NIXER PD DANTE Portable Dante Diagnostic Tool & Audio Monitor

The Nixer PDDANTE 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 color 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 adapter or USB battery pack.
Firmware updates of the PD Dante are achieved via a dedicated USB microAB connector.
Features:
Monitoring of 64 Dante channels at 48kHz (32 channels at 96kHz)
Output up to 64 Dante channels at 48kHz (32 channels at 96kHz)
AES67 compatible
Fully compatible with New Dante Domain Manager
USB port is also used for product firmware updates
Optional Case
Optional breakout connector for 15way D-type connector
 
Specifications:
Sample Rates Supported
44.1kHz
48kHz
88.2kHz
96kHz

Bit Depth Supported
16bit
24bit
32bit

Two Main Modes of Operation
User defined mix to L and R output
8 User memories with customizable names
PFL mode where selected channel is sent to LR with two modes:
Auto cancel previous selection
Additive with Clear button

64 Channel Meters
High resolution meters
Optional Peak indicator with user definable trigger level

Main LR Meters
Large high-resolution meters displaying 0dBFS down to -60dBFS in 1dB steps
Optional Peak hold
Optional Working level indicator with user definable level

Internal 2W/channel Amplifier Feeding Either
2x Internal speakers
Headphone output

Dual Balanced Line Outputs 0dBFS = +21dBu Maximum Output into 600ohms on 15way D-type Connector
Fed from main Stereo LR bus
Option to follow main volume control
User adjustable trim (0dB to -60dB in 1dB steps)
Output Mute relays

Stereo AES Output on 15way D-Type Connector
Fed from main Stereo LR bus
Option to follow main volume control
User adjustable trim (0dB to -60dB in 1dB steps)

Stereo AES Input on 15way D-Type Connector
User selectable routing to Dante output(s)

Stereo Unbalanced Line Input on 3.5mm Stereo Jack
with input level trim control suitable for use with common music playback devices such as, iPods, iPhones, MP3 players
max input level +8.5dBu

3.5mm Headphone Socket and Microphone Input
Headphone output for driving loads from 8ohm to 600ohm
Microphone input with gain control (up to 40dB) and level trim
Socket wiring is suitable for use with most common mobile phone headsets

Dual 1GHz RJ45 Dante Inputs
1GHz or 100MHz operation
User configurable for Switched or Redundant operation
Network configuration information available via menu

Power Input
PoE (13W) on Primary RJ45 connector
USB input (1.5A) auto negotiates with connected USB port
Direct from Mac/PC USB connector capable of delivering 1.5A
USB mains adapter
USB battery pack
Both power inputs can be active at the same time for redundancy

Wired Remote Control Option on 15way D-Type Connector
RS485 balanced TX and RX pairs
5V feed to connected device (up to 300mA)

Internal Oscillator with Selectable Routing to Dante Output(s) and Level Control
Sine/Square/Triangle Wave generation settable to a frequency of 50Hz, 100Hz, 200Hz, 500Hz, 1kHz, 2kHz, 5kHz and 10kHz
White Noise Generator
Pink Noise Generator

LCD
5.0" (127mm) diagonal 24bit color LCD with 800xRGBx480 resolution
LED backlight (adjustable brightness via software)
5-point touch capacitive touch overlay with gesture support
Optional mounting brackets

Physical
Dimensions (WxDxH): 6.81 x 4.17 x 1.34" (173 x 106 x 34mm)
Weight: 1.10Lbs (.5kg)