TASCAM AE-4D – 4-Channel AES/EBU ⇄ Dante Converter with DSP Mixer

The TASCAM AE-4D is a compact, professional 4-channel AES/EBU to Dante bi-directional converter with a built-in DSP matrix mixer, designed for modern installed AV, broadcast, and live sound systems. Supporting up to 96 kHz / 24-bit audio, PoE power, and flexible remote control, the AE-4D is an ideal bridge between traditional digital audio equipment and Dante-based networks.
With its half-rack footprint, the AE-4D integrates easily into racks, podiums, AV cabinets, and mobile systems where space, reliability, and clean digital audio routing are critical.

AES/EBU and Dante – Seamless Digital Integration
The AE-4D allows you to:

Convert 4 channels of AES/EBU to 4 channels of Dante

Convert 4 channels of Dante back to AES/EBU

Route signals in either direction simultaneously

This makes it ideal for integrating mixers, DSPs, broadcast gear, and digital playback systems that use AES/EBU into a Dante network — or distributing Dante signals back out to AES/EBU destinations.
Built-In Sampling Rate Conversion
Each AES/EBU input includes a sampling rate converter, allowing sources with differing clock rates to be used reliably within a Dante system — a major advantage in mixed-format professional environments.

Built-In DSP Mixer for Small-Scale Systems
The AE-4D features an internal DSP matrix mixer, enabling:

Input/output routing

Level control

Signal matrixing

Scene-based configuration

This allows small Dante systems to operate without requiring an external DSP, making the AE-4D a powerful core component in compact installs.

PoE Powered for Clean Installations
The AE-4D supports Power over Ethernet (PoE), allowing both power and audio networking over a single Ethernet cable. Benefits include:

No external power adapter required

Reduced installation complexity

Lower infrastructure and labour costs

Clean rack and cabinet layouts

(AC power is not required when PoE is used via a compatible network switch.)

Flexible Remote Control Software
Two dedicated control applications are available, depending on user needs:
TASCAM DCP CONNECT
Designed for system integrators and administrators:

Full system configuration

Input/output routing

DSP and matrix design

Scene creation and recall

TASCAM EZ CONNECT
Designed for end users:

Simple, clean UI

Limited controls such as area volume adjustment

Ideal for venues, staff, or non-technical users

Both applications are compatible with:

Windows

macOS

iOS

Android

Clear Signal Monitoring
Front-panel signal indicators allow quick confirmation of:

AES/EBU input activity

AES/EBU output status

Dante signal presence

This is especially useful during commissioning, troubleshooting, and live operation.

Key Features

4 × AES/EBU input/output channels (XLR)

4 × Dante input/output channels

Built-in DSP matrix mixer

Sampling rate converters on AES/EBU inputs

PoE (Power over Ethernet) support

Half-rack mountable chassis

Two control software options (integrator & end-user)

Signal presence indicators

Supports up to 96 kHz / 24-bit audio

Specifications

Audio Format: AES/EBU ⇄ Dante, up to 96 kHz / 24-bit

Dimensions: 214 (W) × 44.45 (H) × 136.1 (D) mm

Weight: 795 g

Mounting: Half-rack (installation brackets included)

Power: PoE (via Ethernet)

What’s in the Box

AE-4D main unit × 1

Installation brackets × 2

Owner’s manual (including warranty) × 1

Ideal Applications

Dante-based installed AV systems

Broadcast and studio routing

Houses of worship

Conference and council chambers

Theatres and performance venues

Any system requiring AES/EBU ↔ Dante conversion with DSP control