Studio Technologies Model 5412-01, 8 Channel Analog to Dante Audio Interface

Studio Technologies Model 5412-01, 8 Channel Analog to Dante Audio Interface

The Model 5412-01 Audio Interface provides a simple yet high-performance means of interfacing line-level analog signals with applications that utilize Dante® audio-over-Ethernet media networking technology. The Model 5412-01 provides 8 input and 8 output channels.

Analog sources can be connected to the unit, then output in the digital domain by way of a Dante interface. Digital audio signals, which also arrive by way of Dante, are converted to analog and can be output as balanced line-level signals. For application flexibility and troubleshooting, configuration choices allow selection of the audio sources used by the Dante transmitter and analog output channels. This provides digital and analog loopback and test tone capability.

The Model 5412 is a fully professional product that offers the audio quality, features, and reliability required by 24-hour on-air and commercial applications. The analog inputs and analog outputs use 25-pin D-subminiature connectors for easy interfacing with balanced and unbalanced sources and destinations.

The line-level analog audio input signals are converted to PCM digital and transported via a Dante interface. Using the Dante Controller software application, digital audio signals can be routed (subscribed) to the Model 5412 via the Dante interface.

• 8 input and output channels
• Analog line-level inputs to Dante outputs
• Special analog mixer function for matrix intercom applications (can be used as an all-digital replacement for RTS MDA-100)
• Dante inputs to analog line-level outputs
• Three Gigabit Ethernet interfaces
• Standard connectors
• Excellent audio quality
• AC mains and 12 volt DC powering
• Lightweight enclosure, single rack-space (1U) mounting

Network Audio Technology:

• Type: Dante audio-over-Ethernet
• AES67-2018 Support: yes
• Dante Domain Manager™ (DDM) Support: yes
• Ethernet Interface Configuration: Switched or Redundant
• Sample Rates: 44.1, 48, 88.2, and 96 kHz
• Bit Depth: up to 24
• Number of Dante Transmitter (Output) Channels: 8
• Number of Dante Receiver (Input) Channels: 8
• Number of Dante Flows: 32 transmitter, 32 receiver

Network Interfaces:

• Qty: 3; Dante Primary, Dante Secondary, and Management
• Type: 1000BASE-T Gigabit Ethernet (GigE) per IEEE 802.3ab (100 Mb/s also supported but not recommended for optimal performance; 10 Mb/s not supported)
• Ethernet Connection NIC Status LEDs: one link and one activity for each Ethernet interface

Analog Inputs:

• Type: electronically balanced, capacitor coupled, intended for connection to balanced (differential) or unbalanced signal sources
• Impedance: 20 k ohms
• Nominal Level: +4 dBu, reference –20 dBFS, adjustable ±20 dB in 0.1-dB steps
• Maximum Level: +24 dBu, results in digital output level of 0 dBFS
• Dynamic Range: 120 dB, A-weighted
• Distortion (THD+N): <0.0004% (–108 dB), ref 1 kHz, +23 dBu input/–1 dBFS output
• Frequency Response: ±0.2 dB, 14 Hz to 20 kHz

Analog Outputs:

• Type: electronically balanced, capacitor coupled, intended to drive balanced or unbalanced loads of 2 k ohms or greater
• Source Impedance: 200 ohms
• Nominal Level: +4 dBu, reference –20 dBFS, adjustable ±20 dB in 0.1-dB steps
• Maximum Level: +24 dBu
• Dynamic Range: >119 dB, A-weighted
• Distortion (THD+N): <0.001% (–101 dB), reference 1 kHz, –1 dBFS input/+23 dBu output
• Frequency Response: ±0.1 dB, 6 Hz to 20 kHz

Power Sources:

• AC Mains: 100 to 240 V, 50/60 Hz; 15 W maximum (M5412-01), 20 W maximum (M5412-02)
• DC: 10 to 18 V, 1.0 A maximum (M5412-01), 1.5 A maximum (M5412-02): 120 μA nominal with 12 volts DC and AC mains present, 170 μA nominal with 18 volts DC and AC mains present

Connectors:

• Analog Inputs and Analog Outputs: 25-pin female D-subminiature (DB-25F), AES59-2012-compliant
• Ethernet: 3, RJ45 jack
• USB: type A receptacle (used only for updating firmware)
• AC Mains Input: 3-blade, IEC 320 C14-compatible (mates with IEC 320 C13)
• DC Input: 4-pin male XLR (pin 1 negative, pin 4 positive)

Dimensions – Overall:

• 19.0 inches wide (48.3 cm)
• 1.72 inches high (4.4 cm)
• 7.8 inches deep (19.8 cm); 8.3 inches (21.1 cm) overall
• Mounting: one space (1U) in a standard 19-inch rack
• Weight: 3.2 pounds (1.5 kg)