Turtle AV launches 4x4 Dante bridge with PoE and phantom power
Turtle AV has launched the Mineola 4x4 Dante Bridge, a device designed to connect digital Dante and analog XLR audio systems with four inputs and four outputs. The PoE-powered device features 48V phantom power, redundant network ports, and a WebGUI for DSP control, and is compatible with live production systems like vMix, Vizrt TriCaster, OBS, and Telestream Wirecast. The Mineola 4x4, along with its 2x2, 8x8, and 16x16 counterparts, is built for durability and supports both Dante and AES67 protocols.
Key Takeaways
- Mineola 4x4 provides 4 inputs and 4 outputs for bridging Dante and analog XLR audio.
- The unit is PoE-powered and supplies 48V phantom power on both XLR inputs.
- Dual Neutrik etherCON network ports support Primary and Secondary Dante streams for redundancy.
- The built-in WebGUI lets users adjust EQ, audio delay, presets, DHCP/static IP, Telnet ports, firmware, and passwords.
- Mineola 4x4 works with Dante Controller, Dante Virtual Soundcard (DVS), Dante Domain Manager, Dante Connect, and Dante Director.
Why It Matters
Mineola 4x4 gives live-production teams a compact bridge between analog XLR sources and Dante or AES67 workflows, with PoE, phantom power, and redundant network ports built in. That matters for fly-away kits, lecterns, and on-stage mic boxes because Turtle AV is packaging audio I/O, DSP control, and network resilience in one device. The broader signal is that the Mineola family now spans 2x2, 4x4, 8x8, and 16x16 formats. Next to watch: whether Turtle AV expands real-world deployment proof beyond Survivor Québec in Panama and the listed software stack.
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