USB Expander
Expands the USB audio capability of a CONVERGE Pro 2 mixer by providing an additional USB audio interface with 2x2 channels.
Enables users in different rooms to run UC applications in laptops for a professional quality audio experience using a simple, flexible USB connection.
Key Highlights
- 2 input channels (L&R) and 2 output channels (L&R) of 48kHz, 24-bit professional-quality audio.
- Useful for Unified Communications, video conferencing, audio playback and recording, and more.
- Can daisy-chain up to three USB expanders per CP2, and can also be daisy-chained with other P-link devices.
- Can be placed up to 200’ (60m) from CP2 or other P-link devices, extending a P-link chain.
- Compact form factor (1/3 RU) and flexible mounting (rack, under-table, wall, or ceiling).
- P-link or PoE Injector for power and Serial connection for control interface.
Applications
- Unified communication (UC)
- Video conferencing (VC)
- Audio playback
- Audio recording
Environments
- Boardrooms
- Conference rooms
- Huddle rooms
- Training rooms
- Lecture halls
- Courtrooms
- Auditoriums
- Telemedicine facilities
Enables users in different rooms to run UC applications in laptops for a professional quality audio experience using a simple, flexible USB connection.
USB AUDIO
- Port Type: USB-B Connector
- Audio: Digital audio, 2 x 2 bidirectional channels
- Sample Rate: 48 kHz
- Sample Bit Depth: 24 Bit
- Compatible: USB 2.0, USB 3.0
- USB Cable Distance: 16 feet (5 meters)
- Compatible: Windows & Mac OS devices
P-LINK PERIPHERAL BUS
- Ports Type: RJ-45 (Cat5e or Cat6)
- P-Link In & Out: Proprietary Peripheral Bus
- PoE In: P-Link In Port PoE IEEE802.3AF
- Audio: Up to 3 USB Expander units
- Cable: Solid core 24AWG, factory terminated Cat 5e or Cat 6 cable
- Distance: Up to 200 feet (60 meters)
- Daisy-chain: Up to 3 USB Expander units + Up to 3 Beamforming Microphone Array 2 units + Up to 3 GPIO Expander units + Up to 3 DIALOG 20 Wireless Mic Receiver units in the P-link chain
CONFIGURATION & ADMINISTRATION SOFTWARE
- Pro CONSOLE software
MOUNTING
- Rack-shelf mount
- Underneath table mount
- Wall mount
- Ceiling mount
RS232
- Type: 3 Position (Tx, Rx, Gnd) 3.81mm Grey Header, Male, Phoenix type Euro block connectors
- Support: Serial commands
- Connection: Connect with Touch Panel Controller for CP2, third-party control devices
POWER SELECTION SWITCH
- Sensor Type: Slide Switch
- Toggle toward P-Link to power device by P-Link
- Toggle toward PoE to power device by PoE Injector
PoE In PORT
- Port Type: RJ-45 port
- PoE: 802.3af or 802.3at PoE/PoE+ injector input
FRONT PANEL LEDs
- POWER LED:
- Off: Not powered
- Solid Blue: Powered ON - STATUS LED:
- Off: No P-Link plugged in
- Solid Blue: P-Link plugged in and system working normally
- Flashing Blue: Locate mode initiated from Pro CONSOLE Software
- Red: Error condition
