iPod® (CEN-IDOCV or CEN-IDOCV-DSW[1]) for a very cost-effective, high-quality music player solution that works with Adagio without requiring any special programming.[3]

Front Panel Control

The AADS's front panel provides a user-friendly interface for setting up and controlling the complete multiroom audio system. Custom naming of rooms, groups, and sources is facilitated on the LCD display as well as above each ROOM button. Custom backlit labeling of the buttons is achieved using an assortment of pre-made labels included, or by ordering the AADS Backlit Engravable Label Strip (model AAE/AADS FRONT LABEL[1]).

Preset Groups

The "Group" feature makes it simple to combine speakers in adjacent rooms, or switch into whole-house party mode, by letting the user link any number of rooms to function as one. Grouping lets you easily route one source to multiple rooms at once without the sync problems common to streaming-based systems. Up to 6 groups can be defined within the "PRESETS" mode.

Versatile Room Controls

Control of the AADS in enabled in every room using a choice of basic 12-button keypads (C2N-DBF12[1]) or the advanced APAD Wall Mount LCD Controller[1]. A keypad provides the essential controls for adjusting volume, selecting sources, and toggling up and down through tracks and radio channels. For a more elegant control solution, the APAD provides increased functionality with true feedback, displaying audio settings and sources by name, and letting you browse through media playlists and radio guides by channel, artist, album or song title.

A selection of Crestron touch panels and wireless remotes[1] is also available, affording the ultimate in high-end room control. Simplified programming for many Crestron touch panels and handhelds is supported through Adagio Composer software[2], affording a feature-packed touch screen solution for controlling the whole house. You may also opt to use your Apple iPhone®, iPad®, or iPod touch® running our Crestron Mobile Pro®[1] control app, offering a very convenient solution for controlling your system over your wireless home network — or remotely over a mobile network[4].

Whole-house Integration

Adagio brings Crestron Total Home Technology™ to residences and businesses of any size and budget. The AADS allows for incredible personalization and expansion through custom programming by a Crestron authorized programmer using Adagio Composer or Crestron SystemBuilder™ software. More than just a home audio system, the AADS can grow as part of a complete home automation solution supporting Crestron dimmers, shade controllers, and thermostats[1]. Its built-in Ethernet, IR and RS-232 ports provide for integration with third-party devices such as audio source components and security systems. The onboard e-Control® Web server allows secure remote access and control using Windows® and Mac® computers, and mobile devices like the Apple iPhone[4].

 
Key Features
  • Adagio® integrated multiroom audio system
  • Audio distribution for 6 rooms, expandable up to 24
  • Choice of keypad, LCD, touch panel, and wireless room controllers[1]
  • e-Control® remote access via computer and mobile devices
  • Dual built-in AM/FM radio tuners with RDS/RBDS
  • Plug-and-play media player support using Crestron iServer®, Interface for Apple iPod®, and ADMS[1,3]
  • Integrated control of AV source devices
  • Flexible setup via front panel or software[2]
  • Scalable and programmable for enhanced integration with lighting, climate control, security, and more[2]
  1. Item(s) sold separately.
  2. Adagio Composer is part of Crestron SystemBuilder™ software. All programming must be performed by a Crestron® authorized programmer.
  3. DHCP Ethernet router required.
  4. Control using an Apple mobile device requires the Crestron Mobile Pro® or Mobile Pro G app, available via the Apple iTunes® app store. Remote access requires access to a wireless Ethernet network or a subscription-based mobile data service. Additional fees may apply.

This product may be purchased from an authorized Crestron dealer. To find a dealer, please contact the Crestron sales representative for your area. A list of sales representatives is available online at www.crestron.com/salesreps or by calling 800-237-2041.

 

Crestron, the Crestron logo, Adagio, Cameo, Cresnet, Crestron iServer, Crestron Mobile, Crestron Mobile Pro, e-Control, iLux, infiNET, infiNET EX, Intermedia Delivery System, Isys, RoomView, SIMPL+, SIMPL Windows, SystemBuilder, and Total Home Technology are trademarks or registered trademarks of Crestron Electronics, Inc. in the United States, other countries or both. Apple, iPad, iPhone, iPod, iPod touch, iTunes, and Mac are trademarks of Apple Inc., registered in the U.S. and other countries. Blu-ray Disc is a trademark of the Blu-ray Disc Association. Sony is a trademark of Sony Corporation. Windows is either a registered trademark or trademark of Microsoft Corporation in the United States and/or other countries. Other trademarks and trade names may be used in this document to refer to either the entities claiming the marks and names or their products. Crestron disclaims proprietary interest in the marks and names of others.

 
Operating System
  Real-time, preemptive multi-threaded/multitasking kernel; FAT32 file system with long names; SIMPL Windows™, SIMPL+®, and SystemBuilder™ programmable
Memory
  Flash 8 MB
  SDRAM 32 MB
  NVRAM 256 KB
Communications
  Ethernet 10/100 Mbps; auto-switching; auto-negotiating; auto-discovery; full/half duplex; TCP/IP; UDP/IP; SNMP; built-in Web server and SMTP e-mail client; supports Crestron Mobile™, e-Control® 2 XPanel, and RoomView™ applications
  Cresnet® Cresnet master mode
  RS-232 Supports 2-way device control and monitoring up to 115.2k baud with hardware and software handshaking; supports computer console via rear panel COMPUTER port
  IR/Serial Supports 1-way device control via infrared up to 1.2 MHz or serial TTL/RS-232 (0-5 Volts) up to 115.2k baud
Audio
  Typical of 6 Room Outputs:
  Controls Volume, Balance, Bass, Treble, Loudness, Mute, Mono, Input Compensation
  Volume Gain Range -80dB to +20dB, 1 dB steps
  Mute -100dB (electronic), -120dB (relay)
  Input Compensation ±10dB
  Bass Gain Range ±12dB @ 100Hz, 2 dB steps
  Treble Gain Range ±12dB @ 10kHz, 2 dB steps
  Frequency Response 20Hz to 20kHz ±0.75dB
  S/N Ratio 98dB, 20Hz to 20kHz A-weighted
  THD+N 0.05%, 20Hz to 20kHz
  Stereo Separation >75dB
  Output Power 45 Watts per channel at 8 Ohms, 60 Watts per channel at 4 Ohms
FM Tuner
  Typical of 2:
  Frequency Range 87.50 to 108 MHz (50 or 100 kHz steps)
  Intermediate Frequency 10.7 MHz
  Usable Sensitivity 11 dBf mono
  S/N Ratio 64dB @ 65 dBf mono; 60dB @ 65 dBf stereo
  IF Rejection 100dB
  AM Rejection 55dB
  Stereo Separation 40dB
AM Tuner
  Typical of 2:
  Frequency Range 530 to 1710kHz (9 or 10 kHz steps)
  Sensitivity 3.5µV (RF input level 10dB S+N/N)
  Selectivity 10kHz
  Alternate Channel Selectivity 55dB
  Image Rejection 35dB
  IF Rejection 60dB
LCD Display
  Green LCD alphanumeric, adjustable backlight, 2 lines x 20 characters per line
Controls and Indicators
  STANDBY Pushbutton with green LED, places audio in standby
  MUTE Pushbutton with red LED, mutes audio in selected room
  MODE/MENU (8) Pushbuttons, select mode or menu item for adjustment: SOURCE, ROOM, PRESETS, MENU, BKLT, SCHED, DISPLAY, MORE (refer to manual); SOURCE, ROOM, and PRESETS pushbuttons each include a green LED
  ROOM (6) Pushbuttons with green LEDs and backlit labeling strip, select room(s) to adjust
  SELECT 2-position up/down pushbutton with adjoining “enter” pushbutton for selecting rooms, sources, and radio stations
  VOLUME 2-position up/down pushbutton, adjusts volume of selected room
  H Hardware reset button, recessed, reboots the control system
  S Software reset button, recessed, restarts the SIMPL program
Connectors – Audio
  SOURCES 1 – 4 (16) RCA female providing (4) unbalanced stereo line-level audio inputs with parallel loop-thrus; connect to outputs of source devices, with loop-thru to AAE;
Maximum Input: 3.2 Vrms (flat);
Input Impedance: 47k ohms
  TUNER OUT A (2) RCA female providing unbalanced stereo line-level audio output from AM/FM Tuner A; provides tuner output to feed AAE audio expander;
Maximum Output: 1 Vrms @ 1kHz;
Output Impedance: 100 ohms
  TUNER OUT B (2) RCA female providing unbalanced stereo line-level audio output from AM/FM Tuner B; provides tuner output to feed AAE audio expander;
Maximum Output: 1 Vrms @ 1kHz;
Output Impedance: 100 ohms
  ROOMS 1 – 6 (12) 2-pin 7.62mm detachable terminal blocks, power amplifier outputs;
Wire Size: 12 AWG maximum;
Output Power (per Channel): 45 Watts at 8 ohms, 60 Watts at 4 ohms
  FM ANT A - B (2) IEC 169-2 coaxial (IEC-to-F adapters included);
(2) FM wire antennas included;
Impedance: 75 ohms
  AM ANT A - B (2) 2-pin spring-loaded terminals;
(2) AM shielded loop antennas included;
Impedance: 50 ohms
Connectors – Control
  NET 1 – 6 (6) 4-pin 3.5mm detachable terminal blocks;
Cresnet Master ports, provide data and power for keypads and other Cresnet devices
  IR OUT 1 – 4 (4) 3.5mm TRS mini-phone jacks, IR ports;
IR output up to 1.2 MHz
  COM A (1) DB9 male, bidirectional RS-232 port
Up to 115.2k baud, hardware and software handshaking support
  COMPUTER (1) 6-pin RJ11 female, bidirectional RS-232 computer console port
  LAN (1) 8-wire RJ45 with 2 LED indicators, 10Base-T/100Base-TX Ethernet port;
Green LED indicates link status, Yellow LED indicates Ethernet activity
  NET (2) 4-pin 3.5mm detachable terminal blocks;
Cresnet Master ports, paralleled with NET ports 1 through 6;
Normally connect to AAE(s)
Connectors – Power
  FUSE Main fuse, T8AH;
(1/4” x 1-1/4”, 250V, 8A, time-lag, high-rupture rated)
  120V~50-60Hz (1) IEC C14 male chassis plug; mates with removable power cord (included)
  G 6-32 screw, chassis ground lug
Power Requirements
  Main Power 850 Watts (7 Amps) @ 120 Volts AC, 50-60Hz
  Available Cresnet Power 20 Watts (0.83 Amps @ 24 Volts DC)
Environmental
  Temperature 41° to 104°F (5° to 40°C)
  Humidity 10% to 90% RH (non-condensing)
  Heat Dissipation 650 BTU/hr @ 8 ohms, 750 BTU/hr @ 4 ohms; all channels loaded to 1/8 full power
Enclosure
  Black metal with molded ABS/PC front panel;
Freestanding, side ventilation should not be restricted
Dimensions
  Height 5.64 in (144 mm)
  Width 17.16 in (436 mm)
  Depth 18.11 in (460 mm)
Weight
  38.0 lb (17.24 kg)
INTERNATIONAL VERSION (230 VAC)
  AADSI
  All the features and specifications of the AADS except:
  Connectors (partial)
  FUSE Main fuse, T4AH;
(5mm x 20mm, 250V, 4A, time-lag, high-rupture rated)
  230V~50-60Hz (1) IEC C14 male chassis plug; mates with removable power cord (included)
  Power Requirements
  Main Power 850 Watts (3.5 Amps) @ 230 Volts AC, 50-60Hz
  Available Cresnet Power 20 Watts (0.83 Amps @ 24 Volts DC)
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  1. Item(s) sold separately.
  2. Adagio Composer is part of Crestron SystemBuilder™ software. All programming must be performed by a Crestron® authorized programmer.
  3. DHCP Ethernet router required.
  4. Control using an Apple mobile device requires the Crestron Mobile Pro® or Mobile Pro G app, available via the Apple iTunes® app store. Remote access requires access to a wireless Ethernet network or a subscription-based mobile data service. Additional fees may apply.

This product may be purchased from an authorized Crestron dealer. To find a dealer, please contact the Crestron sales representative for your area. A list of sales representatives is available online at www.crestron.com/salesreps or by calling 800-237-2041.

 

Crestron, the Crestron logo, Adagio, Cameo, Cresnet, Crestron iServer, Crestron Mobile, Crestron Mobile Pro, e-Control, iLux, infiNET, infiNET EX, Intermedia Delivery System, Isys, RoomView, SIMPL+, SIMPL Windows, SystemBuilder, and Total Home Technology are trademarks or registered trademarks of Crestron Electronics, Inc. in the United States, other countries or both. Apple, iPad, iPhone, iPod, iPod touch, iTunes, and Mac are trademarks of Apple Inc., registered in the U.S. and other countries. Blu-ray Disc is a trademark of the Blu-ray Disc Association. Sony is a trademark of Sony Corporation. Windows is either a registered trademark or trademark of Microsoft Corporation in the United States and/or other countries. Other trademarks and trade names may be used in this document to refer to either the entities claiming the marks and names or their products. Crestron disclaims proprietary interest in the marks and names of others.

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