Do I need an AES terminator?

Name: AES Terminator
Brand: Dutch & Dutch
SKU: aes-terminator

One AES terminator comes with every pair of 8c. When you use the AES3 input, plug it into the THRU output of the last speaker in the chain, including with a single pair. Order one separately if you need a spare or a replacement.

AES Terminator

Clean signal termination for your 8c AES chain.

AES terminator for the Dutch & Dutch 8c, supplied as standard with every pair. It provides proper 110-ohm termination at the end of an AES daisy chain, ensuring signal integrity and preventing reflections.

Price on request

Key features

Engineered to deliver accurate sound in real rooms, not just anechoic chambers.

Proper AES termination

110-ohm termination prevents signal reflections and ensures clean digital audio transmission across your AES chain.

Plug-and-play

Plug it into the THRU (AES loop-through) output of the last 8c in your chain. No configuration required.

Purpose-built for the 8c

Supplied by Dutch & Dutch for the 8c's AES3 loop-through output.

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Specifications

Type	AES signal terminator
Compatibility	Dutch & Dutch 8c
Impedance	110 ohm
Connector	XLR

Specs from Dutch & Dutch's website, checked October 2026.

What's included

One AES terminator

Frequently asked questions

Experience the AES Terminator

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