Tascam IF-DA2 2 IN / 2 OUT Dante Interface Card For The SS-R250N/SS-CDR250N

The TASCAM IF-DA2 is an optional two-input/two-output Dante interface card designed for the TASCAM SS-R250N and SS-CDR250N professional audio recorders.

Once installed in the recorder’s dedicated expansion slot, it allows two channels of digital audio to be received from and transmitted to compatible devices over a Dante network. Two RJ45 ports support primary and secondary network connections for redundant Dante operation.

Key Features

• Two Dante audio input channels
• Two Dante audio output channels
• Compatible with the TASCAM SS-R250N
• Compatible with the TASCAM SS-CDR250N
• Supports 44.1, 48 and 96 kHz sampling rates
• Supports 16-bit and 24-bit audio
• Two RJ45 Dante network ports
• Primary and secondary network connections
• Supports redundant Dante networking
• Configured using Audinate Dante Controller
• Internal expansion-card installation
• Powered by the connected recorder
• Compact and lightweight design

Compatible TASCAM Recorders

• TASCAM SS-R250N Networkable Solid-State Audio Recorder
• TASCAM SS-CDR250N Networkable Solid-State/CD Audio Recorder

The IF-DA2 is designed specifically for these recorder models and does not operate as a standalone Dante converter.

Dante Audio Configuration

Dante audio channels:

• Inputs: 2
• Outputs: 2

Supported sampling frequencies:

• 44.1 kHz
• 48 kHz
• 96 kHz

Supported bit depths:

• 16-bit
• 24-bit

Audio-network protocol:

• Dante

Network Connections

The card provides two RJ45 network ports:

• Dante Primary
• Dante Secondary

Network standard:

• 100BASE-TX Ethernet

The secondary connection can be used for redundant Dante networking, helping maintain audio transmission if the primary network connection fails.

Dante Controller

The IF-DA2 is configured using the free Audinate Dante Controller application.

Dante Controller can be used to:

• Route audio between Dante devices
• Select Dante transmit and receive channels
• Configure sample rate and bit depth
• View connected Dante devices
• Monitor network and clock status
• Change device and channel names

Routing settings are stored by the Dante devices and remain active after the computer running Dante Controller is disconnected.

Installation

The IF-DA2 installs into the dedicated expansion slot on the rear panel of a compatible SS-R250N or SS-CDR250N recorder.

General installation procedure:

• Switch off the recorder.
• Disconnect the recorder from mains power.
• Remove the expansion-slot cover.
• Insert the IF-DA2 into the designated slot.
• Secure the card correctly.
• Connect it to a compatible Dante network.
• Configure audio routing through Dante Controller.

Installation should preferably be completed by a qualified audio or AV technician.

Power Requirements

Power is supplied internally by the connected recorder.

Power consumption:

• 0.8W