AVN-AH8

AVN-AH8 8 Stereo Analogue Headphone Outputs Dante Interface, PoE

The AVN-AH8 multi-channel headphone amplifier is a 1U rack-mount which distributes 2 sets of stereo audio to up to 8 different sets of headphones, fed from the Dante AoIP network.

AVN-AH8

AVN-AH8 8 Stereo Analogue Headphone Outputs Dante Interface, PoE

The AVN-AH8 is a 1U rack-mount multi-channel headphone amplifier that distributes two sets of stereo audio to up to eight headphones, sourced from the Dante AoIP network. Each output features front-panel unbalanced 1/4” and 3.5 mm jack sockets with a rotary level control. The front-panel potentiometers adjust headphone volume from mute (fully anticlockwise) to 0 dB of gain (fully clockwise), allowing compensation for low or high Dante stream levels.

For ease of installation in enclosed racks, the rear panel also provides eight parallel 1/4” jacks.

Each of the eight professional headphone outputs can select between two stereo Dante sources, routed via Dante Controller. The level of each stereo stream/source can be adjusted ±12 dB using one of the two front-panel rotary controls. The unit supports AES67 operation and is Dante Domain Manager compliant.

The unit can be powered via PoE or a 12V DC input through a locking 2.5 mm DC connector with a minimum 2 A rating.

The front panel includes Power over Ethernet (PoE) and DC power LEDs, a network link status LED, and a clock LED. A recessed reset switch is also provided.

Product Features

  • 8 x front panel 1/4” & 3.5mm jack sockets.

  • 8 x parallel connections on rear panel

  • 8 x volume control.

  • Switch selection for each headphone output between 2 dual-channel Dante sources.

  • 2 x master level controls, one for each stereo Dante input.

  • 1 x RJ45 Dante connector (100 Mb/s Ethernet Port).

  • PoE, Link, DC and Clock LED status indicators.

  • Configuration using Dante Controller.

  • AES67 operation & Dante Domain Manager compliant.

  • Powered by PoE.

  • 1U 19" rack-mount form factor.

  • Aluminium construction

Typical Applications

A typical application is providing common headphone feeds directly from the AoIP network. Ideal for guests or musicians in a studio or recording environment.

Product Category

Headphone Amplifiers

Network and AoIP

AoIP Standard:Dante
Number of Channels:4 Receive
Number of Streams:2 Receive
Sample Rates:44.1kHz, 48 kHz, 88.2kHz, 96kHz
Encoding Fornat:Linear PCM, 16, 24 or 32 bit
AES67 Support:Yes
Connectivity:1 x RJ45
Speed:100mps
 

PoE Power

Standard802.3af
Class0
PD Power Range0.44 W to 12.94 W
Typical PSE Power Usage6 W
 

Front Panel Connections & Controls

LED IndicatorsClock LED – indicates valid clock on AoIP network PoE LED – indicates power presence Link LED – indicates network link status DC LED – indicates DC power applied
Reset:Recessed system reset button
Headphone Outputs:8 x dual 1/4”/3.5mm jack sockets
Headphone Output Volume Controls:8 x dual log potentiometers
Headphone Input Source Selection:8 x toggle switches for individual source selection between two stereo inputs
 

Rear Panel Connections

ParameterDescription
NetworkEthernet port (100Mbps capable) for data and PoE connection
Headphone Parallel Outputs:8 x ¼” jack sockets for parallel headphone outputs 1-8
 

Dante Network to Headphone Input Specifications

Master Level Adjustment±12dB
 

Headphone Output Specifications

ParameterDescription
Output Impedance:Capable of driving 150mW into 32Ω to 600Ω headphones
Maximum Output Level:+18dBu unclipped
D to A Line-Up:0dBFS = +18dBu (Volume = 100%, Master level = 50% = 0dB)
Volume Pot Range-80dB (Volume = 0%) to 0dB (Volume =100%)
Frequency Response:20Hz to 20kHz, +0/-0.5dB (ref 1kHz)
THD+N:<0.07%, -10dBFS input, volume = 100%, master level = 50% = 0dB, 20Hz to 20kHz, 20kHz BW
Dynamic Range:108dB, volume = 100%, master level = 50% = 0dB, 20kHz BW
 

Headphone Jack Output Pin-out

PinFunction
TipLeft
RingRight
Screen0V Common
 

Equipment Type

AVN-AH88 Stereo Analogue Headphone Outputs Dante Interface, PoE
 

Physical Specification

Dimensions (Raw):48cm (W) x 11cm (D) x 4.3cm (H)(1U) 19" (W) x 4.3" (D) x 1.7” (H)
Dimensions (Boxed):58.5cm (W) x 22.5cm (D) x 7cm (H) 23” (W) x 8.9” (D) x 2.8” (H)
Weight:Nett: 1.4kg Gross: 2.0kg Nett: 3.1lbs Gross: 4.4lbs
 

Handbooks & Guides

Sonifex AVN-AH8 Handbook[Download]

Brochures

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Declarations

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Firmware

AVN-AH8VersionDante 4.2.9.10Date29/01/2025[Download]

Firmware Notes