The Electro-Voice NetMax N8000 is an all-purpose digital audio system controller with outstanding performance features. A high-quality system design provides excellent audio quality and clear sound, achieved by the application of high-end 24-bit A/D and D/A converters with 120 dB volume range, high-quality input and output circuits in the analog domain, and digital signal processing with optimized 48-bit double-precision algorithms. Hence, the N8000 is particularly suitable for demanding applications in theatres, concert halls, large churches, etc.

NetMax N8000 is highly flexible due to its modular hardware design, which enables many other applications. Four slots with 8-channel audio modules at the rear of the device offer up to 32 local audio channels. Each slot can be equipped with either an audio input module or an audio output module. So, various configurations (e.g., 8-in/8-out, 8-in/16-out, 8-in/24-out, 16-in/16-out, 24-in/8-out) can be realized in a single device. Additionally, the N8000 can be equipped with a CobraNet or Dante network module. Several N8000 units can be integrated into a network and connected to a large, sophisticated system.

The signal processing in the N8000 is performed by powerful audio signal processors, with up to 8 DSPs available depending on the stage of expansion. The software contains a multitude of freely programmable signal processing components. These include filters with all possible characteristics, parametric and graphic equalizers, matrix routers and mixers, delays, dynamic functions, etc. Diverse configurations can be created by combining and connecting these DSP blocks. The powerful signal processing allows complex configurations for the adjustment and control of the sound system, depending on the application or type of event. Thus, the sonic quality of PA speakers, monitor speakers, front fill systems, as well as sound reinforcement for adjoining rooms, lobbies, and staff areas, can be optimized and tuned individually. In other words, the N8000 copes with every application—even large and complex systems—absolutely precisely and reliably.
In addition to audio processing, the NetMax N8000 is equipped with various control functions.

The scheduling with calendar function makes it possible to program one-time or recurring events. The recurrence can occur annually, monthly, weekly, daily, hourly, or even within smaller time intervals. Furthermore, daily programs can be set up and combined into weekly operations. With event control, reactions to certain events or system states can be configured, e.g., in case of overstepping or undershooting threshold values. Faults in the device or the complete NetMax system are detected automatically and can be displayed on the PC screen or transmitted to external sites if necessary.

Faults and other events are recorded in an internal log file with date and time. Additionally, it can be defined which types of errors or events should be recorded. The log can be read and displayed on the screen at any time. In the NetMax N8000, individual functions can be integrated into complex operations. For example, several parameters can be set with various values or states in a scene and can be changed manually or automatically at any time.