DBO1 Dante Breakout Box

For an overview, download our leaflet, a high-resolution photo and our “Manual”:http://www.four-audio.com/data/FourAudio_DBO1_Manual.pdf
More downloads on our download page

Features

8 analog outputs (balanced XLR)
optional 4 AES/EBU outputs (8 channels, balanced XLR)
optional 4 AES/EBU inputs (8 channels), balanced XLR, available in Q3/2013

word clock output
gigabit network connection – for lowest latency
Dante glitch free redundancy – a very important feature for live events

integrated network switch
- third network connector for connecting none Dante devices to network without need of additional switch
- supports ‘non redundant mode’ (‘switched mode’) for secondary network connector

supported sample rates: 44,1, 48, 88,2, 96, 176,4 and 192 kHz

front panel:
- Bright Identify LED for device identification
- Network status LEDs
- Status LEDs for each channel: signal present, mute, subscription status, error

Attenuation, phase invert, mute for each channel

Download a high resolution picture here

Dante benefits

Plug-and-play technology – automatic discovery and simple signal routing
Reduced Cost & Complexity- No special skills required to set up audio networking
Sample accurate playback synchronization
Lowest latency available from any networking technology
Deterministic latency throughout the network
Scalable, flexible network topology supporting a large number of senders and receivers
Supports mix of 100 Mbps, 1Gbps, through 10Gbps networks
Supports a single integrated network for audio, video, control and monitoring
Uses inexpensive, off-the-shelf computer networking equipment
Direct connection to PCs for multi-channel playback using a Dante Virtual Soundcard for both PCs and Macs
AVB Ready

Technical Data

Max. Output Level		+18 dBu
Dynamic Range		118 dB (A-weighted) 115 dB (linear weighted)
THD (f) @+4dBu		-114 dB
Max. Input Level		+14 dBu
Input Sensitivity		-46 to +14 dBu
Input Supply		48 V phantom power or 4 mA constant current supply

Audio Performance Measurements

The plots below show some measurements on the frequency response, total harmonic distortion and noise of the DBO1. Please click on any of the plots to open a gallery. More detailed measurements can be found in the manual.