Crestron Avia 12x8 Digital Signal Processor with Dante
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PRODUCT DESCRIPTION
Crestron Avia 12x8 Digital Signal Processor with Dante - Local Warranty
A professional 12x8 Avia digital signal processor for meeting spaces, venues, courtrooms and houses of worship, configured with the Avia Audio Tool and natively integrated with Crestron control. Adds 32x32 Dante audio networking.
Key Features
- Avia Audio Tool software: live setup over USB or LAN, or offline "virtual DSP" configuration
- 12 mic/line inputs with 66 dB gain range and +48 V phantom power
- 8 balanced +24 dBu line outputs
- 32 x 32 Dante audio networking with primary and secondary ports, AES67 compatible
- Hybrid channel strip architecture and eight internal aux buses
- Native Crestron control integration with exportable Smart Graphics touch screen controls
- Internal universal power supply, 1U 19-inch rack mountable
DSP-1281 Datasheet — Technical Specifications
General
| Product Name | Avia 12x8 Digital Signal Processor with Dante |
| Brand | Crestron |
| Part Numbers | DSP-1281 |
| Family | Crestron Avia digital signal processors |
Audio
| A/D and D/A Conversion | 24-bit 48 kHz |
| Frequency Response | 20 Hz to 20 kHz ±0.5 dB |
| THD | 0.001% (0 dB gain, +4 dBu in); 0.01% (54 dB gain, -50 dBu in) |
| EIN | -125 dBu, 22 Hz–22 kHz, unweighted |
| Dynamic Range | 110 dB |
| Crosstalk | -85 dB (+4 dBu input); -75 dB (-50 dBu input), 1 kHz |
| Latency | 3.0 ms analog in to analog out |
| Dante I/O | 32 in, 32 out, up to 24-bit 48 kHz |
Connectors
| Mic/Line Inputs | 12 x 3-pin 3.5 mm terminal blocks; +24 dBu max; 66 dB gain range; 10k Ohms balanced; +48 VDC phantom power per channel |
| Line Outputs | 8 x 3-pin 3.5 mm terminal blocks; balanced/unbalanced; +24 dBu max; 150 Ohms balanced |
| LAN | 1 x RJ45, 10/100/1000 Ethernet |
| Dante | 2 x RJ45, 1000Base-T primary and secondary Dante ports |
| COMPUTER (front) | 1 x USB Type B, setup console |
| Power Inlet | IEC 60320 C14 |
Communications
| Ethernet | 10/100/1000 Mbps, TCP/IP, UDP/IP, CIP, DHCP, SSL, SSH, SFTP |
| Dante | Dedicated 1000 Mbps primary/secondary ports; AES67 compatibility mode (may need Dante firmware DSP-128x_AES 1.0.7) |
Controls & Indicators
| Front | Power LED, recessed reset button, 5-segment LED level meters on every input and output |
| Rear | LAN link/activity LEDs, Dante primary/secondary LEDs, setup LED and button |
Power & Physical
| Main Power | 1.8 A @ 100–240 VAC, 50/60 Hz |
| Power Consumption | 30 W typical |
| Heat Dissipation | 102 BTU/hr |
| Operating Temperature | 5° to 40° C (41° to 104° F), 10% to 90% RH non-condensing |
| Ambient Noise | 30 dBA |
| Chassis | Metal, fan-cooled, black front panel |
| Mounting | Freestanding or 1U 19-inch rack mount |
| Dimensions (H x W x D) | 44 x 439 x 365 mm (1.72 x 17.28 x 14.35 in) without feet; 483 mm (19.00 in) wide with rack ears |
| Weight | 4.1 kg (9.2 lb) |
Compatibility & Software Support
| Configuration Software | Avia Audio Tool, over USB or LAN, live or offline |
| Control Systems | Native Crestron control system integration; touch screen controls and up to 32 real-time VU meters via Smart Graphics / SmartObject export |
| Cloud Management | XiO Cloud is listed among the supported products on the Crestron page |
| Audio Networking | Dante (32x32), AES67 compatibility mode; links multiple DSP-1281 units and Dante-enabled DM switcher I/O blades, mixers, amplifiers and computers |
Crestron control system, touch screens and custom programming are sold separately; a control system is typically required for end-user adjustment, preset selection or Crestron Fusion monitoring.
Package Contents & Ordering Information
Included
| Items stated in the Crestron specifications | Removable power cord, rack ears, adhesive feet |
Models
| Configuration | Part number |
| Avia 12x8 DSP with Dante | DSP-1281 |
Datasheet & Downloads
| Product page | Crestron DSP-1281 product page |
Frequently Asked Questions — DSP-1281
What software is used to configure the DSP-1281?
The Avia Audio Tool. Setup can be done live over USB or LAN, or a virtual DSP can be configured offline and uploaded locally or remotely.
How many inputs and outputs does it have?
12 mic/line inputs with 66 dB gain range and phantom power, and 8 balanced +24 dBu line outputs, plus 32 x 32 Dante network channels.
Does the DSP-1281 support AES67?
Yes, via an AES67 compatibility mode. Crestron notes this may require a Dante firmware upgrade (DSP-128x_AES 1.0.7) from the product page resources.
Does it need a Crestron control system?
Not to process audio, but Crestron states a control system is typically required for end-user adjustment, preset selection, interaction with other equipment or Crestron Fusion monitoring.
Can it be rack mounted?
Yes. It is single-space (1U) 19-inch rack mountable, with rack ears and adhesive feet included per the specifications.
