UNiKA's NBB-1616 is a digital 16 x 16 Dante Break In / Break Out Box that allows multichannel audio to be distributed bidirectionally via Ethernet cables and switches. Audionate Dante network technology is used, while the NB-1616 supports up to Layer 3 of the IEEE 802.3 network standard. The easy integration and routing of the Bbox into your audio network is done via the free Dante Controller software, which is available free of charge on the Audinate website. The Virtual Soundcard software is used to record and play back multitrack audio on all UNiKA Dante boxes in combination with your DAW (digital audio workstation). The conversion takes place in 24 bits with up to 192kHz. No matter which input you use and work with line or microphone level - phantom power, pad, phase inversion and metering with clip hold function are available at any time. Thanks to the two built-in Ethernet ports, even several NBB-1616/e can be cascaded.
As a stagebox, the system transmits audio directly from and to all Dante-enabled audio consoles or workstations. Using the P2P pairing button on the back of the unit, two NBB-1616s can also be paired to form a digital snake that transmits bi-directional audio data over a standard Ethernet cable without the need for a console or computer.
With a total of 16 analog inputs and 16 analog outputs (expandable via extension box for doubling) even larger setups can be realized quickly and easily.