Atlona Dante/AES67 Card for AT-GAIN-120 - AT-GAIN-NET

Product Overview

The Atlona AT-GAIN-NET is an AES67 and Dante networked audio interface card designed for field installation into the Atlona AT-GAIN-M120 and AT-GAIN-M240 power amplifiers, adding Dante and AES67 audio-over-IP capability to those amplifier platforms. It receives two-channel audio over the network from Dante or AES67-equipped DSP units, as well as from Atlona OmniStream AV encoders, enabling commercial AV systems to distribute amplified audio across a standard IP network without dedicated analog audio cabling runs. Simple plug-and-play installation makes the AT-GAIN-NET a practical upgrade option for existing Gain amplifier deployments.

Product Description

The Atlona AT-GAIN-NET is a networked audio interface card that installs directly into the AT-GAIN-M120 or AT-GAIN-M240 power amplifier, transforming those amplifiers into Dante and AES67 network audio endpoints. Dante is the industry-standard audio-over-IP protocol widely deployed in commercial AV, broadcast, and installation audio environments, and AES67 provides interoperability with AES67-compliant devices from other manufacturers. By accepting two channels of audio over IP from a Dante or AES67-equipped digital signal processor, mixing console, or other networked audio device, the AT-GAIN-NET eliminates the need for a dedicated analog audio cable run from the signal source to the amplifier location — particularly valuable in large facilities where routing audio cabling through walls, ceilings, or conduit is costly. The card is also compatible with Atlona OmniStream AV encoders, allowing audio from an OmniStream AV-over-IP system to feed the Gain amplifier directly over the existing network infrastructure. Field installation is straightforward: the card is inserted into the designated slot on the amplifier, and audio routing configuration is handled through Audinate's free Dante Controller software. Firmware for the AT-GAIN-NET is updated using the Dante Firmware Update Manager from Audinate. The AT-GAIN-NET is an accessory product and requires an AT-GAIN-M120 or AT-GAIN-M240 amplifier as the host platform; it is not a standalone device. This card is suited to commercial AV integrators deploying Dante-networked audio systems in corporate, education, hospitality, or house-of-worship environments where structured network cabling already serves the amplifier locations.

Key Features

• AES67 and Dante Dual-Protocol Networked Audio — Accepts two-channel audio over IP from Dante-equipped DSPs, mixing consoles, and other Dante devices, as well as from AES67-compatible sources, providing broad interoperability.
• Compatible with Atlona OmniStream AV Encoders — Receives audio from Atlona OmniStream AV-over-IP encoders, integrating power amplification directly into OmniStream-based distribution systems.
• Field-Installable Card for AT-GAIN-M120 and AT-GAIN-M240 — Plug-and-play installation into the designated card slot of compatible Gain amplifiers; no factory modification required.
• Eliminates Analog Audio Cabling Runs — Audio is delivered over the existing IP network, removing the need for dedicated analog cabling between the signal source and the amplifier.
• Configured via Dante Controller Software — Audio routing and network configuration managed through Audinate's free Dante Controller software, consistent with standard Dante-networked installations.
• Firmware Updatable via Dante Firmware Update Manager — Firmware updates applied using Audinate's Dante Firmware Update Manager, maintaining consistency with the broader Dante ecosystem.

Typical Applications

• Corporate conference centers and boardrooms deploying Dante-networked audio systems with Atlona Gain amplifiers
• University lecture halls and classrooms where OmniStream AV-over-IP distribution serves as the primary signal infrastructure
• House-of-worship installations using Dante audio routing from a digital mixing console to distributed amplifier locations
• Hospitality AV systems routing background music and paging audio over an existing IP network to zone amplifiers
• Large-format retail and corporate campus installations where running new analog audio cabling is impractical
• Broadcast and production environments requiring AES67-compliant audio delivery to power amplifiers

Technical Specifications

Frequently Asked Questions

Q: What amplifiers is the AT-GAIN-NET compatible with?

The AT-GAIN-NET is designed specifically for the Atlona AT-GAIN-M120 and AT-GAIN-M240 power amplifiers. It installs into the dedicated card slot on those amplifiers and is not compatible with other amplifier models.

Q: Is the AT-GAIN-NET a standalone device?

No. The AT-GAIN-NET is an interface card that must be installed into an AT-GAIN-M120 or AT-GAIN-M240 host amplifier. It cannot be used independently of those amplifier platforms.

Q: What audio protocols does the AT-GAIN-NET support?

The AT-GAIN-NET supports both Dante and AES67 audio-over-IP protocols. It can receive two channels of audio from any Dante-equipped DSP, mixing console, or audio device, as well as from AES67-compliant sources and Atlona OmniStream AV encoders.

Q: What software is required to configure the AT-GAIN-NET?

Audio routing configuration requires Audinate's Dante Controller software, which is available as a free download from Audinate. Firmware updates are applied using the Audinate Dante Firmware Update Manager.

Q: How many audio channels does the AT-GAIN-NET receive?

The AT-GAIN-NET receives two channels (stereo) of audio over IP. These two channels feed the host amplifier's audio input path.

Q: Can the AT-GAIN-NET receive audio from Atlona OmniStream systems?

Yes. The AT-GAIN-NET is compatible with Atlona OmniStream AV encoders, allowing OmniStream-distributed audio to be delivered directly to the Gain amplifier over the existing network without a separate analog connection.

Q: Is the AT-GAIN-NET field-installable?

Yes. The card is designed for simple, plug-and-play field installation into the card slot of the AT-GAIN-M120 or AT-GAIN-M240. No factory modification of the amplifier is required.

Q: Where can I purchase the AT-GAIN-NET?

The AT-GAIN-NET is available from Creation Networks at creationnetworks.net, an authorized Atlona reseller for commercial AV solutions.