Blustream DA44AU 4x4 Dante Digital Audio Converter (DA44AU)

Blustream DA44AU 4x4 Dante Digital Audio Converter (DA44AU)

The Blustream DA44AU is a four input / four output Dante digital audio converter that connects non‑Dante audio sources to a Dante network and converts Dante signals back to analogue audio. It supports balanced and unbalanced audio and MIC line level inputs with 48V phantom power.

Integrate Non‑Dante Sources into a Dante Network

Connect mixing consoles, amplifiers, computers, and Blustream Matrix / distribution products as audio sources within a Dante network.

• 4 x analogue audio inputs are converted to a Dante compatible signal
• Independent input gain settings per channel

Convert Dante to Analogue Outputs

Convert Dante audio back to analogue.

• Conversion of 4 x Dante signals to analogue audio outputs

Balanced, Unbalanced, and Microphone Input Support

Analogue audio inputs support balanced and unbalanced audio and MIC line level signals.

• MIC line level supports 48V/0.5mA phantom power

Sample Rates, Latency, and Transport

Supports multiple sample rates, configurable device latency using Dante Controller, and AES67 RTP audio transport.

• 44.1, 48 & 96kHz sample rates @ 24-bit
• Configurable Dante device latency: 1, 2 or 5ms
• Supports AES67 RTP audio transport

Connections

Connectivity includes Phoenix audio terminals and RJ45 Dante network ports, plus 12V DC power.

• Audio input connector: 12‑pin Phoenix (4ch balanced / unbalanced analogue audio / MIC)
• Audio output connectors: 2 x RJ45, female (1Gb Dante network); 12‑pin Phoenix (4ch balanced / unbalanced analogue audio / MIC)
• Power: 12V/1A DC

In the Box

Included accessories and documentation:

• 1 x DA44AU
• 1 x 12V/1A DC Power Supply
• 1 x Mounting Kit
• 1 x Quick Reference Guide

Frequently Asked Questions

• What does the DA44AU do?

  It is a four input / four output Dante digital audio converter that allows non‑Dante audio sources to be connected within a Dante network and converts Dante signals back to analogue audio.

• How many channels does it support?

  It converts 4 analogue audio inputs to Dante and 4 Dante signals to analogue audio outputs.

• Does it support microphones and phantom power?

  Yes. Analogue inputs support MIC line level, and MIC line level supports 48V/0.5mA phantom power.

• What sample rates and bit depth are supported?

  44.1, 48 and 96kHz at 24‑bit.

• Can device latency be configured?

  Yes. Dante device latency supports 1, 2 or 5ms and is configurable using Dante Controller.

• Does it support AES67?

  Yes. It supports AES67 RTP audio transport.

• What connectors are provided?

  Audio inputs use a 12‑pin Phoenix connector for 4 channels of balanced/unbalanced analogue audio/MIC. Audio outputs include 2 x RJ45 (female) for a 1Gb Dante network and a 12‑pin Phoenix connector for 4 channels of balanced/unbalanced analogue audio/MIC.

• What is included in the box?

  1 x DA44AU, 1 x 12V/1A DC Power Supply, 1 x Mounting Kit, and 1 x Quick Reference Guide.