Symetrix 80-0116 Prism 12x12 Dante

Product Overview

The Symetrix Prism 12x12 Dante (80-0116) is a 1U rack-mount DSP processor with 12 balanced analog inputs, 12 balanced analog outputs, and a native Dante card — purpose-built for mid-size conference rooms, boardrooms, and commercial meeting spaces that require full-featured audio DSP with AV-over-IP network audio connectivity. Running at 40-bit floating-point precision at 48 kHz, the Prism 12x12 Dante integrates acoustic echo cancellation, automatic gain control, configurable mixing, and signal routing within Symetrix Composer, eliminating the need for separate AEC or mixing hardware in typical conference room deployments. Its native Dante card enables direct connectivity to Dante-enabled microphone arrays, ceiling speakers, and unified communications interfaces without additional audio networking hardware.

Product Description

The Prism 12x12 Dante strikes a practical balance between I/O count and cost for conference rooms typically seating 8 to 16 participants, where 12 mic/line inputs and 12 outputs provide sufficient channel capacity for full microphone coverage, amplified speaker zones, and conferencing interface connectivity. All I/O uses phoenix terminal connectors for reliable, permanent rack installation. The native Dante card supports dual Dante network ports for primary and secondary network redundancy per the Dante specification.

Symetrix Composer provides the complete programming environment — no per-unit software license is required. DSP blocks for AEC, AGC, gating, EQ, dynamics, and mixing are configured graphically and linked to control system commands for Crestron, AMX, and similar platforms. Symetrix ARC wall panels and xIO Dante endpoints integrate natively for room-level user controls and distributed I/O extension respectively.

Key Features

• 12 Balanced Analog Inputs / 12 Balanced Analog Outputs — Phoenix terminal I/O provides 12 channels in each direction, sized appropriately for conference rooms with up to 8-12 microphone inputs and multiple output zones.
• Native Dante Card — Onboard Dante audio networking connects directly to Dante-enabled AV devices on the network at low latency without external converters.
• Acoustic Echo Cancellation (AEC) — Integrated AEC removes loudspeaker-to-microphone feedback for clear, intelligible far-end audio in hybrid meeting and videoconferencing rooms.
• Automatic Gain Control (AGC) — Normalizes talker levels automatically across varying vocal volumes, maintaining consistent conference call audio without manual adjustment.
• Configurable Mixing and Routing — Full mixing matrix and routing configuration in Composer supports complex multi-source, multi-zone signal flows within a single unit.
• 40-Bit Floating-Point Processing at 48 kHz — High-precision DSP maintains audio fidelity throughout multi-stage processing chains including filtering, gating, and EQ.
• Symetrix Composer Programming (No License Fee) — Complete DSP configuration and control integration at no per-seat or per-unit software cost.
• ARC Wall Panel and xIO Endpoint Compatible — Native Symetrix ecosystem integration for room controls and distributed I/O extension.
• 1U Rack-Mount Form Factor — Integrates into standard AV equipment racks in furniture, closets, or above-ceiling enclosures.

Typical Applications

• Boardroom
• Conference room
• Huddle room
• Training room
• Multi-purpose room
• Commercial meeting space
• Government space

Technical Specifications

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Frequently Asked Questions

Q: How does the Prism 12x12 Dante differ from the Prism 16x16 Dante?

A: The Prism 12x12 Dante (80-0116) provides 12 analog inputs and 12 analog outputs versus 16 of each on the 80-0117. DSP features, processing precision, and Dante connectivity are identical. Choose the 12x12 for rooms where 12-channel I/O is sufficient, reducing cost without sacrificing capability.

Q: Is a Dante license required to use the Dante card?

A: No. The Dante card is included and ready to use. Standard Dante network operation requires no additional per-unit Dante license beyond the hardware.

Q: What control systems are compatible?

A: The Prism 12x12 Dante supports Crestron, AMX, and other TCP/IP control platforms via Composer-configured control bindings. Native integration is available for Symetrix ARC wall panels.

Q: Can I expand beyond 12 channels of I/O?

A: The Prism platform uses fixed I/O. For additional analog channels, Symetrix xIO Dante endpoints can be added to the Dante network to provide supplemental I/O at remote locations in the facility.

Q: What warranty applies?

A: Symetrix provides a standard manufacturer warranty on Prism series products. Contact Creation Networks for current terms and support options.