unDIO2x2 2-in/2-out Dante Interface User Manual Date 08/30/2013 Revision 01 Attero Tech, LLC 1315 Directors Row, Suite 107, Ft Wayne, IN 46808 Phone 260-496-9668 • Fax 260-496-9879 www.atterotech.
unDIO2x2 User Manual IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS The symbols below are internationally accepted symbols that warn of potential hazards with electrical products. This symbol, wherever it appears, alerts you to the presence of un-insulated dangerous voltage inside the enclosure -- voltage that may be sufficient to constitute a risk of shock. This symbol, wherever it appears, alerts you to important operating and maintenance instructions in the accompanying literature. Please read the manual. 1. 2. 3. 4. 5.
unDIO2x2 User Manual LIMITED TWO YEAR WARRANTY The equipment is warranted for two year from date of purchase from Attero Tech, LLC against defects in materials or workmanship. This warranty does not cover equipment which has been abused or damaged by careless handling or shipping. This warranty does not apply to used or demonstrator equipment. Should any defect develop, Attero Tech, LLC will, at our option, repair or replace any defective parts without charge for either parts or labor.
unDIO2x2 User Manual Contents 1 - Overview .....................................................................................................................................................................................................................4 1.1 – What’s in the Box ..................................................................................................................................................... 4 1.2 – Optional Extras.........................................................
unDIO2x2 User Manual 1 - Overview The unDIO2x2 is a 2-in/2-out audio interface utilizing Audinate’s Dante protocol. It's ideal for adding 2 channels of Dante audio I/O in a small, unobtrusive form factor. The two inputs use 3-pin depluggable connectors for balanced or unbalanced I/O connectivity and support either mic or line level signals. Each input also features a 24V phantom power option. The two outputs also use 3-pin depluggable connectors and each provides a balanced line level output.
unDIO2x2 User Manual 2 – Device Installation 1 Power LED 2 Power Socket – Use with optional 12 V DC wall wart only 3 Dante® Ethernet interface connector and indicators 4 2 x Balanced audio inputs 5 2 x Balanced Audio outputs *Note: The unDIO2x2 has a label on one of the mounting flanges that shows the last 6 digits of the MAC address.
unDIO2x2 User Manual 2.1 – Mounting Installation of the unDIO2x2 is very straight forward. It is recommended that the unit be secured to a flat surface with a screw through each mounting flange. Dimensions for mounting are show in the Figure 2 below. Use a No. 6 screw of a type and size that is applicable to the surface to which the unDIO2x2 will be attached. Figure 2 - Mounting Information All connections to the unDIO2x2 should be made before the power is applied.
unDIO2x2 User Manual 2.2 – Hardware Connections The UnDIO2x2 accepts and drives either unbalanced or balanced audio devices. Refer to the following diagrams and instructions for connecting different types of audio devices. Professional grade audio cabling is recommended to achieve the best audio performance throughout the system. 2.2.
unDIO2x2 User Manual 2.2.3 – Output to a Balanced Destination To connect to a balanced input on a destination device, connect the positive, negative, and ground connections of both the unDIO2x2 output to the destination input respectively. Figure 6 - Output to Balanced Destination Connection 2.2.
unDIO2x2 User Manual 3 – Device Configuration There are two parts of the device that require software to setup. First the audio routing, and second the configurable features of the device itself. The audio routing should be carried out using Audinate’s Dante Controller. This can be obtained from the Audinate website (www.Audiante.com). Instructions on how to use this software and about setting up routes on a Dante network can also be found on their website.
unDIO2x2 User Manual The installer will show a progress screen and will now being transferring files to your PC Once the files are transferred, the installer will show a completion message show whether the installation was successful or not. If the installation was unsuccessful for any reason, the final screen will show an error message.
unDIO2x2 User Manual 3.2 – Device Configuration Once the required software is installed, click on the unIFY Control Panel icon in the programs list under Attero Tech. This will start the application. Figure 8 - Device Configuration window 3.2.1 – Selecting a Network Adapter In order to connect to a device the application needs to know what network adapter it should use to contact devices. Clicking on the networked PC icon will show a list of all possible adapters.
unDIO2x2 User Manual 3.2.4 – Device Controls The unDIO2x2 inputs have two software configurable options. The mic/line gain control and the phantom power control. The mic/line gain control gives the user three gain choices depending on the type of signal being provided to the input. For a line level signal, select the 0dB option. The remaining two options are for use if a microphone is to be connected directly to the input.
unDIO2x2 User Manual 4 – ARCHITECTS & ENGINEERS SPECIFICATION The Dante Break Out interface shall have two balanced mic/line analog inputs and two balanced line analog outputs. Each analog input shall be capable of driving a Dante audio flow, and each analog output shall be capable of being driven from a Dante audio flow. Each input shall have +24V phantom power, selectable via software on a per channel basis.
unDIO2x2 User Manual APPENDIX A - Reference Documents The following table lists the relevant reference documents.
unDIO2x2 User Manual Document Information Document title: unDIO2x2 Document file name: unDIO2x2 User Manual.
