Application Notes: Dante in Corporate AV Installations
Boardrooms, conference rooms, campuses, lobbies — real-world deployment scenarios Corporate AV is among the most practical deployment target for…
AUD-DTE-DCODE · AUD-DTE-LINEOUT · AUD-DTE-XLROUT
Three Dante output adapters that receive audio from the Dante network and convert it to an analog signal for amplifiers, mixers, DSPs, and other equipment. All are PoE powered and 2-channel.
AUD-DTE-DCODE — Dante 2-Channel Analog Decoder
AUD-DTE-DCODE · PoE powered
Receives Dante audio and outputs balanced or unbalanced stereo analog. The most versatile output adapter — feeds any analog amplifier, mixer, or DSP. Use when the destination accepts standard line-level input (RCA, 3.5mm, or balanced terminals).
AUD-DTE-LINEOUT — Dante 2-Channel Line Output Adapter
AUD-DTE-LINEOUT · PoE or USB-C powered
Dante to balanced/unbalanced analog, 5-level gain adjustment, PoE or USB-C powered. Compact form factor. Choose when PoE is unavailable at the output location.
AUD-DTE-XLROUT — Dante 2-Channel XLR Output Adapter
AUD-DTE-XLROUT · PoE powered
Converts Dante to professional 3-pin XLR balanced output. For amplifiers, powered speakers, FOH mixers, and DSPs with XLR inputs. Choose when the destination uses XLR connectors.
Comparison & Selection Guide
| SKU | Output | Gain Adjust | Power |
|---|---|---|---|
| AUD-DTE-DCODE | Balanced/Unbalanced | Yes | PoE |
| AUD-DTE-LINEOUT | Balanced/Unbalanced | 5-level | PoE / USB-C |
| AUD-DTE-XLROUT | XLR professional | Yes | PoE |
Use the AUD-DTE-2CHAMP — a Dante-native 150W amplifier with built-in DSP. The DCODE/LINEOUT/XLROUT require a separate power amplifier.
Setup (All Output Adapters)
- Connect to a PoE-capable managed switch port on the Dante VLAN (or USB-C for LINEOUT)
- Connect analog output to destination amp, mixer, or DSP
- Open Dante Controller — device appears as a Dante receiver
- Subscribe the device’s input channels to the desired Dante transmitter
- Adjust output gain as needed