iConnectivity PlayAUDIO2D



iConnectivity PlayAUDIO2D

Empower your show with PlayAUDIO2D, a massively featured audio & MIDI interface for live performance.

PlayAUDIO2D provides all the power of iConnectivity's behemoth PlayAUDIO2U, and adds digital audio I/O with Dante!

PlayAUDIO2D delivers a comprehensive set of tools in an easy-to-configure and use interface. Just connect your computers via USB-C and go with ease… Audio inputs, outputs, MIDI I/O, MIDI control, RTP-MIDI networking, and now Dante digital audio I/O, all integrated through iConnectivity's legendary redundancy, let you input audio, play back tracks and/or virtual instruments, and connect throughout the venue.

PlayAUDIO2D redefines your computer-based rig with one box that lets you do it all.

Audio Inputs Built for Live Performance

The PlayAUDIO2D delivers audio inputs tailored for the stage, offering silence when idle and a wide dynamic range to capture every detail with clarity.

Its four XLR/¼” TRS combo inputs, paired with pristine mic preamps and 48V phantom power, are built to capture vocals and instruments cleanly without colouration or compromise.

Swiftly send audio to redundant performance computers for seamless processing of voices, instruments, and more, all within your tour-ready PlayAUDIO2D setup.

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Outputs, outputs, and more outputs!

Ready for stages of all kinds. All 24 analog audio outputs are automatically mirrored to the first 24 Dante outs. An additional 8 Dante outputs are available for a total of 32 outputs at sample rates up to 96kHz.

PlayAUDIO2D is ready for your performance. It takes much of the complexity out of digital audio. Just plug your computers into its USB C ports, and you're ready to go…

It's built for your show: top technology, studio-quality clarity, packaged for touring.

 

 

The PlayAUDIO2D Display - Your Live Performance Command Center

Like a trusted assistant, the PlayAUDIO2D's advanced display delivers real-time insights into your setup.

Monitor MIDI activity, audio levels, and system status at a glance, with instant warnings for computer failures or other issues, keeping you in complete control of your performance.

With the PlayAUDIO2D's intuitive display, setting up your rig and troubleshooting problems is faster and easier than ever.

 

 

PlayAUDIO2D is a MIDI miracle worker

iConnectivity has been the leader in MIDI connectivity for years. The PlayAUDIO2D brings that expertise to your live performances.

This beast of a MIDI interface and controller provides a staggering multitude of MIDI connectivity to connect performers and operators, allowing you to manage MIDI everywhere throughout your stage and venue.

The PlayAUDIO2D acts as your central MIDI hub and control center, connecting devices via its integrated 5-pin MIDI DIN, USB host ports, computers, and dual RTP Ethernet ports for venue-wide networking.

Its programmable control ports and 4 assignable front-panel buttons let you even directly assign MIDI commands directly from the interface to control the show!

This comprehensive interface simplifies even the most intricate MIDI workflows and enriches them effortlessly with reliability.

With PlayAUDIO2D, you tailor what MIDI goes where and when.

For instance, iConnectivity's powerful MIDI processing lets you easily send MIDI to connected computing devices while only sending one set of program changes to connected peripherals, send all notes off if computer failure occurs to avoid stuck notes, filter out extraneous CCs, and much more.

It's a MIDI beast. iConnectivity's famous flexibility is built-in.

Uncompromising Protection for Your Performance

Engineered for the demands of touring, the PlayAUDIO2D ensures every detail is crafted to keep your show flawless.

• Seamless Redundancy: The PlayAUDIO2D safeguards your performance with iConnectivity’s renowned multi-computer redundancy, actively monitoring audio signals or MIDI and instantly switching computers if issues arise—faster than anyone can hear.


• Advanced Audio Protection: Beyond detecting software glitches, it vigilantly monitors audio streams, automatically switching to a Safe Mode, muting outputs at the first sign of any potential trouble, and displaying diagnostics to prevent unwanted noise or glitches from reaching your PA system or monitors.

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Key features

• 2 x USB-C type ports for connecting computing devices
• Automatic and manual computer switching modes, for lightning-fast switching between connected computers
• 4 x user assignable buttons can be mapped to MIDI functions, control numerous functions on the interface and/or send control messages to compatible devices
• 2 x 2 button “Control” footswitch jacks can be mapped to MIDI functions, control over numerous functions on the interface and/or sending control messages to compatible devices
• Audio Protection helps stop unwanted noise from corrupt audio sources/files from making it into the audience
• Auracle software enables you to tailor the PlayAUDIO2D's settings to your exact needs
• High-resolution audio – up to 24-bit/96kHz AD/DA conversion
• “MIDI learn” from external MIDI devices to control key functions on the interface
• Comprehensive audio mixing and routing between connected USB computing devices and analogue outputs
• Large OLED screen for instantaneous status information and precise control
• 2U ready-to-tour rack-mountable chassis
• 100-240v switching power built-in with Industry-Standard IEC Power Connection
• 8 in 32 out Dante digital audio - 44.1 / 48 / 88.2 / 96 kHz sample rates supported
• 24 Balanced panel reinforced XLR outputs
• 4 XLR / ¼” TRS combo analogue inputs
• 4 pristine ultra-low noise microphone preamps with 48V phantom power
• Integrated +48v phantom power resistance on outputs protects your interface from accidental damage when plugging directly into consoles or stage boxes (please note we cannot guarantee 100% protection indefinitely. It is best practice not to send +48v phantom power into any audio interface’s outputs)
• 1 x 1/4” TRS stereo headphone output with dedicated control
• 4 x USB MIDI host ports for Class Compliant controllers/modules
• DIN-MIDI ports built-in (2 in, 2 out)
• Dual Ethernet ports support redundant Dante networking and RTP-MIDI. RTP-MIDI can be passed on one or both network ports. Dante redundency mode supported.
• 22 ports of RTP-MIDI connectivity for rugged long-distance MIDI connections
• Easy-to-use buttons and rotary encoders provide software-less control over PlayAUDIO2D’s key features from the front panel

The features of PlayAUDIO2D are patented and patent pending. See www.iConnectivity.com/patents for more information.

Product features are subject to change. iPad, iPhone, and iPod touch are trademarks of Apple Inc., registered in the U.S. and other countries. iConnectivity, iConnectMIDI, PlayAUDIO, iConnectAUDIO, ConnectAUDIO, and Audio passThru are trademarks of iKingdom Corp. Copyright (c) iKingdom Corp. 2025

What's in the box?

• 1 x PlayAUDIO2D Audio + MIDI interface
• 2 x USB-C to USB-C cables
• 1 x Each - Type B, G, and F type IEC power cables. (type I is included in Australia)

Device Specifications

Width

• 482 mm / 18.98”

Height

• 87 mm / 3.43”

Depth

• 200 mm / 7.87”

Weight

• 3.8 kg / 8lbs 6oz

(PlayAUDIO2D is 2RU and fits in standard 19" racks.)

Bundled software & sounds

Big Fish Audio is a developer and distributor of premium virtual instruments, samples, and loop content.

iConnectivity is proud to include a special sampler of Big Fish Audio samples and loops that's perfect to jumpstart or augment your production when you register your iConnectivity audio interface.

 

Ableton Live Lite is a fantastic music creation software and also live performance tool.

Ableton Live Lite is available upon registration of your PlayAUDIO2D.