SABINE NAV480 Details
NAV480:4 in 8 out System Processor, with USB, RS232
The second generation of Sabine Navigators features a new hardware platform, new remote control software, intuitive wall-mounted remote controls panels, and a broader range of input/output choices for even greater flexibility. The five new Navigators offer fast setup of your production audio rig, easy and secure configuration of your commercial or worship sound system, and complete signal routing for multi-room venues. Steer your way to a better sounding system with the new Sabine Navigators.
The Sabine Navigator line of sound system processors just got bigger and better. Five new models comprise the second generation of Navigators, and they all feature a new hardware platform, new front panel design, new remote control software, and more input/output and control choices for even greater flexibility. What we didn’t change was the superior sound quality – in fact we enhanced it with the edition of 96 KHz sample rates on the top two models – the NAV4802 and the NAV8802.
Features
* Superior Sound Quality
* 96 Khz Sample Rate*
* No Limit on DSP Power
* Equalization
* Crossovers
* Gain Management
* Routing
* Delay
* Presets
* Security
* Front Panel or Software control
* New Wall-Panel Remotes
* RS232, USB, & Ethernet*
*NAV4802, 8802 only
Unlimited DSP
The Navigator Series is a complete multi-input/output digital system processor with full loudspeaker management, designed for commercial installation and production audio. The latest in available technology is utilized with 32-bit (40-bit extended) floating point processors and high performance 24-bit digital converters.
All functions operate concurrently and are controlled simultaneously. There is no need to compile any files or settings, the powerful Analog Devices SHARC processors handle the DSPprocessing. Best of all, you never run out of resources! All functions work together, so go ahead and set FBX feedback control filters on every input and compressors on every input and output – no problem!
Better Control
As the name implies, the Navigator is all about control. The new Navigator Remote Control software provides a heads-up display of all systems status and fast access to all parameters. The new version allows you to choose from two main views: Matrix or Mixer. Click here for a free download of the new software.
Equally powerful is the front panel control for those times when you need full access at the rack position. When integrating the Navigator as part of a larger system, choose USB, RS232, or Ethernet as your connection protocol. Serial and Ethernet-based touch screen control is also possible with all Navigators.
The new NAVRC-100 wall panel remote is an attractive, brushed aluminum 2-gang remote control that is wired to the Navigator for trouble-free remote control. The programmable switches are assigned functions, and the built-in LCD displays the name of each preset. Each NAVRC- 100 is capable of controlling up to 2 Navigators, and each Navigator can be addressed and controlled by up to 8 NAVRC-100 wall-panels. This makes for a very powerful control system, and allows for multiple control points for multiple Navigators which can be mounted strategically throughout the installation.
Superior Audio Quality
One of the pioneers in the field of digital signal processing, Sabine’s research and development into digital filtering technology provides an edge in both sound quality and reliability. The FBX Feedback Exterminator is one of the many innovations originating from the engineers at Sabine. This intense research is applied to all DSP functions of the Navigators, including equalization, level control, delay, polarity, routing, multiple crossover selections, and gain management.
Free firmware and software upgrades are easily done by connecting to Sabine’s web site. You can always keep your Navigator current with newly developed algorithms and functions once available. Flexible save and recall functions and complete system security round out these rugged units.
The new Navigators continue the Sabine tradition of simplicity, flexibility, and value. Navigators will improve the sound quality and the adaptability of sound systems for churches, schools, boardrooms, theaters, concert halls, offices, retail outlets, and all levels of touring and production systems.
Navigator Tools
Equalization
* Parametric and Shelving
* 8 filters per each Input/Output
* Patented FBX Feedback Exterminator® on every input
Crossovers
* Multiple types and presets
* Three filter types
* Slopes to 48 dB
Gain Management
* Gain on all I/Os and on mixer
* Compressors
* Limiters
Routing & Delay
* Patch any input to any output
* Polarity switch
* 650 msec available per channel (NAV4802, NAV8802)
Performance
* 96 KHz Sampling Rate (NAV4802,NAV8802)
* 48 KHz Sampling Rate (NAV240, NAV360, NAV480)
* 24-bit A/D, D/A Converters
* 32-bit (40-bit extended) processing
Memory and Security
* 30 programs, save and recall
* Multiple security levels, software & front panel
* All firmware and software upgradeable
Controls
* Front panel: Instant menu access and linking for each I/O;
* Gain LEDs for each channel; LCD, datawheel
* Remote: Navigator Remote Control Software via USB, RS232 Serial, Ethernet (NAV4802, NAV8802)
* Options: Digital Audio I/O, Wall-Panel Remote Interface
SABINE NAV480 Specs
Navigator Tools
Equalization
* Parametric and Shelving
* 8 filters per each Input/Output
* Patented FBX Feedback Exterminator® on every input
Crossovers
* Multiple types and presets
* Three filter types
* Slopes to 48 dB
Gain Management
* Gain on all I/Os and on mixer
* Compressors
* Limiters
Routing & Delay
* Patch any input to any output
* Polarity switch
* 650 msec available per channel (NAV4802, NAV8802)
Performance
* 96 KHz Sampling Rate (NAV4802,NAV8802)
* 48 KHz Sampling Rate (NAV240, NAV360, NAV480)
* 24-bit A/D, D/A Converters
* 32-bit (40-bit extended) processing
Memory and Security
* 30 programs, save and recall
* Multiple security levels, software & front panel
* All firmware and software upgradeable
Controls
* Front panel: Instant menu access and linking for each I/O;
* Gain LEDs for each channel; LCD, datawheel
* Remote: Navigator Remote Control Software via USB, RS232 Serial, Ethernet (NAV4802, NAV8802)
* Options: Digital Audio I/O, Wall-Panel Remote Interface
Inputs and Outputs
* Input Impedance: >10k Ohms
* Output Impedance: 50 Ohms
* Maximum Level: +20dBu
* Type: Electronically balanced
Audio Performance
* Freq Response: +/-0.1dB (20 to 20kHz)
* Dynamic Range: 115dB typ (unweighted)
* CMMR: >60dB (50 to 10kHz)
* Crosstalk: <-100dB
* Distortion: 0.002% (1kHz@+4dBu)
Digital Audio Performance
* Processor: 32-bit (40-bit extended)
* Sampling Rate: 48kHz
* Analog Converters: High Performance 24-bit
* Propagation Delay: 1.47ms
Front Panel Controls
* Display: 4 x 26 Character Backlit LCD
* Level Meters: 5 Segment LED
* Buttons: 12 Mute Controls
* 12 Gain/Menu Controls
* 6 Menu Controls
* Dial Encoder: Embedded Thumb Wheel
Connectors
* Audio: 3-pin XLR; Multi-pin Phoenix (NAV8800)
* RS-232: Female DB-9
* Power: Standard IEC Socket
General
* Power: 115/230 VAC (50 /60Hz)
* Dimensions: 19" x 1.75" x 8" (483 X 44 X 203mm)
* Weight: 10 lbs./4.6 kg
Audio Control Parameters
* Gain: -40 to +15dB in 0.25dB steps
* Polarity: +/-
* Delay: Up to 450ms per I/O
* Equalizers: 6 per I/O: Parametric, Hi-shelf, Lo-Shelf
Crossovers
* Crossover Filters: 2 per Output; Butterworth, Bessel, Linkwitz-Riley
* Slopes: 6 to 48 dB/oct
* Presets
FBX/Parametric Filters
* 8 independent digital filters per channel, controlled automatically or parametrically from 20 Hz to 10 KHz, each switchable between FBX fixed filters, FBX dynamic filters, and parametric filters
* Filter Depth: user-controllable in 3 dB steps from 0 dB to -40 dB, max. automatic depth adjustable from -6 to -40 dB
* Filter width: user controllable from 2.50 to .02 octave
* Resolution: 1 Hz from 20 Hz to 20 KHz
* Time required to find an eliminate feedback: typically 0.3 seconds @ 1 KHz
Digital Compressor/Limiter
* Threshold: +20 dBu to -20 dBu
* Ratio: 1:1 through infinity
* Knee: soft/hard
* Attack: 0.3 to 100ms
* Release: 2 to 32X the attack time
System Parameters
* Number of Programs: 30
* Preset Configurations: 2, 3, 4-Way, applications-based templates
* Front Panel & Software Security Locks: Any individual menu, password protected
Upgrades
* Operating system firmware stored in Flash RAM. All future upgrades for firmware and software downloadable from Sabine website using Upgrade Wizard.
NOTES
Below approximately 200 Hz the feedback filters become slightly wider to increase the feedback and rumble capture speed at these low frequencies.
Tests performed using an Audio Precision System One model 322 or equal.
(SPECIFICATIONS SUBJECT TO CHANGE WITHOUT NOTICE)
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