Radial Engineering Ltd.
DiNET DAN-TX™
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Radial Engineering Ltd.
DiNET DAN-TX™
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geTTing STarTeD
Power for the DAN-TX can be provided via Power
over Ethernet (PoE) from a PoE-capable network
switch or a separate PoE injector. Once power
is available, the side panel PoE LED indicator will
illuminate and the DAN-TX will be ready to use.
The included 15VDC power supply is provided
for use when PoE is not available. Once you have
connected the DAN-TX to the Ethernet Network, plug
in the power supply. The +15VDC LED will illuminate
and the DAN-TX will be ready to use.
eTHerneT ConneCTion
The DAN-TX connects to the Ethernet Network using a standard CAT5e
or CAT6 cable. Once the Ethernet switch is connected to a computer
running the Dante controller software, the DAN-TX will appear as an
available transmit device.
As a backup option, the DAN-TX is designed to
be able to have both PoE and a 15VDC adaptor
connected at the same time. If one fails, the other will
maintain power without switch-over noise.
USing THe Dan-TX aS an inSTrUmenT Di BoX
The DAN-TX allows you to plug in an instrument such as a guitar or bass
and have it directly feed a Dante network, allowing it to be routed to a
distant mixing console, recording interface, or any other endpoint on the
network.
Set the LINE/INST switch to the INST setting to accept instrument level
signals. This confi gures the ¼” inputs so that the LEFT/MONO will be your
instrument input, while the RIGHT connector changes to a THRU output
that is wired in parallel with the left input. You can use this connection
to simultaneously feed an amplifi er on stage, just like you would with an
analog direct box.
Note: When using the DAN-TX with an instrument and a stage amp, there
is the possibility of encountering hum or buzz from a ground loop when
using shielded Ethernet cables, due to the Dante network and the stage
amplifi er receiving power from different sources. There are two solutions
to help alleviate the problem: 1. Use a CAT5e unshielded cable from the
DAN-TX to the Dante Network. Or 2. Insert an isolator between the DAN-
TX and the stage amp, such as the StageBug SB-6™.
Dante network
Console
Mono utput
Computer running
Dante Controller
for setup
Start with the TRIM control at 12 o’clock and adjust the level as needed,
turning up if you require more signal, or down if the Left SIG/CLIP LED
indicator turns red. The TRIM control will not affect the signal level from
the THRU output. The PAD will also not affect the ¼” connections when
the DAN-TX is set to INST mode. To clean up excessive low frequency
content, engage the HPF on the side of the DAN-TX to roll off frequencies
below 80Hz.
When using the DAN-TX with a mono instrument, only the left channel of
the Dante output will be used. You still have access to the right channel
of the Dante output via the Right RCA connector or the ring of the 3.5mm
TRS input. This allows you to connect a mono line level source and a
mono instrument to the Dante network simultaneously. Note that the level
control will affect both inputs.
