Dante-enabled Products

The Glensound BEATRICE D4 is a robust, 4 channel Desktop intercom with crystal clear audio designed for broadcast, theatre and professional audio applications. The Glensound BEATRICE D4 is a robust, 4 channel Desktop intercom with crystal clear audio designed for broadcast, theatre and professional audio applications. It is part of our Beatrice intercom system that utilises the reliable and proven Dante network audio transmission protocol to allow real time distribution of uncompressed audio across standard networks. As such the BEATRICE D4 is also fully compatible with other manufacturers’ equipment using the Dante protocol. This small desktop unit was deigned to be very easy to use for the operator and simple to setup for the technician. It includes all the basic functionality required for small intercom systems and none of the overly complex installation requirements normally associated with large systems.

The Glensound BEATRICE D8 is a versatile and fully featured, 8 channel desktop intercom with crystal clear audio designed for broadcast, theatre and professional audio applications. The Glensound BEATRICE D8 is a versatile and fully featured, 8 channel desktop intercom with crystal clear audio designed for broadcast, theatre and professional audio applications. It is part of our Beatrice intercom system that utilises the reliable and proven Dante network audio transmission protocol to allow real time distribution of uncompressed audio across standard networks. As such the BEATRICE D8 is fully compatible with other manufacturers’ equipment using the Dante. The desktop intercom was designed to be very easy to use for the operator and simple to setup for the technician. It includes all the basic functionality required for small intercom systems and none of the overly complex installation requirements normally associated with large systems.

The Glensound BEATRICE B4 is a robust, 4 channel beltpack intercom with crystal clear audio designed for broadcast, theatre and professional audio applications. The Glensound BEATRICE B4 is a robust, 4 channel beltpack intercom with crystal clear audio designed for broadcast, theatre and professional audio applications. It is part of our Beatrice intercom system that utilises the reliable and proven Dante network audio transmission protocol to allow real time distribution of uncompressed audio across standard networks. As such the BEATRICE B4 is also fully compatible with other manufacturers’ equipment using the Dante protocol. This small beltpack unit was deigned to be very easy to use for the operator and simple to setup for the technician. It includes all the basic functionality required for small intercom systems and none of the overly complex installation requirements normally associated with large systems.

The Express ip MKII was designed to provide a quick and easy solution when it is necessary to provide interfacing for two commentators, with simple facilities, into a Dante/ AES67 audio network. This high quality commentary unit is ideal for those looking for cost effective solutions without paying for unwanted features. The Express ip MKII was designed to provide a quick and easy solution when it is necessary to provide interfacing for two commentators, with simple facilities, into a Dante/ AES67 audio network. This high quality commentary unit is ideal for those looking for cost effective solutions without paying for unwanted features.

• Two commentary positions
• Dante network audio interface
• Four external monitor inputs
• Sidetone (own voice) monitor circuit
• Other commentator monitor circuit
• Two common talkback circuits
• Operation of talkback buttons configurable
• Mic inputs with selectable 48v phantom power

The Glensound BEATRICE R8 is a versatile high-end intercom units with 8 channels. This device offers a perfectly clear sound, ideal for professional audiovisual, theatrical and audio applications. The Glensound BEATRICE R8 is a versatile high-end intercom units with 8 channels. This device offers a perfectly clear sound, ideal for professional audiovisual, theatrical and audio applications. Like the entire BEATRICE range, the R8 uses the Dante network audio transmission protocol, whose reliability and performance are widely recognized by audio professionals. Thus, the distribution of uncompressed audio signals is real-time on standard networks . The R8 also complies with the AES67 protocol, making it fully compatible with other third-party devices. The BEATRICE R8 is designed to be very simple to use for the operator and easy to configure for the technician. They have all the basic functionality required for small intercom systems and do not require any of the complex installation requirements normally associated with large systems. Features:

• 8 intercom channels
• Dante and AES67 compatible
• Front-gradeHP
• 48kHz digital audio signal perfectly clear
• PoE / Power supply
• Low noise microphone amplifier
• 1RU format

The Glensound BEATRICE R4 is a versatile high-end intercom units with 4 channels. This device offers a perfectly clear sound, ideal for professional audiovisual, theatrical and audio applications. The Glensound BEATRICE R4 is a versatile high-end intercom units with 4 channels. This device offers a perfectly clear sound, ideal for professional audiovisual, theatrical and audio applications. Like the entire BEATRICE range, the R4 uses the Dante network audio transmission protocol, whose reliability and performance are widely recognized by audio professionals. Thus, the distribution of uncompressed audio signals is real-time on standard networks . The R4 also complies with the AES67 protocol, making it fully compatible with other third-party devices. The BEATRICE R4 is designed to be very simple to use for the operator and easy to configure for the technician. They have all the basic functionality required for small intercom systems and do not require any of the complex installation requirements normally associated with large systems. Features:

• 4 intercom channels
• Dante and AES67 compatible
• Front-gradeHP
• 48kHz digital audio signal perfectly clear
• PoE / Power supply
• Low noise microphone amplifier
• 1RU format

The Glensound BEATRICE MIX32 is a high density audio mixer for producing fixed ratio audio mixes from/ to Dante and AES67 audio networks.  The Glensound BEATRICE MIX32 is a high density audio mixer for producing fixed ratio audio mixes from/ to Dante and AES67 audio networks. It can be fitted with a maximum of 4 independent mixer cards, each with their own redundant network interface. Each of these mixer cards provides 32 audio inputs and 32 audio outputs from the network, with the 32 outputs being mixes derived from different sets of input channels. Audio limiter/ compressor circuits are also provided for each input/ output. These can be turned on/ off globally as required via a simple front panel rotary encoder. The fixed ratio mixes in the Beatrice MIX32 were originally designed to allow network audio intercom systems to generate multiple listening circuits, however the high quality low noise, digital mixers can be also be used for many other applications. Being designed for 24/7 broadcast operation, the Beatrice MIX32 features both redundant power suplies and also redundant network interfaces.

The  DARK8MAI is a portable robust PoE powered 8 channel microphone pre-amp with Windows 10 app for remote control of gain. The DARK8MAI (Microphone Analogue Input) is a very powerful Dante network audio interface, in a robust stage box/ throw down style. It has a 8 off low noise mic/line inputs which are remotely controlled by a Windows 10 app. The outputs of the microphone amplifiers are transmitted on a fully redundant Dante network interface. Having 8 off low noise high quality microphone inputs makes the DARK8MAI perfect for transporting audio circuits from a stage or a pitch side position to a mixer or other location within a Dante network . The rugged design, PoE powering & remote control facility of the unit means that it can easily be placed and left unattended wherever audio sources are required.

The VITA PLUS is a very powerful Dante network audio interface, in a traditional desktop style. It has a mic/line input and headphone monitoring connection for a single user, and contains two 4 wire circuits. One of these is typically used as an on air channel, and the other as a talkback channel. The VITA PLUS is a very powerful Dante network audio interface, in a traditional desktop style. It has a mic/line input and headphone monitoring connection for a single user, and contains two 4 wire circuits. One of these is typically used as an on air channel, and the other as a talkback channel. The high quality microphone input, with the Glensound Referee compressor, makes the Vita Plus suitable for on air commentary use, perfect for a small OB or in an off-tube booth . The flexibility of the talk button configurations, means that the Vita Plus can also be used as a talkback unit as part of a Dante network. The Vita Plus can connect to any Dante network, or to other audio equipment via Glensound’s own Dante interface units. Features

• Complete commentary functionality and 4W in a desktop format
• Dante AoIP network  
• Input is switchable from line, mic, or mic + 48v phantom power
• Low noise, high headroom mic amplifier
• 48K 24bit A/D converter
• Headphone output on 6.35mm jack socket
• Two outputs: one for main programme audio, one for talk back circuit, are both on the single RJ45/CAT5 network audio connection
• Independently configurable buttons for both outputs using Config+: latching, momentary or lazy
• Two inputs for headphone monitoring from network audio connection, both with adjustable level
• Headphone inputs have left/both/right switching
• Glensound intelligent headphone amp provides correct output levels into low or high impedance headphones and can also correctly drive mono earpieces with mono jack plugs.
• Powered via PoE, or internal switch mode PSU

Packaged in a small & robust format and designed to be permanently mounted in studios wherever a headphone circuit is required, the Virgil provides a simple interface between Dante network audio systems and users headphones. Virgil was the Roman poet who guided Dante through Hell and Purgatory, the Glensound Virgil is a clever little headphone amplifier for providing crystal clear audio into studio & broadcast headphones. Packaged in a small & robust format and designed to be permanently mounted in studios wherever a headphone circuit is required, the Virgil provides a simple interface between Dante network audio systems and users headphones. The Virgil encompasses our unique headphone amplifier circuit which automatically provides the correct output level to match the impedance of the attached headphones (to produce the same volume high impedance headphones require a much greater output level than low impedance). Virgil receives 2 x audio circuits from a Dante network and routes one to the left and the other to the right channel of the headphone amplifier. A front panel volume control allows the user to adjust the output volume. Three mounting holes are supplied to enable the Virgil to be mounted underneath a studio desk in a suitable location for the users headphones. Needing just 1 single network cable to carry both power & audio to the Virgil makes installation very simple. As well as being suitable for low & high impedance headphones our unique headphone amplifier circuit can be connected to both stereo headphones & mono earpieces, making the Virgil suitable for driving television presenters ear pieces. Features

• Dante audio input
• Stereo headphone amplifier
• Can be used with mono earpieces
• Under desk mounting
• Small & robust
• Powered by PoE
• 6.35 & 3.5mm headphone outputs
• Up to 96K/ 24 bit audio

Paradiso is a commentators box for 3 commentators. It can be used by itself to provide the commentary facilities alongside an OB truck for small events or multiple Paradisos can be used at large events that require Worldwide broadcast coverage. Paradiso is a commentators box for 3 commentators. It can be used by itself to provide the commentary facilities alongside an OB truck for small events or multiple Paradisos can be used at large events that require Worldwide broadcast coverage. Audio links between the Paradiso and other equipment are by Dante (AES67 compliant) complete with redundant copper & fibre links. Analogue I/O and AES3 I/O are also provided directly from the unit for local connections and/ or another layer of redundancy. The Paradiso has been designed to be intuitive & easy to use for Commentators’ who would rather be talking about the game than working out how the equipment works, and is also built to our exacting rugged & robust standard to make it a reliable piece of broadcast equipment for the busy engineer. Features

• Comprehensive commentary unit
• Suitable for 3 commentators on 1 programme or 3 seperate programmes
• Glitch free redundant Dante network audio
• Two copper & two fibre network interfaces
• Multiple power sources (PoE x 2), Mains & DC
• Best microphone amplifiers available
• ePaper displays to make the commentators life easy
• Local analogue and AES3 inputs & outputs for extra redundancy
• Includes our much revered Referee compressor/ limiter
• Windows 10 app for remote control & setup
• No expense spared to make this the best commentary unit ever

Glensound's Symphony audio monitoring and microphone amplifier was originally designed to meet one of our customers requirements. They had been using a similar analogue monitoring system for many years and when they updated their production mixer to a Dante enabled desk they naturally wanted to encompass and embrace the advantages of the network audio system to include their monitoring and musical instrument pre amplifiers. Glensound's Symphony audio monitoring and microphone amplifier was originally designed to meet one of our customers requirements. They had been using a similar analogue monitoring system for many years and when they updated their production mixer to a Dante enabled desk they naturally wanted to encompass and embrace the advantages of the network audio system to include their monitoring and musical instrument pre amplifiers. The shape and feature set of the Symphony came from the customer's many years of experience from within the orchestral music industry. The simple controls for the musicians, the microphone amplifier setup hidden away from the musicians, the ability to mount the Symphony on a microphone stand and a clean blank audience facing side of the box were all key required features. Being a high caliber audio environment naturally the microphone amplifiers and monitoring circuits had to be the best available, which was made possible because of our many years of experience in broadcast audio. Features

• Dante / AES67 compatible
• Monitoring for 2 musicians
• 2 x high spec microphone amplifiers
• Mounts on a microphone stand
• Plain rear view facing audience
• 3 x stereo monitoring inputs
• 2 x local instrument monitoring circuits
• Individual headphone volume controls for each musician
• Originally designed for an Orchestra
• Talback mic on front panel
• Push To Talk (PTT) switch
• LCD dispaly for setup of gains etc
• Display & setup controls on floor facing side to prevent use by musicians

The DARK 1616M ia an audio interface that provides connections to a Dante or AES67 ip network. The DARK 1616M ia an audio interface that provides connections to a Dante or AES67 ip network. Inputs & Outputs There are 16 digital inputs and 16 digital outputs, available on 8 x AES connections.  There are also 16 analogue inputs and 16 analogue outputs, available in paralell to the digital.  The analogue and digital outputs are always available, and the inputs work on AES input priority. The AES3 inputs have sample rate converters and can accept input frequencies up to 192kHz.  The incoming AES3 circuit is always sample rate converted to match the Dante newtork frequency.  The AES3 outputs are locked to the sample frequency of the Dante network. Connections For ease of cabling, audio I/O is presented on D25 sockets to the AES59 standard (Tascam wiring convention) for which there are a number of reasonably priced break out cables available from multiple suppliers. Remote Mic Amps The analogue inputs are switchable between mic, line and 48v phantom power.  These are controllable across the network via the Dark Controller Windows 10 app.  This allows remote control by an engineer of the input selection, gain adjust and input on/off control.  A meter is also provided for each input on the app, to monitor the input level and help with setting the gain. Network Interface Being designed for resiliant broadcast applications the Dark1616M features both redundant power supplies and redundant Dante network links with link status GPOs (general purpose outputs (solid state relays)). Both primary and secondary network links are provided with both magnetic (copper RJ45) and fibre (SFP) interface connections. The Dante system itself provides a completely transparant redundant link system which means that if the Dark1616M lost its primary link circuit the secondary link would automatically take over with no loss of audio. The primary and secondary network interfaces are routed internally via a network switch and it is possible to set this switch to work as a traditional network switch instead of the default redundant mode meaning that there would be just one link to the Dante network and the other connections of the switch could have other Dante or network devices connected to them. As with all Dante devices once set up Dark1616 units can be directly connected with each other with no external network hardware. Alarms On the front panel 4 bright LEDs indicate the status of the 2 power supplies and the primary and secondary local network links. In parallel to these 4 indicating LEDs there are 4 solid state relay outputs for connecting to external alarm systems for failure notification of a power supply or link fault.   

The VITA is often used as a remote link to the main commentary unit. It is favoured by pitch side interviewers, and is popular in combinations with wireless systems. Inputs The main input is switchable between mic, mic+48v phantom power, and line. The input has an adjustable gain control to meet a wide range of dynamic, condenser, and ribbon microphones. The input passes through a broadcast quality dsp controlled compressor/limiter circuit prior to the A/D converters to maximize headroom and designed to manage the peaks of excited commentary. The A/D converters are full broadcast spec low noise, 48K 24bit designed for on air use. Outputs/Talkback There are two output circuits. One is used as the main programme audio, the other as a talkback circuit. There are separate button controls for each of these using Config+. They can each can be independently configured for latching or momentary, with the programme button also having a 'cough' feature. All talkback I/O connections are via the RJ45/CAT5 Dante network audio connection. Monitoring There are two monitoring inputs each with independent level control. Each of these inputs can be switched from the left ear, right ear, or both ears to the stereo headphone amplifier. The headphone amplifier is our high performance intelligent circuit which automatically adjusts its output level for high or low impedance headphones and can also drive mono earpieces and headphones. There are 2 off 4 LED level meters both indicating -12 to +6 dB. One LED meter is located on the front panel to enable easy visualization of the audio levels if the VITA is being used as a table top device and the other meter is located on the top panel facing the operator when used by its beltclip. Power Via PoE on the network connection, or via an external DC power supply. The VITA is often used as a remote link to the main commentary unit. It is favoured by pitch side interviewers, and is popular in combinations with wireless systems.

The GS-FW012 ip is the Dante network audio version of the GS-FW012 4W unit. The GS-FW012 ip is the Dante network audio version of the GS-FW012 4W unit.   There are still four inputs for the top panel loudspeaker or headphone monitoring, each with their own level controls and each being derived from the Dante network.  There are still four talkback outputs each being routed to the Dante network. Both the inputs and outputs are presented via a single rear panel Neutricon RJ45/CAT5 connection that is Dante/AES67 compliant. The four talkback outputs are identical.  Each has a 3 position lever key talk switch that is either off, locked on, or in a sprung push to talk mode.  The output of each circuit can be off unless the talkback button is pressed, looping the the associated Dante input input, or outputting the local cue input. The local cue input is presented on XLR and has it's own level pot for the speaker or headphone monitoring. A good quality microphone amplifier with adjustable gain followed by a compressor limiter is built into the unit making its talkback outputs to the Dante network crystal clear. Conversion of the audio signals to/ from the Dante network are by low noise, high bandwidth 48K 24bit converters providing superb performance.  

The Express ip was designed to provide a quick and easy solution when it is necessary to provide interfacing for two commentators, with simple facilities, into a Dante network audio network. The Express ip was designed to provide a quick and easy solution when it is necessary to provide interfacing for two commentators, with simple facilities, into a Dante network audio network. This high quality commentary unit is ideal for those looking for cost effective solutions without paying for unwanted features; the Express Box is worthy of investigation. Inputs Two front panel mic inputs with selectable 48v phantom power. Outputs/Talkback Each mic input has its own individual output. The second mic output can be switched on the rear panel to be a mix of both mic inputs.  The two talkback circuits have individual outputs and are common for both commentators. Monitoring There are four inputs for external sources, and one sidetone pot of their own voice. These are available independently to each commentator on individual pots, so each can adjust the inputs for their own preference of mix level. There are two 6.35mm headphone sockets – 1 for each commentator. A 7 segment LED PPM meter displays level.  Network The network connection is AES67/Dante compatible and is available on the rear panel on an RJ45/CAT5 connection.  It offers 4 input channels and 4 output channels. Power There is an internal switch mode AC power supply, or the Express ip can be powered by PoE if powered by a switch that provides power over Ethernet.

The 16 inputs and outputs of the Dark1616 are parallelled in both analogue and AES for maximum flexibility, with the added benefit of huge 127d8 dynamic range analogue to digital converters (DARK1616M). Moving audio from A to B is now more flexible than ever. The Dante system allows audio links over networks to be un-compressed, low latency and reliable. The 16 inputs and outputs of the Dark1616 are parallelled in both analogue and AES for maximum flexibility, with the added benefit of huge 127d8 dynamic range analogue to digital converters (DARK1616M). The Dante Controller software allows simple point to point or point to multipoint routing across a network of DARK1616 units. Glensound adds broadcast grade reliability to the Dante interface with a primary and redundant CATS link, a primary and redundant SFP/fibre link, and a primary and redundant power supply, with loops indicating link & PSU states. 

The AoIP44 is an economical subrack designed to interface balanced analogue audio circuits to and from a Network audio system featuring Dante.  The AoIP44 is an economical subrack designed to interface balanced analogue audio circuits to and from a Network audio system featuring Dante. It provides 4 audio inputs to the network and also 4 audio outputs from the network on balanced 3 pin XLRs. As well as being mains powered with the standard signature backup DC powering option, the AoIP44 can be powered from an external PoE source via its network interface. The AoIP can be used as a simple low cost audio I/O break out unit on a large Dante audio network where it can be integrated extremely easily using the Dante controller and is fully compatible with any manufacturers Dante equipment. It can also be used in very simple audio over IP scenarios where just 4 bi-directional audio circuits are needed to be distributed across a buildings network infrastructure, in which case 2 x AoIP44 units can be used connected together across the network. The AoIP44 is equally suited for high integrity broadcast purposes, intercom, just simple paging facilities or simple distribution of non-critical audio. Being part of our Signature Range the AoIP44 comes as standard with removable rack ears (to allow front or rear mounting in 19" racks), mounting holes to allow under desk mounting (the holes are equally suited for screwing the unit into odd places!) and an optional external DC power supply for applications requiring redundant power supplies. It is housed in an all anodised aluminium chassis.

The Glensound GSI-DARK88, when used with the Inferno, creates a self contained, network audio commentary system. Utilizing Dante's multi channel, digital media network technology creates compatibility with hundreds of systems from other manufacturers Inferno Link Options Links between the Inferno and GSI-DARK88 can be:   - Single network cable     Also provides Power Over Ethernet to Inferno. 100m range.   - Twin network cables     A redundant network cable connection for extra resiliance. 100m range.   - Fibre via the SFP slot     An SFP slot provides options for single or multi mode SFP modules, allowing a range over many kilometres. Audio Inputs & Outputs All audio input and output connections are presented on full size XLR connections. There are 8 inputs and 8 outputs. Use As An Audio Snake Two GSI-DARK88s can be linked either directly or as part of a Dante network and used as an 8 input 8 output digital audio snake. Provide Power Over Ethernet To Inferno The Inferno commentator box can be powered directly from the GSI-DARK88 via the Ethernet link using PoE. DANTE Multi channel, digital media network technology, offering compatibility with hundreds of systems from other manufacturers

The Glensound Inferno is acommentary system for a single user or a large multi-commentator system. Connections use audio network cabling, either directly to the GSI-Dark88 break out box, or across a structured network. The Dante audio protocol is used to transport the audio, making the system flexible an dprogrammable as part of a larger Dante system.  

• Single mic/line/48v input with compressor/limiter
• Headphone mixer has 7 inputs supplied from the Dante network, plus the local input (sidetone)
• Each headphone input has left/both/right headphone switching 
• 7 talkback circuits are programmable via the Dante network