Cedar Audio announced the DNS 8S, a noise suppressor designed specifically for live sound and broadcast where Audio-over-IP is not required. Uses include front of house, monitoring, live-to-air broadcasting, and anywhere else where near-zero latency and retention of lip-sync is critical.
Following in the company’s existing DNS processors, the DNS 8S hosts the same noise suppression algorithm that has been used to clean the FOH sound and monitoring for major artists including Ed Sheeran, Kylie Minogue, Robbie Williams, Rod Stewart, The Jonas Brothers and Girls Aloud. It also contributed to the sound heard on news and major sporting events on TV and go to see blockbuster movies.
The DNS 8S also offers the same set-up, processing and remote-control capabilities that make previous DNS hardware simple to use, and it is supplied complete with a high-quality AES/EBU breakout cable to immediately connect its four XLR male plugs and four XLR female sockets to almost any other professional standard digital audio devices.
In addition to its processing, the DNS 8S provides fail-safe AES3 audio bypass implemented in the form of hardware relays that immediately connect its inputs to its outputs in the event of a power failure or other significant disruption. This means that it can be installed with confidence in critical paths anywhere within the audio chain.
With its standard 4-pin 12V DC input and universal mains power, it is suited to use in all live situations, not just concerts and broadcasting, but also in spaces such as theatres, conference venues and places of worship.
Shipping is scheduled to begin on 1 October 2025, at a price of £4,980 in the UK.
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