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USER MANUAL DiNET DAN-TX Radial Engineering

Radial Engineering Ltd.

1845 Kingsway Ave., Port Coquitlam, BC V3C 1S9, Canada

Tel: [phone] • Fax: [phone]

Email: [e-mail]

Note: This device has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class A digital device, according to Part 15 of the FCC Rules and EN55022. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference when the device is operated in a commercial environment. This device generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the user manual, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. Operation of this device in a residential area is likely to cause harmful interference, in which case the user will be required to correct the interference at their own expense.

Radial® DAN-TX™ User Guide

Table of Contents Page

Overview.... 1-2

Features 3-4

Getting Started 5

Using as an Instrument D.I. Box 6-7

Using with Unbalanced Signals....8

Using with Professional Line Level....9

Block Diagram....10

Specifications 11

Warranty ....Back cover

Congratulations on purchasing the Radial DiNET DAN-TX™! The DAN-TX 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 mono instruments such as a bass or guitar, consumer line-level devices such as laptops, tablets or CD players, or professional balanced +4dBu equipment directly to a Dante network for easy routing and distribution to other devices.

This manual covers the setup and operation of the DAN-TX in various applications. Please take a few minutes to read through and familiarize yourself with the DAN-TX 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 find 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.

OVERVIEW

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

A typical direct box is a device that converts an unbalanced high-impedance instrument or consumer line level audio output to a balanced low-impedance signal that can easily interface with a professional audio system. The Radial DiNet DAN-TX provides the same input options of a multi-media direct box, but converts the audio to a digital stream that is suitable for direct connection to a Dante network over Ethernet.

The DAN-TX 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 14 " connectors are wired in parallel to allow for immediate hookup of instruments, tablets, smartphones, consumer audio devices, broadcast and professional audio equipment without the need for adapter cables. When additional signal handling is required, the switching 14 " jacks adapt to both unbalanced (TS) and balanced (TRS) connectors to accommodate +4dBu sources, with a maximum input of up to +28dBu.

The inputs of the DAN-TX 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.

graph TD
    A["Smartphone"] --> B["DINET DAN-TX"]
    C["Guitar"] --> D["DINET DAN-TX"]
    E["Laptop"] --> F["Computer running Dante Controller for setup"]
    B --> G["Dante Network"]
    D --> G
    F --> G
    G --> H["Laptop"]

The DAN-TX is easy to use, with no setup required at the box itself. It is completely configured 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 Dante-enabled devices across a network. Use Dante Controller to route audio from the DAN-TX to any number of destinations on the network. Simply plug the DAN-TX into the network and it will automatically appear as an available transmit device within Dante Controller. The DAN-TX will initially have the name “DiNET-TX-xxxxx”, where the last 6 digits will be the unique media access control address (MAC address) of your DAN-TX. 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-TX MAC address here:

DiNET-TX-

Dante Controller can be downloaded for free at www.audinate.com. For the latest firmware for your DiNET DAN-TX, visit www.radialeng.com.

Two electronic devices connected by a cable: a laptop displaying a colorful laser screen and a blue device with an Ethernet port (no visible text or symbols on the devices themselves)

FEATURES

DINET DANETRISWORKSHORT FOR AUDIO TRANSMITTERS INPUTS LEFTMONO INST LEFT THRU RIGHT TRIM MIN MAX 1284

1. 14 ” INPUTS: Stereo inputs accommodate both balanced (TRS) and unbalanced (TS) connectors for use with instruments or professional +4dBu sources. When LINE/INST switch is set to INST, LEFT becomes a mono input and RIGHT becomes a thru-put for connection to an amplifier.

2. RCA INPUTS: Provided for connection to CD/DVD players and other consumer level playback devices. Wired in parallel with the 14 " and 3.5mm inputs.

3. 3.5mm INPUT: Stereo TRS input for use with laptops, tablets and phones. Wired in parallel with the 14 " and RCA inputs.

4. TRIM: Adjustable trim control to set input levels. Provides -10dB of cut or +10db of gain at the min/max settings.

Dante™ LINE PAD HPF INST 567

1. LINE/INST: Used to select between line level or instrument level inputs. When set to INST the 14 " stereo inputs are reconfigured as a mono instrument input with a thru output.

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

3. HPF: Enables a high pass filter to roll off frequencies below 80Hz.

BEN10 +25V 15VDC 400mA 3-2-6 CE FC SIG/CLIP +15V PoE L R SYNC SYS 891011121314

1. +15V LED: Will illuminate when the DAN-TX is connected to the included DC power adapter. A cable lock is provided to prevent accidental power loss.

2. POWER: 15VDC connection for use with included Radial power adapter when PoE is not available.

3. PoE LED: Will illuminate when the DAN-TX is receiving power over Ethernet (PoE).

4. SIG/CLIP LEDs: Will illuminate when input signal is detected. LED color will change to red at -6dBfs.

5. SYNC LED: 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-TX is in master clock mode, solid green LED indicates that it is in slave mode.

6. SYS LED: Red LED illuminates when power is first applied. Switches to green LED once Dante processor becomes active.

7. ETHERNET: Used to connect to the Dante enabled network via CAT5e or CAT6 cable.

GETTING STARTED

Power for the DAN-TX can be provided via Power over Ethernet (PoE) from a PoE-capable network switch or a separate PoE injector. Once power is available, the side panel PoE LED indicator will illuminate and the DAN-TX will be ready to use.

The included 15VDC power supply is provided for use when PoE is not available. Once you have connected the DAN-TX to the Ethernet Network, plug in the power supply. The +15VDC LED will illuminate and the DAN-TX will be ready to use.

As a backup option, the DAN-TX is designed to be able to have both PoE and a 15VDC adaptor connected at the same time. If one fails, the other will maintain power without switch-over noise.

15VDC - 400mA +15V PoE CE FC

Black electronic device with red cord and cable, no visible text or symbols

ETHERNET CONNECTION

The DAN-TX connects to the Ethernet Network using a standard CAT5e or CAT6 cable. Once the Ethernet switch is connected to a computer running the Dante controller software, the DAN-TX will appear as an available transmit device.

USING THE DAN-TX AS AN INSTRUMENT D.I. BOX

The DAN-TX allows you to plug in an instrument such as a guitar or bass and have it directly feed a Dante network, allowing it to be routed to a distant mixing console, recording interface, or any other endpoint on the network.

Set the LINE/INST switch to the INST setting to accept instrument level signals. This configures the 14 " inputs so that the LEFT/MONO will be your instrument input, while the RIGHT connector changes to a THRU output that is wired in parallel with the left input. You can use this connection to simultaneously feed an amplifier on stage, just like you would with an analog direct box.

Dante™ ←LINE ←PAD ←HPF INST ► ←LINE ← INST ►

Start with the TRIM control at 12 o'clock and adjust the level as needed, turning up if you require more signal, or down if the Left SIG/CLIP LED indicator turns red. The TRIM control will not affect the signal level from the THRU output. The PAD will also not affect the 14 " connections when the DAN-TX is set to INST mode. To clean up excessive low frequency content, engage the HPF on the side of the DAN-TX to roll off frequencies below 80Hz.

When using the DAN-TX with a mono instrument, only the left channel of the Dante output will be used. You still have access to the right channel of the Dante output via the Right RCA connector or the ring of the 3.5mm TRS input. This allows you to connect a mono line level source and a mono instrument to the Dante network simultaneously. Note that the level control will affect both inputs.

graph TD
    A["Computer running Dante Controller for setup"] --> B["Dante network"]
    B --> C["Console"]
    B --> D["Mono output"]
    D --> E["DNTM Device"]
    E --> F["Output Device"]
    G["Handheld Piano"] --> E
    H["Laptop"] --> B
    I["Guitar"] --> E
    J["Radio Station"] --> E

Note: When using the DAN-TX with an instrument and a stage amp, there is the possibility of encountering hum or buzz from a ground loop when using shielded Ethernet cables, due to the Dante network and the stage amplifier receiving power from different sources. There are two solutions to help alleviate the problem: 1. Use a CAT5e unshielded cable from the DAN-TX to the Dante Network. Or 2. Insert an isolator between the DAN-TX and the stage amp, such as the StageBug SB-6™.

DAN-TX WITH UNBALANCED CONSUMER AUDIO

When using the DAN-TX with consumer audio devices, typically either the RCA connectors or the mini 3.5mm connector will be used, however, the 1/4" inputs can also be employed. With the LINE/INST switch set to LINE, the DAN-TX will accept consumer line level signals such as those from a CD player, laptop, tablet, or smartphone. Stereo keyboards can also be connected to the DAN-TX in this mode. The TRIM control can be used to fine tune the level, and the PAD can be engaged should further attenuation be required. Only one set of inputs should be used at a time, as they will all sum together to the left and right Dante outputs over Ethernet. To connect more than one device at a time to the Dante network, use multiple DAN-TX units.

graph TD
    A["Instrument"] --> B["Dante Network"]
    C["Device"] --> B
    D["Computer"] --> B
    B --> E["Dante Controller for setup"]
    style A fill:#f9f,stroke:#333
    style C fill:#ccf,stroke:#333
    style D fill:#cfc,stroke:#333
    style B fill:#cff,stroke:#333
    style E fill:#ffc,stroke:#333

DAN-TX WITH PROFESSIONAL LINE-LEVEL EQUIPMENT

The DAN-TX can also be used with professional audio and broadcast equipment such as mixing consoles and recording interfaces, with the ability to handle extremely hot signal levels of up to +28dBu. The 14 " connectors accept balanced TRS inputs, with +/-10dB of gain available on the TRIM control, along with a -18dB pad to accommodate a wide range of input levels. When the TRIM control is set to 12 o'clock and the PAD is engaged, +18dBu = 0dBFS. Without the PAD engaged, or when the DAN-TX is set to Instrument mode, 0dBu = 0dBFS. Ensure the LINE/INST switch is set to LINE when connecting pro audio equipment to the inputs of the DAN-TX.

graph TD
    A["Audio System"] --> B["Recording Interface"]
    B --> C["Laptop"]
    C --> D["Dante Network"]
    D --> E["Computer running Dante Controller for setup"]
    A --> F["INVOICE"]
    F --> G["TDM"]
    G --> H["INVOICE"]
    H --> I["Dante Network"]
    I --> J["Computer running Dante Controller for setup"]
    style A fill:#f9f,stroke:#333
    style B fill:#ccf,stroke:#333
    style C fill:#cfc,stroke:#333
    style D fill:#fcc,stroke:#333
    style E fill:#ffc,stroke:#333
    style F fill:#cff,stroke:#333
    style G fill:#ffc,stroke:#333
    style H fill:#ffc,stroke:#333
    style I fill:#cfc,stroke:#333
    style J fill:#ffc,stroke:#333

BLOCK DIAGRAM*

graph LR
    A["LEFT/MONO INPUT"] --> B["LINE/INST"]
    C["DUAL RCA"] --> D["18dB PAD"]
    E["3.5MM IN"] --> F["BAL AMP"]
    G["DUAL RCA"] --> H["BAL AMP"]
    I["RIGHT INPUT"] --> J["BAL AMP"]
    K["20dB INPUT TRIM AMP"] --> L["HP FILTER"]
    M["20dB INPUT TRIM AMP"] --> N["HP FILTER"]
    O["20dB INPUT TRIM AMP"] --> P["METER SENSE"]
    Q["CPU/CODEC"] --> R["METER SENSE"]
    S["DANTE ETHERNET PHY"] --> T["CPU/CODEC"]
    U["LINE/INST"] --> V["BAL AMP"]
    W["LINE/INST"] --> X["BAL AMP"]
    Y["LINE/INST"] --> Z["BAL AMP"]
    AA["LINE/INST"] --> AB["BAL AMP"]
    AC["LINE/INST"] --> AD["BAL AMP"]
    AE["LINE/INST"] --> AF["BAL AMP"]
    AG["LINE/INST"] --> AH["BAL AMP"]
    AI["LINE/INST"] --> AJ["BAL AMP"]
    AK["LINE/INST"] --> AL["BAL AMP"]
    AM["LINE/INST"] --> AN["BAL AMP"]
    AO["LINE/INST"] --> AP["BAL AMP"]
    AQ["LINE/INST"] --> AR["BAL AMP"]
    AS["LINE/INST"] --> AT["BAL AMP"]
    AU["LINE/INST"] --> AV["BAL AMP"]
    AW["LINE/INST"] --> AX["BAL AMP"]
    AY["LINE/INST"] --> AZ["BAL AMP"]
    BA["3.5MM IN"] --> BB["BAL AMP"]
    BC["3.5MM IN"] --> BD["BAL AMP"]
    BE["3.5MM IN"] --> BF["BAL AMP"]
    BG["3.5MM IN"] --> BH["BAL AMP"]
    BI["3.5MM IN"] --> BJ["BAL AMP"]
    BK["3.5MM IN"] --> BL["BAL AMP"]
    BM["3.5MM IN"] --> BN["BAL AMP"]
    BO["3.5MM IN"] --> BP["BAL AMP"]
    BQ["3.5MM IN"] --> BR["BAL AMP"]
    BS["DANTE ETHERNET PHY"] --> BT["DANTE ETHERNET PHY"]

* Subject to change without notice.

SPECIFICATIONS\*

Audio Circuit Type: ...... High current balanced active input device

Number of Channels: 2

Sample Rate: 44.1kHz, 48kHz, 88.2kHz, and 96kHz

Bit Depth: 24 bit

Frequency Response: 20Hz-20kHz

Idle Channel Noise: -108dB

Dynamic Range: 103dB

Channel Separation:....>85dB

Equivalent Input Noise: -98dB

Total Harmonic Distortion + Noise: 0.008% @ -6dBfs

IMD: 0.0017% -10dBfs

Unbalanced Input Impedance - Instrument mode: 240kOhm

Balanced Input Impedance - Line Mode: 40kOhm

Unbalanced Input Impedance - Line Mode:....20kOhm

Power Consumption: 1.25W

Features

Input Connectors: 2x 1/4" TS/TRS, 3.5mm TRS, 2x RCA

Output Connectors: RJ45 Ethernet

LED Indicators: SYNC, SYS, +15V, and PoE

Pad: -18dB

HPF: -12dB/octave @ 80Hz

General

Power: 15VDC 400mA (included) or PoE

Power Over Ethernet (PoE)....Class 1 IEEE 802.3af

Construction: 14-gauge steel

Finish: Durable powder coat

Size (L x W x D): 5"x3.31"x1.99"

Warranty: Radial 3-year, transferable

NOTES

NOTES

THREE YEAR TRANSFERABLE LIMITED WARRANTY

RADIAL ENGINEERING LTD. ("Radial") warrants this product to be free from defects in material and workmanship and will remedy any such defects free of charge according to the terms of this warranty. Radial will repair or replace (at its option) any defective component(s) of this product (excluding finish and wear and tear on components under normal use) for a period of three (3) years from the original date of purchase. In the event that a particular product is no longer available, Radial reserves the right to replace the product with a similar product of equal or greater value. In the unlikely event that a defect is uncovered, please call 604-942-1001 or email [e-mail] to obtain an RA number (Return Authorization number) before the 3 year warranty period expires. The product must be returned prepaid in the original shipping container (or equivalent) to Radial or to an authorized Radial repair centre and you must assume the risk of loss or damage. A copy of the original invoice showing date of purchase and the dealer name must accompany any request for work to be performed under this limited and transferable warranty. This warranty shall not apply if the product has been damaged due to abuse, misuse, misapplication, accident or as a result of service or modification by any other than an authorized Radial repair center.

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