Digital Audio

video Using Dante Controller

Using Dante Controller

Dante controller is the key tool for managing your Dante network. Andrew, from Summit Integrated Systems, guides you through the basics of navigating Dante Controller. You’ll discover how to patch, troubleshoot, and upgrade Dante resources. Dante helps you manage your audio network effectively for a smooth operation. Key Points: It is important to create a preset before making changes in Dante. This allows you to take a snapshot of your current setup. You can easily go back to this snapshot, if needed. Devices on the Dante network are divided into receivers and transmitters. This helps show how data comes in and goes out of the network. The routing tab in Dante Controller is the main interface for configuring and managing tasks. Extra features help monitor device info, network status, and event logs. These are crucial for fixing problems and checking the Dante network's health. Andrew emphasizes choosing the right network interface when you open Dante Controller. This is important for connecting successfully to the Dante network. Approach firmware updates carefully. A balance between keeping devices current and maintaining system stability is important. Avoid updating right before critical production times. This video was produced in partnership with Summit Integrated Systems and is a part of a wide range of videos produced, entitled LINK.


video Common Issues with Dante

Common Issues with Dante

Andrew, from Summit Integrated Systems, works through some of the common issues that you might encounter while using Dante. He covers key areas of navigation, device setup, patching, and more. Dante Controller helps you smoothly operate your system, manage signal flow, and fix issues. Key Points: Mixing the primary and backup Dante networks can cause a broadcast storm. To prevent this, make sure network interfaces are set to redundant mode instead of switched. It's important for all devices to work at the same sample rate, usually 48kHz. This helps them work well together and prevents errors. Sometimes, devices may "lose their mind." This requires a simple unpatching and repatching to restore audio flow. For devices significantly out of date, a firmware update may be necessary. To restore the Dante Network, use the preset function in Dante Controller. It creates a snapshot of the system's setup. This makes it easy to restore or change specific routing. Creating presets for different routing setups can make switching between audio configurations faster. This is useful when moving to a virtual soundcheck mode. This video was produced in partnership with Summit Integrated Systems and is a part of a wide range of videos produced, entitled LINK.


video Managing Devices in Dante

Managing Devices in Dante

Explore how to set up Dante devices by focusing on naming and setup for better network management. Andrew, from Summit Integrated Systems, will help you name, configure, and ensure Dante devices work well within your audio network. No matter if you’re starting new or making an existing system better, these tips will help you successfully use Dante in your audio system. Key Points: When setting up your Dante device, it is important to give it a name. It is recommended to name your devices before routing audio, even after updates have been made. You can configure device views directly through the Dante Controller interface. This makes it easy to adjust device settings. The device view section has detailed info about receive and transmit channels. It covers network status and synchronization. This information is important for fixing problems and keeping the network healthy. It is important to monitor latency using the device view to find network problems. The goal is to have latency of less than half a millisecond. When setting up a network, choose the right mode to avoid disruptions. A redundant setup is best for reliability. Andrew compares manual IP configuration with automatic IP assignment. He shows how automatic assignment based on unique MAC addresses offers flexibility and safety in network setup. This video was produced in partnership with Summit Integrated Systems and is a part of a wide range of videos produced, entitled LINK.


video Troubleshooting Signal Flow with Dante

Troubleshooting Signal Flow with Dante

Troubleshoot signal flow in Dante Controller to fix any audio routing issues you might encounter. Andrew, from Summit Integrated Systems, dives in to an example and works to solve the apparent issues. Follow along as he finds and fixes issues quickly within the Dante network. Key Points: To troubleshoot signal flow in Dante Controller, first check the source. Look for a green signal status, which means that audio is transmitting. Examining the receive side closely confirms signal reception. Green icons on receiver channels show successful audio input detection. If audio is missing, check the console patches and other gaps in the signal chain. These steps can locate the issue outside of Dante's digital domain. Dante Controller alerts show missing input warnings and disconnection symbols. They give immediate visual feedback on network status and problems. The event log in Dante Controller is an important tool for studying history. It helps understand how devices sync, when audio is lost, and when it recovers. This log can give a complete view of how the network behaves over time. The clock status monitor helps troubleshoot by showing synchronization issues and recovery. This is important for keeping audio quality on the network. Troubleshooting in real-time means taking immediate actions like restarting devices. For example, when you turn RF equipment on and off in a certain order to fix connection or power problems. This video was produced in partnership with Summit Integrated Systems and is a part of a wide range of videos produced, entitled LINK.


video Patching with Dante

Patching with Dante

Maximize Dante’s potential in your audio setup. Andrew walks through network deployment and patching. Focus on isolating Dante traffic on dedicated switches for a more reliable setup. Take note of some of these best practices to patch audio channels in Dante Controller. This will simplify routing and enhance system flexibility and performance. Key Points: Dante networks typically use a primary and secondary network switch. These switches separate Dante audio traffic from other network data. This makes the audio traffic more reliable and predictable. Separating Dante traffic helps prevent network issues. It also makes managing the system easier, especially if your church doesn’t have a dedicated IT network engineer on staff. To patch audio channels in Dante, you need to know the different between transmit and receive channels. Make sure to align them correctly when routing. Patching efficiently includes labeling input and output channels clearly in the Dante Controller. This makes it easier to navigate and configure the system with minimal confusion. Patching in Dante is as simple as “point-and-click” to connect or disconnect routes. To do more detailed patching operations, use the device view. This helps you manage receive channels directly and label them for specific inputs or outputs. Andrew discusses how managing screens in Dante Controller is important. He recommends using a smaller window which can make patching easier. This way, you can see everything more clearly and find channels faster. This video was produced in partnership with Summit Integrated Systems and is a part of a wide range of videos produced, entitled LINK.


video The Why Behind Using Dante

The Why Behind Using Dante

Andrew, from Summit Integrated Systems, explains how Dante can help transform your audio environment. Dante is used to efficiently manage audio systems. Dante helps increase capacity and flexibility. Andrew explains how Dante will make your audio network more adaptable to any production scenario. Key Points: Dante helps to improve system flexibility and capacity. It allows for more inputs and outputs without the limits of an analog infrastructure. Using Dante for digital audio networking makes it easier to connect devices. Audio signals can move easily between locations. The advantage of using Dante is that these changes can happen without needing big infrastructure changes with new cable runs. Dante deployment makes the switch from analog to digital. Deploying Dante skips costly analog parts and changed digital signals directly. This frees up inputs on your stage racks and preamps. Dante’s flexibility makes it easy to expand and adapt your audio system to any scenario. This helps you avoid having to say “no” to new needs or ideas simply because of system limits. This video was produced in partnership with Summit Integrated Systems and is a part of a wide range of videos produced, entitled LINK.