Name: 30W 2-Channel Class D Amplifier with Dante
Brand: KanexPro
SKU: AUD-DTE-30AMP

Question 1

What Dante sample rates and bit depths does the AUD-DTE-30AMP support?

Accepted Answer

It carries 2 channels of Dante or AES67 PCM audio in and out at 44.1kHz, 48kHz, 88.2kHz or 96kHz, in 16-bit or 24-bit.

Question 2

What DSP is built in?

Accepted Answer

It has input gain, volume, mute, ducking, 2 mixers, a 6-source to 6-output matrix and up to 50ms of output delay. Each output also gets an 8-band parametric EQ with Parametric, Low-Pass, High-Pass, Low-Shelf and High-Shelf filters, and you can save 5 user preset scenes.

Question 3

What are the RS-232 settings?

Accepted Answer

The RS-232 port on the 3.5mm Phoenix connector runs at 115200 baud by default, with 8 data bits, 1 stop bit and no parity, and takes API commands from a control panel or controller.

Question 4

Which TCP/IP port does it use for network control?

Accepted Answer

TCP/IP control uses port 8000 by default, over the same DANTE/IP RJ45 port that carries audio. RelayAV uses the same port to route each output and set its volume, mute and delay.

Question 5

How do I set the speaker DIP switches?

Accepted Answer

Set the impedance switch to 0 for 4 ohm speakers or to 1 for 8 ohm speakers. For a stereo pair, set the connection switch to 0 (STEREO) and wire the speakers to 1+/1- and 2+/2-. For a single speaker, set the connection switch to 1 (MONO). Only 4 to 8 ohm speakers are supported.

Question 6

What does the network connection need?

Accepted Answer

Run a CAT6, CAT6A or CAT7 cable up to 328ft (100m) from the DANTE/IP RJ45 port to an Ethernet switch. That one 100Mbps link carries Dante/AES67 audio, TCP/IP control and RelayAV control. To power the unit from the switch, the port must supply PoE+ (IEEE 802.3at Class 4).

Question 7

There is audio on the network but nothing comes out of the speakers. What should I check?

Accepted Answer

First check the TRIGGER input, because an active trigger turns off the amplifier output, and confirm the trigger level (high or low) is set the way you want. Next check that auto standby has not put the unit to sleep (signal sensing, adjustable from 0 to 100 minutes). Then check mute and volume from

Question 8

The speakers sound much quieter than expected. Why?

Accepted Answer

Amplifier power depends on how the unit is powered: 2x 4W on PoE Class 0, 2x 9W on PoE+ Class 4, and the full 2x 15W only on the 24V/2A DC supply. Also check that the impedance and STEREO/MONO DIP switches match your speakers.

Question 9

Can it run entirely on PoE?

Accepted Answer

Yes. AUD-DTE-30AMP powers from a PoE+ (IEEE 802.3at, Class 4) switch port, so a single network cable carries Dante audio, control and power. On PoE+ (Class 4) the amplifier delivers 2x 9W stereo or 18W mono. For full output (2x 15W or 30W mono), use the included 24V/2A supply.

Question 10

Is 2x 15W enough for my room?

Accepted Answer

For small rooms with efficient 4 ohm or 8 ohm ceiling or wall speakers, such as huddle rooms, small conference rooms, offices and classrooms, 2x 15W stereo or 30W bridged mono is the intended range. Larger rooms or higher-SPL spaces are better served by a higher-power amplifier in the KanexPro Dante