The All-in-one Solution for Live Performance
Most bands today leverage the power of computers to perform their best. But as your live act evolves, you need access to tools that can evolve with you while withstanding the rigors of the road. Enter the iConnectivity PlayAUDIO2D. A groundbreaking, comprehensive audio/MIDI interface for live performance, PlayAUDIO2D lets you input audio, playback tracks and virtual instruments, and route MIDI and Dante digital audio throughout the venue. Designed to deliver studio-grade sound onstage with up to 24-bit/96kHz AD/DA conversion, PlayAUDIO2D gives you 24 redundant XLR outputs with automatic and manual failover, plus four XLR/TRS combo inputs and pristine mic preamps with phantom power, making it easy to route audio to redundant computers for seamless processing of vocals, instruments, and more.
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Tailor-made for the stage
PlayAUDIO2D’s audio inputs are tailor-made for live performance. Split your vocals, guitars, and keyboards to both of your computers for real-time processing simply by plugging in your cable. PlayAUDIO2D accommodates any MIDI controller via 5-pin DIN or USB, and even expands your MIDI network with its dual RTP-MIDI Ethernet ports — but it can also be your MIDI controller. With four programmable buttons and assignable footswitch inputs, you’ll have complete command over your playback rig, exactly as you want it. So, say goodbye to convoluted stage setups — PlayAUDIO2D does it all, in one streamlined package.
Built for fail-proof operation
When you deploy the PlayAUDIO2D in a live performance application, you can breathe easy knowing you're in excellent hands. For starters, this audio/MIDI interface employs iConnectivity's lauded multicomputer redundancy with both automatic and manual failover, and its dual Ethernet ports support redundant Dante networking. The PlayAUDIO2D listens to your software and automatically switches computers if any issues arise. It can sense both MIDI and audio, and it switches computers faster than the ear can hear. The PlayAUDIO2D also listens for corrupted audio streams, and it's able to automatically mute audio to its main outputs at the first sign of trouble, ensuring that unwanted sounds never reach your audience. Beyond that, PlayAUDIO2D will provide diagnostic information to help you resolve the issue quickly and easily.
Comprehensive MIDI capabilities
Here at Sweetwater, we've come to respect iConnectivity as an industry leader in all things MIDI, and the iConnectivity PlayAUDIO2D is a MIDI powerhouse. This interface accommodates MIDI devices connected via 5-pin DIN, USB host port, or even on an Ethernet network via RTP. The PlayAUDIO2D makes routing MIDI data a breeze. Its powerful MIDI processing can not only send MIDI to connected computing devices, but it can also send only a single set of Program Change messages to connected peripherals, send an All Notes Off message when a computer failure occurs to safeguard against stuck notes, and filter out extraneous Control Change messages.
Ready for touring
Offering complete silence when idle and a broad dynamic range to capture every nuance of your performances with crystalline clarity, the iConnectivity PlayAUDIO2D is ready for anything you throw at it. Its XLR outputs are panel-mounted to the unit's chassis, ready to plug into your snake, stage box, or multi-core loom. You get universal 100–240-volt switching power built in with an industry-standard IEC power connection — no wall warts needed. To top it all off, the PlayAUDIO2D is housed in a near-indestructible 2U rackmountable chassis. Packed with state-of-the-art performance tech, the PlayAUDIO2D is a tremendous value.
iConnectivity PlayAUDIO2D Features:
- Redundant audio/MIDI interface with Dante for live performance
- 2 USB-C ports for connecting computing devices
- Automatic and manual computer switching modes
- 4 user-assignable function/control buttons
- 2 control footswitch jacks
- Audio Protection against noise from corrupted audio sources
- Auracle software lets you tailor PlayAUDIO2D’s settings to your needs
- Studio-grade high-res audio, up to 24-bit/96kHz AD/DA conversion
- MIDI Learn from external MIDI devices to control key functions
- Large OLED screen for instant status info and precision control
- 4 XLR/TRS combo analog inputs
- 24 balanced, panel-reinforced XLR outputs
- 8-in/32-out Dante digital audio I/O with 44.1/48/88.2/96kHz sample rates
- 4 pristine ultra-low-noise mic preamps with 48V phantom power
- Integrated phantom power resistance on outputs
- 1/4-in. TRS stereo headphone output with volume control
- 4 USB/MIDI host ports for class-compliant controllers/modules
- 2-in/2-out MIDI DIN ports
- 2 RTP-MIDI Ethernet jacks with redundant Dante networking (22 total ports for reliable long-distance MIDI connectivity)
- Comprehensive audio mixing/routing between connected USB computing devices and analog outputs
- User-friendly buttons and rotary encoders for tactile front-panel control over key features
- Internal 100V–240V switching power supply with industry-standard IEC socket
- Robust, tour-ready 2U rackmount chassis
