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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) |
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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.



