F48X
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F48X

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Next step in technology

Now in its third generation, the F48X enhances both audio performance and remote control flexibility, meaning your system sounds better and is easier to control.

With inputs and outputs switchable in channel pairs between analogue or AES/EBU the F48X gives you the flexibility you need to integrate into your system. Compressors are available on every input as well as a high pass filter, 8 bands of parametric EQ, a 28 band graphic EQ, 3 bands of dynamic EQ and up to 1.3 seconds of delay. Routing to outputs can be configured to either mix-matrix mode, free-routing or several pre-configured routing options.

Flexible channel linking enables quick and easy configuration of common crossover setups or customised configurations as required. Every output channel has high and Low pass filters, 16 bands of parametric EQ and up to 1.3 seconds of delay. FIR filtering is also supported. Our Predictive excursion Limiter (PXL) algorithm, on every output, is designed to offer the best driver protection with the lowest distortion.

Front panel control allows instant mute of any input or output as well as editing of all the most commonly used parameters and recall of presets. Our Fatware Ethernet based control software for PC, Mac and iPad gives you the ability to not only control all the devices on a network but also to store preset memories and configure systems offine. A new USB-C front panel connection with Ethernet bridging means you can plug into any device and control the entire network. Additionally, a new Ethernet dual port switch in every unit means flexible connection options -either quick daisy chaining of devices or traditional star routing back to a dedicated external router/switch.

With enhanced audio performance thanks to the latest ESS AD/DA converter chipsets increasing the already impressive dynamic range and reducing THD+N figures. The F48X with updated looks sounds fantastic and continues to be great to use.

Technical Specification (inputs)

Analogue Inputs
4 x XLRF
Balanced CMRR
60dB@ 1kHz
Maximum Level
+20dBu
Input Impedance
10k electronically balanced
AES Inputs - 2 x 2
Transformer balanced
AES Input Sample Rates
8kHz - 192kHz
AES Input s/n Ratio
139dB
Input Impedance
110 R
Analogue Outputs
8 XLRM electronically balanced
Source Impedance
60R

Technical Specification (outputs)

AES Outputs
4 x 2 Transformer Balanced
Sample Rate
96kHz
Source Impedance
110 R
Performance & Mechanical Frequency Response
12Hz - 32kHz ±0.2dB
Dynamic Range
119dB 'A'wtd (in-out analogue)
THD+N (+19dB @lkHz)
0.00029%
Latency
0.427mS (in-out analogue, 96kHz)
Power
90-250VAC, 50-60Hz, 20W
Dims
44 x 213 x 482mm (1.75 x 8.4 x 19in)
Weight
2.5kg Net; 3.5kg Shipping

Audio I/O 4 Analogue Inputs, 8 Analogue Outputs AES Digital I/O with SRC from 24 to 192kHz

Input Processing Features Soft Knee Compressor 8 Parametric EQ’s & 3 DEQ’s 24dB/Oct HPF & 28 Band Graphic EQ Gain, Polarity, Delay (up to 1.3s)

Routing Matrix Modes Full Mix Matrix, Routing Matrix Preset Configurations (2x4, 4x2, 1x8, 2x3 +2)

Output Processing Features 16 Parametric EQs Crossover Filters up to 48dB/Oct FIR Filter capable - 1024 Taps/2ch, 512 Taps/4ch, 256 Taps/8ch at 96kHz Gain, Polarity, Delay (up to 1.3s) PXL Limiters

Remote control 1Gbps/100Mbps Ethernet, USB Type C Up to 30 presets may be stored for offine recall

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