Nixer Portable PD Dante Network Diagnostics Tool and Dante Audio Monitor

About: Nixer Portable PD Dante Network Diagnostics Tool and Dante Audio Monitor

• Compact and portable for on-site events and an essential engineering "toolkit"
• Provides easy and quick source selection for Operators, Producers and Directors on multi-channel audio shoots
• Rapid bootup for fast deployment
• Easily manage your AoIP devices and Dante subscriptions
• Remotely configure and manage the network.
• Easily create and delete Dante subscriptions
• PIN Protection for critical operations
• Built-in tone generators for testing and trouble shooting
• Save presets for instant recall of individual event settings for quick configuration and setup

A small portable Dante unit, which allows the monitoring of up to 64 Dante channels at 48kHz (32 channels at 96kHz). The signals are presented to the user via the inbuilt speakers or the headphone jack. The speakers are automatically muted when a headphone jack is inserted. Simultaneous outputs are also available in the form of the stereo balanced line outputs and AES output accessed via the 15way D-type. The speakers and headphones have independent settings for volume, the unit recalling the last used setting for each when changing between speakers and headphones.

The balanced line outputs and AES output can be configured to follow the volume settings of the speakers or headphones. Alternatively, they can be set to independent levels with individual trim controls for each.

Additional inputs are available as an unbalanced stereo line input on a 3.5mm jack, AES input via the 15way D-type connector and a mic input on the headphone connector (accommodating standard mobile phone headsets)

All of these inputs can be routed to any of the Dante output channels.

The device is operated and controlled via the large 5.0” diagonal (127mm) 24bit colour LCD and capacitive touch panel.

A simple and elegant menu system has been designed to be intuitive to navigate allowing the user to access all the features of the PD Dante very quickly.

The high resolution screen is easy to read presenting comprehensive metering, routing and status information to the user.

The PD Dante can be via PoE (13W) or alternatively be powered via USB (1.5A) by a computer USB port, USB mains adaptor or USB battery pack.

Firmware updates of the PD Dante are achieved via a dedicated USB microAB connector.

Functionality

• Monitor up to 64 channels of audio from Dante Network
• Two modes of operation Mix mode or Listen Mode
• Control Dante deivces on the same network
• Change Dante network settings
• Add and delete Dante subscriptons
• Change Sample rates
• Change device and channel names
• Built in signal generator Sine wave, Square wave, Triangle wave, Burst tone, White noise and Pink noise with abilty to send to Dante network
• Generate BLITS tones and route to Dante network
• Up to 64 Signal meters
• Optional peak hold on meters

Dante only

• AES67 compatible
• SMPTE 2110 compatible
• Fully compatible with New Dante Domain Manager – Dante option only

Sample rates supported

• 44.1kHz
• 48kHz
• 88.2kHz
• 96kHz

Bit Depth supported

• 16bit
• 24bit
• 32bit

AoIP inputs

• Dual 1Gbps RJ45
• 1Gbps or 100Mbps operation
• User configurable for Switched or Redundant operation
• Network configuration information available via menu

Speakers and Headphones

• Internal 2W/channel amplifier feeding either
• 2x small full range speakers or headphones
• 3.5mm Headphone socket (with microphone input)
• Headphone output can drive loads from 8ohm to 600ohm

Dual Balanced Line Outputs

• Available on the 15way D-sub
• Output selectable from main mix, AES in, Line input or Signal generator
• 0dBFS = +21dBu maximum output into 600ohms
• Output Mute relays

AES In and AES Out

• Stereo AES3 Input available on the 15way D-sub
• SRC converts from 44.1kHz, 48kHz or 96kHz to RL64 sample rate
• AES3 routing to any output
• Stereo AES3 output available on the 15way D-sub
• Output selectable from main mix, AES in, Line input or Signal generator

Other Ports

• USB port is also used for product firmware updates

Power input

• PoE via Primary RJ45 connector
• Or via the USB micro AB connector
• Both power inputs can be active at the same time for redundancy

LCD

• 5.0” (127mm) diagonal 24bit colour LCD with 800xRGBx480 resolution
• LED backlight (adjustable brightness via software)
• 5-point touch capacitive touch overlay with gesture support

Product Sizes

• Dimensions -  173mm long by 106mm wide by 34mm height
• Weight -  0.5kg

NOTE: PSU not included