AUDAC NIO222 – Dante/AES67 PoE Network I/O Mixing Breakout Box

What is the AUDAC NIO222 Dante/AES67 network I/O box?

The AUDAC NIO222 is a PoE-powered Dante/AES67 network I/O mixing breakout box with two mic/line inputs, two balanced line outputs and a Bluetooth receiver. It places analog sources, microphones and amplifiers onto a Dante audio network at the point where the signal originates. Built-in mixing and DSP make it a compact interface for conference rooms, training rooms and commercial AV systems.

How does the AUDAC NIO222 Dante/AES67 network I/O box work?

The NIO222 transmits and receives four channels of Dante/AES67 audio over a single RJ45 connection, which also powers the unit through IEEE 802.3af PoE at 3.75 W consumption. Its two 3-pin Euro terminal block inputs switch between microphone and line level, and +48 V DC phantom power can be applied for condenser microphones. Two balanced line outputs on terminal blocks feed local amplifiers or recorders, while the Bluetooth 4.2 receiver adds a wireless source for presentations or background music. AUDAC designed the NIO series to mix and process signals on the sending side, so audio goes onto the network once and saves channels downstream. Each input offers gain, automatic gain control, maximum volume, noise gate and WaveTune settings, and the outputs are fed from an 8-channel mixer with gain and maximum volume control. All configuration is handled through AUDAC Touch, and an ASCII command manual is available for third-party control integration. Typical setups include extra physical I/O for a networked system, an analog input from a distant source, or a Dante input with mixer and DSP feeding an analog amplifier. The compact housing mounts under a desk, in a closet, on a wall, above a dropped ceiling or in a 19" rack using AUDAC MBS1xx installation accessories such as the MBS101T mount or MBS101R rack kit. For input-only or output-only needs, the NIO240 provides four mic/line inputs and the NIO204 provides four line outputs.

What are the key features of the AUDAC NIO222 Dante/AES67 network I/O box?

• 4x4 Dante/AES67 I/O — The unit sends and receives four channels of networked audio over a single RJ45 port.
• Single-cable PoE power — IEEE 802.3af PoE powers the box at 3.75 W, so no local power supply is needed.
• Switchable mic/line inputs — Two terminal block inputs accept microphone or line-level signals with +48 V phantom power for condenser microphones.
• Balanced line outputs — Two balanced line outputs on Euro terminal blocks feed amplifiers or other analog equipment.
• Bluetooth receiver — A Bluetooth 4.2 receiver with included antenna adds a wireless audio source to the mix.
• Embedded mixing and DSP — An 8-channel mixer plus gain, AGC, noise gate and WaveTune processing condition audio before it reaches the network.
• AUDAC Touch configuration — All DSP and device settings are configured through AUDAC Touch, with an ASCII command manual for control systems.
• Flexible mounting — MBS1xx accessories allow under-desk, wall, ceiling or 19" rack installation.

Where is the AUDAC NIO222 Dante/AES67 network I/O box typically used?

• Conference room
• Boardroom
• Training room
• Multi-purpose room
• Commercial meeting space

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