ML-4D/OUT-E 4CH Dante-Analogue Converter with DSP 1U

Product Features

Hardware features

• Four balanced line outputs
• Two product variants:
  • ML-4D/OUT-E: Equipped with Euroblock connectors for permanent installation
  • ML-4D/OUT: Equipped with XLR connectors for touring and other more flexible applications
• Dante interface allows audio signals to be transferred over an Ethernet network
  • Two LAN connectors for Dante daisy-chaining
  • Flexible routing with “Dante Controller” software
  • AES67 is supported to allow connection with Ravenna and other compatible audio network technologies
• Up to 96 kHz sampling rate and 24 bit resolution
• Front-panel indicators for operation status and current sample rate
• Signal indicators for analogue output signals
• Output levels can be controlled by GPI (ML-4D/OUT-E only)
• Power supply by PoE (Power over Ethernet) or optional PS-P1220E AC adapter
• Power daisy-chaining allows two units to be supplied from one AC adapter
• Half-rack size chassis (1U)
• Attachment brackets included for mounting the unit under a table top, for example

Software features

• Four Dante audio input and output channels
• Powerful DSP mixer
  • Mixer features: Matrix mixer, ducking, ambient noise compensator (ANC), routing
  • Output features: 10-band equalizer, delay, mute, fader, limiter, polarity
• Up to 50 scene presets can be saved
• Timer event function allows presets to be switched at specific times (planned for a future update)
• Five different reference levels available to adapt to virtually any application in consumer, professional or broadcast environments
• Two types of control software available (compatible with Windows/Mac/iOS/Android devices):
  • Tascam MX Connect for system integrators offers full access to virtually all settings
  • Tascam EZ Connect for end-users is a simple app for only the most necessary settings

Product Specifications

General

• Number of channels and formats:  4 channels, 44.1 kHz, 48 kHz, 88.2 kHz, 96 kHz, 16/24 bit

Audio outputs

• Analogue outputs (ANALOG OUT):
  • ML-4D/OUT-E: Balanced Euroblock connectors, 3.81 mm pitch
  • ML-4D/OUT-X: XLR connectors
  • (XLR-3-32, 1: GND, 2: HOT, 3: COLD)
• Nominal output level:
  • +4 dBu (Ref(D) ≠ –9 dBFS)
  • +6 dBu (Ref(D) = −9 dBFS)
• Maximum output level (selectable):
  • +15 dBu (Ref(D): –9 dBFS)
  • +18 dBu (Ref(D): –14 dBFS)
  • +20 dBu (Ref(D): –16 dBFS)
  • +22 dBu (Ref(D): –18 dBFS)
  • +24 dBu (Ref(D): –20 dBFS)
• Output impedance:  ≤200 Ω
• Note: 0 dBu equals 0.775 Vrms

Other inputs and outputs

• Dante/Ethernet connectors (DATA/DATA+PoE):  RJ-45
  • Transmission protocol:  Dante
  • Gigabit Ethernet standard:  1000BASE-T (IEEE 802.3ab)
  • Cable requirements:  Cat 5e or better STP cables
• Output level control (10V/CONTROL/GND, ML-4D/OUT-E only):
  • Balanced Euroblock connectors, 3.81 mm pitch
  • Connect a variable resistor here (10 kΩ recommended)

Audio performance

• Dante input to Line output
  • Frequency response:
    • 20 Hz – 20 kHz, ±0.5 % (sampling frequency 44,1/48 kHz, JEITA)
    • 20 Hz – 40 kHz, ±0.5 % (sampling frequency 88,2/96 kHz, JEITA)
  • Distortion (THD+N):  ≤0.005 %
    • (−1 dBFS input, 44.1/48/88.2/96 kHz sampling frequency, JEITA)
  • S/N ratio:  108 dB
    • (44.1/48/88.2/96 kHz sampling frequency, JEITA)
  • Crosstalk:  ≥100 dB
    • (44.1/48/88.2/96 kHz sampling frequency, JEITA)
  • Dynamic range:  108 dB
    • (44.1/48/88.2/96 kHz sampling frequency, JEITA)
• Note: JEITA indicates compliance with JEITA CP-2150

Power supply and other specifications

• Power supply:  PoE class 0
• Tascam PS-P1220E AC adapter (sold separately)
• Power consumption:  7.5 W
• Dimensions (W × H × D):  214 mm × 45 mm × 136 mm (including protrusions)
• Weight:  885 g
• Permissible operating temperature range:  0–40 ºC