{"product_id":"sonifex-avn-cu1-dante-commentary-unit-for-1-commentator","title":"Sonifex AVN-CU1 | Dante Commentary Unit for 1 Commentator","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe AVN-CU1 is a Dante® commentary unit designed for a single commentator, combining professional broadcast functionality with an intuitive, compact interface. Expanding the Sonifex range of Dante commentary solutions, it offers a easy to use, straightforward microphone and headphone setup while maintaining a comprehensive feature set at a cost-effective. Designed for ease of use in live sports and studio environments, the AVN-CU1 provides clear control over monitoring and routing. The integrated headphone amplifier features five inputs; three Dante talkback channels, Dante programme audio, and sidetone, each with its own dedicated level control via individual potentiometers. Audio output routing is managed using illuminated pushbuttons, providing clear visual feedback of signal paths\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eProduct Features\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e4 channel Dante AoIP.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePotentiometers control mix levels of up to five sources into the user’s headphones: Sidetone, Programme, Talkback A, B and C.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSources (except for sidetone) are accompanied by an illuminated push button that routes the mic\/line input to the relevant Dante output (On Air, T\/B, A, B, and C).\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePush buttons have removable caps, allowing you to change the text for your specific application.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eA scribble pad spans all buttons to allow quick and easy source or destination labelling.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSources, (except for sidetone), are accompanied by a 3-position toggle switch to route audio to the left, right or both channels of the headphone output.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe GPIO button can be used to call for technical help, identify users, or for your own remote function.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAn OLED display for configuration, status indication (Clock, Link, PoE and DC) and active metering scale of the bar graph meter (dBFS\/VU).\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eA rotary encoder is used to navigate the menu and adjust settings.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eA curved LED meter displays the audio output level, offering daylight visibility with a user-selectable scale (VU or dBFS).\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRGB LED downlighting under the unit indicates status (e.g. ON AIR), or can simply provide decorative lighting.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCompressor\/Limiter on the microphone stage.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3\u003eTypical Applications\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eUsed in sports grounds, arenas and events by a single commentator to produce commentary \u0026amp; hear talkback. Simple to configure and use, ideal for Dante setups that require broadcast level commentary or announcements.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eProduct Category\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eDante Commentary\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eTechnical Specifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003ch4\u003eNetwork \u0026amp; AoIP\u003c\/h4\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAoIP Standard:\u003c\/strong\u003e Dante\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Channels:\u003c\/strong\u003e 4 receive, 4 transmit\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Streams:\u003c\/strong\u003e 2 receive, 2 transmit\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSample Rate:\u003c\/strong\u003e 48 kHz\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFormat:\u003c\/strong\u003e Linear PCM, 16, 24 or 32 bit\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAES67 Support:\u003c\/strong\u003e Yes\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eConnectivity:\u003c\/strong\u003e 2 x RJ45 and 2 x SFP\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSpeed:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1Gbps or 100Mbps\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNetwork Modes:\u003c\/strong\u003e Switched or redundant\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDante Domain Manager Ready:\u003c\/strong\u003e Yes\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch4\u003eMic\/Line Inputs\u003c\/h4\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eInput Impedance (Mic Mode):\u003c\/strong\u003e 2.5kΩ electronically balanced\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eInput Impedance (Line Mode):\u003c\/strong\u003e \u0026gt;10kΩ electronically balanced\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePreamp Gain (Mic Mode):\u003c\/strong\u003e User selectable 16dB to 76dB in 3dB steps (Ref. +18dBu = 0dBFS)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e0dBFS Line-up (Mic Mode):\u003c\/strong\u003e -58dBu @ Max preamp gain, +2dBu @ Min preamp gain\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e0dBFS Line-up (Line Mode):\u003c\/strong\u003e User selectable +15dBu \/ +18dBu \/ +20dBu \/ +22dBu \/ +24dBu = 0dBFS\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFrequency Response (Mic Mode):\u003c\/strong\u003e +0\/-0.2dB 20Hz to 20kHz Ref 40dB gain @ 1kHz\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFrequency Response (Line Mode):\u003c\/strong\u003e +0\/-0.2dB 20Hz to 20kHz Ref 0dBu @ 1kHz\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTHD+N (Mic Mode):\u003c\/strong\u003e \u0026lt;-90dBFS, -64dBFS, 20Hz – 20kHz, 40dB gain, 20kHz BW\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTHD+N (Line Mode):\u003c\/strong\u003e \u0026lt;-98dBFS, -30dBFS, 20Hz – 20kHz, 20kHz BW\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eEquivalent Input Noise (Mic Mode):\u003c\/strong\u003e 125dB Ref. 76dB preamp gain, Rs = 200Ω\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNoise (Line Mode):\u003c\/strong\u003e \u0026lt;-100dBFS, 20kHz BW, Rs = 200Ω\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eC.M.R.R:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u0026gt;60dB @ 1kHz\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePhantom Power (Mic Mode):\u003c\/strong\u003e +48V\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHigh Pass Filter:\u003c\/strong\u003e 12dB\/octave, user selectable frequency\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCompressor:\u003c\/strong\u003e Threshold: -40dBFS to 0dBFS\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRatio: 4:1\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAttack Time: ~50ms\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRelease Time: ~400ms\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLimiter:\u003c\/strong\u003e Threshold: -40dBFS to 0dBFS\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRatio : ∞:1\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch4\u003eHeadphone Output\u003c\/h4\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDrive Capability:\u003c\/strong\u003e Drives 150mW into 32Ω to 600Ω headphones\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e0dBFS Line-up:\u003c\/strong\u003e -20dBFS = +18dBu Ref. Single Dante source, volume pot = maximum, master HP level = 0dB\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFrequency Response:\u003c\/strong\u003e +0\/-0.2dB 20Hz to 20kHz Ref 0dBu @ 1kHz\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTHD+N:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u0026lt;-107dBFS, -30dBFS, 20Hz – 20kHz, 20kHz BW\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNoise:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u0026lt;-110dBFS, 20kHz BW\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch4\u003eMain Panel Operational Controls \u0026amp; Indicators\u003c\/h4\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMeter:\u003c\/strong\u003e 21 segment display showing output level. Scale selectable (PPM or VU). Brightness selectable. Monitoring point selectable (Pre or Post DSP).\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePushbuttons:\u003c\/strong\u003e 5 x Illuminated buttons that can be configured to momentary, latching or auto action and selectable colours. Brightness is selectable. 1 x GPIO button 1 x On-Air button 3 x T\/B buttons (T\/B A, B \u0026amp; C)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDisplay:\u003c\/strong\u003e 128 x 64 pixel white OLED display showing status, signal presence, HP level and configuration menu.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHeadphone Monitor Controls:\u003c\/strong\u003e Input source level adjustment potentiometers Headphone channel selection switches\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRotary Encoders:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1 x robust soft touch rotary encoder for master HP level control, display page and menu navigation\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch4\u003eRear Panel Connections\u003c\/h4\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePower LED:\u003c\/strong\u003e Illuminates red when power is present\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHeadphone Outputs:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1 x ¼” (6.35mm) stereo jack socket 1 x 3.5mm stereo jack socket Outputs are paralleled\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMicrophone\/Line Input:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1 x Neutrik 3 pin latching XLR socket\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePhantom Power LED:\u003c\/strong\u003e Illuminates red when phantom power is enabled\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMicrophone Output:\u003c\/strong\u003e Direct output of the mic\/line input post pre-amp. 1 x Neutrik 3 pin XLR plug\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGPIO Port:\u003c\/strong\u003e 15-way ‘D’-type socket\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDC Input:\u003c\/strong\u003e Neutrik 4 pin XLR plug, 12VDC, Maximum 12W\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch4\u003ePoE Power\u003c\/h4\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eStandard:\u003c\/strong\u003e 802.3af\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eClass:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePD Power Range:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0.44 W to 12.94 W\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTypical PSE Power Usage:\u003c\/strong\u003e TBC\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMax PSE Power Usage:\u003c\/strong\u003e 15.4 W\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch4\u003eEquipment Type\u003c\/h4\u003e\u003cul\u003e\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAVN-CU1:\u003c\/strong\u003e Dante Commentary Unit for 1 Commentator\u003c\/li\u003e\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch4\u003ePhysical Specification\u003c\/h4\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions (Raw):\u003c\/strong\u003e 13cm (W) x 18.5cm (D) x 9cm (H)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions (Boxed):\u003c\/strong\u003e 18.1cm (W) x 24.5cm (D) x 15.2cm (H)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWeights:\u003c\/strong\u003e Nett: 0.9kg Gross: 1.1kg\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch4\u003eAccessories\u003c\/h4\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAVN-DCX60:\u003c\/strong\u003e DC Power Supply for AVN Range, 4 pin XLR socket, 60W\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCM-TC1 (Case Only):\u003c\/strong\u003e Commentary Transport Case\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCM-GM2:\u003c\/strong\u003e Professional Gooseneck Condenser Microphone\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3\u003eSupport and Downloads\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003ch4\u003eHandbooks \u0026amp; Guides\u003c\/h4\u003e\u003cul\u003e\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/ad56550c.delivery.rocketcdn.me\/wp-content\/uploads\/products\/AVN-CU1\/AVN-CU1-Handbook-V1.01.pdf\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eAVN-CU1 Handbook V1.01\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch4\u003eBrochures\u003c\/h4\u003e\u003cul\u003e\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/sonifex.co.uk\/brochures-guides\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eClick to visit the brochures page.\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch4\u003eDeclarations\u003c\/h4\u003e\u003cul\u003e\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/sonifex.co.uk\/support\/ce-ukca-declarations\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eClick to visit the declarations page.\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch4\u003eFirmware\u003c\/h4\u003e\u003cul\u003e\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/ad56550c.delivery.rocketcdn.me\/wp-content\/uploads\/products\/AVN-CU1\/AVN-CU1-1_4_2902.zip\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eVersion V1.4.2902 Date 24\/02\/2026\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch4\u003eFirmware Notes\u003c\/h4\u003e\u003cul\u003e\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/ad56550c.delivery.rocketcdn.me\/wp-content\/uploads\/products\/AVN-CU1\/AVN-CU1.pdf\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eFull release notes for all firmware versions\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3\u003eRelated Products\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/sonifex.co.uk\/product\/avn-cu2\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eAVN-CU2 Dante Commentator Unit, 2 Commentators\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/sonifex.co.uk\/product\/avn-cu4\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eAVN-CU4 Configurable Dante® Commentator Unit, 4 Commentators\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/sonifex.co.uk\/product\/avn-dcx60\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eAVN-DCX60 DC Power Supply for Commentary Range, 4 pin XLR plug, 60W\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/sonifex.co.uk\/product\/cm-cu1\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eCM-CU1 Commentator Unit 1 Commentator \u0026amp; 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