150W Class D Dante® Amplifier with 6-Output Audio Matrix and DSP
KanexPro AUD-DTE-2CHAMP 150W Dante amplifier with a 6-output audio matrix, two mixers, 8-band parametric EQ and Lo-Z/Hi-Z speaker outputs.
A 150W Dante amplifier that is also a six-output audio matrix. The KanexPro AUD-DTE-2CHAMP takes 2-channel Dante network audio and balanced stereo line audio, and drives 4Ω/8Ω stereo speakers (2×75W, or 1×150W bridged) or 70V/100V constant-voltage speaker lines (1×150W) — while its built-in DSP routes any input to any output. Each of its six output channels — Dante Out CH1/CH2, Line Out L/R and Speaker Out L/R — picks its own source: Dante In CH1 or CH2, Line In left or right, or one of two mixers that blend all four inputs (each from −48 to 0dB, or off). One unit can play a Dante feed on its speakers while it puts a local line source onto the Dante network, or blend Dante and line audio on the same speakers. Every output has its own volume, mute, 0–50ms delay and 8-band parametric EQ; every input has −12 to +12dB of gain; five presets store the whole setup. Control it over RS-232, TCP/IP (port 8000), Telnet (port 23) or its Web GUI — or from RelayAV, KanexPro's control app, on the same screen as your AV-over-IP and presentation switching. It wakes from standby on a network command, auto standby (0–120 minutes) saves power when it is idle, and a 5–12V trigger can mute the outputs. Half-rack/full-rack mountable.
- Dante 2-channel input and output (PCM, 44.1K–96KHz, 16/24-bit) plus balanced or unbalanced stereo line input and output (max 2Vrms)
- 6-output audio matrix: Dante Out CH1/CH2, Line Out L/R and Speaker Out L/R each pick their own source
- Two mixers blend Dante In CH1/CH2 and Line In L/R (−48 to 0dB each, or off) for any output
- 8-band parametric EQ (parametric, high/low shelf, low/high pass), volume, mute and 0–50ms delay on every output; −12 to +12dB gain on every input
- Class D amplifier: 2×75W @ 4Ω/8Ω stereo, 1×150W @ 8Ω bridged, or 1×150W @ 70V/100V constant voltage, set by a rear-panel switch
- Five presets store every setting except the network; auto standby (0–120 min) and wake-up over the network
- Control via RS-232 (115200 baud), TCP/IP (port 8000), Telnet (port 23), Web GUI and the RelayAV app; 5–12V trigger mutes the outputs
- Half-rack/full-rack mountable
- Every command open to your control system over RelayAV's API, or to an AI assistant over MCP
Specifications| Amplifier Type | Class D, 150W max |
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| Output Power | 2×75W @ 4O/8O; 1×150W @ 8O bridged; 1×150W @ 70V/100V |
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| Input Sensitivity | Full power @ 0.775V (0dBu) |
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| Max Voltage Gain | 27–30dB SE / 39–42dB BTL |
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| Frequency Response | 20Hz–20kHz @ ±3dB |
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| Signal to Noise Ratio | 87dB, 20Hz–10kHz |
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| THD+N | 0.04% (1kHz @ 1W) |
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| Audio Format | LINE IN: Analog, Balanced 2CH, Max 2Vrms; LINE OUT: Analog, Balanced 2CH, Max 2Vrms; DANTE: Digital 2×2 in/out, PCM 2CH |
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| Control | RS-232, Web GUI, LAN (TCP/IP) |
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| ESD Protection | ±8kV (air-gap) / ±4kV (contact) — Human-body Model |
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| Input | 1× LINE IN (5-pin 3.81mm Phoenix); 1× DANTE (RJ45) |
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| Output | 1× LINE OUT (5-pin 3.81mm Phoenix); 1× 4/8O AMP OUT (4-pin 5.08mm locking Phoenix); 1× 70V/100V AMP OUT (4-pin 5.08mm lo |
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| Control | 1× RS-232/TRG (5-pin 3.81mm Phoenix); 1× LAN (RJ45) |
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| Housing | Front: Aluminum; Rear: Metal Enclosure, Black |
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| Dimensions | 9.45" (W) × 8.27" (D) × 1.73" (H) |
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| Weight | 4.14 lbs |
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| Power Supply | AC 100–240V 50/60Hz |
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| Power Consumption | 240W (Max) |
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| Operating Temperature | 32–104°F / 0–40°C |
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| Storage Temperature | -4–140°F / -20–60°C |
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| Humidity | 20–90% RH (non-condensing) |
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Questions
- What Dante audio specifications does the AUD-DTE-2CHAMP support?
- The Dante port carries 2x2 digital audio at PCM 2CH, 44.1kHz-96kHz, 16/24-bit, alongside balanced analog LINE IN/OUT rated at a maximum of 2Vrms.
- What DSP processing is built into the amplifier?
- A routing matrix: each of six output channels (Dante Out CH1/CH2, Line Out L/R, Speaker Out L/R) takes its own source from the four input channels or two mixers, with its own volume, mute, 0-50ms delay and 8-band parametric EQ. Each input has -12 to +12dB gain, and five presets store every setting e
- How do I adjust per-output EQ over RS-232?
- Each output channel has an 8-band parametric EQ. Send "s output x eq y typ t frq z val aa q bb": x is the output (1-6, or 0 or 7 for all), y the band (1-8), t the type (1 parametric, 2 high shelf, 3 low shelf, 4 low pass, 5 high pass), z the frequency (20-20000Hz), aa the gain (-15 to +15dB) and bb
- How do I control the amplifier over RS-232?
- Connect to the RS-232/TRG Phoenix port at 115200 baud, 8 data bits, 1 stop bit, no parity, or use TCP/IP port 8000 or Telnet port 23 on the LAN; end each command with CR LF. For example "s master vol 40" sets the master volume (0-100), "s output 5 from 1" routes Dante In CH1 to the left speaker outp
- How do I select between Lo-Z and Hi-Z speaker output?
- Set the rear-panel SPEAKER switch to match the connected load: 4/8 Ohm for low-impedance stereo speakers, or 70V/100V for constant-voltage distributed speaker lines; connect speakers to the corresponding 4/8 Ohm AMP OUT or 70/100V OUT Phoenix connector.
- How is the trigger input wired?
- A 5-12V trigger connects to the TRG pin on the RS-232/TRG Phoenix connector. The trigger is off as shipped: send "s trigger on 1" to mute the outputs while the trigger is high (5-12V), or "s trigger on 0" to mute while it is low (0V); "s trigger off" ignores it.
- I cannot access the Web GUI - what should I check?
- Connect the LAN port to the same network as your PC. The unit uses DHCP as shipped: find its address in Dante Controller > Device Info, or send "r ipconfig" over RS-232. With DHCP off its address is 192.168.0.200. Log in with Admin/1234.
- The PROTECT LED is on - what does that mean?
- The amplifier has entered protection mode due to overtemperature, overcurrent, or overvoltage; power off, allow the unit to cool, check speaker wiring for shorts or impedance mismatches, and verify the SPEAKER switch is set correctly.
- How does the SPEAKER switch simplify multi-room or mixed-load installs?
- A single rear-panel switch reconfigures the same amplifier between 4/8 Ohm stereo output and 70V/100V constant-voltage output without rewiring the DSP or control setup, so one model covers both direct speaker runs and long distributed-speaker lines.
- What makes the AUD-DTE-2CHAMP suitable for networked audio distribution projects?
- It combines Dante 2-channel digital networking with switchable Lo-Z/Hi-Z Class D amplification and an onboard DSP matrix (routing, two mixers, parametric EQ, delay, presets), letting integrators drive both direct-connect stereo speakers and 70V/100V distributed lines from a single half-rack unit.