The Crest Audio Stage™ 2x2D is a PoE-powered, Dante/AES67 capable pro-audio A-D/D-A interface – low noise microphone/line level preamp direct injection (DI) box. Featuring high quality low noise extended dynamic range microphone, line level and Hi-Z instrument preamps, the Stage 2x2D is the professional audio industries most complete and feature-rich DI Box as demanded by audio professionals worldwide.
The mic preamp features a -60 to +4dBu, +24 max gain range “without pads”, whilst maintaining 20dB of headroom at all settings. The Mic input has selectable +48V phantom power, while Line Input preamp operates across a continuous setting range of -40 to +24dBu, with a max of +44dBu capable of accepting extremely high signal levels from 70V distributed power amplifier sound systems. The 1mΩ Hi-Z/Instrument input is ideally suited for classic guitar pickups.
Inputs, Mic/Line or Hi-Z, are converted and routed to a streaming audio network with two (2) network return channels available as ‘Network Return’ line level outputs. XLR, +4dBU balanced Di-Out is assignable from either Mic/Line or Hi-Z input.
The Stage 2x2D is P.o.E. powered via a suitable network switch or available PoE injector. A 1U single or dual rack mount is available and housed in a robust aluminum extruded case with recessed protected controls and connectors, and removable rubber protective bumpers. Perfect for touring, live stage performances and network audio installations in hotels, casinos, convention and performance arts centers, public address and paging systems.
STAGE 2x2D FEATURES
- Combo XLR-1/4” mic/line input connector
- High Performance – low noise Mic/Line/Hi-Z pre-amplifiers support Microphone input @ -60 to +4dBu continuous gain range with no pad – greater signal to noise while maintaining 20dB of headroom at any setting
- +48Volt Phantom Power ON/OFF at Mic (XL) connector
- Line Input @ -40 to +24dBu, +44dBu peak can accept power amplifier output levels, or 70Volt system input
- Hi-Z Instrument input optimized for guitar and other instrument pickups
- Di-OUT +4dBu, selectable from Hi-Z or Mic/Line input
- Proprietary pre-amps designed to deliver audiophile professional signal levels
- Front panel Signal Present/Peak LEDs allow fast accurate setup of optimal headroom / low noise
- Headphone output selection switch
- 2 ch. Analog to Digital converter to Dante/AES67 enabled network with Dante/AES67 2Ch Return Output
- Network audio return output preset for stereo (2) channel, user changeable to single channel balanced line output including present
- Network audio status LED’s for PoE and Data
- Ground Lift switch applied to Di-Out
- IEEE 802.3 af/at P.o.E powered
- Rubber ‘bumpers’ for touring and stage applications
- Rack mount kit available – 1U dual or single mount
More info at: at www.peaveycommercialaudio.com.
