Cedar Audio has announced the DNS 8D noise suppressor with Dante for broadcast and live sound.

More than two years in development, the DNS 8D is n eight-channel dialogue noise suppressor that has resulted in response to requests from broadcasters and other DNS users worldwide. Rather than being a DNS 8 Live with modified I/O, the DNS 8D exploits a new algorithm that claims the best of the DNS 8 Live and the DNS 2 dialogue noise suppressors. With a friendly user interface that includes standard and detailed modes of operation, it provides improved control over previous dialogue noise suppressors, both from the front panel and from almost any web browser that can access its internal remote control software.

With near-zero latency and standard 4-pin 12V DC input in addition to universal mains power, it is suitable for use in all live situations - not just broadcasting, but also for live sound in venues such as theatres, concert halls, conferences venues, and places of worship.

The DNS 8D incorporates a Dante interface in addition to its AES3 audio connections (DB25 using the AES59 pin-out). With fail-safe AES3 audio bypass implemented in the form of hardware relays plus support for Dante’s redundant mode of operation, it can be installed with confidence in critical paths anywhere within the audio chain.

Key features:

• Eight channels of advanced dialogue noise suppression.
• Quick and easy set up plus a detail mode ideal for permanent installations.
• Dante and AES3 audio connectivity.
• Fail-safe AES3 audio bypass plus Dante redundant mode for critical audio paths.
• Web-based remote control for laptops, tablets and other devices.

The DNS 8D’s UK price will be £4,900 (plus VAT) with shipping due in October 2019.

Cedar Audio will also supply a high-quality AES3 breakout cable for the DNS 8D, offering a DB25 connector at one end and four XLR (female) plus four XLR (male) at the other. This will allow end-users to connect the DNS 8D to equipment using the traditional XLR format. The ex-factory price will be £75 (plus VAT).

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