The TASCAM ML-32D is a professional Dante-focused converter made specifically to insert or extract analog audio into or out of a Dante (Digital Audio Network Through Ethernet) network using external breakout devices that utilize Sub-D format connectors.
The ML-32D has four D-Sub inputs and four D-Sub outputs, which can easily be connected to any of the many devices that utilize D-Sub connectors such as microphone preamplifiers, large and small format console mixers, audio interfaces, amplifiers, and euro block connector devices. This simple, yet elegant, solution enables audio to be quickly and easily inserted into – or extracted from – the Dante audio stream.
SMPTE ST-2110 is a video and audio IP network standard defined by SMPTE (Society of Motion Picture and Television Engineers). SMPTE ST-2110 is designed to separately embed and transmit video, audio, and ancillary signals, reducing the de-embedding processing load and network load of each device, while also enabling users to de-embed only the packet data they desire for further edit. ST-2110-30 realizes IP transmission of PCM digital audio, enabling high-precision synchronization using PTP (IEEE1588-2008) and low-latency transmission. It is expected to become a network standard protocol in next-generation broadcasting systems.
Dante is a transmission protocol developed by Audinate. It enables multi-channel transmission (512ch IN/512ch OUT) and word-clock sync with high accuracy via network with gigabit Ethernet standard.
TASCAM ML-32D Features
- Supports up to 96kHz/24bit
- Equipped with a signal/overload indicator that enables level monitoring of analog input/output signals
- 5 selectable reference levels which can accommodate to a variety of scenes including professional usages, public addresses, and usages in broadcasting studios
- Equipped with a STATUS indicator for indicating failures and errors of the device
- Firmware update via a Dante interface is possible
- Equipped with D-sub 25-pin connectors as line input/output connectors
- 1U rack mount size
- Using an optional BO-32DE (D-sub/Euro Block breakout box) enables supporting Euro Block connectors which are optimal for professional usages
- Using an optional BO-16DX/IN and BO-16DX/OUT (D-sub/XLR breakout box) enables supporting XLR connectors which have multiple usages including usage as a stage box.
- 32-channel analog line input/output
- Equipped with Dante interfaces
- Dante primary and secondary connectors support redundancy
- Compatible with SMPTE ST 2110-30
- AES67 is also supported. Possible to connect with AES67-compatible network audios including Ravenna
- Dante Controller enables flexible routing
- ML-32D 32-Channel Analog/Digital Converter1
- Power cord1
- Rackmount screw kit1
- Owner’s Manual (including warranty)1
- Formats
- Sampling Frequency: 44.1k / 48k / 88.2k / 96k Hz
- Quantization bit rate: 16 / 24-bit
- Analog Inputs/Outputs
- LINE INPUTS
- Connector: D-sub 25pin female × 2
- Locking screws: No.4-40 UNC (inch type)
- Nominal input levels: +4dBu, +6dBu (only when maximum input level is +15dBu)
- Maximum input levels: +24dBu, +22dBu, +20dBu, +18dBu, +15dBu (set by REF. LEVEL switches)
- Input impedance: 10kΩ or higher
- LINE OUTPUTS
- Connector: D-sub 25pin female × 2
- Connector: No.4-40 UNC (inch type)
- Output impedance: 200Ω or lower
- Applicable load impedance: 2kΩ or higher
- Nominal output levels: +4dBu, +6dBu (only when maximum output level is +15dBu)
- Maximum output levels: +24dBu, +22dBu, +20dBu, +18dBu, +15dBu (set by REF. LEVEL switches)
- LINE INPUTS
- PRIMARY/SECONDARY
- Connector: RJ-45 × 2
- Transmission protocol: Dante
- Gigabit Ethernet standard: 1000BASE-T (IEEE 802.3ab)
- Cables: Category 5e or faster STP cables
- PowerAC 100 - 240V, 50/60Hz
- Power Consumption22W
- Dimensions (WxHxD)19×1.77×11.96" (483×45×303.8 mm)
- Weight7.7 lbs (3.5 kg)
- Operating Temperature Range32˚F to 104˚F (0˚C to 40˚C)
