Know More About Dante Audio For Integrators

Dante (Digital Audio Network Technology) is a digital audio transmission protocol based on standard Ethernet developed by Audinate, an Australian company. It uses common network cables (such as Cat 5e/6A or optical fiber) to transmit high-quality digital audio signals, with the following features:

• Supports lossless digital audio transmission (24/32-bit, 44.1-192kHz sampling rate)

• The maximum transmission distance can reach 300 feet (about 91 meters) without distortion

• Extremely low latency (minimum 1 millisecond)

• Can transmit 512 bidirectional audio channels simultaneously under Gigabit network

• Uses standard RJ45 network cable interface, simple connection

System application: Dante can be flexibly integrated into various audio systems. For example:

1. Audio signals can be easily managed and routed through Dante Controller software

2. With multi-zone processors such as MX-1616D, audio distribution in 16 zones can be achieved

3. Combined with AV-over-IP system, it supports advanced applications such as 3D immersive audio

MX-1616D is a network audio matrix processor developed by SHENZHEN FHBAUDIO, which supports multi-channel processing capabilities. It supports up to 16 inputs × 16 outputs of audio matrix mixing, which can be flexibly configured as 8×8, 12×12 or 16×16 modes to meet the needs of systems of different sizes. Each channel supports independent gain, equalization (EQ), compression, delay, AEC, ANC, AFS and other processing to ensure accurate signal control.

Secondly, MX-1616D adopts Dante/AES67 network audio protocol (specific model support protocol needs to be confirmed), transmits lossless audio signals through standard Gigabit Ethernet, and supports long-distance, low-latency multi-device networking. Compatible with mainstream digital mixers and audio interfaces for easy system integration.

In addition, the MX-1616D digital audio processor supports free routing from any input to output, can save multiple groups of user presets (such as conference mode, performance mode), and can switch with one click.

Advantages of Dante system over traditional analog system:

• Simple wiring: one network cable replaces multiple analog audio cables

• Strong anti-interference: not affected by electromagnetic interference

• Easy expansion: add new devices at any time

• Accurate clock synchronization: all devices remain strictly synchronized

Actual application scenarios:

Dante is particularly suitable for upgrading and renovating commercial audio systems. It can be easily connected through the AVIO adapter:

• TV/broadcasting equipment

• Player/tuner

• Microphone and other audio source equipment

This solves the problems faced by traditional systems:

✓ Complex wiring

✓ Signal attenuation

✓ Difficult synchronization

Dante represents a major advancement in audio transmission technology and promotes the development of professional audio towards full IP. In the field of smart home, it also prompts a new generation of network audio systems to gradually replace traditional wiring methods. Dante devices supported by FHBAUDIO include audio processors, Dante adapters, Dante signal converters, Dante microphones, Dante amplifiers, and Dante speakers. We can provide customers with a complete set of Dante system solutions.