ASC48 System Controller
The Advanced System Controller from Linea Research is a high performance and easy to use signal processor for sound systems. With processing for 4 inputs and 8 outputs it takes advantage of the latest analogue to digital conversion and DSP technologies to deliver flawless audio that outclasses its competition.
ASC48 Advanced System Controller
Features
ASC48 Features
- Four input channels and eight output channels
- No compromise audio performance
- Unique, precise, 96kHz Digital Signal Processing
- Analog and AES3 inputs and outputs
- Ethernet remote control via Linea’s System Engineer PC application
- Full front panel user interface offers simple intuitive local operation
- 3rd party control via contact closure ports allow easy system integration
- OEM friendly with flexible parameter hiding
- Fully designed and engineered by Linea’s in-house development team
- Manufactured, tested, and supported entirely in the UK
Description
The Advanced System Controller from Linea Research is a high performance and easy to use signal processor for sound systems. With processing for 4 inputs and 8 outputs it takes advantage of the latest analogue to digital conversion and DSP technologies to deliver flawless audio that out classes its competition.
The advanced 96kHz DSP provides an array of unique and genuinely useful features. Because all aspects of the DSP algorithms are designed and hand crafted in house by Linea, they are not available on products from any other manufacturer. For example, LIR linear phase crossover filters which are as easy to use as more conventional filter shapes, and have less latency than FIR filters. Also the powerful VX Limiter suite which sports Peak, RMS and Excursion limiting, as well as multiband limiting for passive 2-way enclosures.
Supporting analogue AES3 and Dante™ inputs and having both analogue and AES3 outputs, all under full remote control, makes the ASC48 suitable for use in the most demanding applications, especially when flexibility is paramount.
When used as a loudspeaker management system or digital crossover, the ASC48 brings state-of-the-art facilities and performance, however the ability to receive, process and transmit audio without it leaving the digital domain makes the ASC48 an ideal central controller for large systems, even when amplifiers with in-built DSP are being employed.
Ethernet is used for remote control while a front panel, optimised for use in challenging environments, allows full local control of all features. Control via Linea’s intuitive System Engineer application provides many convenient and time saving features such as very flexible management of presets, and Overlay grouping of Mutes, Gains, Delays and EQ across an entire system.
FAQs
What is a processor?
A processor manages and optimises audio signals within a sound system, handling routing, EQ, dynamics, delay, and system protection to ensure consistent performance across an installation. The ASC48 applies this processing at the system level, acting as a central control point between sources and amplifiers to manage multiple zones and outputs with precision.
What features are available in the ASC48?
The ASC48 is a high-performance system processor with 4 inputs and 8 outputs, powered by 96 kHz DSP. It supports analogue and AES3 I/O, remote and local control for sound systems.
How do I integrate ASC48 with Linea amplifiers and software?
The ASC48 integrates seamlessly with Linea Research amplifiers over Ethernet and is configured using System Engineer 8 software. From a single interface, you can manage routing, DSP, presets, and monitoring across both the processor and amplifiers, enabling a unified workflow for multi-zone system design and control.
What loudspeaker presets are available?
The ASC48 includes built-in loudspeaker preset management, with up to 50 loudspeaker presets that can be recalled to individual outputs or groups of outputs as needed, making it easy to apply consistent speaker configurations across an installation. It also supports up to 10 system-wide snapshots for overall setup recall.
Do I need Dante connectivity?
Dante connectivity is optional. The ASC48 supports analogue and AES3 audio as standard, and can be fitted with a 4 x 8× Dante option for digital audio networking. You don’t need Dante to use the controller, but adding Dante enables flexible digital audio distribution alongside analogue and AES3 signals in larger, networked systems.
What software is used to control the processor?
The processor is controlled using Linea Research System Engineer 8, our dedicated software platform for configuration, DSP tuning, monitoring, and network control across processors and amplifiers.