Digital music and sound distribution requires specialised tools to ensure the desired content arrives at the proper zone(s) in all its pristine sound quality. The DM8008 Channel Output Box, a rugged 19" 1U rack-mount chassis designed specifically for the ULTRANET environment, provides 8 channels of analogue output making it ideal for use in hotels, houses of worship, casinos and a myriad of other professional audio applications. Up to 7 DM8008 s may be connected in series on a single ULTRANET cable for the ultimate in signal routing versatility. DM8008 utilises our proprietary ULTRANET networking, which allows users to transmit up to 16 independent channels of 24-bit audio via ULTRANET-enabled devices over CAT5 cabling with RJ45 connections. The digital signal is converted internally to analogue by the DM8008 s high quality 24-bit D/A converters, which offer a 48 kHz sample rate. Outputs are provided in the form of standard balanced analogue Euro block connectors. A convenient switch on the rear panel allows users to select between channels 1 - 8, or channels 9 - 16.Designed for shelf mounting or installation in conventional 19" rack systems, DM8008 s chassis houses an auto-ranging universal switch-mode power supply (100 - 240V).