Rockleigh, New Jersey – August 28, 2024 – Crestron Electronics, the global leader in home automation and control systems, has revolutionized the way homeowners experience high-end audio throughout the home with the Crestron DM NAX® Audio-over-IP platform and new Crestron DM NAX® Audio Edge Devices.
Designed to deliver an unparalleled audio experience, Crestron DM NAX Edge products offer integrated streaming, routing and distribution capabilities. Combined with high-fidelity speakers, amplifiers and full media control, they ensure every room in the home is filled with exceptional sound quality.
When Crestron talks to music lovers about distributed audio systems, it highlights how far these systems have come. A whole-home audio system from Crestron is based on technology used in government agencies, universities, and sports venues. This technology has found its way into audio systems via DM NAX amplifiers. These amplifiers feature exceptional signal-to-noise ratios, passive cooling to minimize ambient noise, and distortion levels within 0.001% of leading premium turntable amplifiers. The 24-bit/48kHz ADC bit depth ensures audio is converted with the utmost accuracy, preserving every detail of the original recording.
What makes Crestron DM NAX amplifiers so great is the attention they pay to sound clarity. Starting with the signal-to-noise ratio, Crestron uses passive cooling whenever possible to ensure there are no internal fans spinning, moving air, or creating mechanical/kinetic noise to reduce ambient noise in the room, thereby maintaining a pristine listening environment.
“Music lovers, whether vinyl enthusiasts, record collectors or CD fans, have a unique and tactile relationship with their music. Selecting a record, placing it on the turntable and lowering the needle is more than just routine – it’s a cherished ritual,” explains Michael Short, Senior Director, Marketing Operations and Residential at Crestron. “As we design distributed audio systems, it’s important to honor these rituals by creating an experience that not only preserves but enhances their connection to the music they love.”
The Crestron DM NAX Converter with Balanced Analog Audio Input and Output (model DM-NAX-AUD-IO) connects traditional analog media sources such as turntables to an AV-over-IP setup, allowing vinyl lovers to enjoy their treasured collections throughout the home.
The DM-NAX-AUD-IO features a slim, sub-1/4″ rack mount enclosure that ensures it remains discreet in any setup. With an MSRP of $800, this converter transmits power and audio signals over a single network cable, simplifying installation and minimizing clutter.
Crestron ensures that when an analog audio source is connected to the AUD-IO DM NAX® Audio Edge Device, the Crestron Home® OS automatically detects the turntable, configures it over the IP network, and gives homeowners easy control in minutes. And the physical DM NAX amplifiers not only provide control over the turntable’s audio, but also feature built-in streaming services, Apple® AirPlay® software, and Spotify® Connect software compatibility. Short noted, “So if Dad is listening to vinyl in the garage, Mom can use the Spotify streaming service in the kitchen while the kids are listening to audio from the TV in the living room. We’ve put together a real mix of old and new.”
Crestron DM NAX Audio Edge devices embody the perfect blend of tradition and innovation, allowing homeowners to enjoy their favorite music in pristine quality in their living spaces. Outside of traditional analog sources, the Edge device product ecosystem bridges the connection to bring unique audio sources to the network. These DM NAX Edge accessory devices also include Bluetooth® connectivity, XLR and USB models that further enhance the audio over IP experience to leverage professional equipment such as DJ decks, karaoke rooms and Bluetooth streaming.
Users can effortlessly control their audio experience via keypads, remote controls, touchscreens, or seamlessly via the Crestron Home OS on mobile devices.
These solutions are available now. For more information, visit the Crestron blog.
About Crestron
Crestron develops the technology that makes smart homes smart. After decades as a leader in the smart home segment, no other company is better positioned to deliver the success and experience customers demand. With Crestron Home, homeowners get all the products, experiences, security and performance that Crestron technology promises for every aspect of every home. Crestron pioneered home automation and has never stopped reinventing the smart home. Discover Crestron at www.crestronhome.com.
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