ML-16D
16-channel Analog/Dante Converter
The TASCAM ML-16D is a professional Dante-focused converter made specifically to insert or extract analog audio into or out of a Dante (Digital Audio Network Through Ethernet) network using external breakout devices that utilize Sub-D format connectors.
The ML-16D has 2 D-Sub inputs and 2 D-Sub outputs, which can easily be connected to any of the many devices that utilize D-Sub connectors such as microphone preamplifiers, large and small format console mixers, audio interfaces, amplifiers, and euro block connector devices. This simple, yet elegant, solution enables audio to be quickly and easily inserted into – or extracted from – the Dante audio stream.
Now compatible with SMPTE ST 2110-30
Dante module firmware V1.2.0.0 now supports SMPTE ST-2110-30, which will enable a smooth IP transmission of PCM digital audio for structuring broadcast systems.
* Audinate's provided Dante Domain Manager (DDM) v1.1 or higher is required for the operation of SMPTE ST 2110-30.
For more information about DDM, please visit Audinate's website.
https://www.audinate.com/products/software/dante-domain-manager/
SMTPE ST 2110
SMPTE ST-2110 is a video and audio IP network standard defined by SMPTE (Society of Motion Picture and Television Engineers). SMPTE ST-2110 is designed to separately embed and transmit video, audio, and ancillary signals, reducing the de-embedding processing load and network load of each device, while also enabling users to de-embed only the packet data they desire for further edit. ST-2110-30 realizes IP transmission of PCM digital audio, enabling high-precision synchronization using PTP (IEEE1588-2008) and low-latency transmission. It is expected to become a network standard protocol in next-generation broadcasting systems.
About Dante
Dante is a transmission protocol developed by Audinate. It enables multi-channel transmission (512ch IN/512ch OUT) and word-clock sync with high accuracy via network with gigabit Ethernet standard. For further information about Dante, please visit Audinate website below.
https://www.audinate.com/
Features at a glance
- Dante focused interface for connection of external audio into or out of a Dante audio network
- 16 channel analog line input and 16 analog line outputs (48k/96kHz) using four D-Sub connectors
- Dual redundant Ethernet jacks which support both primary and secondary connections
- Dante primary and secondary connectors support redundancy
- Compatible with SMPTE ST 2110-30
- AES67 and Ravenna compatible
- Dante Controller for flexible routing
- Up to 96kHz/24-bit quality
- Equipped with a signal/overload indicator that enables level monitoring of analog input/output signals
- Reference level dip switches for selectable DBu level metering
- LED display for signal level and overload per input/output channel
- Firmware updatable via Dante port
- Equipped with D-sub 25-pin connectors as line input/output connectors
- 1U rack mount size
- Optional BO-32DE (D-sub/Euro Block breakout box) supports Euro Block connectors
- Optional BO-16DX/IN and BO-16DX/OUT (D-sub/XLR breakout box) support XLR connectors