The Dante AVIO family of adapters allow users to easily use non-networked audio equipment on a Dante audio network. Cost effective, compact and rugged, Dante AVIO is available in 1- or 2-channel analog input or output configurations as well as AES3/EBU, USB and now Bluetooth versions. The Bluetooth and a new AVIO USB-C adapter were originally announced in June 2020 and have now finally reached the market.
The Dante AVIO Bluetooth adapter brings Bluetooth 5 performance, delivering high-quality audio from phones, tablets and computers to any audio devices on a Dante network. It supports two channels of 16- or 24-bit audio up to 48 kHz in Dante Audio over IP and AES67 RTP transport formats. Channel routing is stored in the AVIO device for consistent connections when used with any Bluetooth-enabled device.
Pairing devices is simple and straightforward, allowing for automatic connections to paired devices when in range. Dante AVIO Bluetooth is ideal for playback to larger sound systems, and for connecting networked speakers and microphones to mobile conferencing software running on tablets and smartphones.
"The new Dante AVIO Bluetooth adapter provides a cost-effective way for audio professionals to get the benefits of networking while using the familiar devices they already own," says Mark Gerrard, Senior Product Manager at Audinate. "Bluetooth connectivity brings Dante audio networking to the world of wireless devices."
In addition to Bluetooth, the USB-C compatible version of the popular Dante AVIO USB adapter is also slated for release. The Dante AVIO USB-C adapter allows devices with USB-C ports to deliver and receive 2 channels of audio with a Dante audio network. It is a class-compliant USB audio device that requires no additional drivers and works with any application, making it ideal for rapid setup of conference rooms, background music and more. The Dante AVIO USB-C adapter may be powered by the connected device or via PoE and it works with common USB-C to USB-A adapters. When using PoE, it features power pass-through for mobile devices, enabling smartphones to remain charged while connected to a Dante network.
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