Neutrik’s intelligent NA2-IO-DLine Interface enables integration of analogue signal devices, within a Dante AoIP network, such as now commonly found in the routing and distribution of audio signals for fixed, touring and event applications.

This end-of-network device offers two analogue inputs and two outputs, enabling it to simultaneously integrate two analogue audio channels within a Dante network, or output a Dante stream as two analogue channels.

Converting two analogue line signals to a Dante stream and a Dante stream to two analogue line signals, simultaneously, enables the NA2-IO-DLine to feed analogue signals to a Dante network, while receiving a mix from another Dante source and feeding it to non-Dante ready amplifiers, self-powered speaker systems, signal processors, mixing consoles and other devices. The unit requires a Power over Ethernet switch or a PoE injector (802.3 af/at; Class 1) and is AES67 compliant; enables it to be used more extensively with other AES67-compliant AoIP networks.

‘In response to the many requests we have received from customers, we have developed a cable-based product that connects the analogue world to the Dante world,’ says Neutrik Product Manager, Florian Frick. ‘The ability to feed and transmit signals at the same time eliminates the need for investment in new devices.’

The NA2-IO-DLine is optimised for use in extreme environments and applications, offering the usual Neutrik standards of robust construction and protection. The unit comes ‘wrapped’ in a highly protective rubber casing for stand-alone deployment; this can be removed, allowing it to be used with optional mounting brackets or a rack panel, enabling it to be mounted below tables, in floor boxes, or in equipment racks for fixed installation applications. In addition, the unit is equipped with lockable etherCon connections for audio and network I/O.

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