Dante® 2-Channel XLR Output Adapter
KanexPro AUD-DTE-XLROUT converts Dante® 2CH digital audio to balanced XLR output with 5-level gain, AES67 support, and PoE or USB-C power in a compact…
The KanexPro AUD-DTE-XLROUT converts Dante® 2CH digital audio into two-channel balanced or unbalanced XLR analog audio for professional AV and installed sound environments. Built on the Dante Ultimo 2×2 platform, it delivers network audio directly to amplifiers, mixers, speakers, and legacy analog gear via integrated 30cm XLR male pigtail leads. Five selectable output gain levels (+18dBu to -10dBv) provide per-channel level matching at the destination. Powered by PoE (802.3af Class 0) or USB-C, it deploys anywhere without external power supplies.
- Converts Dante® 2CH digital audio to two-channel balanced/unbalanced XLR analog output
- Five output gain levels: +18dBu, +4dBu, 0dBu, 0dBv, -10dBv — per-channel adjustment
- Dante® audio sampling up to 96kHz at 24-bit; AES67 compatible
- Configurable Dante® device latency: 1, 2, or 5ms via Dante® Controller
- Integrated 30cm XLR male pigtail leads (CH1 + CH2) — direct connection to amp/console
- Dual power: PoE IEEE 802.3af Class 0 or USB-C 5V/500mA
- High-performance audio: SNR >100dB, THD+N <0.01%, 20Hz–20kHz ±0.5dB
Specifications| Input | 1× Dante® RJ45 (PoE); 1× USB-C (power only) |
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| Output | 2× XLR OUT (balanced/unbalanced, 30cm male pigtail); max +18dBu balanced |
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| Output Gain | +18dBu / +4dBu / 0dBu / 0dBv / -10dBv (5-level, per channel) |
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| Output Impedance | 600O balanced / 300O unbalanced |
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| Latency | 1 / 2 / 5ms configurable |
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| SNR / THD+N | >100dB / <0.01% @ +4dBu, 1kHz |
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| Frequency Response | 20Hz–20kHz ±0.5dB |
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| Transmission | Up to 100m / 328ft (CAT6/6A/7) |
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| Power | USB-C 5V/500mA or PoE IEEE 802.3af Class 0 | 1.25W max |
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| Dimensions | 115 × 40 × 28mm | 173g | Plastic, Black |
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| Weight | 0.38 lbs |
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| Temperature | Operating: 0°C–40°C | Storage: -20°C–60°C |
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Questions
- There is no audio at the XLR outputs even though the unit is powered. What should I check?
- Confirm the yellow DATA LED on the DANTE port is flashing, indicating active audio transmission, and verify a valid Dante audio flow has been routed to the device in Dante Controller. Also check that the CH1/CH2 gain knob is not set to a level that under-drives the connected input.
- What application is the AUD-DTE-XLROUT designed for?
- It is built for integrators who need to bring Dante digital audio into an XLR-only signal chain, such as feeding a legacy amplifier, mixing console, or powered speaker directly from a Dante network without an external DAC or breakout box.
- How does the AUD-DTE-XLROUT pair with the AUD-DTE-XLRIN?
- The manual's application example shows the AUD-DTE-XLRIN (XLR Encoder) feeding analog XLR sources into the Dante network, with the AUD-DTE-XLROUT decoding that Dante audio back to XLR at the amplifier or mixing console, forming a matched encode/decode pair for Dante audio distribution.
- What is the maximum XLR output level and impedance?
- The XLR outputs deliver up to +18dBu balanced or +12dBu unbalanced, with an output impedance of 600 Ohm balanced and 300 Ohm unbalanced.
- What is included in the box?
- The package contains one Dante 2CH XLR Output Adapter, two hook-and-loop fasteners for mounting, and one user manual.
- How is the adapter cabled into a Dante system and connected to its destination?
- Connect the DANTE RJ45 port to a PoE switch using CAT6, CAT6A, or CAT7 straight-through Ethernet cable (do not cross-connect), up to 100m/328ft at 100Mbps. Each channel's audio exits via an integrated 30cm XLR male pigtail lead (CH1 and CH2) for direct connection to an amplifier or mixing console XL
- What audio formats does the AUD-DTE-XLROUT accept on its Dante input?
- The unit accepts Dante PCM 2-channel audio at 44.1, 48, 88.2, or 96kHz sampling rates at 16 or 24-bit depth, and is AES67 RTP compatible.
- What output gain levels are available per channel?
- Each channel (CH1 and CH2) has an independent 5-level gain knob offering +18dBu, +4dBu, 0dBu, 0dBv, and -10dBv, selectable to match the sensitivity of the connected amplifier, mixer, or speaker input.
- How is audio routing and latency configured?
- Routing, channel patching, and the 1/2/5ms latency setting are configured through Dante Controller software on the network; the adapter itself has no local routing controls beyond the two channel gain knobs.
- Can device settings be reset from the unit itself?
- The RESET button on the unit performs a system reboot only. Device configuration reset must be performed through Dante Controller, not from the unit's physical controls.