Dante® 2-Channel USB Audio Interface
KanexPro AUD-DTE-USB bidirectional USB-to-Dante® encoder/decoder. No-driver USB Audio Class 1.0, 2CH I/O, AES67, PoE or USB power, metal enclosure.
The KanexPro AUD-DTE-USB is a bidirectional Dante® USB audio interface that connects any Windows or Mac computer to a Dante® network as a fully functional 2-channel audio endpoint. Built on the Dante Ultimo solution with USB Audio Class 1.0 compliance, it requires no drivers and appears instantly as a standard sound card. Audio transmits from the computer to the Dante® network and returns simultaneously, enabling plug-and-play integration of PC-based conferencing, recording, and streaming platforms into professional Dante® AoIP ecosystems. Powered by USB from the connected computer or by PoE from the network switch.
- Bidirectional 2-channel USB audio to/from Dante® network — simultaneous encode and decode
- USB Audio Class 1.0 compliant — plug-and-play on Windows and Mac, no drivers required
- Supports MIC input and SPK output as an analog USB sound card via connected computer
- Dante® audio sampling: 44.1kHz, 48kHz, 96kHz @ 24-bit; AES67 RTP compatible
- Configurable Dante® latency via Dante® Controller software
- Dual power: USB 5V/500mA from host computer or PoE IEEE 802.3af Class 0
- Metal enclosure for durability — compact 120×47×26mm form factor
Specifications| I/O Ports | 1× USB-B (audio bidirectional + 5V power); 1× Dante® RJ45 (PoE) |
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| Audio Format | PCM 2CH, 44.1/48/96kHz @ 24-bit; USB Audio Class 1.0 |
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| USB Compliance | USB 2.0 Full Speed; USB Audio Device Class V1.0 |
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| Network | 100Mbps | Up to 100m (CAT6/6A) |
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| Control | Dante® Controller | AES67 RTP compatible |
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| Power | USB 5V/500mA from host | PoE IEEE 802.3af Class 0 | 1W max |
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| Dimensions | 120 × 47 × 26mm | 188g | 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 audio formats does the AUD-DTE-USB support?
- It carries PCM 2CH audio at 44.1kHz, 48kHz, or 96kHz, 24-bit, compliant with USB Audio Device Class V1.0 over USB 2.0 Full Speed.
- Is the connection to the Dante network bidirectional?
- Yes. The unit simultaneously encodes USB audio to Dante and decodes Dante audio back to the connected computer, functioning as a 2-channel USB Audio Class 1.0 sound card.
- Do I need to install drivers to use the AUD-DTE-USB?
- No. It is compliant with USB Audio Device Class Specification V1.0 and is recognized automatically as a standard sound card on Windows and Mac.
- How do I connect the AUD-DTE-USB to a Dante network?
- Connect the DANTE (PoE) port to a PoE-capable network switch via CAT6 or CAT6A cable (max 100m), connect the USB-B port to a Windows or Mac computer with the included cable, and configure routing and latency in Dante Controller on any computer on the same network.
- What are the dimensions and weight of the AUD-DTE-USB?
- 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.
- What is in the box?
- The package includes the Dante 2CH USB Audio Interface, a 6ft USB-A to USB-B cable, and a user manual.
- The computer does not recognize the AUD-DTE-USB as an audio device - what should I check?
- Confirm the USB-B port is connected with the included USB-A to USB-B cable and that the device is selected as the audio input/output in the operating system or application; no drivers are required since it uses USB Audio Device Class V1.0.
- The unit is not appearing in Dante Controller - what should I check?
- Confirm the DANTE (PoE) RJ45 port is connected to a PoE-capable network switch via a straight-through CAT6 or CAT6A cable (not cross-connected) and check that the green LINK LED is solid on.
- Why choose the AUD-DTE-USB for a soft-codec or recording workflow?
- Its bidirectional USB Audio Class 1.0 interface requires no drivers and lets a laptop or conferencing PC send and receive audio to a Dante network simultaneously, without a separate USB-to-Dante encoder and Dante-to-USB decoder pair.
- What deployment scenarios suit dual USB/PoE power on the AUD-DTE-USB?
- PoE lets the unit be permanently rack-mounted or wall-mounted and powered from the network switch, while USB bus power supports temporary desktop or laptop-side use without a dedicated power supply.