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.