Tascam
presented with the
Tascam AE-4D
an exquisite
AES/EB converter
that can convert up to
four AES/EBU signals
into four Dante audio channels and vice versa. The input sampling rate converters support
resolutions
up to
96 kHz / 24 bit
and use
balanced XLR sockets
for
AES/EB inputs
and
outputs. DSP Functions
such as faders or the muting of inputs and outputs are also on board. As part of the
"Dante Compact Processor Series"
from Tascam is suitable for
Dante/AES67 networks
, making it suitable for
public facilities, broadcast stations, recording studios
or
exclusive residential environments,
while
additional inputs
and
outputs
for
microphone/line
or
AES/EBU signals
can be added and combined as desired.
It also comes with
two
different
software applications
for
MacOS, Windows, iOS
and
Android
that can be used to
control
it
AE-4D remotely
. Both the
DCP Connect software
for configuration and the
EZ Connect app
for end users are easy to use. In addition, all
Dante Compact Processor Series
models can be powered via
PoE (Power over Ethernet)
or an
optional AC adapter
. If two units are mounted side by side in a rack, it is possible to loop the power supply through to the second unit so that only one AC adapter is required.
Tascam AE-4D Overview of the
hardware features
2x AES/EBU inputs with sample rate converter via balanced XLR connectors
2x AES/EBU outputs via balanced XLR connectors
4x audio channels at 44.1/48 kHz, 16/24 Bit
2x audio channels at 88.2/96 kHz, 16/24 Bit
Dante interface enables the transmission of audio signals via an Ethernet network
2x network connections for looping through to other Dante devices
Flexible routing thanks to "Dante Controller" computer application
Supports AES67, allowing connection to Ravenna and other compatible audio networking technologies
Up to 96 kHz sampling rate and 24 bit resolution
Displays for operating status and current sampling rate on the front of the device
Signal displays for input and output signals
Power supply via PoE (Power-over-Ethernet) or optional AC adapter
Two units can be powered by one AC adapter
Compact half rack width housing (1U)
Mounting brackets supplied allow the device to be mounted under a tabletop, for example.
software features
Fader and mute per input and output
Tascam DCP Connect allows full access to all available settings (compatible with Windows, Mac, iOS and Android devices)
Optional accessories from the manufacturer
AC adapter PS-P1220E (can be used as redundancy for PoE power supply)
Rack mounting bracket AK-RS1 for installation of two devices next to each other
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