Radial Engineering DAN-TX User manual

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True to the Music™
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User Guide
DAN-TX™
2-Chan Dante®Transmitter
Radial Engineering Ltd.
1588 Kebet Way, Port Coquitlam
British Columbia, Canada, V3C 5M5
Tel: [phone] • Fax: [phone]
Email: [email protected]

Table of Contents Page
Overview................................................................................... 1-2
Features ................................................................................... 3-4
Getting Started .............................................................................5
Using as an Instrument DI Box ................................................ 6-7
Using with Unbalanced Signals....................................................8
Using with Professional Line Level...............................................9
Block Diagram ............................................................................10
Specications .............................................................................11
Warranty .......................................................................Back cover
Congratulations on purchasing the Radial DiNET DAN-TX™!
The DAN-TX is a high-resolution stereo direct box designed to
connect to a Dante™ enabled Ethernet network and seamlessly
convert analog audio to a digital format compatible with Dante.
This makes it ideal for connecting mono instruments such as
a bass or guitar, consumer line-level devices such as laptops,
tablets or CD players, or professional balanced +4dBu equipment
directly to a Dante network for easy routing and distribution to
other devices.
This manual covers the setup and operation of the DAN-TX in
various applications. Please take a few minutes to read through
and familiarize yourself with the DAN-TX features and functions.
If you have any questions that are not covered in this manual,
please consult the FAQ section on our website. This is where
we post the latest updates. If you still do not nd what you are
looking for, feel free to send us an email at [email protected]
and we will do our best to reply in short order.
Radial®DAN-TX™ User Guide
Note: This device has been tested and found to comply with the limits
for a Class A digital device, according to Part 15 of the FCC Rules and
EN55022. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection
against harmful interference when the device is operated in a commercial environ-
ment. This device generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and,
if not installed and used in accordance with the user manual, may cause harmful
interference to radio communications. Operation of this device in a residential area
is likely to cause harmful interference, in which case the user will be required to
correct the interference at their own expense.

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OVERVIEW
The DiNET DAN-TX is an analog to digital converter that is designed to
take the signal from instruments or line level audio sources and transmit
them over an existing Dante-enabled network.
A typical direct box is a device that converts an unbalanced high-
impedance instrument or consumer line level audio output to a balanced
low-impedance signal that can easily interface with a professional audio
system. The Radial DiNet DAN-TX provides the same input options of a
multi-media direct box, but converts the audio to a digital stream that is
suitable for direct connection to a Dante network over Ethernet.
The DAN-TX is equipped with a variety of connection options to make
it easy to connect with any type of audio equipment. The included
stereo 3.5mm, RCA and ¼” connectors are wired in parallel to allow
for immediate hookup of instruments, tablets, smartphones, consumer
audio devices, broadcast and professional audio equipment without the
need for adapter cables. When additional signal handling is required, the
switching ¼” jacks adapt to both unbalanced (TS) and balanced (TRS)
connectors to accommodate +4dBu sources, with a maximum input of
up to +28dBu.
The inputs of the DAN-TX are processed using high quality 24 bit/ 96kHz
analog-to-digital converters, providing two channels of Dante digital
outputs over a single Ethernet connector, and allowing easy integration
of analog audio devices with an existing Dante network.
Computer running
Dante Controller
for setup
The DAN-TX is easy to use, with no setup required at the box itself. It
is completely con gured by Dante Controller, which manages digital
audio routing across the Dante network. Dante Controller is a software
application by Audinate™ that allows the user to manage all Dante-
enabled devices across a network. Use Dante Controller to route audio
from the DAN-TX to any number of destinations on the network. Simply
plug the DAN-TX into the network and it will automatically appear as an
available transmit device within Dante Controller. The DAN-TX will initially
have the name “DiNET-TX-xxxxxx”, where the last 6 digits will be the
unique media access control address (MAC address) of your DAN-TX. As
this can be changed to a user-generated name using Dante Controller,
we recommend writing down the MAC address of your unit in the space
provided below for future reference.
Record your DAN-TX MAC address here:
DiNET-TX-__________________
Dante Controller can be downloaded for free at www.audinate.com. For
the latest  rmware for your DiNET DAN-TX, visit www.radialeng.com.
To update the  rmware,  rst install the Dante Firmware Update Manager
from www.audinate.com. After downloading the latest  rmware from
www.radialeng.com you can deploy the update to the DAN-TX over
Ethernet from your computer.
Dante Network

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FEATURES
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1. ¼” INPUTS: Stereo inputs accommodate both balanced (TRS)
and unbalanced (TS) connectors for use with instruments or
professional +4dBu sources. When LINE/INST switch is set to INST,
LEFT becomes a mono input and RIGHT becomes a thru-put for
connection to an ampli er.
2. RCA INPUTS: Provided for connection to CD/DVD players and
other consumer level playback devices. Wired in parallel with the
¼” and 3.5mm inputs.
3. 3.5mm INPUT: Stereo TRS input for use with laptops, tablets and
phones. Wired in parallel with the ¼” and RCA inputs.
4. TRIM: Adjustable trim control to set input levels. Provides -10dB of
cut or +10db of gain at the min/max settings.
5. LINE/INST: Used to select between line
level or instrument level inputs. When
set to INST the ¼” stereo inputs are
recon gured as a mono instrument input
with a thru output.
6. PAD: Enables a -18dB input pad for high
output line level sources.
7. HPF: Enables a high pass  lter to roll off
frequencies below 80Hz.
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8. +15V LED: Will illuminate when the DAN-TX is connected to
the included DC power adapter. A cable lock is provided to
prevent accidental power loss.
9. POWER: 15VDC connection for use with included Radial
power adapter when PoE is not available.
10. PoE LED: Will illuminate when the DAN-TX is receiving
power over Ethernet (PoE).
11. SIG/CLIP LEDs: Will illuminate when input signal is detected.
LED color will change to red at -6dBfs.
12. SYNC LED: Red LED is illuminated when unit is powered.
Green LED will illuminate once connected to an Ethernet
network. Flashing green LED indicates that the DAN-TX is
in master clock mode, solid green LED indicates that it is in
slave mode.
13. SYS LED: Red LED illuminates when power is  rst applied.
Switches to green LED once Dante processor becomes
active.
14. ETHERNET: Used to connect to the Dante enabled network
via CAT5e or CAT6 cable.

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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 con 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 ampli 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
ampli 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.