Radial Engineering DiNET DAN-TX2 Users Manual

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DiNET DAN-TX2

2-Channel Dante Network Transmitter

User Guide

Radial Engineering Ltd.
1588 Kebet Way, Port Coquitlam
British Columbia, Canada, V3C 5M5
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Table of Contents Page

Overview.......................................................................................1

Features ................................................................................... 2-3

Getting Started .............................................................................4

Using with Unbalanced Signals ....................................................5

Using with Professional Line Level Equipment.............................6

Block Diagram ..............................................................................7

Specications ...............................................................................9

Warranty .......................................................................Back cover

Thank you for purchasing the Radial DiNET DAN-TX2. The DAN­TX2 is a high-resolution stereo direct box designed to connect
to a Dante™ enabled Ethernet network and seamlessly convert
analog audio to a digital format compatible with Dante. This
makes it ideal for connecting consumer line-level devices such
as laptops, tablets or CD players, or professional balanced line­level equipment directly to a Dante network for easy routing and
distribution to other devices.

This manual covers the setup and operation of the DAN-TX2
in various applications. Please take a few minutes to read
through and familiarize yourself with the DAN-TX2 features
and functions. If you have any questions that are not covered
in this manual, please consult the FAQ section on our website.
This is where we post the latest updates. If you still do not
nd what you are looking for, feel free to send us an email at
[e-mail] and we will do our best to reply in short
order.

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OVERVIEW

The DiNET DAN-TX2 is an analog to digital converter that is designed
to take the signal from both consumer and professional line-level audio
sources and transmit them over an existing Dante or AES67-enabled
network.

The DAN-TX2 is equipped with a variety of connection options to make
it easy to connect with any type of audio equipment. The included stereo

3.5mm, RCA and XLR/TRS combo connectors are wired in parallel to
allow for immediate hookup of laptops, tablets, smartphones, consumer
audio devices, broadcast and professional audio equipment without the
need for adapter cables.

The inputs of the DAN-TX2 are processed using high quality 24 bit/96kHz
analog-to-digital converters, providing two channels of Dante digital
outputs over a single Ethernet connector, and allowing easy integration
of analog audio devices with an existing Dante network.

Dante Network

Cat 5e / Cat6

The DAN-TX2 is easy to use, with no setup required on the device itself.

It is completely congured by Dante Controller, which manages digital

audio routing across the Dante network. Dante Controller is a software
application by Audinate™ that allows the user to manage all Dante­enabled devices across a network. Use Dante Controller to route audio
from the DAN-TX2 to ny number of destinations on the network. Simply
connect the DAN-TX2 to the network and it will automatically appear as
an available transmit device within Dante Controller.

The DAN-TX2 will initially have the name “DiNET-TX2-xxxxxx”, where
the last 6 digits will be the unique media access control address (MAC
address) of your DAN-TX2. As this can be changed to a user-generated
name using Dante Controller, we recommend writing down the MAC
address of your unit in the space provided below for future reference.

Record your DAN-TX2 MAC address here:

DiNET-TX2-__________________

Dante Controller can be downloaded for free at www.audinate.com. For

latest rmware for the DAN-TX2 please visit www.radialeng.com.

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1. 3.5MM INPUT: Stereo TRS input for use with laptops, tablets and
smartphones. Wired in parallel with the XLR and RCA inputs.

2. PAD : Engages a -18dB input pad for high output line-level sources.

3. TRIM: Adjustable trim control to set input levels, with unity gain at

12 o’clock. Provides -10dB of cut or +10dB of gain at the min/max
settings.

4. LINK: When engaged, the TRIM and PAD controls for Channel-1
become the master controls for stereo operation.

5. SIG/CLIP LEDS: Will illuminate when input signal is present or
clipping is detected on each input channel.

6. SYNC LEDS: Red LED is illuminated when unit is powered. Green
LED will illuminate once connected to an Ethernet network. Flashing
green LED indicates that the DAN-TX2 is in master clock mode,
solid green LED indicates that it is in slave mode.

7. SYS LEDS: Red LED illuminates when power is rst applied, green

LED illuminates once Dante processor becomes active.

8. +15V LED: Will illuminate when the DAN-TX2 is connected to the
included DC power adaptor.

9. POE LED: Will illuminate when the DAN-TX2 is receiving Power
over Ethernet (PoE).

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