About the Klark Teknik KT-DN32-DANTE Audinate Dante Expansion Module w/ up to 32 Bidirectional Channels
The Klark Teknik KT-DN32-DANTE is a digital audio expansion module that provides a comprehensive, high-channel-count Dante audio networking interface for compatible professional mixing consoles, notably the Midas M32 and Behringer X32 series. This single rack unit module serves as a dedicated bridge, translating the console's internal digital audio bus into the widely adopted Dante audio-over-IP protocol. It enables the seamless and low-latency transmission of up to 32 bidirectional channels of pristine digital audio across standard Ethernet networks, effectively integrating the console into larger, distributed audio ecosystems. This capability is essential for modern workflows that involve multitrack recording via Dante-equipped interfaces, connecting to remote stage boxes from other manufacturers, or interfacing with networked DSP processors and PA systems in installed applications.
Engineered for reliability and simplicity, the module connects directly to the host console via a proprietary digital snake cable, drawing both power and data without the need for an external power supply. Its operation is fully integrated into the console's native software, allowing users to patch Dante channels directly to console inputs and outputs through the familiar routing page, eliminating the need for separate configuration software. The unit features two Ethernet ports with a built-in switch, enabling daisy-chaining of network devices and supporting straightforward connection to primary and secondary Dante networks for redundancy in mission-critical environments. This design minimizes setup complexity and rack clutter while maximizing system flexibility.
By adding robust, industry-standard Dante I/O to the console, the KT-DN32-DANTE significantly expands its connectivity and future-proofs it for collaboration within multi-vendor audio networks. It is an indispensable tool for audio professionals in live sound, broadcast, and fixed installation who require their core mixing console to communicate natively with a wide array of Dante-enabled equipment, from digital snakes and recorders to amplifiers and loudspeaker management systems, all while maintaining the console's established workflow and tactile control surface.