Tannoy Dante Bridge User Manual

Dante Bridge

VNET2 to Dante Network Bridge

Quick Start Guide

Introduction

This Quick Start Guide presents only the essential information required to properly unpack, connect
and congure 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
qualied service personnel.

• Only use attachments/accessories specied 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.

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.

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

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 specications. All specications 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

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