BLUSTREAM DA11ABL-WP-US Dante Audio Converters User Guide

: October 30, 2023
: BLUSTREAM

Table of Contents

Introduction
FEATURES:
Dante Controller
Advanced Dante Settings
Specifications
Package Contents
Acknowledgements
Certifications
References
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BLUSTREAM DA11ABL-WP-US Dante Audio Converters User Guide

Introduction

The DA11ABL-WP-US is a multi-input / output wall plate to convert Bluetooth and analog audio within a digital Dante® networked audio system. The DA11ABL- WP-US converts 2 input channels of Bluetooth or unbalanced audio to Dante® digital audio, and 2 channels of Dante® audio to 2 x output channels of unbalanced audio. The DA11ABL-WP-US is a plug & play device that is powered using PoE (Power over Ethernet), or via 12V power supply, offers support for AES67 RTP audio transport and magnetic faceplate design allows installation into most single-gang US junction boxes. The DA11ABL-WP-US is the ideal BYOD interface to allow any Bluetooth device to stream audio wirelessly to a Dante® audio system.

FEATURES:

Dante® network wall plate interface for Bluetooth and analog L/R audio inputs, and L/R audio outputs
Converts 2ch Bluetooth, or un-balanced audio sources to Dante® audio
Converts 2x Dante® audio channels to un-balanced audio outputs
Adjustable input sensitivity from +24dBu to -28dBV via control software
Adjustable output gain from +20dBu to -28 dBV via control software
Supports: 44.1, 48 & 96kHz sample rates @ 16, 24 or 32 Bit
Configurable Dante® device latency (supports 1, 2 or 5ms configurable using Dante® Controller)
Supports AES67 RTP audio transport
Features Class 0 IEEE 802.3af PoE for powering of product from any PoE switch
Supports power via 12V DC adapter (not included) for when network switch does not support PoE
Magnetic faceplate surround and US Decora style backbox compatibility

Front Panel

Rear Panel

Connections:

Bluetooth LED – Illuminates when a Bluetooth connection is active
Power LED – Illuminates when the DA11ABL-WP-US is powered on
Audio In – Analog audio 3.5mm L/R stereo input jack. Connect to analog audio souce device for audio input
Audio Out – Analog audio RCA L/R output. Connect to analog audio amplifier for audio output
ID LED – Flashes to assist in identification of the device, controlled via control software or Dante Controller
Bluetooth Pair Button – Press to activate Bluetooth Pairing mode. Press and hold for 3 seconds to disconnect Bluetooth devices. Press 2 times in quick succession to select audio input. Note settings can be adjusted via control software
Program Port – Micro USB port to allow PC connectivity for configuration via control software and firmware updates
Dante® (PoE) Port – RJ45 connector supporting PoE, connects to Dante® audio network
DC Input – Connect to +12VDC power supply (not supplied) if device is not powered via a PoE switch

Dante Controller

Dante Controller software is required in order to setup and configure the DA11ABL-WP-US as well as control your Dante network. Audinate provide extensive training videos and documentation on their website. This can be found here: http://www.audinate.com/products/software/dante-controller
Upon connecting your DA11ABL-WP-US to a compatible network, the Dante Controller software should automatically discover the device. The DA11ABL-WP- US will appear in the Dante Controller with a name denoted with “DA11ABL-WP”. On the “Routing” screen you can create audio routing between Dante transmitters and receivers in your system.
Please ensure your PC is on the same network as your Dante devices. Dante is not able to transmit over WiFi and it is recommended to hardwire into the Dante network. Having multiple network devices enabled can also confuse the Dante Controller software so it is recommended to disable WiFi during configuration.

By default the DA11ABL-WP-US is shipped with its network settings set to obtain an IP Address automatically. This means that if a DHCP server is present on your network, it will provide the DA11ABL-WP-US with an IP Address. If no DHCP server is present then the DA11ABL-WP-US will receive a default IP Address in the 169.254.xxx.xxx range. To change the IP Address of the DA11ABL- WP-US, you must enter the “Network Config” menu in the “Device Info” screen of the Dante Controller software.
Configuration

Advanced Dante Settings

It is also possible to change the settings of the DA11ABL-WP-US under the “Device Info” screen in the Dante Controller software. To do so, select the “Device Config” menu. Here we can adjust the sample rate of the DA11ABL-WP-US. Please note that Dante products can only transmit or receive audio from other Dante products that are set up with the same sample rate. A mismatch in sample rate may stop audio from transmitting. Under the “Device Config” screen we can also adjust the latency of the DA11ABL-WP-US from 1, 2 or 5 milliseconds.
Dante Settings

Connection

Note: Bluetooth audio input and analogue L/R input cannot be directly routed to analogue audio out on the same Dante device (this is a functional limitation of the Dante Ultimo chipset).

Specifications

Audio Input Connections: 1 x Analog Left / Right audio (3.5mm stereo jack)
Audio Output Connections: 2x Analog RCA (Left / Right)
Network Connection: 1 x PoE Dante® Ethernet Connection (RJ45)
Bluetooth Connection: Bluetooth V5.0 – SBC / MP3 / AAC / APT-X / APTX-LL / APTX-HD, 44.1K-48KHz 16 / 24Bit
Module Dimensions (W x H x D): 50mm x 104mm x 48mm (without faceplate)
Faceplate Dimensions (W x H x D): 70mm x 155mm x 5mm
Cut Out Dimensions (W x H x D): 46mm x 56mm x 39mm
Mounting Hole Spacing: US 83mm CTC
Backbox Mounting Depth: 40mm (min), 50mm (recommended), US single gang junction box Shipping Weight: 0.5 Kg
Operating Temperature: 32°F to 104°F (0°C to 40°C)
Storage Temperature: – 4°F to 140°F (- 20°C to 60°C)
Power Supply: Class 0 IEEE 802.3af PoE or 12v/1A DC 2-Pin Phoenix connector

Package Contents

1 x DA11ABL-WP-US
1 x Magnetic Faceplate
1 x Quick Reference Guide

Acknowledgements

Dante® is a registered trademark of Audinate Pty Ltd.

Certifications

FCC NOTICE
This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures:

Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.
Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected.
Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.

CAUTION – changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user’s authority to operate the equipment.

CANADA, INDUSTRY CANADA (IC) NOTICES
This Class B digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES-003.Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) this device may not cause interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference, including interference that may cause undesired operation of the device.

CORRECT DISPOSAL OF THIS PRODUCT
This marking indicates that this product should not be disposed with other household wastes. To prevent possible harm to the environment or human health from uncontrolled waste disposal, recycle it responsibly to promote the sustainable reuse of material resources. To return your used device, please use the return and collection systems or contact the retailer where the product was purchased. They can take this product for environmentally safe recycling.

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