ClearOne Digital Media - Manual (Page 64)

1. How many zones can StreamNet
distribute audio to?
A StreamNet system can be almost
infinitely expan ded, just like a computer
network (the distribution is based on
computer network technology). There is
currently a hypothetical limit of around
1,800,000 rooms, but we’re working on
that…
2. How many sources can I connect
to a StreamNet system?
Essentially, as many as you want. Connect
supported Audio Request® music servers
directly to SpeakerLinX using the Ethernet
connection. Legacy Audio Sources
(such as CD, Cassette player) each can
be connected to the network using the
MediaLinX IP-based Media Converter/
Controller via analog or coaxial digital
connection.
3. How good is the quality of
networked audio with StreamNet?
How good is your source? StreamNet
is designed to never degrade the sound
quality. Since the network is digital, the
audio signal is always kept intact, full
bandwidth and resolution. StreamNet
devices also incorporates Burr-Brown®
96 kHz / 24-bit D/A and A/D converters to
maximize sound quality. StreamNet will
perfectly reproduce the source, even from
hundreds of feet away!
4. What cable should I use for Pre-
Wiring for the StreamNet System?
The StreamNet system utilizes Siamese
Ethernet + 14 or 16 gauge speaker wire
-- the new industry standard for audio
distribution. This allows for many different
types of installations and applications.
Ethernet insures maximum bandwidth
for audio distribution and the 14 or 16
gauge speaker wire is used for the power
connection.
5. Why don’t you power the amplifiers
via CAT5 like other systems?
We found we could not get small amplifiers
to run properly off the limited current
capacity a CAT5 cable and RJ45 connector
is able to support. The amplifiers in the
StreamNet system are supplied 28 volts
from dedicated power supplies via thicker
14 or 16 gauge “speaker wire”. This
means we can have a much more powerful
amplifier resulting in fuller, richer sounding
audio. StreamNet is a professional audio
distribution system with wide frequency,
SPL and extended headroom support.
6. Will StreamNet integrate with other
AV systems?
There are several ways to integrate
StreamNet with a wide variety of home
subsystems (lighting, security, telephones,
doorbells, air conditioning etc). Most
advanced systems are migrating to IP
networked control. StreamNet will also
integrate via RS-232 commands sent over
Ethernet, and IR commands.
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