A Dante Bluetooth wall plate lets someone send audio from a phone, tablet or laptop into a professional Dante network without leaving a receiver on the table or running a loose analog cable across the room.
The products may look similar, but they are not interchangeable. The main differences are whether Bluetooth audio is one-way or bidirectional, which analog connections are included, the wall-box format, and how the device integrates with Dante and room-control systems.
This guide compares current options from Pacroban, Turtle AV, Symetrix, RDL and TiGHT AV.
Disclosure: Pacroban publishes this guide and sells one of the products compared below. Specifications were checked against manufacturer information, but buyers should confirm current availability and compatibility before ordering.
Dante Bluetooth wall plates at a glance
| Product | Best suited for | Bluetooth and local inputs | Installation and network highlights |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pacroban PR-WPD20BUS | Bluetooth plus analog-source flexibility and direct project support | Bluetooth 5.0; selectable Bluetooth or analog input | Two-gang; Dante/AES67; PoE or 12V DC; 44.1/48/96 kHz at 24-bit |
| Turtle AV Dante Bluetooth Wallplate | Managed installations requiring detailed API control or TAA procurement | Bluetooth 5.0; SBC, AAC and aptX family codecs | US single-gang or EU format; WebUI/API; PoE or 12V DC; up to 96 kHz/24-bit |
| Symetrix xIO Bluetooth | Symetrix systems and controlled pairing | Bluetooth 5.0; media, phone or combined modes | US or EU single-gang; PIN security; Composer management; PoE |
| Symetrix xIO Bluetooth RCA-3.5 | Bluetooth plus stereo RCA and 3.5 mm analog I/O | Bluetooth 5.0; RCA and 3.5 mm I/O | US two-gang; four Dante I/O channels; Composer management; PoE |
| RDL DS-BTN21 / D-BTN21 | Bidirectional Bluetooth and Q-SYS-controlled rooms | Bluetooth audio with Dante return channel | US single-gang; Dante/AES67; Q-SYS plug-in; PoE; 48 kHz/24-bit |
| TiGHT AV AU-BT413WP-DA | BYOD and conference-call bridging with analog I/O | Bidirectional Bluetooth 5.0; RCA and 3.5 mm I/O | Dante Controller/Domain Manager; Web UI/API; PoE |
Specifications are summarized from current manufacturer product pages and data sheets. The linked product pages below contain additional details.
Need help selecting a Bluetooth-to-Dante wall plate?
View the Pacroban PR-WPD20BUS or contact us with your room requirements, required inputs and installation location. We can help confirm compatibility before ordering.
What should you compare?
One-way or bidirectional Bluetooth
If users only need to play music or presentation audio through the room, Bluetooth-to-Dante transmission may be enough. For conference calls, the device may also need to return room audio to the connected phone or computer. That requires a model that explicitly supports bidirectional Bluetooth, phone mode or a Dante return channel.
Do not assume every Bluetooth wall plate supports calls simply because it supports Bluetooth audio.
Wall-box format and local connections
Single-gang and two-gang products are not direct physical replacements. Confirm the wall-box standard and depth, Ethernet connector clearance, finish, and whether the room needs front-panel RCA, 3.5 mm or other analog connections.
Pairing and room control
In shared rooms, users should not accidentally connect to the wrong space or remain paired after leaving. Useful features can include PIN security, customizable device names, remote pairing approval, forced disconnection, stored-device management, APIs and control-system plug-ins.
Dante and system compatibility
Check sample rate, bit depth, AES67 support, latency settings and compatibility with the project’s DSP and control platform. If the room uses Q-SYS, Symetrix Composer, Dante Domain Manager or custom automation, verify the available plug-in or API before specifying the wall plate.
Pacroban PR-WPD20BUS
The Pacroban PR-WPD20BUS is a commercial two-channel Bluetooth and analog-audio interface for Dante networks. It is designed for conference rooms, classrooms, hospitality, worship spaces and other installed AV environments.
The wall plate supports Bluetooth 5.0 with SBC, AAC, aptX, aptX-LL and aptX-HD. Its published specifications list Bluetooth audio support up to 192 kHz/24-bit and Dante-network operation at 44.1, 48 or 96 kHz/24-bit. It also supports AES67 RTP and selectable Dante latency of 1, 2 or 5 ms.
The two-gang design can be powered by IEEE 802.3af PoE or an optional 12V DC supply. Front-panel switching lets the user select Bluetooth or an analog input. See the PR-WPD20BUS data sheet for detailed specifications.
A strong fit when: the room needs Bluetooth and analog input in one two-gang endpoint, 96 kHz Dante operation, AES67 support, or help confirming the correct configuration before ordering.
Turtle AV Dante Bluetooth Wallplate
The Turtle AV Dante Bluetooth Wallplate emphasizes managed Bluetooth and third-party control. It provides two Bluetooth-to-Dante channels and supports Bluetooth 5.0 with SBC, AAC, aptX, aptX-LL and aptX-HD.
Turtle AV publishes support for up to 96 kHz/24-bit Dante output, configurable latency, PoE or 12V DC power, and US single-gang or European wall-box versions. Its WebUI and API can manage pairing authorization, disconnection, playback, volume and metadata. Turtle AV also states that its US products are TAA compliant.
A strong fit when: advanced Bluetooth codecs, API-controlled pairing or TAA compliance is central to the project.
Symetrix xIO Bluetooth models
Symetrix offers a compact xIO Bluetooth endpoint and the larger xIO Bluetooth RCA-3.5.
The single-gang model supports Bluetooth 5.0, PIN security, stored pairings and selectable media, phone or combined modes. The two-gang RCA-3.5 model adds stereo RCA and 3.5 mm analog I/O with four channels of Dante I/O. Both are PoE-powered and managed through the Symetrix ecosystem; Symetrix also publishes Q-SYS integration resources.
A strong fit when: the system already uses Symetrix products, controlled pairing matters, or the designer wants a choice between a compact Bluetooth endpoint and a larger analog-plus-Bluetooth model.
RDL DS-BTN21 family
The RDL DS-BTN21 is a single-gang Dante/AES67 interface with bidirectional Bluetooth audio. Bluetooth stereo or summed mono can feed the network, while a Dante channel can return audio to the connected Bluetooth device for full-duplex communication.
RDL provides configuration through RDL CONSOLE and offers a Q-SYS plug-in. Published specifications include 48 kHz/24-bit operation, IEEE 802.3af PoE, several finishes and a seven-year warranty.
A strong fit when: the room needs bidirectional Bluetooth, Q-SYS integration, a single-gang format or selectable faceplate finishes.
TiGHT AV AU-BT413WP-DA
The TiGHT AV AU-BT413WP-DA combines bidirectional Bluetooth 5.0, RCA, 3.5 mm and Dante audio I/O. It can send two Bluetooth channels to the Dante network and return one Dante channel to the connected device.
Configuration is available through a Web UI and open API, while Dante Controller and Domain Manager handle network routing. Published sample-rate support is 44.1 or 48 kHz, and the interface is PoE-powered.
A strong fit when: conference-call bridging, analog I/O and Web/API control are all required.
What about QSC or Attero Tech?
Searches for a QSC Dante Bluetooth wall plate often lead to the Attero Tech unD6IO-BT. Q-SYS acquired Attero Tech, but its current Attero Tech network-I/O page lists the unD6IO-BT as discontinued. It may still appear in existing systems or old inventory, but designers should verify lifecycle and support status before specifying it for a new project.
Which one fits your conference room?
- Choose Pacroban for a two-gang Bluetooth-and-analog endpoint with 96 kHz Dante, AES67 and direct project assistance.
- Choose Turtle AV for advanced codec support, API-managed Bluetooth or TAA requirements.
- Choose Symetrix for Composer-based systems, PIN-controlled pairing or selectable media and phone modes.
- Choose RDL for bidirectional Bluetooth, Q-SYS integration or a US single-gang installation.
- Choose TiGHT AV for bidirectional conferencing combined with RCA, 3.5 mm and Web/API control.
The hardware price should not be the only deciding factor. Include mounting hardware, PoE capacity, programming, commissioning, lead time, warranty and testing with the actual phones, laptops, DSP and conferencing platform.
Frequently asked questions
Is a Dante Bluetooth wall plate just a Bluetooth receiver?
No. It converts Bluetooth audio into network channels that can be routed to Dante-enabled DSPs, mixers, amplifiers or speakers. It is built for permanent installation and commonly uses PoE and centralized configuration.
Can it be used for conference calls?
Only when the model explicitly supports bidirectional Bluetooth, phone mode, call bridging or a Dante return channel. A media-only model may send audio into the room without returning room audio to the caller.
Does it connect directly to speakers?
The wall plate normally sends audio onto the Dante network. The system still needs a receiving DSP, amplifier, Dante-enabled speaker or another compatible endpoint.
Does it need a local power outlet?
Most professional models use PoE, so power and network audio share one Ethernet cable. Some also accept local DC power. Confirm the required PoE standard and available switch power budget.
Is it worthwhile for a small office?
It can be when the office already uses Dante or needs a clean, centrally managed installation. For one room without Dante equipment, a conventional Bluetooth receiver may be simpler and less expensive.
Talk to Pacroban about your project
Need help selecting a Bluetooth-to-Dante wall plate? View the Pacroban PR-WPD20BUS or contact support@pacroban.com with your room count, required inputs, wall-box format, DSP platform and installation location. We can help confirm compatibility, availability and project pricing before ordering.