Dante enabled 2-Channel Analog Audio Decoder with POE
KanexPro AUD-DTE-DCODE Dante® 2CH analog audio decoder. Phoenix connector balanced/unbalanced output, 3-level gain switch, PoE or DC 12V power, metal…
The KanexPro AUD-DTE-DCODE is a Dante®-enabled 2-channel analog audio decoder built on the Dante Ultimo solution. It receives Dante® digital audio from the network and outputs two-channel balanced or unbalanced analog audio via a 6-pin Phoenix connector, delivering clean line-level signal directly to amplifiers, powered speakers, and mixers in installed AV environments. A 3-position GAIN switch (+18dBu, 0dBu default, -10dBv) matches output level to destination equipment. Powered by PoE or DC 12V via Phoenix connector, it installs at any point in the audio signal chain without additional power supplies.
- Converts Dante® 2CH digital audio to balanced/unbalanced analog output via 6-pin Phoenix connector
- 3-level output gain switch: +18dBu, 0dBu (default), -10dBv
- Dante® audio sampling: 44.1kHz, 48kHz, 96kHz @ 24-bit; AES67 RTP compatible
- Configurable Dante® device latency via Dante® Controller software
- Installation-grade Phoenix connector output — 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 form factor for concealed or rack-room install
Specifications| Input | 1× Dante® RJ45 (PoE), PCM 2CH 44.1/48/96kHz @ 24-bit |
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| Output | 1× 6-pin Phoenix 3.81mm (CH1+/-/GND, CH2+/-/GND) balanced/unbalanced |
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| Output 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) | 1.32W 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 formats does the AUD-DTE-DCODE accept?
- It accepts Dante 2CH PCM audio at 44.1kHz, 48kHz, or 96kHz, 24-bit, and is AES67 RTP compatible.
- What analog output levels does the unit provide?
- Balanced/unbalanced analog output is selectable via a 3-position GAIN switch: +18dBu, 0dBu (default), or -10dBv, with a maximum output of +18dBu.
- How do I set the output gain to match my amplifier input?
- Set the 3-position GAIN dip switch: position 1 for +18dBu on high-headroom professional inputs, position 2 (default) for 0dBu standard line inputs, or position 3 for -10dBv on consumer-level inputs; activate only one position at a time.
- How is the AUD-DTE-DCODE 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-DCODE?
- 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 output?
- Use the included 6-pin Phoenix male connector (3.81mm pitch), pin order CH1+ / CH1- / GND / CH2+ / CH2- / GND, for balanced or unbalanced field wiring to an amplifier or powered speaker.
- The audio output level is too hot or too quiet at the amplifier input - what should I check?
- Verify the GAIN dip switch position matches the connected device's input sensitivity: +18dBu for professional balanced inputs, 0dBu for standard line inputs, or -10dBv for consumer-level inputs.
- There is no Dante link on the decoder - 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-DCODE for permanently installed sound systems?
- Its 6-pin Phoenix screw-terminal output and 3-level gain switch are built for installation-grade field wiring rather than pigtail cables, and PoE power lets a single CAT6 run handle both audio and power in equipment racks.
- How does the AUD-DTE-DCODE pair with KanexPro's Dante encoder line?
- It serves as the receive-side companion to encoders such as the AUD-DTE-ECODE and AUD-DTE-USB, converting their Dante signal back to balanced or unbalanced analog at the amplifier or powered speaker end of the signal chain.