It is a transport and distribution system the company believes can allow engineers to move balanced microphone and line-level audio over shielded Cat5e or Cat6 cable while lowering cable bulk and setup time. And, it has just come to market from Violet Audio US.
The company has brought to market a DX16B 16-channel passive audio splitter and a io44 four-channel XLR-to-Ethercon adapter.
Designed for broadcast applications, the DX16B and io44 transport professional analog audio without power supplies, digital conversion or active signal processing.
“Built around Violet Audio’s Pure Path passive architecture, the system preserves the original microphone signal while simplifying routing between consoles, recording systems and broadcast feeds,” the company says.
The DX16B accepts microphone inputs and simultaneously distributes them through front- and rear-panel XLR connectors, dual DB25 connectors and four Ethercon ports. The io44 connects four balanced audio channels over a single Cat5e/Cat6 cable via either female or male XLR jacks.
Additionally, the DX16B simultaneously distributes microphone signals to front-of-house, monitor, broadcast and recording systems through XLR, Ethercon and DB25 connections.
“Together, the DX16B and io44 provide a scalable analog infrastructure that moves four balanced audio channels over a single shielded Cat5e or Cat6 cable while preserving signal quality,” Violet Audio US says. “By replacing bulky analog multicore snakes with standard Ethernet cabling, the system reduces installation costs, minimizes stage clutter and speeds deployment for both temporary productions and permanent installations.”
Professional-grade locking XLR and Ethercon connectors are available; the DX16B’s daisy-chain capability allows systems to expand as production requirements grow.
Availability
The DX16B (MAP $395 USD) and the io44 (MAP $49.99 USD) are available through authorized Violet Audio US dealers throughout North America.
