Crestron DSP-860 – Avia 8×6 Digital Signal Processor

Product Overview

The Crestron DSP-860 is an Avia DSP Engine providing an 8-input by 6-output audio matrix with professional-grade DSP processing — AEC (acoustic echo cancellation), noise cancellation, AGC (automatic gain control), parametric EQ, compression, and room correction — for commercial conference room, training room, and small auditorium audio installations requiring a smaller I/O count than the DSP-1280. It integrates natively with Crestron 4-Series control processors for volume, mute, source routing, and preset recall from touch panels and scheduling systems, and is configured using Crestron DSP Configurator software without SIMPL programming.

Product Description

The DSP-860 fills the gap between the conference room speakerphone and the larger DSP-1280 for medium-size rooms that require professional-grade microphone processing and audio routing but have fewer than 12 inputs and 8 outputs. Conference rooms with ceiling microphone arrays, video conferencing USB audio, and 2-4 amplified speaker zones find the DSP-860’s 8×6 I/O count appropriate without the additional cost and rack space of the DSP-1280. AEC on microphone inputs removes loudspeaker signal from mic capture for clear far-end audio in video conferencing, noise cancellation reduces HVAC and background noise, and AGC maintains consistent presenter voice levels across varying distances from ceiling mics. Cresnet integration enables control from Cresnet keypads and occupancy sensors alongside 4-Series IP control from touch panels.

Key Features

• 8×6 Audio Matrix with AEC: 8 inputs, 6 outputs with professional acoustic echo cancellation on microphone inputs — sized for medium conference rooms without the channel count overhead of the DSP-1280.
• Full DSP Processing: AEC, noise cancellation, AGC, parametric EQ, compression, and room correction on all channels for commercial conference room audio quality.
• Crestron 4-Series Integration: Native IP control from 4-Series processors for volume, mute, source routing, and preset recall from touch panels and scheduling systems.
• DSP Configurator: Graphical signal flow configuration without SIMPL programming required.
• Cresnet Support: Cresnet port for Cresnet keypad and sensor integration alongside Ethernet IP control.
• 1RU Rack Mount: Compact rack-mount chassis for AV equipment rack installation.

Technical Specifications

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Frequently Asked Questions

When should I specify DSP-860 over DSP-1280?
Specify DSP-860 for medium conference rooms with up to 8 audio inputs and 6 outputs. Specify DSP-1280 for larger rooms or systems requiring 12 inputs, 8 outputs, and more DSP channels. Contact Creation Networks for DSP selection guidance.

What is the warranty?
Crestron provides a standard 3-year limited warranty. Contact Creation Networks for warranty details.