Shure ANI4OUT-XLR Advance 4-Channel Dante Mic/Line Audio Network Interface Unit (XLR Outputs)

Product Overview

The Shure ANI4OUT-XLR is a four-channel Microflex Advance audio network interface that converts up to four Dante signals to analog outputs for installed conference room and commercial AV systems. This XLR-connector model lets AV integrators send networked audio to analog amplifiers, recorders, and assistive listening systems over standard 3-pin XLR cabling, with per-channel parametric EQ, channel summing, browser-based control, and PoE power. It is built for AV system designers routing Dante audio back into analog infrastructure.

Product Description

The ANI4OUT takes up to four channels of Dante network audio and delivers them as analog outputs, which is essential when a Dante-based conferencing system must feed analog amplifiers, recording devices, or overflow audio. The ANI4OUT-XLR uses four 3-pin XLR output connectors, which suit conference rooms and AV racks that standardize on XLR cabling for fast termination and patching. Each of the four channels includes 4-band parametric EQ, and channel summing lets the interface combine multiple Dante signals from the network and send them over a single analog output. Browser-based software controls all device parameters per output channel, including mute, digital gain, and polarity. Power-over-Ethernet removes the need for a separate supply. As a commercial-grade component, it integrates cleanly with Shure conferencing processors and networked microphones in Dante AV system design.

Key Features

• Four-Channel Dante-to-Analog Conversion — The interface converts up to four Dante network signals to analog outputs.
• XLR Connectors — Four 3-pin XLR output connectors suit conference rooms and AV racks standardized on XLR cabling.
• Channel Summing — The interface can combine multiple Dante signals from the network and send them over a single analog output.
• 4-Band Parametric EQ — Each output channel includes 4-band parametric EQ for tuning the analog feed.
• Per-Channel Control — Browser-based software provides mute, digital gain, and polarity control on each output channel.
• Power-over-Ethernet — PoE eliminates the need for a separate power supply, simplifying installation cabling.

Typical Applications

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

Technical Specifications

Specifications per Shure. For the block-connector version, see the Shure ANI4OUT-BLOCK.

Frequently Asked Questions

What does the ANI4OUT do in a Dante system?
It converts up to four Dante network audio channels to analog outputs, feeding analog amplifiers, recorders, assistive listening systems, and other analog gear from a networked system.

What is channel summing used for?
Channel summing combines multiple Dante signals from the network and sends them over a single analog output, which is useful for mix-minus, overflow, and recording feeds.

What is the difference between the XLR and BLOCK versions?
Both provide four analog outputs. The ANI4OUT-XLR uses 3-pin XLR connectors for standard cabling, while the BLOCK model uses block (Phoenix-style) connectors suited to fixed installation wiring.

How is it powered?
The ANI4OUT is powered over Ethernet (PoE), so no separate power supply is required on a PoE-capable network.

Is it covered by a warranty?
The ANI4OUT is covered by Shure's standard limited warranty. Refer to Shure's warranty documentation for the term and conditions applicable to your region.