Lightware Introduces Taurus UCX with New Dante Audio
Capabilities
In picture: UCX-4x2-HC40D
In picture: UCX-4x3-HC40-BD
Lightware's Taurus UCX product lineup expanded with two new Dante-compatible variants:
introducing
the devices in 4x2 and 4x3 crosspoint sizes.
These devices retain the advantages of the already-familiar universal matrix switchers, such as easy
and straightforward connectivity, simplified and automated controls, or HDMI and USB-C right at
hand.
In the case of the newly introduced product variants, it is true that the switcher also thrives when
it comes to audio capabilities, offering analog audio de-embedding features as well as support for
DANTE/AES67 network connection to send DANTE/AES67 audio stream directly to a dedicated audio
system.
In addition, the BRIDGED DANTE Bidirectional Dante variant is recommended for medium-sized
rooms and
auditoriums, because of the built in DSP. The UCX-4x3-HC40-BD universal matrix switcher with
Dante
USB Audio Bridge feature facilitates two-way Dante functions, enabling its use in meeting rooms
equipped with a Dante microphone or other DANTE sources, all without the need for an external DSP or
Dante/USB dongle.
Dante operates bidirectionally with 2 input channels and 2 output channels. In addition to the DSP
functionality, the Taurus device includes a Dante-to-USB bridge. This bridge enables bi-directional
conversion between Dante and USB, allowing the computer to recognize the Taurus as a USB audio
device. When connected via USB to a PC, the Taurus can be renamed as a USB audio device.