Crestron Saros 3 in. Active In-Ceiling PoE+ Speaker with DM NAX Audio-over-IP, White
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PRODUCT DESCRIPTION
Crestron Saros 3 in. Active In-Ceiling PoE+ Speaker with DM NAX Audio-over-IP, White - Local Warranty
An active in-ceiling PoE+ speaker that receives DM NAX or AES67 audio-over-IP directly from the network, using a Balanced Mode Radiator transducer for wide coverage, and powering up to three passive Saros IC4P-W satellites as the hub of a four-speaker system.
Key Features
- Receives up to four channels of DM NAX or AES67 audio over a standard IP network
- Interoperable with DM NVX and with Dante devices via AES67 compatibility mode
- Built-in 25.5 W PoE+ amplifier drives the local speaker and up to three SAROS IC4P-W satellites
- 2.83 in. (72 mm) BMR transducer, 80 Hz to 24 kHz; 170° speech / 140° music coverage
- DSP: bass/treble, limiting, 10-band EQ per output and output delay via web interface
- Plenum-rated steel back can (UL 2043), tool-free magnetic grille, tile bridge included
SAROS DM-NAX-IC4A-W Datasheet — Technical Specifications
General
| Product Name | Saros 3 in. Active Full-Range In-Ceiling PoE+ Speaker with DM NAX Audio-over-IP Support, White, Textured |
| Brand | Crestron |
| Part Numbers | SAROS DM-NAX-IC4A-W |
Features & Performance
| Transducer | 2.83 in. (72 mm) Balanced Mode Radiator (BMR) |
| Frequency Response | 80 Hz to 24 kHz (±3 dB) |
| Sensitivity | 86 dB @ -18 dBFS/1 m |
| Maximum SPL | 96 dB |
| Coverage | 170° conical (speech, up to 4 kHz); 140° conical (music, up to 8 kHz) |
| BMR Power Handling / Output | 25 W / up to 21 W |
| EQ | EQ, high pass, low pass, treble shelf, bass shelf, notch; 10 to 20,000 Hz; +20/-40 dB; 0.1 to 4.0 octaves per band |
Connectors
| Network/PoE+ | 1 x RJ-45, 100BASE-TX/1000BASE-T, PoE+ PD (IEEE 802.3at Type 2 Class 4, 25.5 W); receives up to two stereo DM NAX or two stereo AES67 streams |
| Speaker-Level Outputs 1-3 | 3 x RJ-45, for SAROS IC4P-W only; use CBL-ZUMLINK-P-25 plenum patch cable or third-party Cat5 cable 10 m (32 ft) or shorter |
Controls, Power & Environmental
| Indicators | Ethernet link/activity LEDs; white/red power LED configurable via web UI |
| SETUP | Recessed button for network reset (15 s) or factory restore |
| Power | PoE+ IEEE 802.3at Type 2 Class 4 (25.5 W) |
| Temperature | 0° to 40°C (32° to 104°F) |
| Humidity | 10% to 90% RH (non-condensing) |
Construction & Physical
| Enclosure | Painted steel, plenum-rated; 19 mm (0.75 in) conduit knockouts on top and sides; cable clamp included |
| Baffle | ABS UL 94V-0 plastic |
| Grille | Steel, white textured finish, magnetically held; safety tether included |
| Mounting | Flush ceiling mount with 4 integral 2-step toggle clamps; 60 mm (2.36 in) max clamping thickness; 165 mm (6.5 in) recommended cutout; tile bridge included |
| Baffle Diameter | 191 mm (7.49 in), excluding clamps |
| Back Can Diameter | 161 mm (6.33 in), excluding clamps |
| Depth | 109 mm (4.28 in) mounting depth; 115 mm (4.50 in) including grille |
| Weight | 1.2 kg (2.6 lb) |
| Compliance | FCC Part 15 Class B, IC Class B, CE, UL 2043 |
Compatibility & Software Support
Ecosystem
| Audio-over-IP | DM NAX and AES67 streams; can receive audio from DM NVX AV-over-IP devices |
| Dante | Interoperable via AES67 compatibility mode enabled through Dante Controller software |
| Satellite Speakers | Powers up to three SAROS IC4P-W passive speakers (sold separately) |
| Configuration | Web configuration interface for DSP and LED behaviour |
| Network | Connects to a managed network; requires a PoE+ (802.3at Class 4) source |
Use only straight-through Category cable between the SAROS DM-NAX-IC4A-W and SAROS IC4P-W speakers. Crossover wiring may damage the IC4P-W.
Package Contents & Ordering Information
Models
| Configuration | Part number |
| Active PoE+ AoIP in-ceiling speaker, white textured | SAROS DM-NAX-IC4A-W |
Optional: SAROS IC4P-W passive satellite speakers, CBL-ZUMLINK-P-25 plenum patch cable, SPKA-ST-15 safety tether kit (sold separately).
Datasheet & Downloads
| Product page | Crestron SAROS DM-NAX-IC4A-W product page |
| Satellite speaker | Crestron SAROS IC4P-W product page |
Frequently Asked Questions — SAROS DM-NAX-IC4A-W
Does the speaker need a separate amplifier?
No. It has a built-in 25.5 W PoE+ amplifier and is powered from an IEEE 802.3at Class 4 PoE+ network port.
Which audio streams can it receive?
DM NAX or AES67 audio over IP, including audio streams from DM NVX devices. It is interoperable with Dante devices through AES67 compatibility mode.
How many extra speakers can it drive?
Up to three SAROS IC4P-W passive speakers, connected to its three RJ-45 speaker-level outputs, for a four-speaker system.
Can it be installed in a plenum space?
Yes. Its integral metal back can meets UL 2043 requirements for plenum installation.
Is it suitable for drop-tile ceilings?
Yes. A tile bridge is included, and the 2-step toggle clamps accept surfaces up to 60 mm (2.36 in) thick.
