Description
This 2x Input & 2x Output Analogue XLR to Dante® Converter is an audio transmitter based on the Dante® Ultimo 2x2 solution. It is designed as a standard 2-Gang US Decora wall plate to convert and bridge traditional audio source/sink devices to Dante® digital network. Analog audio input supports 5-level sensitivity adjustment. Analog audio output supports 5-level gain control. The converter supports local 12VDC power supply and PoE function.
Features
☆ 2x Inputs + 2x Outputs (Dante® in and Dante® out)
☆ Balanced/unbalanced XLR analog audio
☆ MIC Phantom 48V Power and on/off via hard button
☆ Input sensitivity and output gain control to adjust for different levels of MIC/XLR
☆ Dante® audio sampling rate supports 44.1/48/88.2/96kHz@24bit
☆ Configurable Dante® device latency (supports 1, 2 or 5ms configurable using Dante® Controller)
☆ Supports AES67 RTP audio transport
☆ PoE & local power options
☆ Standard 2-Gang US Decora design
Package Contents
① 1x 2x Input & 2x Output Analogue XLR to Dante® Converter
② 1x 2pin-3.5mm Phoenix Connector (male)
③ 1x User ManualSpecifications
| Technical | |
| Network Bandwidth | 100M |
| Audio Format | Dante® [Digital audio in/out, PCM 2CH 44.1K–96kHz 16/24Bit] LINE IN [Analog audio, Balanced/unbalanced, Max input level 24dBu] MIC IN [Analog audio, Balanced/unbalanced, Max input level 50mVRMS] LINE OUT [Analog audio, Balanced/unbalanced, Max output level 18dBu] |
| Control Method | Dante® Controller |
| Transmission Distance | 328ft/100m (CAT6/6A/7) |
| Audio Latency | Configurable Dante® device latency (Supports 1, 2 or 5ms configurable using Dante® Controller) |
| Audio Parameters | 18dBu (Maximum) |
| Output Level (Maximum) | 18dBu |
| Output Impedance | 300 Ohm |
| Frequency Response | 20Hz to 20kHz (-/+0.5dB) |
| Audio S/N Ratio | >90dB@0dBu, 1kHzA-weighted |
| Dynamic Range | >90dB@0dBu, 1kHzA-weighted |
| Audio THD+N | <0.015% at +4dBu, 1KHz |
| ESD Protection | IEC 61000-4-2: ±8kV (Air-gap discharge), ±4kV (Contact discharge) |
| Connection | |
| Front Panel | 1x Power LED [Green Color] 1x ID LED [Green Color] 2x MIC Phantom Power 48V LED [Green Color] 2x MIC Phantom Power 48V button with backlit LED [Green Color] 2x Audio In [3-pin XLR, Female] [LINE audio, Balanced/unbalanced, Max input level 24dBu] [MIC audio, Balanced/unbalanced, Max input level 50mVRMS, 48V phantom power] 2x Audio Out [3-pin XLR, Male] [Analog audio, Balanced/unbalanced, Max output level 18dBu] |
| Rear Panel | 1x DANTE [RJ45 connector, PoE] [Digital audio in/out, PCM 2CH 44.1K–96kHz 16/24Bit] 1x DC/12V [2pin-3.5mm phoenix connector] [12VDC/500mA] |
| Mechanical | |
| Housing | Aluminum panel + Iron chassis |
| Color | White panel + Silver chassis |
| Dimensions | Wall plate: 95mm [W] × 105mm [H] × 41.2mm [D] Faceplate: 115mm [W] × 115mm [H] × 6mm [D] |
| Weight | Without faceplate: 359g / With faceplate: 452g |
| Power Supply | (1) PoE/PD (Class 1 IEEE 802.3af) (2) DC 12V (for the case that Switch does not support PoE) |
| Power Consumption (Max) | 3.6W |
| Operating Temperature | 0°C ~ 40°C / 32°F ~ 104°F |
| Storage Temperature | -20°C ~ 60°C / -4°F ~ 140°F |
| Operating Humidity | 20% ~ 80% (relative humidity, non-condensing) |
| Storage Humidity | 10% ~ 90% (relative humidity, non-condensing) |
Operation Controls and Functions
Front Panel & Rear Panel
| No. | Name | Function Description |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Audio IN 1/2 Port | Balanced/unbalanced XLR analog audio input port 1/2, connected to MIC/LINE analog audio source devices. |
| 2 | 48V LED 1/2 | 48V phantom power LEDs. When the 48V phantom power of the MIC audio input channel 1/2 is turned on, the corresponding 48V LED is on. |
| 3 | Audio OUT 1/2 Port | Balanced/unbalanced XLR analog audio output port 1/2, connected to analog audio source devices. |
| 4 | IN 1/2 48V Button & Backlit LED | Press the button to turn on the 48V phantom power of the MIC audio input channel 1/2, then the corresponding backlit LED is on. |
| 5 | ID LED (green) | Illuminates to assist in identification of the device via Dante Controller. |
| 6 | Audio IN 1/2 Knob | The 5-level sensitivity adjustment knob for analog audio input channel 1/2. The knob arrows indicate: 1. +24dBu, 2. +4dBu, 3. 0dBu, 4. -10dBv, 5. -28dBv. |
| 7 | Power LED (green) | Light on: The device is powered on by PoE or local 12VDC supply. Light off: The device is powered off. |
| 8 | Audio OUT 1/2 Knob | The 5-level gain adjustment knob for analog audio output channel 1/2. The knob arrows indicate: 1. +18dBu, 2. +4dBu, 3. 0dBu, 4. 0dBv, 5. -10dBv. |
| No. | Name | Function Description |
|---|---|---|
| 9 | DANTE (PoE) Port | 100M Dante® digital audio input/output port, connected to the Network Switch through RJ45 line, supporting PD power supply. The green LINK LED is always on after normal connection. The yellow DATA LED is flashing when there is data transmission. |
| 10 | DC IN Port | 12VDC/500mA power input port. The device can be powered via two methods: ▪ Local 12VDC/500mA power supply. ▪ PoE from Network Switch. Device acts as PD mode. |
Application Example
