ESI
planet 22c
3
1. Introduction
planet 22c is an extremely compact interface box that provides 2 analog input and 2 analog output
channels at pristine reference audio quality in a Dante IP audio network.
The lightweight and sturdy I/O solution is equipped with ultra high quality 24-bit / 96kHz analog-
to-digital and digital-to-analog converters. Supporting balanced line audio signals with home (-
10dBV) and professional (+4dBu) signal levels, it works as an ideal interface wherever high quality
audio is needed within the Dante network.
This makes planet 22c ideal to interface any analog equipment such as a traditional mixer, studio
monitors or PA speakers, synthesizers or other electronic instruments and much more with the
Dante world. The linear frequency response and excellent audio quality even makes planet 22c ideal
for audio measurement purposes.
One of the best features is that it can be powered not only via the included 12V DC power adapter
but also directly from the Ethernet cable as a PoE (Power over Ethernet) device. This is perfect
when using it in a remote location.
It can also be integrated into a modern music studio when using the optional Dante Virtual
Soundcard (DVS) software for PC or Mac which makes it compatible with any modern DAW.
2. Hardware
The front and rear panel of the planet 22c hardware has these main features:
1.
balanced left channel 1/4" TRS input
with two LEDs indicating an active signal and a
possible signal peak level.
2.
balanced right channel 1/4" TRS input
with two LEDs indicating an active signal and a
possible signal peak level.
3.
balanced left channel 1/4" TRS output
with LED indicating an active signal.
4.
balanced right channel 1/4" TRS output
with LED indicating an active signal.
5.
RJ45 network connector
to connect planet 22c to the Dante network with embedded network
status LEDs.
6.
12V DC power connector
that connects to the included DC power supply. If planet 22c is not
powered via the network cable (PoE operation), a power supply must be connected here.
7.
power LED
that shows if planet 22c is operating.
8.
signal level switch for the output signals
that allows you to define if the output level is set to
a reverence voltage of -10dBV (common for home and HiFi audio equipment) or +4dBu
(common for professional studio equipment).
