Dante - DAW PLUS

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DANTE is a high performance, easy to use audio network.

Technology overview

Dante delivers a no hassle, self configuring, true plug-and-play digital audio network that uses standard Internet Protocols over 100Mb and/or Gigabit Ethernet. Patent-pending Dante technology distributes digital audio plus integrated control data with sub millisecond latency, sample-accurate playback synchronization, extreme reliability and high channel counts.

Plug-and-Play Networking for Media Professionals

Dante makes networking a true plug-and-play process with automatic device discovery and system configuration. Dante-enabled devices find each other on the network and will configure themselves, so you can skip those complicated, error-prone set-up procedures. Instead of “magic numbers,” you label networked devices and their input and output signals with names that make sense to you. Dante is making signal distribution more flexible, cost-effective and user-friendly at some of the largest live events and most sophisticated installations worldwide.

IP Standards Based Technology

Dante is built on global networking standards including Internet Protocols — not just Ethernet. With true IP routing, Dante technology works as an IT network capable of transporting professional quality audio and high definition video with no limits on your layout options. Dante delivers sample-accurate playback synchronization, even over multiple switch hops. Latency is extremely low whether you choose to run your Dante network with fixed latency or optimized latency. Dante makes it easy to set up robust, flexible digital audio networks with performance that scales with your network.

Media Networking over Existing Infrastructure and Hardware

Dante runs on inexpensive off-the-shelf computer networking hardware, and does not require dedicated network infrastructure. Ethernet switches transmit Dante digital media streams alongside ordinary data traffic, so you can integrate professional media operations into properly designed pre-existing networks. And with Dante Virtual Soundcard (DVS), your Mac or Windows computer looks and acts like any other Dante-enabled device. Just plug in to the standard Ethernet port to use digital audio processing, recording or playback software on the network.

Zero-hassle, Zero Configuration Networking

With Dante's Zero configuration protocol, you won’t need a networking specialist to enter numerical IP or MAC addresses, or set up DNS or DHCP servers. Dante-enabled devices identify and configure themselves automatically as soon as you plug in Ethernet cables. You can label devices, inputs and outputs with descriptive names — and those names will stay with that device so you can plug and unplug or move devices at will. Dante lets you focus on what you are good at producing and delivering sound that gets people excited and not worry about the networking.

Benefits of Using Dante

Plug-and-play technology – automatic discovery and simple signal routing
Reduced Cost & Complexity- No special skills required to set up audio networking
Sample accurate playback synchronization
Lowest latency available from any networking technology
Add/remove/rearrange components at will
Deterministic latency throughout the network
Glitch free redundancy
Support mixed bit depths and mixed sample rates over one network
Scalable, flexible network topology supporting a large number of senders and receivers
Supports mix of 100 Mbps, 1Gbps, through 10Gbps networks
Supports a single integrated network for audio, video, control, monitoring
Uses inexpensive, off-the-shelf computer networking equipment
Direct connection to PCs for multi-channel recording, processing and playback using a Dante Virtual Soundcard for both PCs and Macs
AVB Ready

DAW PLUS Dante services exist of:

Consultancy on Dante networking, with a focus on workstation use.
Layouts of Dante routing options.
Integration of workstations for studio or live use.
Installation and testing of Dante enabled products.
Selection of compatible products.

To the DAW PLUS Dante enabled workstations!

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 AVB Ready

Our DANTE service contains:

A personalized account with complete database including the exact software, hardware and peripheral components tested. This will be updated according to your confirmed updates tested by us in advance.
Personalized mailings with test results of components used in your specified configuration. You will only receive information about products you use or wish to use in a set timeframe.
The option to let us test specific functions which are essential for your workflow.
Compatibility support by email, telephone and chat.
Special documentation concerning installation instructions and updates which are essential for your system.
A list with all known issues from all products. Key issues are listed separately.

Testing of additional components in case you wish to upgrade your system.

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