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 The
Adagio Audio Distribution System (AADS)
delivers a complete, low-cost solution for
high-performance multi-room audio
distribution. Right out of the box, the AADS
provides sophisticated audio signal routing,
processing, and amplification for up to 6
rooms, controllable from its LCD-driven
front panel and a choice of room
controllers.
Multi-Room
Audio
The AADS supports up to 6 sets of stereo
room speakers, allowing listeners in each
room to listen selectively to any of 6
different stereo sources. Its integrated
multi-channel power amplifier delivers a
robust 45 watts per channel to all rooms.
Without requiring any programming, the AADS
can easily be expanded to support a total of
12 rooms by adding an
AAE Audio Expander.
Or, as many as 24 rooms can be handled using
3 AAE's with simple setup provided by
Crestron Adagio Composer software.
High-End
Performance
An advanced Class G amplifier topology
produces the great sound of a classic Class
AB design with near-digital efficiency. A
massive MOH-core toroidal power transformer
directs pure, continuous power to each
channel, achieving exceptional dynamic range
and low distortion sound quality in every
room. Gentle power-up is achieved through a
"soft-start" inrush current limiting
circuit, and quick-response output
protection on each channel prevents failure
caused by speaker line faults and
overheating.
Front Panel
Control
The AADS's front panel provides for
controlling audio to a houseful of speakers,
with custom naming of rooms, groups, and
sources facilitated on the LCD display. The
6 room select buttons can also be custom
labeled using Crestron Engraver software.
Preset Groups
The "Group" feature makes it simple to
combine speakers in adjacent rooms, or
switch into whole-house party mode, by
letting the user link any number of rooms to
function as one. Grouping lets you easily
route one source to multiple rooms at once
without the sync problems common to
streaming-based systems. Up to 6 groups can
be defined within the "PRESETS" mode.
Versatile Room
Controls
A choice of basic 12-button keypads or the
advanced
APAD Wall Mount LCD
Controller enables versatile
control of the AADS in every room. A keypad
provides the essential controls for
adjusting volume, selecting sources, and
toggling up and down through tracks and
radio channels. For more elegant control,
the APAD provides true feedback for display
of audio sources, radio stations, CD titles,
artists, and tracks by name, plus audio
settings and many other parameters.
Dual AM/FM
Radio and Audio Servers
Two built-in AM/FM radio tuners let
listeners in different rooms each enjoy
their own choice of music, news, sports and
talk. RDS/RBDS enables the display of the
full FM radio station name and other
information about the song or program that
you're listening to.
In addition to
radio, 4 line-level inputs are provided to
accommodate external audio sources including
Crestron's
AAS Audio Server
and
CEN-IDOC Interface for
Apple iPod®. Plug-and-play
compatibility with the AAS* and CEN-IDOC*
delivers instant access to an entire
collection of music from any room in the
house with fully-bidirectional
communications for browsing by album,
artist, and song title.
For XM Satellite
Radio, see
AADS-XM.
2-Series
Ethernet Control System
Adagio brings Crestron's industry-leading
Total Home Technology to homes of any size
and budget. At the heart of the AADS is the
powerful 2-Series control engine. With both
Cresnet and Ethernet connectivity, plus
custom programmability using Crestron
SystemBuilder™
software, the AADS allows nearly
limitless expansion and customization using
Crestron's entire line of touchpanels,
wireless remotes, and hundreds of other
devices. The built-in Web server with native
e-Control®2 XPanel
support enables full remote control over IP
from computers and PDA devices, as well as
remote diagnostics and updates. Built-in IR
and RS-232 ports are included to interface
the AADS with non-Crestron devices ranging
from CD changers to security systems.
Home
Automation and Integration
More than just an audio distribution system,
the AADS can actually grow as part of a
complete home automation solution supporting
all of Crestron's Cresnet® and infiNET™
controllable dimmers, shade controllers,
thermostats, and so much more.
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