For many audio systems installed in fixed installations (such as theatres, conference centres etc.) it is common to find system processors hidden away and very often left untouched in remote amp- or control-rooms. Utilising the full power of the Apex Intelli-Ware remote control software application with an integral analyser-bridge, the new Intelli-Z² system management processor is designed specifically with such installations in mind. With its 4 in/8 out configuration, integral mixer and selectable analogue/AES-3 I/O (but without the additional costs of unnecessary hardware controls) the Intelli-Z² is a powerful, yet cost-effective system management solution specifically for use in fixed installations.

Based on the recognized and respected Intelli-X2 series platform, the new Intelli-Z² provides the same level of power, control, and performance, but in an installation-friendly package.

Balanced line level inputs

Connectors: 3-pin XLR (software switch-able between analog and AES-3)

Type: electronically balanced

Impedance: >10k ohms, balanced

Common mode rejection: >90dB

Max input level: 18, 21, 24 or 27 dBu software selectable, balanced, 1% THD+N

Frequency response: 20 Hz – 20 kHz, ±0.5 dB

THD+N: less than 0,005%, +4 dBu, 20Hz- 20 kHz, 22 kHz BW

Dynamic range: 120 dB, 20 Hz to 20kHz, un-weighted at +21dBu headroom settings

Crosstalk: >90 dB

AD conversion: 24-bit, sigma-delta

Balanced line level outputs

Connector: 3-pin XLR (software switch-able between analog and AES-3)

Type: electronically balanced

Impedance: <50 ohms, balanced

Max output level: 15, 18, 21, 24 dBu software selectable, into 600 ohms, balanced, 1%

THD+N

Frequency response: 20 Hz – 20 kHz, ±0.5 dB

THD+N: less than 0,005%, +4 dBu, 20Hz- 20 kHz, 22 kHz BW

Dynamic range: 120 dB, 20 Hz to 20kHz, un-weighted at +21dBu headroom settings

Crosstalk: >90 dB

DA conversion resolution: 24-bit

AES-3 inputs

Connector: 3-pin XLR (software switch-able between analog and AES-3)

Type: transformer isolated

Impedance: 110 ohms or 75 ohms selectable (internal jumper), balanced

Supported formats: AES-3 and SPDIF up to 24-bit

Supported sample rates: 32 to 192 kHz

AES-3 outputs

Connector: 3-pin XLR (software switch-able between analog and AES-3)

Type: transformer isolated

Impedance: 110 ohms or 75 ohms selectable (internal jumper), balanced

Word-clock input

Connector: BNC

Termination: 75 ohms switch-able

Input level: 1 to 10 Vpp

Word clock output

Connector: BNC

Impedance: 75 ohms

Output level: TTL 5 Vpp

Digital processing

Sample rate: 44,1kHz, 48kHz, 88,2kHz, 96kHz, 176,4kHz or 192kHz selectable

Internal processing: 32-bit floating point

Input / output channel:

Intelli-Z²: 4 in x 8 out

Network remote control

Built-in Ethernet switch: IEEE 802.3 10Base-T/100Base-TX

Connectors: 3 x Neutrik EtherCon, Auto MDI-MDIX

Protocol: Proprietary UDP/IP based, SNMP

RS-232

Connector: D-sub 9-pin female

Mains

Connector: Neutrik PowerCon

Voltage: Auto-detect 100-240 Vac (+/- 10 %) – 50-60 Hz

Power consumption: Intelli-Z² < 60 VA