Sonifex AVN-AH8 8 Stereo Analogue Headphone Outputs Dante Interface,PoE

Sonifex AVN-AH8 8 Stereo Analogue Headphone Outputs Dante Interface,PoE

Launched at NAB and demonstrated at MPTS, the multi-channel Dante headphone amplifier AVN-AH8 is currently available for purchase. With input from the Dante AoIP network, the AVN-AH8 is a 1U rack-mount device that provides up to 8 distinct sets of headphones with 2 sets of stereo audio. One common use would be to give visitors to a radio studio shared headphone feeds that originate via the AoIP network.

Marcus Brooke, Managing Director, commented:

"We have had amazing feedback from NAB & MPTS customers on this product. Since there aren't many Dante-based headphone amplifiers available, we've added a few Dante options to our inventory of passive and active analog headphone amplifiers, along with our AVN-DIO03 single headphone amplifier.

Each output features a rotary level control and unbalanced 1/4" and 3.5mm jack connections on the front panel. The headphone levels are adjusted using the front panel potentiometers, which range from mute (totally anticlockwise) to 0dB of gain (completely clockwise). If the Dante stream level needs to be adjusted due to low or high levels, this is helpful. If the unit is mounted in an enclosed rack, the rear panel features eight parallel 1/4" jacks to facilitate cabling. Two stereo Dante sources are routed through a Dante controller, and each of the eight professional headphone outputs can select one of them. One of the two rotary dials on the front panel can be used to modify the level of each stereo Dante stream by ±12dB. The device is compliant with Dante Domain Manager and supports AES67 operation.

Head of Sales Richard Butlin, said: “Continuing our use of Dante, it’s a multi-output headphone amplifier with front panel controls and the choice of 2 inputs, for each output. Unique in design it offers a simple solution for talks areas and theatres/venues where headphone monitoring is required.”

The new Sonifex AVN-AH8

The AVN-AH8 front panel contains a power (PoE) LED, a DC LED, a network link status LED, and a clock LED. A recessed reset switch is also provided. The unit is powered via Power over Ethernet (PoE) or a 12VDC input via a locking 2.5mm DC Input, 2A minimum rating.

1. Dante AoIP Network Connectivity: Distributes 2 sets of stereo audio to up to 8 different sets of headphones via the Dante AoIP network.
2. Versatile Application: Ideal for providing common headphone feeds for guests in radio studios and other broadcasting environments.
3. Front Panel Controls: Each output features front panel unbalanced 1/4” & 3.5mm jack sockets and a rotary level control for convenient adjustment of headphone volumes.
4. Rear Panel Connectivity: 8 parallel 1/4” jacks on the rear panel for easy wiring, especially in enclosed racks.
5. Source Selection: Each headphone output can select between 2 stereo Dante sources routed via the Dante controller.
6. Level Adjustment: ±12dB level adjustment for each stereo Dante stream using front panel rotary controls.
7. Compatibility: Supports AES67 operation and is Dante Domain Manager compliant.
8. Unique Design: Multi-output headphone amplifier with front panel controls and 2 input choices for each output, providing a simple solution for talk areas and venues requiring headphone monitoring.
9. LED Indicators: Includes power (PoE), DC, network link status, and clock LEDs on the front panel.
10. Power Options: Can be powered via Power over Ethernet (PoE) or a 12VDC input via a locking 2.5mm DC Input, with a minimum rating of 2A.