Dante Enabled Accessory Card for Use with DPA2402/DPA1202/DPA602

Ideal Use Cases

The AtlasIED DPA-DAC4 is an optional network audio expansion card designed for select DPA Series four-channel amplifiers. Its stated compatibility includes the DPA2402, DPA1202, and DPA602, making it a focused choice when one of these amplifier models requires Dante network audio connections. The card is suited to DPA installations where audio must connect through a Dante-enabled network rather than remain limited to the amplifier’s standard configuration. Because compatibility is identified by model, the DPA-DAC4 provides a clearly defined expansion path without implying support for amplifiers outside the listed DPA models.

Why Choose This Model

The DPA-DAC4 combines model-specific DPA compatibility with an RJ-45 connection for Dante network audio. This makes the selection process straightforward for systems based on the DPA2402, DPA1202, or DPA602. Beyond connectivity, the card includes PCB-shunt-selectable gain settings, allowing a choice between 0dBFS = 20dBu and 0dBFS = 10dBu. That published selection gives system designers and installers two defined digital full-scale reference options when integrating the card with the surrounding audio system. Its specifications also document frequency response, distortion, maximum output level, dimensions, and weight for informed system planning.

Installation and Integration

Integration begins by confirming that the target amplifier is a DPA2402, DPA1202, or DPA602. Network audio connectivity is provided through the specified RJ-45 connector, while the Dante capability supplies the card’s network audio connection. During configuration, the PCB shunt can be set for either the 20dBu or 10dBu reference at 0dBFS according to the system’s required gain structure. The card measures 4.70 inches wide, 2.5 inches deep, and 0.97 inches high, equivalent to 11.94 x 6.3 x 2.46 centimeters. Its listed weight is 2.6 ounces, or 0.07 kilograms. Mounting hardware, cables, and other included accessories are not specified in the supplied product data.

Performance Highlights

The DPA-DAC4 has a published frequency response of 20Hz to 20KHz, within +/- 1dB. Total harmonic distortion is specified at .06% at 1KHz, while the maximum output level is 7dBu. These figures provide concrete reference points for evaluating the card within a DPA amplifier system. The supplied specifications also list a 20Hz refresh rate. Together with the selectable 0dBFS gain references, these details define the documented operating characteristics of the accessory card without attributing unsupported processing functions or formats to it. The result is a technically described network audio option whose relevant signal and interface specifications can be reviewed before installation.

What Makes It Different

This model is not presented as a standalone amplifier or a universal network interface. It is an optional expansion card created for the named DPA amplifier models, with Dante network audio connectivity as its central function. Its combination of an RJ-45 interface, two PCB-shunt-selectable gain references, and published analog performance figures distinguishes it as a defined system component rather than an unspecified connectivity add-on. The compact 4.70 x 2.5 x 0.97-inch format and 2.6-ounce weight further identify the card’s physical requirements for project documentation and equipment planning.

Final Assessment

For an AtlasIED system using a DPA2402, DPA1202, or DPA602 amplifier, the DPA-DAC4 offers a documented way to add Dante network audio connections. Its RJ-45 interface, selectable 20dBu or 10dBu reference at 0dBFS, 20Hz to 20KHz frequency response, .06% THD at 1KHz, and 7dBu maximum output level give buyers specific criteria for confirming suitability. The product carries a warranty period of 12 months from the date of purchase.