Network masking and paging processor provides four independent digital masking generators, two balanced line level inputs and outputs. It provides soundmasking, paging and music functions for centralized and networked soundmasking systems. Each DS3002 provides four independent soundmasking generators, each having 1/3 octave band equalization, adjustable high pass and low pass filters. Additionally, two balanced line level inputs, two balanced line level outputs and matrix mixer facilitate configuring any mix of incoming signals with any of soundmasking generators and then routed to any of outputs. Input processing includes per channel level control, equalization and configurable soft-knee compression. Output processing includes per channel level control for both analog and network audio. This feature provides unique functionality for use in traditional 70V. centralized systems, networked addressable systems or systems combining both approaches.