TesiraFORTÉ DAN CI

What the TesiraFORTÉ DAN CI does in a conference room

The TesiraFORTÉ DAN CI is a digital signal processor for meeting and conference rooms that use networked audio. It brings Dante audio-over-IP into a conferencing system with 32 x 32 Dante channels and AES67 interoperability, so the room can exchange audio with other Dante and AES67 devices on the same network instead of relying on point-to-point cabling.

Its front end takes 12 microphone or line inputs, each with acoustic echo cancellation (AEC). When remote participants join a call, the processor reduces echo and room reflections before the far-end team hears the room. That difference matters most in rooms with glass walls or hard tables, where speech otherwise becomes hard to follow.

Inputs, outputs and audio performance

The unit provides 8 analog outputs for loudspeakers, zone amplifiers, recording feeds and auxiliary systems. Input gain runs from 0 to 66 dB in 6 dB steps, the maximum input level is +24 dBu, and the 24-bit converters work at a 48 kHz sampling rate. The quoted frequency response is 20 Hz to 20 kHz, and dynamic range exceeds 108 dB at 0 dB gain.

Up to 8 channels of configurable USB audio are included, at 16- or 24-bit depth and 48 kHz. This lets a laptop or computer-based conferencing application connect directly to the processor, which helps when a lecturer or presenter brings their own device.

Setup, control and power

Routing, mixing, EQ, filtering, dynamics and delay are configured in Tesira software. Gigabit Ethernet, RS-232 and GPIO connections let the processor work with control processors and automation platforms. A two-line OLED display with capacitive-touch navigation shows system status and gives access to key settings, so an installer can check the unit on site.

The internal universal power supply accepts 100–240 VAC at 50/60 Hz and draws less than 35 W. Phantom power is +48 VDC at 7 mA per input. The unit measures 483 mm wide, 267 mm deep and 44 mm high, and weighs 3.63 kg. As a Biamp Workplace Ready device, it supports cloud-based monitoring and remote management through the Biamp Workplace platform.

Where it fits in Qatar

• Boardroom in West Bay or Msheireb: one processor can take a table of microphones, cancel echo for calls with overseas offices, and feed the room loudspeakers, with the OLED display used for quick checks after handover.
• Lecture theatre in Education City: the USB audio channels let a lecturer's laptop feed the room system, while the Dante network carries audio between rooms in the building.
• Government ministry meeting room in Doha: the 5-year manufacturer warranty and the documented CE, UL and RoHS compliance can be recorded in the purchase file.

What to plan before you order

The unit is rated for an ambient operating range of 0–40°C with 0–98% humidity, non-condensing, at altitudes up to 2,000 m. Qatar summers regularly exceed 45°C, so install it in an air-conditioned room or a cooled rack, not in an unventilated cabinet near a window or a hot plant room.

Plan rack or furniture space for a unit 483 mm wide and 44 mm high, and map cable runs for the 12 inputs and 8 outputs before purchase. SmartRooms Qatar offers a free site survey to check layout and cabling before installation. Confirm the power cord and plug type for your site when you request the quote. Quotations are usually provided within one working day, and we accept LPOs and government tenders.

Request a quote from SmartRooms Qatar with your room plan, the number of microphones and loudspeakers, and whether your network is Dante-based, so the team can confirm the right configuration.