MuxLab Dante 2-Channel USB Audio Encoder/Decoder
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PRODUCT DESCRIPTION
MuxLab Dante 2-Channel USB Audio Encoder/Decoder 500550 - 2 Years Warranty
Put Any Computer on Dante
The MuxLab 500550 encodes 2-channel USB audio to a Dante digital signal and decodes Dante back to 2-channel USB audio, so a PC or laptop can send and receive audio on a Dante network.
Plug and Play
It is USB 2.0 Full Speed and USB Audio Device Class compliant, so computers see it as a standard sound device.
Flexible Power
Power it from the computer's USB port (5 V) or from a PoE switch (IEEE 802.3af Class 0). AES67 RTP audio transport is also supported.
MuxLab 500550 Datasheet — Technical Specifications
General
| Product Name | MuxLab Dante 2-Channel USB Audio Encoder/Decoder |
| Model | 500550 |
| UPC | 627699005507 |
| Warranty | 2 years (MuxLab) |
Audio & Network
| Audio Format | PCM 2.0 |
| Sampling Rate | 44.1 / 48 / 96 kHz, up to 24-bit |
| Network | 100M; up to 100 m over Cat6/6a to the switch |
| Interoperability | Dante; AES67 RTP audio transport |
| Management | Audinate Dante Controller |
| USB | USB 2.0 Full Speed; USB Audio Device Class |
Connectors
| USB | 1 x USB-B |
| Dante | 1 x RJ45 (PoE) |
Power & Environmental
| Power Supply | USB 5 V / 500 mA, or PoE IEEE 802.3af Class 0 |
| Power Consumption | 1 W |
| Operating Temperature | 0–40 °C |
| Storage Temperature | -20–60 °C |
| Humidity | 20–90% RH, non-condensing |
Physical
| Housing | Metal enclosure, black |
| Dimensions | 120 x 47 x 26 mm (W x D x H) |
| Weight | 186 g |
Compatibility & Applications
Typical Use
Playing PC audio and conferencing audio into a Dante system, or recording Dante channels on a laptop, in meeting rooms, classrooms, houses of worship and venues.
Selection Tip
Use the 500550 for computers (USB). For analog sources choose the 500551 encoder; for analog amplifiers or speakers choose the 500552 decoder; for phones and tablets choose the 500554 Bluetooth wall plate.
Package Contents & MuxLab Ordering Information
In the Box
1 x 500550 Dante USB audio encoder/decoder. See the user manual for the full package list.
MuxLab Dante Interface Models
| Model | Key feature |
| 500550 (this listing) | Dante 2-channel USB audio encoder/decoder |
| 500551 | Dante 2-channel analog audio encoder (analog in → Dante) |
| 500552 | Dante 2-channel analog audio decoder (Dante → analog out) |
| 500554 | Bluetooth 5.0 audio to Dante wall-plate interface, 1-gang US Decora |
Official MuxLab Videos
MuxLab's Complete Dante Audio Solution (official MuxLab channel)
MuxLab's Complete Dante Audio Line — webinar (official MuxLab channel)
Datasheet & Downloads
| Datasheet | 500550 Datasheet (PDF) |
| User manual | 500550 User Manual (PDF) |
| MuxLab product page | 500550 on muxlab.com |
Frequently Asked Questions — MuxLab 500550
Does it work both ways?
Yes. It encodes USB audio to Dante and decodes Dante to USB audio.
Do I need a driver?
It is USB Audio Device Class compliant, so it works as a standard USB sound device.
How is it powered?
From USB 5 V or PoE (IEEE 802.3af Class 0).
What warranty do I get?
2 years MuxLab warranty. Supplied by SourceIT with a GST invoice.