Cedar Audio DNS 8 S

Multi-channel dialogue noise suppressor with Dante Option

Key Features

• Eight channels of dialogue noise suppression
• The latest DNS algorithm and user interface
• A detailed mode ideal for permanent installations
• 1U rackmount with 90V-250V universal PSU and 12VDC input

CEDAR's Dialogue Noise Suppression technology is the standard for removing background noise from dialogue in studios. With near-zero latency, high-resolution processing, and a fast, intuitive user interface, it eliminates traffic noise, air conditioning, wind, rain, babble and general background noise from audio signals. It will also help to compensate for unfavourable acoustic conditions and poor microphone placement, and will even suppress excessive reverberation.

The CEDAR DNS 8S has been designed specifically for broadcast and live sound. With eight channels of noise suppression, it hosts a new algorithm that marries the best of the DNS 8 Live and the DNS 2 dialogue noise suppressors. With its slick user-interface that includes standard and detailed modes of operation it offers better control than any previous dialogue noise suppressor, both from the front panel and from almost any web browser that can access its internal remote control software. With its near-zero latency and standard 4-pin 12VDC input in addition to universal mains power, it's suitable for use in all live situations - not just broadcasting, but also live sound in venues such as theatres, concert halls, conferences venues, and places of worship.

Audinate Dante is the de-facto standard for media networking, distributing uncompressed, multi-channel digital audio via standard Ethernet networks with near-zero latency and perfect synchronisation. The DNS 8S is the first DNS with 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 that immediately connect the inputs to the outputs in the event of a power failure or other significant disruption plus support for Dante's redundant mode of operation which helps to protect against network failure, it can be installed with confidence in critical paths anywhere within the audio chain.

We supply an optional high-quality AES3 breakout cable for the DNS 8S, offering a DB25 connector at one end and 4 x XLR (female) plus 4 x XLR (male) at the other. This allows users to connect the DNS 8S to equipment using the traditional XLR format.

Audio Specs:

• Optional: Dante and digital PCM (AES3 on DB25 AES59 pin-out) I/O
• AES3 Latency of <10 samples="" 0="" 2ms="" at="" 44="" 1khz="" span="">
• Support for Dante's 'redundant' mode to help protect against network failure
• Fail-safe audio bypass on AES audio connections

Physical Specs:

• Mains power: 90-260VAC; 50-60Hz auto-selectingdante
• DC power: 12VDC on standard 4-pin connector
• Size: 1U rackmount, 20cm depth
• Weight: 3kg

DNS Control System:

• Browser-based remote control for laptops, tablets, and other devices
• Independent of DAWs and not limited to specific operating systems
• Works on almost any browser
• Ethernet interface