The VigilLink VLDT-XL22DB is a professional 2x2 Dante audio bridge that connects analog XLR microphones, mixers, and legacy audio equipment directly to a Dante IP network - eliminating the need for long analog cable runs while delivering broadcast-quality audio across any standard Ethernet infrastructure. Built on the DEP (Dante Embedded Platform) architecture, this unit handles up to 2x analog inputs and 2x analog outputs. The analog inputs use XLR/TRS combo jacks that support both balanced and unbalanced connections, with 48V phantom power and 6-level sensitivity adjustment available. Analog outputs offer 5-level gain control for precise signal management.
Integrated DSP provides comprehensive audio processing, including gain control, equalization, and delay adjustments. Configuration is straightforward through either the built-in web GUI or standard Dante Controller software.
The unit supports both primary and secondary Dante networks for enhanced redundancy and reliability. Power options include dual PoE+ (Power over Ethernet) or local DC supply, providing flexible installation choices. This cost-effective 1U rack-mountable unit delivers an efficient solution for professional AV installations, integrating with a wide range of audio equipment while dramatically reducing system cabling complexity.
Dante (Digital Audio Networking Through Ethernet) is a media networking technology developed by Audinate that transports high-quality, low-latency audio over standard IP networks using off-the-shelf Ethernet switches and Cat5e/6 cabling. Unlike traditional point-to-point analog or digital audio connections, Dante allows hundreds of audio channels to be routed across a single network, with any device on the network able to send or receive audio from any other device - configured entirely in software. The VLDT-XL22DB implements Dante via the Dante Embedded Platform (DEP), ensuring full compatibility with the thousands of Dante-enabled products from over 600 manufacturers worldwide.