Audinate Dante AVIO 2-Channel Analog Input Adapter for Dante Audio Network

Product Overview

The Audinate Dante AVIO 2-Channel Analog Input Adapter captures two channels of balanced analog line-level audio and delivers them onto a Dante audio network via a single RJ45 PoE connection. It provides integrators a straightforward method for connecting analog mixers, DI boxes, outboard processors, or keyboard instruments to an existing Dante infrastructure without replacing analog source equipment. The adapter supports sample rates up to 96 kHz, configurable input gain, AES67 RTP transport, and full Dante Domain Manager compatibility for enterprise deployments.

Product Description

In commercial AV systems, the AVIO 2-Channel Analog Input is frequently used to feed stereo program audio from an analog mixer or media player into a Dante network for distribution to multiple rooms or zones — conference rooms, broadcast feeds, or assisted listening loops. It can also be paired with a 2-Channel Analog Output adapter to insert analog outboard processors into a Dante signal chain, preserving the use of existing DSPs, compressors, or crossovers.

The adapter delivers professional analog input performance: better than 100dB dynamic range, SNR exceeding 100dB, and THD below 0.01% at +4dBu. Maximum input level is +24dBu, with configurable gain and attenuation settings accessible through Dante Controller. Input impedance is 20kΩ balanced. A flat frequency response from 20Hz to 20kHz (±0.5dB) ensures accurate signal representation across the full audio band. The unit is PoE-powered and auto-discovers on the Dante network upon connection.

Key Features

• Dual Balanced XLR Inputs — Two independent line-level balanced XLR inputs for stereo or dual-mono analog sources onto a Dante network.
• Up to 96 kHz Sample Rate — Supports 44.1, 48, 88.2, and 96 kHz; suitable for high-resolution recording and distribution applications.
• Configurable Input Gain — Input level adjustable per channel via Dante Controller; +24dBu maximum input level.
• High-Performance Analog Input — Dynamic range >100dB, SNR >100dB, THD <0.01% at +4dBu, 20Hz–20kHz (±0.5dB) frequency response.
• PoE Powered — 802.3af Class 1 PoE supplies both power and network connectivity over a single cable.
• AES67 Support — Compatible with AES67 RTP transport for mixed-protocol IP audio environments.
• Dante Domain Manager Ready — Full DDM support for IT-managed deployments with role-based access control and audit logging.
• Automatic Network Discovery — Auto-discovered by Dante Controller upon connection; requires no separate driver or configuration software.

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