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Dante Bridge
VNET2 to Dante Network Bridge
Quick Start Guide
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Introduction
This Quick Start Guide presents only the essential information required to properly unpack, connect
and congure a Dante Bridge. Please consult the full Dante Bridge Manual for additional
detailed information.
Important safety instructions
Please carefully read following instructions and safety information and retain for future reference. Heed
all warnings and follow all instructions.
• Do not remove covers. There are no user-serviceable parts inside. Please refer servicing to
qualied service personnel.
• Only use attachments/accessories specied by the manufacturer.
• Servicing is required when the apparatus has been damaged in any way. Damage can occur
when liquid has been spilled or objects have fallen into the apparatus, the apparatus has
been exposed to rain or excessive moisture, does not operate normally, or has been dropped.
Regulatory compliance
This product complies with the EMC Directive (89/336/EEC) as issued by the Commission of the
European Community.
Compliance with these directives implies conformity with the following European standards:
• EN55103-1 Electromagnetic Interference (Emission)
• EN55103-2 Electromagnetic Susceptibility (Immunity)
This product is intended for operation in the E2 (commercial & light industrial) and E3 (urban outdoors)
Electromagnetic Environment.
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What is VNET2 ?
VNET2 is next generation VNET with the
capability of transporting 2 channels (one
AES3 stream) of high quality uncompressed
digital audio on the same cable as the
control network.
• Makes VNET2 speakers Dante compatible
• Analog outs for use with VNET speakers
• Audio and control over the same network
• Rugged steel enclosure
• Free-standing or rack-mount options
• Powered by Power Over Ethernet (PoE)
• Optionally powered by companion PSU
• No special cables
Like VNET and other similar networks, VNET2
uses Cat5 cabling to attach many devices
using a simple cabling scheme without requiring
any other network equipment such as hubs.
A standard AES3 digital audio signal is typically
capable of spanning 100 m.
VNET2 increases this to a total span of 400 m
with 96 kHz sample rate digital audio, or 600 m
with 48 kHz sample rate. The total span of
the network is at least 1 km without repeaters
and without digital audio. (VNET2 products
automatically adjust themselves to any
incoming sample ate between 32 kHz
and 9 6 kHz).
There is no maximum length for a single span
within these limits and individual products will
safely bypass themselves from the network if
they are unpowered, allowing the other devices
to work normally.
Dante Bridge
Dante is an Audio Networking technology
developed by Audinate. It allows many
channels of uncompressed digital audio,
and control data to be conveyed down a
standard Ethernet network. The VNET2 Dante
Bridge allows VNET2 speakers (such as QFlex)
to be seamlessly integrated into Dante systems
with the minimum of fuss. Analog outputs allow
the Bridge to be used with products that do
not have VNET2 Interfaces, such as VNET
speakers and SC1 controllers.
Functional diagram
As can be seen, the control data within Dante is
bidirectional, and can ow from the Dante network
to the VNET2 device and vice-versa. Similarly,
audio channels within the Dante network can be
routed to a VNET2 device. The same audio
channels are also available on analog outputs
for use with devices that do not have VNET2
digital inputs.
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Connections
Dante network. A Dante Bridge would then
convert the Dante control data to VNET for
controlling a VNET device. This bridge would
also route digital audio channels from the
Dante network to the VNET2 device.
Simple Application
VNET - The VNET2 network socket carries
network control data,and may also contain
AES3 digital audio from the Dante network.
Dante - The Dante network connection, which
may carry Control and Audio data.
Analog Out - Audio outputs for feeding
non-VNET2 products.
EXT PSU - For applying power from the
companion external power supply if a Power
Over Ethernet (PoE) Ethernet Switch is not used
to power the unit.
Compatibility
The VNET2 Dante Bridge is compatible with
VNET or VNET2 devices. However, only
VNET2 devices will be able to accept the
digital audio channels as audio inputs. All
VNET2 data (including the AES3 stream) will
pass through a VNET device without any
problems, and the VNET device will of course
respond to networked control as usual. Standard VNET device may still be controlled from
Dante, but will not be able to accept digital
audio from Dante. Instead, the Analog outputs
from the Bridge would be used to feed one or
two analog inputs on the product.
Typical Applications
In the simplest case, the PC would connect
directly to the Ethernet network so that the
computer can get VNET control data onto the
Dante
audio
source
Ethernet
switch
Dante
backbone
Ethernet
switch
VNET2
Dante
Bridge
VNET2
Dante
Bridge
Computer
Ethernet
VNET2
Device
VNET
Device
A more sophisticated system might comprise
many VNET2 devices, all connected to one
VNET2 Dante Bridge. Two audio channels
could be obtained from the Bridge and used to
feed two zones of devices. Of course, several
Bridges can be added to this scheme, each
one feeding another VNET2 device.
2-Zone Application
Dante
Audio
Source
Computer
Ethernet
.
VNET2
Dante
Dante
Bridge
VNET2
Dante
Bridge
channel 1
channel 1
channel 2
channel 2
Set to
Set to
Set to
Set to
Audio
zone 1
VNET2
Devices
Audio
zone 2
Ethernet
Switch
Ethernet
Switch
backbone
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Accessory Racking Kit
The VNET2 Dante Bridge may be used
free-standing or 19” rack mounted using the
optional rack mounting kit. This kit comprises
of a panel which can accommodate up to three
accessories (the VNET USB / RS232 interface
being another example) in 1U of rack space.
Unused positions are neatly blanked-off.
The supplied brackets make the process
of mounting the accessories quick and easy.
Technical Specifications
VNET2
Cable type Category 5 UTP (or better)
Dante
Speed 100 base T
Connector Standard RJ45
Analog Audio
Connector 3-Pin locking male XLR
Freq Response 20 Hz to 20 kHz +-0.2 dB
THD <0.005% typ. At 1 kHz
Dynamic range 114 dB (A weighted)
Max. output level +10 dBu into 600 ohms
Overall
Weight: 500 g
Power External 12 V DC* or PoE
(5 W max)
Case Steel
* Use only approved Power Supplies
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Tannoy operates a policy of continuous research and development. The introduction of new materials or manufacturing
methods will always equal or exceed the published specications. All specications are subject to change without notice.
VNET and VNET2 are trademarks of Tannoy Limited. Dante is a trademark of Audinate Pty Ltd. All other trademarks remain
the property of their respective owners. Copyright (c) 2015 Music Group Innovation SC Ltd. All rights reserved.
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