Dante Powered 2-Channel Line In Audio Input Encoder with POE
KanexPro AUD-DTE-ECODE Dante® 2CH analog audio encoder. Phoenix connector balanced/unbalanced input, 3-level gain adjustment, PoE or DC 12V power, metal…
The KanexPro AUD-DTE-ECODE is a Dante®-enabled 2-channel analog audio encoder built on the Dante Ultimo solution. It accepts balanced or unbalanced analog audio via a 6-pin Phoenix connector and encodes it as Dante® 2CH digital audio for transmission over a standard Ethernet network. A 3-level GAIN switch (+18dBu, 0dBu default, -10dBv) matches input sensitivity to the connected source. Powered by PoE or DC 12V, it is designed for permanent installation in commercial AV environments where screw-terminal Phoenix wiring is standard practice.
- Converts 2-channel balanced/unbalanced analog audio to Dante® 2CH digital audio via 6-pin Phoenix connector
- 3-level input gain adjustment: +18dBu, 0dBu (default), -10dBv via GAIN dip switch
- Dante® audio sampling: 44.1kHz, 48kHz, 96kHz @ 24-bit; AES67 RTP compatible
- Configurable Dante® device latency via Dante® Controller software
- Installation-grade Phoenix connector input — screw-terminal field wiring, no pigtails
- Dual power: PoE IEEE 802.3af Class 0 or DC 12V via 2-pin Phoenix connector
- Metal enclosure, compact 120×47×26mm — companion form factor to AUD-DTE-DCODE
Specifications| Input | 1× 6-pin Phoenix 3.81mm (CH1+/-/GND, CH2+/-/GND) balanced/unbalanced analog |
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| Output | 1× Dante® RJ45 (PoE), PCM 2CH 44.1/48/96kHz @ 24-bit |
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| Input Gain | +18dBu / 0dBu (default) / -10dBv (3-position GAIN switch) |
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| Power Input | 1× 2-pin Phoenix 3.81mm (DC 12V) |
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| Network | 100Mbps | Up to 100m (CAT6/CAT6A) |
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| Control | Dante® Controller | AES67 RTP compatible |
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| Power | PoE IEEE 802.3af Class 0 | DC 12V (2-pin Phoenix) | 1.2W max |
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| Dimensions | 120 × 47 × 26mm | 186g | Metal, Black |
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| Weight | 0.41 lbs |
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| Temperature | Operating: 0°C–40°C | Storage: -20°C–60°C | 20–90% RH |
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Questions
- What Dante audio format does the AUD-DTE-ECODE output?
- It outputs Dante 2CH PCM audio at 44.1kHz, 48kHz, or 96kHz, 24-bit, and is AES67 RTP compatible.
- What analog input levels does the unit accept?
- Balanced/unbalanced analog input is selectable via a 3-position GAIN switch: +18dBu, 0dBu (default), or -10dBv.
- How do I set the input gain to match my source?
- Set the 3-position GAIN dip switch: position 1 for +18dBu on high-headroom professional outputs, position 2 (default) for 0dBu standard line-level sources, or position 3 for -10dBv on consumer-level sources; activate only one position at a time.
- How is the AUD-DTE-ECODE configured on the network?
- Routing and device latency are configured through Dante Controller software on any computer on the same network; the unit is AES67 RTP compatible for interoperability with non-Dante endpoints.
- What are the dimensions and weight of the AUD-DTE-ECODE?
- 4.72 in x 1.85 in x 1.02 in (120 x 47 x 26mm), 0.41 lbs (0.19kg), in a black metal enclosure.
- How do I wire the analog input?
- Use the included 6-pin Phoenix (IN) male connector (3.81mm pitch), pin order CH1+ / CH1- / GND / CH2+ / CH2- / GND, for balanced or unbalanced field wiring from a mixer, DSP, or line source.
- The encoded signal is clipping or too quiet at the receiving Dante device - what should I check?
- Verify the GAIN dip switch position matches the connected source's output level: +18dBu for professional balanced outputs, 0dBu for standard line-level sources, or -10dBv for consumer-level sources.
- There is no Dante link from the encoder - what should I check?
- Confirm the DANTE (PoE) RJ45 port is connected to a PoE-capable switch with a CAT6 or CAT6A straight-through cable (not cross-connected) and check that the green LINK LED is solid on; the yellow DATA LED should flash during active transmission.
- Why choose the AUD-DTE-ECODE for legacy analog sources on a Dante network?
- Its 6-pin Phoenix screw-terminal input and 3-level gain switch are built for installation-grade field wiring, letting integrators put existing mixers, BGM sources, or line-level processors onto a Dante network without pigtail adapters.
- How does the AUD-DTE-ECODE pair with KanexPro's Dante decoder line?
- It serves as the send-side companion to decoders such as the AUD-DTE-DCODE, encoding analog line sources into Dante 2CH for delivery to any Dante-enabled amplifier or powered speaker elsewhere on the network.