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2CH Dante® HDMI Input Adapter

VLDT-HD2DT

  • Stereo audio from any HDMI source onto Dante®, extracting embedded 2-channel PCM from a media player, PC, camera, or console over one Cat cable

  • HDMI 2.0b input with HDCP 2.3 support, handling sources up to 18Gbps including HDR, HDR10+, and Dolby Vision

  • Pure digital conversion with no analog stage, preserving source fidelity at up to 130dB dynamic range

  • USB-C or PoE power (IEEE 802.3af Class 0) in a compact plug-and-play enclosure with AES67 support

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Product Description

The VLDT-HD2DT is a compact 2-channel Dante® HDMI input adapter that extracts the embedded stereo audio from an HDMI source and converts it to Dante® digital audio for transport across a standard IP network. Built on the Dante® Ultimo 2x2 platform, it accepts any HDMI 2.0b signal with HDCP 2.3 (up to 18Gbps, including HDR and Dolby Vision) and pulls its two-channel PCM audio onto Dante® without long analog runs. The adapter extracts audio only and does not output video.

Conversion is fully digital, so the signal passes without loss for transparent, sample-accurate audio. HDMI input accepts PCM at 32–192kHz; Dante® output runs at 44.1/48/88.2/96kHz with configurable 1/2/5ms latency and AES67 support. Power comes from the local USB-C port or PoE (IEEE 802.3af Class 0), and the compact plastic housing installs quickly with the included hook-and-loop fasteners.

Key Features

  • Extracts two-channel HDMI audio and converts to Dante® 2CH digital audio

  • Accepts HDMI 2.0b sources with HDCP 2.3, up to 18Gbps bandwidth

  • Compatible with HDR, HDR10, HDR10+, Dolby Vision, and HLG source signals

  • HDMI audio input supports PCM 2CH, 32kHz–192kHz, 16/24-bit

  • Dante® audio output supports PCM 2CH at 44.1/48/88.2/96kHz, 16/24-bit

  • Configurable Dante® audio latency of 1, 2, or 5ms via Dante® Controller

  • USB-C local power or PoE (IEEE 802.3af Class 0)

  • AES67 support; audio extraction only, no video output

  • Compact plastic enclosure with hook-and-loop mounting for plug-and-play installation

Downloads

DATA SHEET (PDF)
USER MANUAL (PDF)

Ideal Applications

HDMI Source Audio Integration
Pull stereo audio from media players, PCs, cameras, and set-top boxes directly onto a Dante® network. The VLDT-HD2DT extracts embedded HDMI audio, including from HDCP-protected sources, and routes it to DSPs, recorders, or zone amplifiers.

Recording Studios & Content Production
Capture two-channel program audio from HDMI devices for recording and monitoring. The lossless digital path preserves studio-grade fidelity from source to network.

Live Events & Performance Spaces
Add HDMI audio sources at concerts, art festivals, and staged productions. PoE power and a single Cat cable simplify placement anywhere an HDMI source sits.

Specifications

Technical
InputTwo-channel HDMI audio
OutputDante® 2CH digital audio
Control MethodDante® Controller
Network BandwidthDante® Network 100M
Audio LatencyConfigurable Dante® device latency (supports 1, 2, or 5ms via Dante® Controller)
HDMI Input
HDMI ComplianceHDMI 2.0b
HDCP ComplianceHDCP 2.3
Video Bandwidth18Gbps
Color Depth8/10/12-bit
Color SpaceRGB, YCbCr 4:4:4, YCbCr 4:2:2, YCbCr 4:2:0
HDRHDR, HDR10, HDR10+, Dolby Vision, HLG
Input Video ResolutionsAll resolutions as specified in HDMI 2.0b
Audio
Audio FormatsHDMI IN [Digital audio input, PCM 2CH 32K–192KHz, 16/24-bit]
Dante® OUT [Digital audio output, PCM 2CH 44.1K–96KHz, 16/24-bit]
Frequency Response20Hz to 20kHz (±0dB)
Dynamic Range>130dB @ 0dBu, 1kHz A-weighted
Audio S/N Ratio>130dB @ 0dBu, 1kHz A-weighted
Audio THD+N<0.01% at +4dBu, 1kHz
Audio Output Delay<1ms
Transmission Distance328ft/100m (CAT6/6A/7)
ESD ProtectionIEC 61000-4-2: ±8kV (Air-gap discharge), ±4kV (Contact discharge)
Connections
HDMI IN1x [HDMI Type A, 19-pin female]
Dante®1x [RJ45 connector, PoE]
Power1x [USB-C port, 12-pin female]
Reset1x Reset button [system reset]
Indicator1x HDMI LED [green, HDMI signal indicator]
Mechanical
HousingPlastic Enclosure
ColorBlack
Dimensions115mm (W) × 40mm (D) × 28mm (H)
Weight90g
Power SupplyUSB input: 5V/500mA
PoE input: IEEE 802.3af Class 0
Power Consumption1.8W (Max)
Operating Temperature32°F ~ 104°F / 0°C ~ 40°C
Storage Temperature-4°F ~ 140°F / -20°C ~ 60°C
Operating Humidity20% ~ 80% RH (non-condensing)
Storage Humidity10% ~ 90% RH (non-condensing)

What’s in the Box

  • 1 × VLDT-HD2DT 2CH Dante® HDMI Input Adapter

  • 2 × Hook & Loop Fasteners

  • 1 × User Manual

Frequently Asked Questions

What does the VLDT-HD2DT do?
It extracts the two-channel audio embedded in an HDMI source signal and converts it to Dante® network audio for transport across a standard IP network. This lets sound from a media player, PC, camera, or set-top box be routed, recorded, or amplified anywhere on a Dante® system.

Does it output video, or just audio?
Audio only. The VLDT-HD2DT has an HDMI input but no HDMI output; it pulls the embedded stereo audio onto Dante® and does not pass video through to a display.

Does it work with HDCP-protected sources?
Yes. The HDMI input is HDCP 2.3 compliant and accepts HDMI 2.0b signals up to 18Gbps, including HDR, HDR10+, and Dolby Vision content, so it can handshake with protected sources to extract their audio.

How is the VLDT-HD2DT powered?
Two ways: local USB-C power (5V/500mA) or Power over Ethernet (IEEE 802.3af Class 0). PoE lets a single network cable carry both power and Dante® audio, with maximum draw of 1.8W.

What sampling rates does it support, and does it support AES67?
HDMI input accepts PCM at 32kHz to 192kHz; Dante® output runs at 44.1, 48, 88.2, or 96kHz, both at 16 or 24-bit. Dante® latency is configurable to 1, 2, or 5ms, and AES67 is supported for multi-vendor interoperability.

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