PD Dante - Portable Dante Network Diagnostics Tool and Dante Audio Monitor

Part no. NIX00522

PD Dante - Data Sheet download

- Compact and portable for on-site events and an essential engineering "toolkit"
- Provides easy and quick source selection for Operators, Producers and Directors on multi-channel audio shoots
- Rapid bootup for fast deployment
- Easily manage your AoIP devices and Dante subscriptions
- Remotely configure and manage the network.
- Easily create and delete Dante subscriptions
- PIN Protection for critical operations
- Built-in tone generators for testing and trouble shooting
- Save presets for instant recall of individual event settings for quick configuration and setup
PD Dante - Dante Audio Monitor
PD Dante - Dante network diagnostics
A small portable Dante unit, which allows the monitoring of up to 64 Dante channels at 48kHz (32 channels at 96kHz). The signals are presented to the user via the inbuilt speakers or the headphone jack. The speakers are automatically muted when a headphone jack is inserted. Simultaneous outputs are also available in the form of the stereo balanced line outputs and AES output accessed via the 15way D-type.
The speakers and headphones have independent settings for volume, the unit recalling the last used setting for each when changing between speakers and headphones.
PD Dante audio monitors
The balanced line outputs and AES output can be configured to follow the volume settings of the speakers or headphones. Alternatively, they can be set to independent levels with individual trim controls for each.
Additional inputs are available as an unbalanced stereo line input on a 3.5mm jack, AES input via the 15way D-type connector and a mic input on the headphone connector (accommodating standard mobile phone headsets)
All of these inputs can be routed to any of the Dante output channels.
The device is operated and controlled via the large 5.0” diagonal (127mm) 24bit colour LCD and capacitive touch panel.
A simple and elegant menu system has been designed to be intuitive to navigate allowing the user to access all the features of the PD Dante very quickly.
The high resolution screen is easy to read presenting comprehensive metering, routing and status information to the user.
PD Dante primary and secondary view
The PD Dante can be via PoE (13W) or alternatively be powered via USB (1.5A) by a computer USB port, USB mains adaptor or USB battery pack.
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Firmware updates of the PD Dante are achieved via a dedicated USB microAB connector.
PD Dante Audio Monitor

Nixer PD Dante Specifications

A small portable Dante unit, which allows the monitoring of up to 64 Dante channels at 48kHz (32 channels at 96kHz). The signals are presented to the user via the inbuilt speakers or the headphone jack. The speakers are automatically muted when a headphone jack is inserted. Simultaneous outputs are also available in the form of the stereo balanced line outputs and AES output accessed via the 15way D-type. The speakers and headphones have independent settings for volume, the unit recalling the last used setting for each when changing between speakers and headphones. It also includes a comprehensive Dante network controller for managing network subscriptions, ethernet config etc

Functionality

Monitor up to 64 channels of audio from Dante Network
Two modes of operation Mix mode or Listen Mode
Control Dante deivces on the same network
Change Dante network settings
Add and delete Dante subscriptons
Change Sample rates
Change device and channel names
Built in signal generator Sine wave, Square wave, Triangle wave, Burst tone, White noise and Pink noise with abilty to send to Dante network
Generate BLITS tones and route to Dante network
Up to 64 Signal meters
Optional peak hold on meters

Dante only

AES67 compatible
SMPTE 2110 compatible
Fully compatible with New Dante Domain Manager – Dante option only

Sample rates supported

44.1kHz
48kHz
88.2kHz
96kHz

Bit Depth supported

16bit
24bit
32bit

AoIP inputs

Dual 1Gbps RJ45
1Gbps or 100Mbps operation
User configurable for Switched or Redundant operation
Network configuration information available via menu

Speakers and Headphones

Internal 2W/channel amplifier feeding either
2x small full range speakers or headphones
3.5mm Headphone socket (with microphone input)
Headphone output can drive loads from 8ohm to 600ohm

Dual Balanced Line Outputs

Available on the 15way D-sub
Output selectable from main mix, AES in, Line input or Signal generator
0dBFS = +21dBu maximum output into 600ohms
Output Mute relays

AES In and AES Out

Stereo AES3 Input available on the 15way D-sub
SRC converts from 44.1kHz, 48kHz or 96kHz to RL64 sample rate
AES3 routing to any output
Stereo AES3 output available on the 15way D-sub
Output selectable from main mix, AES in, Line input or Signal generator

Other Ports

USB port is also used for product firmware updates

Power input

PoE via Primary RJ45 connector
Or via the USB micro AB connector
Both power inputs can be active at the same time for redundancy

LCD

5.0” (127mm) diagonal 24bit colour LCD with 800xRGBx480 resolution
LED backlight (adjustable brightness via software)
5-point touch capacitive touch overlay with gesture support

Product Sizes

Dimensions
173mm long by 106mm wide by 34mm height
Weight 0.5kg