The Turtle AV Mineola MICro — Dante Dual XLR Mic Preamp with DSP provides two channels of professional microphone preamplification with Dante network audio output in an ultra-compact 120 × 85 × 40mm metal enclosure designed for flexible mounting in installed AV environments. Two XLR/TRS combo inputs with 48V phantom power accept condenser and dynamic microphones and line-level sources, and six line-up level settings from -35dBV to +24dBu provide full input range coverage. The built-in DSP covers 8-band parametric EQ, compressor, expander, and delay for on-device processing before Dante transmission. Primary and secondary EtherCON RJ45 Dante ports support redundant network topologies, PoE Class 4 powers the device from the switch, and configurable 2–10ms Dante latency and AES67 support ensure compatibility across any Dante network. WebUI and Dante Controller provide remote configuration.

Key Features

  • 2× XLR/TRS Combo Inputs: Two balanced/unbalanced XLR/TRS combo inputs accept microphone, instrument, and line-level signals in any combination
  • 48V Phantom Power: 48V phantom power for condenser microphones at both XLR inputs
  • 6 Line-Up Levels (-35dBV to +24dBu): Six selectable input level settings: -35dBV, -18dBV, 0dBV, +4dBu, +14dBu, +24dBu — covers the full range of professional audio sources
  • 8-Band Parametric EQ: Full 8-band parametric EQ for input frequency correction and shaping before Dante transmission
  • Compressor DSP: Built-in compressor for dynamic control at the input stage — reduces peak levels and improves intelligibility
  • Expander DSP: Built-in expander reduces ambient noise and bleed between audio sources
  • Configurable Delay (18ms): Adjustable delay for time-alignment with video and other audio sources across the Dante network
  • Primary + Secondary Dante Ports: Two EtherCON RJ45 Dante ports for primary and secondary redundant Dante network connection
  • PoE Class 4 IEEE 802.3af: Powered from the network switch via PoE — no local power supply required at the mount location
  • 2–10ms Dante Latency, AES67: Configurable latency via Dante Controller and full AES67 RTP support for mixed-vendor Dante networks

Specifications

Inputs 2× XLR/TRS combo — balanced/unbalanced with 48V phantom power
Dante Output 2 channels Dante/AES67
Dante Ports Primary: EtherCON RJ45 LAN (PoE); Secondary: EtherCON RJ45 LAN (PoE)
Network Bandwidth 100M
Audio Latency 2, 3, 4, 5, or 10ms configurable via Dante Controller
Line-Up Level -35dBV, -18dBV, 0dBV, +4dBu, +14dBu, +24dBu (6 levels)
Input Sensitivity 0dBV / +4dBu / +14dBu / +24dBu / -18dBV / -35dBV
DSP Input Gain, 8-Band Parametric EQ, Delay, Compressor, Expander
Sample Rate 48kHz / 96kHz
Signal Latency 18ms
AES67 Supported
Control Dante Controller, WebUI
ESD Protection IEC 61000-4-2: ±8kV air-gap, ±4kV contact discharge
Housing Metal enclosure, Turtle Aqua
Dimensions 120 × 85 × 40mm
Power PoE Class 4 IEEE 802.3af
Power Consumption 5.44W
Operating Temperature -20°C to 60°C
Operating Humidity 20% to 90% RH (non-condensing)


Warranty

The Turtle AV Mineola MICro is backed by the 5-year manufacturer warranty, providing peace of mind for professional installations.

Application Examples

Lectern and Podium Mic Preamps Mount inside lectern and podium furniture for a hidden Dante mic preamp at the source — connects condenser or dynamic mics directly to the Dante network
Ceiling-Mounted Mic Inputs Deploy above suspended ceilings or behind wall panels as an invisible Dante mic input point for ceiling-mounted microphone arrays
Boardroom AV Infrastructure Integrate as the mic preamp stage in a boardroom Dante audio infrastructure — processes and conditions the signal before it reaches the DSP or mixer on the network
Broadcast Remote Positions Mount at talent positions in broadcast environments for a compact, redundant-network-capable Dante mic preamp at each presenter location