Applications; Dante - Monacor AKB-30DT/DSP Instruction Manual

3 Applications

The compact mono mixing amplifier AKB-30DT/ DSP has been de-
signed for PA systems based on Dante audio networks . The amplifier
features an Ethernet interface to receive audio signals from a Dante
audio network . The signals from two Dante channels can be mixed
to a mono signal that is output via the two speaker outputs . The
Ethernet interface can also be used to control the internal signal
processor . The following functions can be configured in the signal
processor via a computer:
For each of the two input channels separately:
– GAIN
– MUTE
– parametric equalizer (PEQ) with 10 filters and 8 filter characteristics
– peak limiter
For both input channels together:
– DELAY, adjustable as a time (ms /s) or a distance (mm / m / mil / inch /feet)
– high pass filter (LOW CUT) with 10 filter characteristics of different
slopes
– LINK facilities of the settings for the two input channels
Various configurations can be saved in the AKB-30DT/ DSP and re-
trieved as desired . Remote control via tablet computer or smartphone
is possible .
The amplifier is supplied with power via the network connection
(Power over Ethernet) or via an additional power supply unit .
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3.1 Dante

Dante, an audio network developed by the company Audinate, allows
transmission of up to 512 audio channels at the same time . Dante
(Digital Audio Network Through Ethernet) uses a common Ethernet
standard and is based on the Internet protocol . The transmission
of audio signals is uncompressed and synchronized, with minimum
latency . The advantage over analog audio signal transmission is a
cost-effective connection of components via standard network cables
and low susceptibility to interference, even in case of long transmission
paths . In addition, signal routing between components that have once
been connected can be changed by software at any time . In the Dante
network, units configured as transmitters are used as signal sources . By
means of the program "Dante Virtual Soundcard" from the company
Audinate, computers can also be used as signal sources, e . g . to feed
audio files replayed on the computer to the Dante network .
The amplifier AKB-30DT/ DSP is equipped with two Dante receiving
channels . The signals of these channels can be mixed in the internal
signal processor as desired . The receiving channels are assigned to
any two transmitting channels in the Dante network via the Dante
configuration program "Dante Controller" (
Dante™ is a trademark of Audinate Pty Ltd.
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