FORGE XD is a professional stream expander for the CASTER — multiplying the number of Auracast™ streams a single transmitter can broadcast, from 2 to 8.

Audio reaches FORGE XD from any Dante®-enabled device on the network, and FORGE XD connects directly to your CASTER or CASTER X transmitter on the other end.

FORGE XD is managed entirely over Ethernet, making it easy to configure and control across the venue.

Boosts a single CASTER from 2 to 8 Auracast™ broadcast streams
Connects directly to CASTER and CASTER X transmitters
Receives audio from Dante®-enabled devices over the network
Dedicated network ports — DANTE, BETTEAR (CASTER link) and CONTROL
Intuitive web-based management panel
Mounting options: desktop or wall
Powered over USB-C

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Product details

System
CPU: RK3568B2 Cortex-A55 Quad-Core, up to 2.0 GHz RAM: 4GB LPDDR4X Internal Memory: 8GB eMMC OS: Linux
Audio over IP
Dante® channels: 8 × mono inputs Sample rate: 48 kHz Bit depth: 24-bit (PCM)
Auracast™ broadcast
Broadcast streams: up to 8 from a single CASTER Stream configuration: mono or stereo — a stereo stream uses two of the eight channels (e.g. 8 × mono, 4 × stereo, or 1 × stereo + 6 × mono) Compatible transmitters: CASTER, CASTER X
Interfaces
Ethernet (RJ45): 3 × ports DANTE: 10/100/1000 Mbps Ethernet BETTEAR: 2.5 Gbps Ethernet CONTROL: 2.5 Gbps Ethernet USB Ports: 1 × USB 3.2 Gen 1 Type-A Status indication: front panel LED bar
Power
USB-C: USB Power Delivery, 5 V / 9 V / 12 V input
Mounting
Desktop Wall-mounting: integrated screw holes, no bracket required
Physical
Dimensions (W × D × H): 120 × 67 × 30 mm (4.72 × 2.64 × 1.18 in) Weight: 330g (0.73 lbs) Color: Black