Product Overview The Tesira SERVER-IO is a rack-mount, configurable I/O digital signal processor for large-scale commercial audio systems and networked AV integration. It is factory configured with one DSP-2 card and scales to a high channel count for conference room, auditorium, and multi-room deployments. As a networked DSP it serves as a central processing core or works with Tesira expanders to build a scalable audio network. Product Description The SERVER-IO accepts up to three DSP-2 processing cards and up to three audio networking cards, in any combination of one AVB-1, up to two SCM-1 CobraNet, and up to two DAN-1 Dante cards. It supports up to 12 standard Tesira I/O cards for up to 48 channels of analog audio, including mic/line, VoIP, and FXO telephone interfaces, and delivers up to 420 x 420 channels of digital I/O over AVB. SpeechSense and AmbientSense algorithms support advanced paging and ambient-aware processing, and configuration and control are handled over Ethernet or serial through Tesira software. The 3RU chassis includes a front-panel OLED display and is UL listed, CE marked, and RoHS compliant. Key Features Scalable DSP — Supports up to three DSP-2 cards to grow processing capacity as system demands increase. High channel count — Handles up to 12 I/O cards for up to 48 channels of analog audio in a single chassis. AVB networking — Provides up to 420 x 420 channels of digital I/O over AVB for large networked systems. Dante and CobraNet options — Optional 64 x 64 Dante and 32 x 32 CobraNet networking integrate the core into existing infrastructure. Advanced algorithms — SpeechSense and AmbientSense processing support intelligent paging and ambient-aware audio. Rack-mount chassis — The 3RU chassis with front-panel OLED display fits standard equipment racks for clean integration. Standards compliance — CE marked, UL listed, and RoHS compliant for commercial installation. Warranty — Covered by the Biamp 5-year warranty. Typical Applications Auditorium Multi-purpose room Government space Conference room Commercial meeting space Technical Specifications DSP cards Up to 3 DSP-2 cards (1 factory-installed) Analog I/O Up to 12 I/O cards, up to 48 channels AVB I/O Up to 420 x 420 channels Dante Optional 64 x 64 CobraNet Optional 32 x 32 Control Ethernet or serial; front-panel OLED Form factor Rack mountable (3RU) Compliance CE marked, UL listed, RoHS compliant Warranty Biamp 5-year warranty Competitor Comparison Criteria Biamp QSC Q-SYS Core Symetrix Radius NX Audio networking Native AVB plus Dante/AES67 endpoints on the same platform. Q-SYS Core families center on a Dante/Q-LAN ecosystem. Radius NX builds on Dante/AES67 routing. Acoustic echo cancellation Per-channel AEC assignable to any input for conferencing. AEC available through software feature licensing. AEC offered on AEC-specific Radius models. Conferencing deployment Biamp Launch automates room tuning for fast, repeatable setup. Setup handled in Q-SYS Designer with manual tuning. Configured in Composer with manual DSP design. USB / UC interface Built-in USB audio for direct soft-codec connection. USB bridging via add-on or networked endpoints. USB handled through xIO or partner endpoints. VoIP / telephony Integrated SIP VoIP and FXO options on select models. SIP available through software upgrade. SIP/VoIP via dedicated interface cards. Warranty Biamp 5-year warranty. QSC warranty terms vary by product line. Symetrix offers its own limited warranty. Frequently Asked Questions How many channels can the SERVER-IO support?It supports up to 12 I/O cards for up to 48 channels of analog audio, plus up to 420 x 420 channels of digital I/O over AVB. Which networking protocols are supported?AVB is supported natively, with optional Dante (64 x 64) and CobraNet (32 x 32) cards. How is it configured?Configuration and control are performed over Ethernet or serial using Tesira software. How much rack space does it need?The chassis occupies 3RU in a standard equipment rack. What is the warranty?It is covered by the Biamp 5-year warranty. Explore the full range in the Biamp collection at Creation Networks.
