The CTP Systems FWD8000 is a Dante-enabled eight-channel four-wire unit with eight inputs, eight outputs and eight IFB inputs. A mix output and a hot-microphone output are also available on the network.

The first four four-wire circuits are mirrored on rear-panel analogue XLR connectors, which also provide analogue IFB inputs. With V3 firmware, the analogue ports can also operate as a Dante breakout with three assignable inputs and three assignable outputs.

Features

• Eight four-wire inputs and eight four-wire outputs, plus eight IFB inputs.
• Momentary or latching talk keys with a programmable Group Talk function.
• Cut, IFB monitoring and a VOX audio-presence indicator on every channel.
• Two built-in 3:1 Dante mixers and one 2:1 Dante mixer.
• Internal web server for IFB and loudspeaker dim, Group Talk, level and analogue I/O assignment settings.
• Primary and secondary Ethernet ports configurable for Dante redundancy or switch operation.

Specifications

• Sample rate: 48 kHz; resolution: 16 or 24 bits.
• Microphone gain: Auto, +36 dB, +42 dB, +48 dB, +54 dB or +60 dB.
• Microphone phantom power: 48 V.
• Analogue I/O level adjustment: -12 dB to +12 dB.
• Power: PoE Class 4, 12 V DC/1 A or 100–240 V AC, 50/60 Hz; sources may be combined for redundancy.
• Mains consumption: less than 15 W.
• Format and weight: 1 RU, 200 mm deep; 2 kg; aluminium case.