DS10 Audio network bridge
DS10 Audio network bridge
The d&b system interface between Dante/AES67 and AES3
- 16 AES3 digital output channels
- 4 AES3 digital input channels
- Integrated 5-port network switch
Article number: Z4010
Product description
The DS10 Audio network bridge interfaces between Dante/AES67 networks and AES3 digital audio signals, while also providing distribution of Ethernet control data. Positioned within the signal chain in front of the amplifiers, this 1 RU device expands the d&b system approach in both mobile and installation environments. Each unit can deliver up to sixteen Dante/AES67 network channels via AES3 digital signal outputs. The AES3 channel streams from the DS10 carry metadata with Dante/AES67 channel labels and cabling information to d&b system amplifiers. Additionally, four AES3 input channels provide access to the Dante audio network for applications such as a break-in from a Front of House console.
The DS10 incorporates an integrated 5-port switch, offering network redundancy with primary and secondary connections for the Dante/AES67 protocol, as well as advanced functions such as Multicast Filtering and VLAN modes. This extensive switch flexibility provides extended connectivity for a laptop to control the d&b amplifiers using the R1 remote control software via the OCA/AES70 (Open Control Architecture) protocol. Using the DS10 Audio network bridge, audio signals and remote control data can be combined in a single Ethernet cable. The front panel of the DS10 is designed to match the I/O panel of the D80 Touring rack assembly. This ensures a simple integration within existing system configurations. The DS10 features a power supply suitable for mains voltages of 100 V – 240 V and 50 – 60 Hz, with Overvoltage protection up to 400 V.
