Audinate FAQ

Audinate FAQ

1. What is Audinate?

Audinate is a company pioneering the future of AV (audio-visual) by delivering innovative products and services that transform how audio and video are connected and distributed.

2. What is Dante?

Dante is Audinate’s flagship digital AV networking technology. It replaces traditional audio and video connections with a computer network, allowing hundreds of channels of perfectly-synced digital audio and video to be sent over standard Ethernet cables.

3. Who uses Dante technology?

Dante is adopted by over 600 manufacturers and used in more than 4,000 products worldwide. It’s the de facto standard for AV connectivity in live sound, broadcast, recording studios, education, hospitality, and houses of worship.

4. What are the benefits of Dante?

• Simplified wiring: Uses standard Ethernet cables for AV connections.
• Scalability: Send hundreds of channels with perfect fidelity.
• Flexibility: Routes audio and video to any device on the network.
• Reliability: Professional-grade, low-latency, and robust digital signal.

5. Is Dante software or hardware?

Both! Dante is available as physical chips/modules to integrate into devices, and as software apps/drivers allowing computers and virtual machines to join the same network.

6. Where can I find Dante-enabled products?

Browse the latest list of Dante-enabled products and manufacturers at GetDante.com.

7. Does Audinate provide training or support?

Yes—Audinate offers extensive product support, training resources, events, and user guides to help professionals learn and leverage Dante technology.

8. Can I develop my own Dante-enabled products?

Absolutely! Audinate provides tools, SDKs, and development resources for manufacturers and developers. Visit the Develop with Dante section for more information.

9. Where is Audinate located?

Audinate has global offices. You can see specific locations on their office locations page.

10. How do I contact Audinate?

You can reach out via the contact page for sales, support, or general inquiries.