Equipped with eight digitally controlled XMAX mic preamps, eight balanced line level inputs and eight analog outputs, the NSB 8.8 integrates seamlessly into StudioLive Series III digital mixers with a single Ethernet connection.

Remote control input trims, phantom power, and more directly from your StudioLive Series III console or from UC Surface remote mixing software on your tablet or laptop.

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Features

• 8x8 network stage box for StudioLive Series III console mixers
• 8 digitally controlled XMAX mic/line inputs with gain compensation for shared streams
• 8 line outputs
• Easy configuration from StudioLive Series III console mixers and UC Surface
• Built-in 2-port AVB switch with locking Ethernet connections for easy point-to-point and daisy-chain network configurations
• Rugged all-metal stage box enclosure
• Optional rack ears
• Compatible with stage pockets from Ace Backstage

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Specifications

Mi​crophone Preamplifier

• Input Type: XLR Female, balanced
• Frequency Response to Main Output (at unity gain): 20-20 kHz, ±0.5 dBu
• Input Impedance: 1 kΩ
• THD to Main Output: <0.005%, +4 dBu, 20-20 kHz, unity gain, unwtd
• S/N Ratio to Main Output (Ref = +4 dB, 20 kHz BW, unity gain, A-wtd): 94 dB
• Common Mode Rejection Ratio (1 kHz at unity gain): 65 dB
• Gain Control Range (±1 dB): 0 dB to +60 dB
• Maximum Input Level (unity gain): +12 dBu
• Phantom Power (±2 VDC): 48 VDC, switchable per channel

Line Inputs

• Type: ¼” TRS Female, balanced
• Frequency Response to Main Output (at unity gain): 20-20 kHz, ±0.5 dBu
• Input Impedance: 10 kΩ
• THD to Main Output: <0.005%, +4 dBu, 20-20 kHz, unity gain, unwtd
• S/N Ratio to Main Output (Ref = +4 dB, 20 kHz BW, unity gain, A-wtd): 94 dB
• Maximum Input Level: +18 dBu

XLR Outputs

• Type: XLR Male, balanced
• Maximum Output Level: +24 dBu, ±0.5 dBu
• Output Impedance: 100Ω

Digital Audio

• ADC Dynamic Range: 115 dB (A-wtd, 48 kHz)
• DAC Dynamic Range: 115 dB (A-wtd, 48 kHz)
• AVB Audio Network Ports: Locking XLR Ethernet
• Sampling Rate: 48 kHz, 44.1 kHz

Power

• Connector: Locking IEC
• Input-Voltage Range: 90 to 230 VAC (±10%)

Physical

• Height: 5.2” (132 mm)
• Width: 16.7” (424 mm)
• Depth: 4.5” (114 mm)
• Weight: 5.4 lbs. (2.4 kg)