Eight-Input Dante Accessory Card for HPA Amplifiers

The AtlasIED HPA-DAC8 is an eight-input network audio expansion card featuring Dante® and designed to work with HPA Series 8-channel amplifiers. It provides a purpose-matched way to add Dante network audio inputs to a system built around the specified amplifier family. The card uses an RJ-45 connector and measures 0.97 inches high, 4.7 inches wide, and 2.5 inches deep.

Ideal Use Cases

This model is intended for installations that already use, or are being designed around, an AtlasIED HPA Series 8-channel amplifier and require eight Dante inputs. Its role is specific: network audio expansion for the stated amplifier family. It is therefore most relevant when the amplifier platform and required input count are already defined, rather than when selecting a universal or stand-alone network interface.

The HPA-DAC8 is also a direct specification match for projects requiring RJ-45 connectivity, audio coverage from 20Hz to 20KHz, and a lightweight accessory card. The supplied compatibility information identifies HPA Series 8-channel amplifiers, so system planning should remain centered on that product family.

Why Choose This Model

The principal reason to choose the HPA-DAC8 is the combination of eight-input Dante expansion and stated compatibility with AtlasIED HPA Series 8-channel amplifiers. This focused design gives buyers a clearly defined accessory for adding network audio capability without treating the card as an unspecified general-purpose interface. Its published performance data also provides concrete values for frequency response and total harmonic distortion.

Physical requirements are equally clear. At 0.15 lb, or 0.07 kg, the card adds little weight to the associated equipment. Its maximum listed dimension is 4.7 inches, while its 0.97-inch height and 2.5-inch depth help installers assess the accessory before integration. The product carries a warranty lasting 12 months from the date of purchase.

Installation and Integration

Integration begins with confirming an HPA Series 8-channel amplifier as the host equipment. The HPA-DAC8 is described as an accessory card designed to work in conjunction with that amplifier series, and the source data does not identify compatibility with other amplifier platforms. Its specified connector type is RJ-45, aligning the card with its Dante network audio function.

The published dimensions provide the essential physical planning information: 0.97 inches high by 4.7 inches wide by 2.5 inches deep, equivalent to 2.46 by 11.9 by 6.3 centimeters. The listed weight is 0.15 lb, or 0.07 kg. No wireless, USB, HDMI, power, or mounting specifications are provided, so integration decisions should be based on the confirmed RJ-45 connection and HPA Series compatibility.

Performance Highlights

The HPA-DAC8 has a stated frequency response of 20Hz to 20KHz within ±1dB. Total harmonic distortion is specified at .06% at 1kHz. Together, these figures define the published audio performance range and distortion measurement for the card, allowing comparison against project requirements without relying on unlisted performance claims.

A refresh-rate value of 20Hz is also included in the supplied technical data. The card’s defining functional specification remains its eight Dante inputs for HPA Series 8-channel amplifiers. These inputs, the RJ-45 connector, frequency-response range, and THD rating form the core set of confirmed performance and connectivity details available for system evaluation.

What Makes It Different

This model is distinguished by a narrow, clearly stated purpose. It is not presented as a generic audio card: it is an eight-input Dante accessory designed for use with the HPA Series 8-channel amplifier platform. That relationship between input format, input count, and host-amplifier family is the central differentiator and should be the primary factor in product selection.

The HPA-DAC8 also combines that defined role with compact dimensions and a weight of only 0.15 lb. Buyers can verify the connector type, frequency response, distortion measurement, physical size, weight, and warranty period directly from the supplied specifications. Features beyond those published details should not be assumed.

Final Assessment

The AtlasIED HPA-DAC8 is a focused expansion choice for adding eight Dante network audio inputs to an HPA Series 8-channel amplifier. Its RJ-45 connection, 20Hz to 20KHz ±1dB frequency response, .06% THD at 1kHz, compact dimensions, and 12-month warranty provide the essential details needed for evaluation. For systems based on the stated HPA amplifier family, it offers a specifically designed Dante accessory with a clearly documented technical profile.