The Ashly Protea ne24.24MT Matrix Digital Signal Processor with a 12x12 I/O configuration is a high-channel-count digital hub engineered for complex audio routing and processing in large-scale installations. This symmetric matrix provides twelve balanced analog inputs and twelve balanced analog outputs, creating a flexible grid capable of interconnecting a significant number of sources and destinations. It is ideally suited for demanding environments such as performing arts centers, large houses of worship, broadcast facilities, and corporate campuses where numerous microphones, program sources, and recording feeds must be intelligently managed and distributed to various zones, recording devices, and streaming outputs. The processor's core function is to provide flawless, software-defined routing alongside pristine audio quality.

Equipped with the full capabilities of the Protea System DSP, every input and output channel is endowed with a comprehensive suite of processing tools. Input channels can be configured with gain, parametric EQ, dynamics (gate/compressor), and Acoustic Echo Cancellation (AEC) for microphone applications. Each output channel features independent parametric EQ, precise delay, compressor/limiter protection, and flexible crossover filters, allowing for detailed tuning of each zone or loudspeaker system. The "MT" firmware supports multiple, recallable presets, enabling the system to instantly switch between completely different configurations—such as shifting from a live band setup to a conference presentation mode—with a single command.

Network integration is central to its operation, featuring dual Ethernet ports for control, monitoring, and audio transport via Ashly's protocol. This allows for remote management from a central computer, where system integrators can adjust levels, monitor meters, and diagnose issues from anywhere on the network. Housed in a single rack-unit chassis, the ne24.24MT 12x12 model represents a powerful and scalable solution, consolidating the roles of mixer, router, equalizer, and system processor into one reliable, network-accessible device. It provides the foundational intelligence for sophisticated audio systems that require both extensive connectivity and meticulous signal control.