Description
This Dante® 2CH XLR Output Adapter is an audio converter based on the Dante® Ultimo 2x2 solution. It converts Dante® 2CH digital audio into two-channel balanced/unbalanced XLR analog audio. Analog audio output supports 5-level gain adjustment. The adapter supports local USB-C port power supply and PoE function.
Features
☆ Dante® 2CH digital audio to two-channel XLR analog audio
☆ Balanced/unbalanced XLR analog audio output
☆ Dante® audio sampling rate supports 44.1 / 48 / 88.2 / 96kHz@24bit
☆ Dante® audio delay supports 1 / 2 / 5ms (configurable via Dante® Controller)
☆ Analog audio output supports 5-level gain adjustment: +18dBu, +4dBu, 0dBu, 0dBV, -10dBV
☆ Supports local USB-C port power supply and PoE function (Class 0 IEEE802.3af PoE)
☆ Compact design for easy and flexible installation
Package Contents
① 1× Dante® 2CH XLR Output Adapter
② 2× Hook & Loop
③ 1× User Manual
Specifications
| Technical | |
| Input | Dante® 2CH digital audio |
| Output | Two-channel balanced/unbalanced XLR analog audio |
| Control Method | Dante® Controller |
| Network Bandwidth | 100M |
| Audio Formats |
DANTE IN: PCM 2CH, 44.1K–96kHz, 16/24bit XLR OUT: Balanced/unbalanced 2CH analog, max input level +24dBu |
| Transmission Distance | 328ft / 100m (CAT6/6A/7) |
| Audio Latency | Configurable: 1ms, 2ms or 5ms (via Dante® Controller) |
| Line Output Level (Max) |
+18dBu (6.15Vrms) balanced audio +12dBu (3.08Vrms) unbalanced audio |
| Frequency Response | 20Hz to 20kHz (-/+0.5dB) |
| Audio S/N Ratio | >100dB@0dBu, 1kHz A-weighted |
| Output Impedance | 600 Ohm balanced; 300 Ohm unbalanced |
| Dynamic Range | >100dB@0dBu, 1kHz A-weighted |
| Audio THD+N | <0.01% at +4dBu, 1kHz |
| Audio Output Sync Delay | <10ms |
| ESD Protection | IEC 61000-4-2: ±8kV (Air-gap discharge) & ±4kV (Contact discharge) |
| Connection | |
| Input Ports |
1× DANTE [RJ45 connector, PoE] 1× POWER [USB-C, power only, 12-pin female] |
| Output Ports | 2× CH1/CH2 XLR OUT [XLR male plug, with 30cm cable] |
| Controls |
1× RESET button [System reboot button] 2× GAIN knob [5-level DIP switch, one per channel] |
| Mechanical | |
| Housing | Plastic Enclosure — Black |
| Dimensions | 115mm [W] × 40mm [D] × 28mm [H] |
| Weight | 173g |
| Power Supply | USB input: 5V/500mA; PoE input: IEEE802.3af Class 0 |
| Power Consumption | 1.25W (Max) |
| Environmental | |
| Operating Temperature | 0°C ~ 40°C / 32°F ~ 104°F |
| Storage Temperature | -20°C ~ 60°C / -4°F ~ 140°F |
| Operating Humidity | 20%~80% RH (non-condensing) |
| Storage Humidity | 10%~90% RH (non-condensing) |
Operation Controls and Functions
Device Panel
| No. | Name | Function Description |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | DANTE (PoE) port | Dante® digital audio input port — connect to Network Switch via RJ45 cable, supporting PD power supply (PoE). Green LINK LED: Always on after normal connection. Yellow DATA LED: Flashing when data is transmitting. |
| 2 | CH1 GAIN Knob | 5-level gain adjustment knob for analog audio output channel 1. Position 1: +18dBu | Position 2: +4dBu | Position 3: 0dBu | Position 4: 0dBV | Position 5: -10dBV |
| 3 | CH2 GAIN Knob | 5-level gain adjustment knob for analog audio output channel 2. Position 1: +18dBu | Position 2: +4dBu | Position 3: 0dBu | Position 4: 0dBV | Position 5: -10dBV |
| 4 | CH1 XLR Plug | Balanced/unbalanced XLR analog audio output plug for channel 1. Connect to the analog audio playback device. (30cm cable pre-attached) |
| 5 | CH2 XLR Plug | Balanced/unbalanced XLR analog audio output plug for channel 2. Connect to the analog audio playback device. (30cm cable pre-attached) |
| 6 | RESET Button | Press this button to reboot the unit. Note: Device settings reset must be performed through Dante® Controller. |
| 7 | POWER Port (USB-C) | USB-C 5V/500mA power input port. |
Application Example
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