Klang has unveiled the Klang:quelle XDM XLR breakout box supporting 32-bit digital-to-analogue audio conversions from Dante or Madi inputs. The box can operate as an addition to a Klang immersive processor or as a standalone tool in any proofessional audio environment.
Designed to expand and enhance audio systems with flexibility, the1U-high :quelle XDM provides 16 channels of output with user-configurable options for analogue XLR or digital AES3 formats.
The unit features two Neutrik etherCON halo network ports for Dante connectivity, with built-in LED rings indicating network activity. The first port also supports Power over Ethernet (PoE) for streamlined set-up. A high-resolution display and rotary control knob allow configuration of audio routing and XLR output type directly from the front panel.
Its rear panel features 16 Neutrik XLR outputs allow for dynamic routing. Stereo pairs can be configured to deliver either two mono analogue line-level signals or a stereo digital AES3 signal through the same XLR connector. A blue halo light on the first XLR output of each pair provides an instant visual indicator of the selected output type.
The :quelle XDM integrates readily with existing Klang systems, adding robust analogue or AES3 mix output capabilities for in-ear transmitters to immersive audio processors. For non-Klang users, it serves as a powerful, brand-agnostic breakout box, enabling full control over inputs and outputs in any Madi or Dante-based audio set-up.
‘Our vision is to combine simplicity with cutting-edge technology,’ says CTO Benedikt Krechel. ‘Klang:quelle XDM embodies this vision, offering unparalleled flexibility and seamless integration into any Dante or Madi-based audio set-up. It works elegantly when operating as a standalone unit, or while expanding an existing Klang immersive mixing system.’
More: www.klang.com/xdm
