Sonifex AVN-CU4-DANTE Configurable Dante Commentary Unit for 4 Commentators
The Sonifex AVN-CU4-DANTE is a portable commentator unit using Dante® AoIP. It is a dual version of the AVN-CU2-DANTE providing four mic/line inputs with a wide, adjustable gain range and four stereo headphone outputs with lockable jack sockets, suitable for operation by three or four commentators.
Fully featured, this unit allows you to handle virtually any commentary situation with both Dante AoIP and 4 wire connections, dual redundant Dante networking and multiple AC/DC/PoE+ power options. Up to 48 rotary encoders can be used on inputs, outputs or cross-points, allowing talkback feeds, commentary and audio mixing to be handled in one unit.
It has an abundance of 4 wire connections on the rear panel: 4 x analogue line inputs on XLR sockets with latching locks, 6 x analogue line outputs on XLR plugs and an RJ45 AES3 stereo input & output. These connections can act as a simultaneous analogue backup to the Dante AoIP connections.
The featureset is as per the AVN-CU2-DANTE, with the following differences. There are two displays with a doubling of operational controls:
- 4 x On-air buttons.
- 4 x Page buttons, 2 for each half of the display.
- 4 x Cough buttons.
- 8 x Talkback buttons, up to 4 for each user and
- 3 x User buttons.
- 12 x rotary encoders.
- 8 x pages of 6 rotary encoder positions (48 in total).
Similar to the AVN-CU2-DANTE, the illuminated Sonifex logo acts as a power indication and illuminated LEDs indicate network clock status, AoIP Primary and AoIP Secondary link status, PoE+ Primary, PoE+ Secondary and AC power active.
The front panel houses 4 x locking mic/line inputs with +48V phantom power indication and 4 x headphone outputs on locking 6.35mm jack sockets.
The unit has dual redundant network ports on both RJ45 (PoE+ using 2 x Neutrik EtherCON® connectors) and SFP cages.
To power the unit, as well as the dual PoE+ ports and 12V 4 pin XLR DC input, there is an AC mains input on an IEC inlet, with a universal supply.
Technical Specification For AVN-CU4-DANTE |
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Network and AoIP |
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| AoIP Standard: | Dante |
| Number of Channels: | 16 receive, 16 transmit |
| Number of Streams: | 16 receive, 16 transmit |
| Sample Rate: | 48 kHz |
| Format: | Linear PCM, 16, 24 or 32 bit |
| AES67 Support: | Yes |
| Connectivity: | 2 x RJ45 and 2 x SFP |
| Speed: | 1Gbps or 100Mbps |
| Network Modes: | Switched or redundant |
| Dante Domain Manager Ready: | Yes |
Mic/Line Inputs |
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| Input Impedance (Mic Mode): |
2.5kΩ electronically balanced |
| Input Impedance (Line Mode): |
>10kΩ electronically balanced |
| Preamp Gain (Mic Mode): |
User selectable 0dB to 60dB in 3dB steps |
| 0dBFS Line-up (Mic Mode): |
-58dBu @ Max preamp gain, +2dBu @ Min preamp gain |
| 0dBFS Line-up (Line Mode): |
User selectable +15dBu / +18dBu / +20dBu / +22dBu / +24dBu = 0dBFS |
| Frequency Response (Mic Mode): |
+0/-0.2dB 20Hz to 22kHz Ref 40dB gain @ 1kHz |
| Frequency Response (Line Mode): |
+0/-0.2dB 20Hz to 22kHz Ref 0dBu @ 1kHz |
| THD+N (Mic Mode): |
<-90dBFS, -64dBFS, 20Hz – 20kHz, 40dB gain, 20kHz BW |
| THD+N (Line Mode): |
<-98dBFS, -30dBFS, 20Hz – 20kHz, 20kHz BW |
| Equivalent Input Noise (Mic Mode): |
127dB Ref. 60dB preamp gain, Rs = 200Ω |
| Noise (Line Mode): |
<-110dBFS, 20kHz BW, Rs = 200Ω |
| C.M.R.R. | >60dB |
Stereo Digital Input |
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| Input Impedance: | 110Ω |
| Supported Input rates: | 32kHz, 44.1kHz, 48kHz, 88.2kHz, 96kHz, 176.4kHz and 192kHz |
Stereo Digital Output |
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| Output Impedance: | 110Ω |
| Supported output rates: | 48kHz |
Analogue Line Inputs |
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| Input Impedance: | >20kΩ electronically balanced |
| 0dBFS Line-up: | User selectable +15dBu / +18dBu / +20dBu / +22dBu / +24dBu = 0dBFS |
| Frequency Response: | +0/-0.2dB 20Hz to 22kHz Ref 0dBu @ 1kHz |
| THD+N: | <-110dBFS, -30dBFS, 20Hz – 20kHz, 20kHz BW |
| Noise: | <-110dBFS, 20kHz BW, Rs = 200Ω |
| C.M.R.R: | >60dB |
Analogue Line Outputs |
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| Output Impedance: | <50Ω |
| 0dBFS Line-up: | User selectable 0dBFS = +15dBu / +18dBu / +20dBu / +22dBu / +24dBu |
| Frequency Response: | +0/-0.5dB 20Hz to 22kHz Ref 0dBu @ 1kHz |
| THD+N: | <-110dBFS, -30dBFS, 20Hz – 20kHz, 20kHz BW |
| Noise: | <-110dBFS, 20kHz BW |
Headphone Outputs |
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| Drive Capability | Drives 150mW into 32Ω to 600Ω Headphones |
| 0dBFS Line-up: | Fixed 0dBFS = +18dBu |
| Frequency Response: | +0/-0.2dB 20Hz to 22kHz Ref 0dBu @ 1kHz |
| THD+N: | <-108dBFS, -30dBFS, 20Hz – 20kHz, 20kHz BW |
| Noise: | <-110dBFS, 20kHz BW |
Main Panel Operational Controls & Indicators |
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| Power LED | Sonifex logo illuminates when power is present |
| Pushbuttons: | 24 x Illuminated buttons that can be assigned to any of the following functions, and configured: On-Air / Talkback / Page # / Page Cycle / GPO / Cough / Menu / Brightness |
| Display: | 2 x 480 x 107 pixel colour TFT display showing pan status, level, metering, control type, source/mix/destination names and main output metering |
| Status LEDs: | Clock / AoIP status / PoE status and PSU status LEDs to monitor power and connectivity. Can be disabled if required |
| Rotary Encoders: | 12 x robust soft touch rotary encoders with adjacent configurable light bars for group/source/commentator grouping and identification |
Front Panel Connections |
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| Headphone Outputs: | 4 x Neutrik ¼” (6.35mm) locking jack sockets |
| Microphone/Line Inputs: | 4 x Neutrik 3 pin latching XLR sockets |
Rear Panel Connections |
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| Stereo Digital Input: |
RJ45 socket (electronically balanced) |
| Stereo Digital Output: | RJ45 socket (electronically balanced) |
| Analogue Line Inputs: | 4 x Neutrik locking XLR sockets |
| Analogue Line Outputs: | 6 x Neutrik locking XLR plugs |
| GPIO Port: | 15-way ‘D’-type socket |
| Network: | 2 x 1Gbps Neutrik EtherCON receptacles, with PoE+ 2 x SFP slots for alternative interfaces |
| DC Input: | Neutrik 4 pin XLR plug, 12VDC, Maximum 30W |
| Mains Input: | Filtered IEC, 85 – 264VAC, 47-63 Hz, 30W max |
| Fuse Rating: | Anti-surge fuse 2A 20 x 5mm |
PoE+ Power |
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| Standard | 802.3at Type 2 |
| Class | 4 |
| PD Power Range | 12.95 W to 25.50 W |
| Typical PSE Power Usage | 20 W |
| Max PSE Power Usage | 30 W |
Equipment Type |
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| AVN-CU4-DANTE | AVN Dante commentator unit, 4 commentators |
Physical Specification |
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| Dimensions (Raw): | 25.7cm (W) x 22.9cm (D) x 9.2cm (H - max), 6.5cm (H - front), 8.9cm (H - rear) 10.1” (W) x 9” (D) x 3.6" (H - max), 2.6” (H - front), 3.5” (H - rear) |
| Dimensions (Boxed): | 37cm (W) x 35.5cm (D) x 19cm (H) 14.6" (W) x 14" (D) x 7.5" (H) |
Accessories |
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| AVN-DCX60 | DC Power Supply for AVN Range, 4 pin XLR socket, 60W |
| AVN-TC1 (Case Only) | Transport Case, AVN-CU2-DANTE & Power Supply Cut-out |
| Dimensions(Raw): | 46.5cm (W) x 36cm (D) x 17.6cm (H) 18.3” (W) x 14.2” (D) x 6.9” (H) |
| Dimensions (Boxed): | 52cm (W) x 21.5cm (D) x 43cm (H) 20.5” (W) x 8.5” (D) x 16.9” (H) |
| Weight: | Net: 3.0kg Gross: 3.5kg Net:6.6lbs Gross: 7.7lbs |
| CM-GM1: | Professional Gooseneck Condenser Microphone |
