Installation Handbook for Dante-Enabled Audiovisual Components
In the realm of Audio-Video (AV) systems, Dante has emerged as a leading platform for complete AV over Internet Protocol (AVoIP) solutions. This evolution includes the development of Dante AV formats such as Dante AV-H and Dante AV Ultra, which deliver synchronized audio and video streams with enterprise-grade security and network management features.
From Audio-Only to AV over IP
Originally focused on audio, Audinate introduced Dante AV-H and Dante AV Ultra formats, enabling synchronized AV transport over IP with low latency and high quality. This transition marked a significant milestone in Dante's evolution.
Integration and Adoption
Several manufacturers have adopted Dante AV-compatible equipment. For instance, PTZ cameras supporting Dante AV Ultra and AV-H enable synchronized AV over IP, particularly useful in broadcast and integrated AV workflows.
Secure Remote Management
The 2025 iteration of Dante AV-H includes robust security features with remote management and seamless integration with existing Dante audio infrastructure, supporting large-scale and distributed AV installations.
Grace Community Church's Deployment
Grace Community Church, an early adopter of Dante networks, has streamlined and modernized their AV infrastructure by replacing complex analog setups with Dante’s scalable, flexible networked AV solutions. While detailed information about their specific deployment is not listed, their implementation likely involves the use of Dante AV to distribute both audio and video signals with low latency and high reliability over standard IP networks.
Real-World Applications
Dante's AV over IP capabilities are demonstrated in various settings, including houses of worship, broadcast studios, and live event venues. For example, Turtle AV's Dolby Atmos to Dante audio encoder offers complex multi-channel immersive audio in venues such as theaters and stadiums. Bolin's PTZ cameras support Dante AV formats for synchronized video and audio and multiple output streams to serve various production needs.
Exploring Dante's Evolution
Audinate's Kat Taub is currently exploring Dante's evolution to a complete AVoIP platform. The September issue of Systems Contractor News features articles on Dante-enabled AV products, offering insights into this transformation.
Industry Discussions
Industry experts are discussing the advantages of a Dante-based networked solution. An Integration Guide to Dante-Enabled AV is available for download, providing further information on this topic.
New Products and Solutions
Sennheiser, Clockaudio North America, Neutrik Americas, PTZOptics, and AtlasIED have all released new Dante-enabled products, further expanding the platform's capabilities.
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References:
- Turtle AV
- Bolin Technologies
- PTZOptics
- AtlasIED
- Systems contractors are exploring Dante's transformation into a comprehensive data-and-cloud-computing AVoIP platform, as evidenced by the September issue of Systems Contractor News.
- New gadgets such as PTZ cameras and encoders from companies like Bolin Technologies, Turtle AV, PTZOptics, and AtlasIED are being introduced with Dante AV compatibility, expanding the system's ability to handle installations for events, products, and workflows.
- In the realm of technology, the use of Dante AV over IP is becoming increasingly common in various applications, from houses of worship and broadcast studios to live event venues, offering synchronized audio and video streams with enterprise-grade security and network management features.
