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Product Overview

The Harmonai GLD-448 is a high-performance 4-in/8-out digital audio processor, part of the professional GL-series DSP audio processing lineup. It features the U.S.-based Analog Devices (ADI) ADSP-21571 dual-core SHARC+ DSP chip, built on the Arm Cortex-A5 high-performance floating-point core architecture and optimized for 64-bit floating-point FIR and IIR algorithms. A/D conversion uses the AK5552 chip (32-bit, 768kHz sampling rate); D/A conversion uses the Cirrus Logic CS4398 chip (24-bit, 192kHz sampling rate), delivering professional-grade 118dB input SNR and over 120dB output SNR. The unit offers a frequency response of +0/−0.3dB, total harmonic distortion below 0.003%, and a dynamic range exceeding 122dB.

The device provides 4 channels of analog XLR balanced inputs and 8 channels of analog XLR balanced outputs. Each input channel supports 5-band Dynamic EQ (DEQ), 31-band Graphic EQ (GEQ), and 15-band Parametric EQ (PEQ). Each output channel includes 15-band PEQ plus a 512-tap FIR filter. Real-time computer control is supported via USB or RJ45 Ethernet. The front panel features a 4.58-inch ultra-HD LCD display with bilingual Chinese/English support, enabling intuitive and efficient human-machine interaction.

DSP Processor

ADI ADSP-21571 dual-core SHARC+ / Arm Cortex-A5 / 64-bit floating-point

Input Channels

4ch analog XLR balanced

Output Channels

8ch analog XLR balanced

A/D Converter Chip

AK5552 / 32-bit / 768kHz sampling rate

D/A Converter Chip

Cirrus Logic CS4398 / 24-bit / 192kHz sampling rate

Input SNR

118dB

Output SNR

120dB or higher

Overall SNR

113dB (A-weighted)

Residual Noise

<−90dBu

Dynamic Range

>122dB (20Hz–20kHz, 0dB)

Total Harmonic Distortion

<0.003% (20Hz–20kHz @ +4dBu)

Frequency Response

+0/−0.3dB (20Hz–20kHz @ +4dBu)

Maximum Gain

48dB (input to output)

Maximum Delay

1360ms

Channel Separation

>80dB (1kHz)

Common-Mode Rejection Ratio

>100dB (60Hz @ +20dBu)

Input Equalization

5-band DEQ + 31-band GEQ + 15-band PEQ (per channel)

Output Equalization

15-band PEQ (per channel)

FIR Filter

512-tap / supports LP/HP/BP/BS/bypass/external import

High/Low-Pass Filters

Butterworth/Bessel/Linke-Riley, 12–48dB/Oct

Connection Methods

USB / RJ45 Ethernet (UDP/DHCP)

Display

4.58-inch ultra-HD LCD screen

Preset Storage

30 factory presets + 32 user-defined presets

System Language

Chinese / English

Input Impedance

Balanced 20kΩ / Unbalanced 10kΩ

Output Impedance

Balanced 100Ω / Unbalanced 50Ω

Applications

The GLD-448 is ideal for multi-zone sound reinforcement and audio signal routing in professional sound systems; audio signal processing in conference sound systems (meeting rooms, multi-function halls, auditoriums); fine-grained audio management in live event engineering (concerts, bars, KTV); audio routing and processing in broadcast systems (radio stations, campus PA); and audio optimization in AV engineering (cinemas, home theater systems).

Need more technical details or pricing for the GLD-448? Contact Harmonai today for a professional audio solution.