Beyerdynamic UNITE AP4 User manual

Unite AP4
Access Point
beyerdynamic GmbH & Co. KG
Theresienr. 8 •74072 Heilbronn – Germany
Tel. [phone] / 617 - 300 • [e-mail] • www.beyerdynamic.com
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VERSIONS
Unite AP4 (EU) Digital 4-channel access point
with integrated antennas,
network connection, USB-C,
Dante® interface (PoE),
4 analogue inputs and outputs
integrated wall and stand mounting,
incl. power supply,
variant for Europe,
1880 - 1900 MHz . . . . . . . . . . Order # 710.482
Unite AP4 (NA) same as above, but variant
for North America,
1920 - 1930 MHz . . . . . . . . . . Order # 739.456
Unite AP4 (JP) same as above, but variant
for Japan,
1894 - 1906 MHz . . . . . . . . . . Order # 739.464
These three versions may only be used in the appropriate
regions and are not compatible with each other.
Trademark
The Dante® word mark and logos are regiered trademarks of Audinate
Pty. Ltd and all use of these trademarks by beyerdynamic is licensed. Other
trademarks and trade names are the propey of the respective owners.
APPLICATIONS
The Unite AP4 access point is a multifunctional device
with which various applications can be realised.
With one Unite access point 4 audio channels can be
wirelessly transmitted. For a maximum of 32 channels
8 Unite AP 4 can be synchronised in one network.
Depending on the configuration, the device works as a
transmitter (Broadcast mode) or a receiver with back (Full
Duplex mode).
As a transmitter, the Unite AP4 transmits the audio signals
of an external audio source on a maximum of 4 DECT
channels. Typical applications are e.g. interpreting
services in con unction with an interpreting system,
assistive listening and wireless microphone applications.
When using several Unite AP4 devices in different
operating modes, almost any applications can be
combined. Via the Ethernet connection, a maximum of
8 Unite AP4 devices can be integrated into a network
consisting of many Unite components. One or more
Unite AP4 devices can be configured using the free Unite
Manager PC Software. This also enables additional
functionalities in the Unite network such as monitoring,
maintenance, comprehensive configuration, pairing and
setup of transmitters, receivers, chargers and Unite AP4
access points.
H w t use the Unite AP4 in a DANTE® netw rk
The DANTE® Audio Interface (DAI) built into the Unite AP4
supports two flows in the DANTE® network at a fixed
sample rate of 48 kHz.
Each flow contains 1 to 4 channels. The configuration is
done in the free DANTE® controller of the company
Audinate®
The following combinations are possible:
• One connected device with 4 channels
• One connected device with 1 channel +
one connected device with 3 channels
• Two connected devices with two channels each
FEATURES
• 4-channel access point
• High range
• Integrated antennas
• Digital Dante® interface (4 In / 4 Out)
• Ethernet interface (network)
• 4 analogue inputs and outputs (Phoenix®)
• Power supply via PoE (Power over Ethernet)
• With 8 synchronised access points a maximum
of 32 audio channels can be transmitted
• Removable mounting plate for wall or ceiling
mounting, on a tripod or via VESA adapter plate
SUPPLIED ACCESSORIES
• External 36W power supply with power cable and
mains plug (EU: CEE7/16, NA & JP: NEMA 1-15, 2-pin) and
C7 device plug
• Thread adapter 1/2" – 3/8" for tripod mounting
• 2 x Phoenix® connectors (FMCD 1,5/6-ST-3,5),
contact spacing 3.5 mm, two rows, 6-pin
• 4 x cover plates for cable feed-through of the wall
mount (pre-assembled)
• 4 x M5x10 screws (for Vesa adapter plate)
• 4 x M5 nut (for Vesa adapter plate)
• Installation instructions

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TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS
P wer supply
Input voltage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 100 – 240 V AC, 47-63 Hz
Input current . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . max. 0,8 A
Output voltage . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12 V DC
Output current . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 A
Power cable . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . supplied depending on the
region
Cable length . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . AC: 2 m [2.19 yds.]
DC: 1.5 m [1.64 yds.]
Unite AP4
DECT RF frequency range . . . . . 1880 - 1930 MHz, depending on
the country
DECT transmission power . . . . . . up to 250 mW (peak),
depending on the country
DECT operating range . . . . . . . . . up to 300 m outside (line of
sight); the actual operating
range depends upon the
RF output settings, the
surroundings, the signal
absorption, signal reflection
and signal interference
RF coverage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . up to 10,000 m2; the actual
coverage depends upon the
RF output settings, the
surroundings, the signal
absorption, signal reflection
and signal interference
Audio bandwidth
High quality (HD) . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50 Hz - 14 kHz (-3 dB)
Operating mode. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Broadcast (4 channels)
Encryption . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . AES-256 bit encryption
Antenna . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Diversity, internal
Polar pattern of antennas . . . . . two omnidirectional antennas
with front-facing main lobe
Minimum distance between
several Unite AP4 devices. . 2 m [2.19 yds.]
Connections . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . • Ethernet (RJ 45)
• USB-C (currently not
implemented)
• DC input, DC 12 V,
power consumption
max. 12 W
• Sync input (RJ 45)
• Sync output (RJ 45)
• Digital: Dante® (RJ 45;
PoE: 12 W IEEE 802.3af-2003,
36 V - 57 V, only 48 kHz
sample rate supported)
Connections . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . • Analogue: Phoenix® socket,
balanced, contact spacing
3.5 mm [0.14"], two-rowed,
6-pin, balanced and
shielded connecting
cables required
Input level (4-channel In):
max. +7 dBu
Input level for 0 dBFS @ 0 dB
Gain: +5 dBu
Required cable features for RJ 45 Ethernet, Dante® and
Sync connectors
Cable type . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Cat 5e AWG 24/1 F/UTP,
shielded, assignment 1:1
Cable length for Ethernet,
Dante® and Sync . . . . . . . . . 100 m [109 yds.]
Total length of all
Sync cables . . . . . . . . . . . . . . max. 700 m [766 yds.]
Reset button . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . to restore the factory
settings (network, audio,
DECT)
Network default . . . . . . . . . . . . DHCP (IP)
Indicator . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Status LED
Mounting for Vesa mount. . . 75 x 75 mm [2.95" x 2.95"]
Mounting holes for
secondary safety rope . . . available (safety rope not
included in the delivery)
Temperature range
Operation. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 0 to +40 °C [32 to 104 °F]
Storage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . -20 to +50 °C [-4 to 122 °F]
Relative humidity . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 0 to 90%
Dimensions (L x W x H) . . . . . . 260 x 252 x 48 mm
[10.2" x 9.92" x 1.89"]
Weight . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 860 g [30.34 oz.]
Dante® netw rk
Sampling rate . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 48 kHz
Sampling rate pull-up/down
support . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . yes
Encoding formats . . . . . . . . . . PCM16, PCM24 and PCM32
Latency values . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1ms, 2ms and 5ms
Device name . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . changeable
Localisation function . . . . . . . no
AES67 support . . . . . . . . . . . . . . no
Support of
static IP address . . . . . . . . . . yes
Polarity

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POLAR PATTERN ANTENNAS
90°
270°
60°
30°
0°180°
120°
240° 300°
150°
210° 330°
90°
270°
60°
30°
0°180°
120°
240° 300°
150°
210° 330°
Azimuth = 7.4
Elevation = -43.6
Roll = 11.5
Power (dBm)
X
Z
Y
Horizontal directivity
3D polar pattern
Vertical directivity

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Control
Reset
Green= Activity
Yellow= Link
Green= Activity
Yellow= Link
/PoEUSB
DC In
12 V 3 A
SyncInSyncOut
NotforEthernet!
AnalogOut+ 4 dBu
AnalogIn+ 6 dBu
1234
1234
+-+-
+-+-
+-+-
+-+-
PIN ASSIGNMENT
PINOUT RJ45
1 white/green 5 white/blue
2 green 6 orange
3 white/orange 7 white/brown
4 blue 8 brown
Imp rtant:
Please use shielded connector housings. Twist the shield of the cable and fold it backwards so that a connection between
the shield of the cable and the connector housing is created when crimping the strain relief of the cable.
Use either the T-568A or T-568B pin assignment for both cable ends. Do not use both pin assignments for one cable.
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8
shielded connector
housing
T-568A
1 white/orange 5 white/blue
2 orange 6 green
3 white/green 7 white/brown
4 blue 8 brown
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8
shielded connector
housing
T-568B
SF/UTPSF/UTP

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NETWORK BUILD-UP
The configuration of one or more Unite AP4 is performed via the free Unite Manager Software:
https://global.beyerdynamic.com/unite-manager.html
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DIMENSIONS
All dimensions in mm and [inch]
Front view Side view

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All dimensions in mm and [inch]
Rear view

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Bottom view
Rear view with mounting plate removed – cable duct
All dimensions in mm and [inch]

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Dimensions of fixing holes for wall mounting and for VESA adapter plate
All dimensions in mm and [inch]

Schlüsselweite / wrench width
Dimensions of fixing holes for wall mounting and for VESA adapter plate in detail
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All dimensions in mm and [inch]

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All dimensions in inch and [mm]
1500 [59.0]
5,5 [0.22]
12,0 [0.47]
2,1 [0.083]
BLACK AND WHITE
24 AWG
32,5
[1.27]
32,5
[1.27]
48,0
[1.88]
115,0 [4.5]
DIMENSIONS POWER SUPPLY AND CABLE