The VigilLink VLDT-XL22WPUS is a professional 2x2 Dante audio wall plate converter that brings Dante IP audio connectivity directly to conference rooms, classrooms, and AV installations - fitting into a standard US 2-gang Decora wall plate space to convert two balanced XLR analog audio sources into Dante network audio, and two Dante network channels back to balanced XLR analog outputs. Built on the Dante Ultimo 2x2 platform, it integrates microphone and line-level audio into any existing Dante infrastructure without requiring a separate rack-mount converter or additional cabling beyond the Ethernet run already in the wall. Each XLR input supports both MIC and LINE-level signals, with 5-level input sensitivity adjustment and independent +48V phantom power for condenser microphones, controlled by clearly labelled front-panel buttons.
Configuration and routing are handled entirely through the standard Dante Controller software, which provides drag-and-drop audio routing across the entire Dante network from any connected computer. The unit supports configurable Dante device latency of 1ms, 2ms, or 5ms to balance real-time performance with network stability. Also, it supports AES67 RTP audio transport for integration with other AES67-compatible networked audio systems, including Ravenna and Livewire devices.
The VLDT-XL22WPUS accepts Power over Ethernet (PoE, IEEE 802.3af Class 1) from the network switch, eliminating the need for a local power supply in most installations. For switches without PoE, a local 12VDC supply connects via the 2-pin Phoenix connector on the rear panel. The compact aluminum and iron chassis mounts flush with standard US 2-gang electrical boxes, with the white Decora faceplate blending seamlessly into commercial and corporate interior environments. Power consumption is just 3.6W, making it efficient for multi-room deployments with managed PoE budgets.
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-XL22WPUS implements Dante via the Dante Ultimo 2x2 platform, ensuring full compatibility with the thousands of Dante-enabled products from over 600 manufacturers worldwide.