AEQ BC2000D Series User manual

AEQ Audio Over IP
Routing System
IP-based multi-channel audio network
•ARENA Console / BC2000D Matriz: BC2214 & BC2224 boards.
•FORUM - GRAND FORUM Console: FR14 board.
•CAPITOL IP Console.
•NETBOX 32 AD Audio Interface.
•NETBOX 8 AD Audio Interface.
•NETBOX 4 MH Audio Interface.
•NETBOX DSP Router.
•PHOENIX VENUS V3 Audiocodec.
•SYSTEL IP 16 VoIP ON AIR Telephone System.
•OLYMPIA 3 Commentary unit.
•Dante Virtual Soundcard.
USER´S MANUAL
ED. 06/19
V. 1.1 - 21/06/2019
Software Versions: Dante Controller 4.0.6.5 or higher
Dante Virtual Soundcard 4.0.3.1 or higher
Dante Firmware Update Manager 3.10.2.4 or higher

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CONTENTS
1. INTRODUCTION.......................................................................................................................6
1.1. Fields of application of the product....................................................................................6
1.2. Description of the devices covered by this manual............................................................6
1.2.1. ARENA Console / BC2000D Matrix. BC2214 and BC2224 boards........................6
1.2.2. FORUM - GRAND FORUM console. FR14 board..................................................7
1.2.3. CAPITOL IP Console..............................................................................................7
1.2.4. NETBOX 32 AD Audio interface.............................................................................7
1.2.5. NETBOX 8 AD Audio interface...............................................................................7
1.2.6. NETBOX 4 MH Audio interface...............................................................................7
1.2.7. NETBOX DSP Router.............................................................................................8
1.2.8. PHOENIX VENUS V3 Audiocodec.........................................................................8
1.2.9. OLYMPIA 3 Commentary unit.................................................................................8
1.2.10. SYSTEL IP 16 VoIP ON AIR Telephone System. ................................................8
1.2.11. "Dante Virtual Soundcard". ...................................................................................8
1.2.12. Control Software "Dante Controller". ....................................................................8
1.3. General Features...............................................................................................................9
1.4. Operation of the AEQ AoIP system based on DANTE......................................................9
1.4.1. Discovery and auto-configuration. ..........................................................................9
1.4.2. Differentiation between input and output channels...............................................10
1.4.3. Device Names and Channel Labels......................................................................10
1.4.4. Routing Audio........................................................................................................11
1.4.5. Clock Synchronization. .........................................................................................14
1.4.6. Latency..................................................................................................................15
1.4.7. Device Lock...........................................................................................................15
1.4.8. Dante Control and Monitoring...............................................................................18
2. PHYSICAL DESCRIPTION OF THE UNITS. .........................................................................19
2.1. BC2214 and BC2224 modules description......................................................................19
2.1.1. Front panel description. ........................................................................................19
2.2. FR14 module description.................................................................................................19
2.2.1. Front panel description. ........................................................................................19
2.3. CAPITOL IP BOARD module description........................................................................20
2.3.1. Back panel description..........................................................................................20
2.4. NETBOX 32 AD interface description..............................................................................20
2.4.1. Front panel description. ........................................................................................20
2.5. NETBOX 8 AD interface description................................................................................21
2.5.1. Front panel description. ........................................................................................21
2.6. NETBOX 4 MH interface description. ..............................................................................21
2.6.1. Front panel description. ........................................................................................21
2.7. NETBOX 32 AD router description. .................................................................................22
2.7.1. Front panel description. ........................................................................................22
2.8. PHOENIX VENUS V3 audiocodec description................................................................22
2.8.1. Front panel description. ........................................................................................22
2.9. SYSTEL IP 16 VoIP ON AIR Telephone System. ...........................................................23
2.9.1. Front panel description. ........................................................................................23
2.10. OLYMPIA 3 commentary unit description......................................................................23
2.10.1. Back panel description........................................................................................23
3. BRIEF GUIDE TO SYSTEM INSTALLATION........................................................................24
3.1. Control elements..............................................................................................................24
3.1.1. PC for RTC and monitoring...................................................................................24
3.1.1.1. Applications installation...........................................................................24
3.2. Boards installation in mixing consoles and routers..........................................................24
3.2.1. Installation of BC2214/BC2224 boards in an ARENA console or BC2000D router ....24
3.2.2. Installation of FR14 boards into a FORUM o GRAND FORUM console..............25
3.2.3. Installation of the CAPITOL IP BOARD on a CAPITOL IP console......................25
3.3. Installation of a DANTE network with AEQ mixing consoles and NETBOX....................25
3.3.1. AEQ Audio over IP System for two digital studios and a Central Control.............25

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3.3.1.1. Installation...............................................................................................26
3.3.1.2. Turning ON..............................................................................................26
3.3.1.3. Monitoring audio and creating routes......................................................26
3.3.1.4. Optimization. ...........................................................................................26
3.3.2. AEQ Audio over IP system for medium to large sized stations. ...........................27
3.3.3. AEQ Audio over IP system for medium to large sized stations based on TITAN /
BC 2000 D TDM Matrix.........................................................................................28
4. "DANTE CONTROLLER": REAL-TIME OPERATION SOFTWARE. ....................................30
4.1. "Dante Controller" Description.........................................................................................30
4.2. Minimum System Requirements......................................................................................30
4.3. Installing "Dante Controller".............................................................................................31
4.3.1. Downloading "Dante Controller". ..........................................................................31
4.3.2. Installing "Dante Controller" on Windows. ............................................................31
4.3.3. Updating "Dante Controller" on Windows.............................................................31
4.3.4. Uninstalling "Dante Controller" on Windows.........................................................32
4.4. Where to find the "Dante Controller" application? ...........................................................32
4.5. Configuring "Dante Controller".........................................................................................32
4.6. Using "Dante Controller"..................................................................................................37
4.7. Using "Dante Controller": "Network View". ......................................................................37
4.7.1. "Network View" Menu Bar.....................................................................................38
4.7.2. "Network View" Tool Bar.......................................................................................38
4.7.3. "Network View" Status Bar....................................................................................39
4.7.4. "Network View" Tabs.............................................................................................39
4.7.4.1. "Routing". ................................................................................................39
4.7.4.2. "Device Info" (status of the device).........................................................46
4.7.4.3. "Clock Status".........................................................................................46
4.7.4.4. "Network Status". ....................................................................................56
4.7.4.5. "Events"...................................................................................................57
4.7.5. Automatic Notification of Device Errors. ...............................................................59
4.8. Using "Dante Controller": "Device View"..........................................................................59
4.8.1. "Device View" Menu Bar.......................................................................................61
4.8.2. "Device View" Tool Bar.........................................................................................61
4.8.3. "Device View" Tabs...............................................................................................62
4.8.3.1. "Receive".................................................................................................62
4.8.3.2. "Transmit"................................................................................................65
4.8.3.3. "Status"....................................................................................................66
4.8.3.4. "Latency".................................................................................................67
4.8.3.5. "Device Config". ......................................................................................69
4.8.3.6. "Network Config".....................................................................................72
4.8.3.7. "AES67 Config".......................................................................................74
4.9. Using "Dante Controller": Multicast Transmit Flow Configuration. ..................................75
4.10. Using "Dante Controller" with "Dante Domain Manager"...............................................77
4.10.1. Viewing Domains in "Dante Controller"...............................................................77
4.10.2. Virtual Devices....................................................................................................78
4.10.3. Legacy Devices...................................................................................................79
4.10.4. Domain Credentials. ...........................................................................................79
4.11. Presets...........................................................................................................................80
4.11.1. About Device Roles. ...........................................................................................80
4.11.2. Saving Presets....................................................................................................80
4.11.3. Applying Presets.................................................................................................81
5. CONTROL TERMINAL. "DANTE VIRTUAL SOUNDCARD".................................................85
5.1. Installing the "Dante Virtual Soundcard"..........................................................................86
5.2. Starting the "Dante Virtual Soundcard" Control Panel.....................................................87
5.3. Obtaining a "Dante Virtual Soundcard" License..............................................................87
5.4. Configuring "Dante Virtual Soundcard"............................................................................88
5.4.1. Settings available in "Dante Controller"................................................................88
5.4.2. "Settings" Tab in "Dante Virtual Soundcard".........................................................89
5.4.3. "Licensing" Tab in "Dante Virtual Soundcard". .....................................................92

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5.4.4. "Device Lock" Tab in "Dante Virtual Soundcard"..................................................92
5.4.5. "Domains" Tab in "Dante Virtual Soundcard". ......................................................93
5.4.6. "About" Tab in "Dante Virtual Soundcard"............................................................94
5.5. Using the "Dante Virtual Soundcard" with an Audio Application. ....................................96
5.5.1. Important Notes.....................................................................................................96
5.5.2. Choosing an Audio Application.............................................................................96
5.5.3. Configuring "Dante Virtual Soundcard" as your Audio Interface. .........................96
5.5.4. Windows Audio Shared Mode...............................................................................97
6. "DANTE FIRMWARE UPDATE MANAGER": FIRMWARE UPGRADING SOFTWARE...... 98
6.1. "Dante Firmware Update Manager" description. .............................................................98
6.2. Firmware upgrading procedure........................................................................................99
7. TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS. .........................................................................................103
8. A.E.Q. GUARANTEE............................................................................................................104
APPENDIX 1: TROUBLESHOOTING......................................................................................105
A1.1. Messages on Startup...................................................................................................105
A1.2. Computer Configuration Checklist...............................................................................105
A1.3. Thrid-party firewall configuration. ................................................................................105
A1.4. Troubleshooting Dante IP Address Configuration.......................................................105
A1.4.1. Correct IP configuration....................................................................................105
A1.4.2. Possible IP network configuration mistakes.....................................................106
A1.4.3. What are the symptoms of using the wrong network interface on my computer? ..106
A1.4.4. How do I check which network interface my Dante Controller/Dante Virtual
Soundcard is using? .........................................................................................106
A1.4.5. How do I check IP addresses for all devices on my network?.........................107
A1.5. Troubleshooting Switch Configuration and Cabling. ...................................................107
A1.5.1. Symptoms of switch or cabling issues..............................................................107
A1.5.2. Switch and Cabling Checklist...........................................................................107
APPENDIX 2: INSTALLATION DETAILS: CONFIGURATION OF ARENA CONSOLES AND
BC2000D MATRICES FOR USE WITH AOIP MULTICHANNEL BOARDS...........................108
A2.1. Scope...........................................................................................................................108
A2.1.1. ARENA, BC2000D and DANTE internal systems correspondence.................108
APPENDIX 3: INSTALLATION DETAILS: CONFIGURATION OF FORUM AND CAPITOL IP
CONSOLES FOR USE WITH AOIP MULTICHANNEL BOARDS...........................................112
A3.1. Scope...........................................................................................................................112
A3.1.1. FORUM, CAPITOL and DANTE internal systems correspondence.................112
A3.2. Configuration software.................................................................................................117
A3.2.1. "Administration" menu. .....................................................................................117
A3.2.1.1. "Configurations" submenu..................................................................117
A3.2.2. "Hardware Configuration" menu.......................................................................118
A3.2.2.1. "Board Configuration" submenu. ........................................................118
A3.2.2.2. "I/O Configuration" submenu..............................................................120
A3.2.3. "Programmable Configuration" menu...............................................................122
A3.2.3.1. "Routing Configuration" submenu. .....................................................122
A3.2.3.2. "SnapShot Configuration" submenu...................................................123
A3.3. Multichannel audio configuration internal menu options.............................................126
A3.3.1. "MEMORY" menu.............................................................................................126
A3.3.2. Multichannel routing configuration....................................................................126
A3.3.2.1. "INPUT" menu. ...................................................................................127
A3.3.2.2. "OUTPUT" menu. ...............................................................................128
APPENDIX 4: INSTALLATION DETAILS: CONFIGURATION OF NETBOX 4 MH, NETBOX 8
AD, NETBOX 32 AD AND NETBOX DSP................................................................................129
A4.1. Scope...........................................................................................................................129
A4.1.1. NETBOX 4 MH, NETBOX 8 AD, NETBOX 32 AD, NETBOX DSP and DANTE
internal systems correspondence.....................................................................129

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APPENDIX 5: INSTALLATION DETAILS: CONFIGURATION OF PHOENIX VENUS V3.....132
A5.1. Scope...........................................................................................................................132
A5.1.1. PHOENIX VENUS V3 and DANTE internal systems correspondence............132
APPENDIX 6: INSTALLATION DETAILS: CONFIGURATION OF OLYMPIA 3. ...................133
A6.1. Scope...........................................................................................................................133
A6.1.1. OLYMPIA 3 and DANTE internal systems correspondence. ...........................133
APPENDIX 7: DANTE BASED AEQ AOIP ETHERNET SWITCHES. ....................................135
A7.1. General configuration of DANTE based AEQ AoIP Ethernet Switches. .....................135
A7.2. Configuration of CISCO switches for AEQ AoIP systems...........................................136
APPENDIX 8: ADDITIONAL INFORMATION..........................................................................139

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1. INTRODUCTION.
1.1. Fields of application of the product.
Using off-the-shelf routing equipment to send audio over IP in small to medium-sized systems
offers cost advantages over synchronous solutions using AES-10 (MADI) or TDM buses. These
have higher capacity, but require powerful hardware. Besides, large TDM systems can reduce
their cost and at the same time increase their flexibility when they are combined with IP audio
links to connect a few circuits with a central router.
That’s why, when developing the IP audio routing system at AEQ, we have created not only IP
connection devices for the digital consoles, but also connection panels that allow for audio input
and output installation wherever it’s necessary, as well as access boards for the AEQ BC2000D
router.
On the other hand, AEQ insists on offering interoperability with third party devices for the
convenience of our customers. Because of that, the solution we now present is based on
AUDINATE’s technology that is operating with extraordinary performance, making our systems
100% compatible with a wide selection of equipment for Broadcast, Recording Studios and
Professional Audio (see full listing at www.audinate.com).
At the same time, in the near future we are open to adapt this solution to other technologies that
are currently under development, in order to be compatible with other manufacturers, as they
start to become mature and widely available.
Dante™ is a trademark of Audinate Pty Ltd.
Product includes license from Audinate Pty Ltd under US patent number(s) 7747725, 8005939, 7978696,
8171152 and others.Visit Audinate website for more details on Dante: http://www.audinate.com/
1.2. Description of the devices covered by this manual.
1.2.1. ARENA Console / BC2000D Matrix. BC2214 and BC2224 boards.
BC2214 and BC2224 AoIP boards are designed to be installed in BC2000D frames used in
AEQ ARENA digital mixing consoles and AEQ TITAN / BC2000D routers. Both boards have two
Ethernet ports (LAN1 and LAN2) with activity LEDs.
BC2214 board allows you to connect via IP up to 32 input and 32 output channels to/from the
BC2000D internal TDM bus system. This is enough to provide IP connectivity to an ARENA
console in a network, what is equivalent to an up to 512x512 channels IP matrix.
BC2224 board allows you to connect via IP up to 64 input and 64 output channels to/from the
BC2000D internal TDM bus system.
In order to build a large sized router, a BC2000D frame can be equipped with as many BC2214
or BC2224 boards as needed; they can be connected to one or several Gigabit Ethernet
networks, enabling TDM-IP "hybrid" routers with great flexibility.
Besides several AoIP BC2214/BC2224 boards, the BC2000D frame can be equipped with a
number of synchronous TDM access ports such as MADI (BC2211/BC2212) or the 1024
channels BC2213 (HSAL), as required, in order to create a large routing structure.

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1.2.2. FORUM - GRAND FORUM console. FR14 board.
FR14 AoIP board is installed as any other input/output board at the rear panel of the FORUM
console. It allows you to connect up to 32 input and 32 output channels to the unit’s TDM bus.
The FR14 board features two Ethernet ports (LAN 1 and LAN 2), both including activity LEDs.
The same console can be equipped with up to two FR14 AoIP boards. It is not compatible with
the MADI option, so in case one AoIP board is configured in the console, the MADI option will
not be available.
1.2.3. CAPITOL IP Console.
CAPITOL IP is an 8 channel digital mixing console. Its performance is based on the CAPITOL
console and the experience gained with this model. The control surface has been redesigned
with new silent buttons, more programmable keys and a new arrangement of the monitoring
section controls.
IP connectivity in CAPITOL IP console is implemented through a single module with 16 input
and 16 output channels incorporated in its core, and excludes MADI connectivity. So the rear
panel is similar to the former model with two precut holes for both Ethernet connectors.
Depending on the configuration, the unit may come either with the Ethernet connectors or the
MADI optical connector - or without any of these options - but never with both at the same time.
CAPITOL IP consoles can have a single multichannel access: IP or MADI.
1.2.4. NETBOX 32 AD Audio interface.
NETBOX 32 AD is an interface for multi-channel AoIP. It allows you to insert and extract audio
channels in a system based on DANTE technology, at locations where the installation of AEQ
digital consoles is not planned. NETBOX 32 AD features 32 input and 32 output channels
organized in 16 mono analog and 8 stereo digital channels. The stereo digital audio channels
can be configured as AES/EBU or SPDIF standard. It also incorporates 16 GPIs and 16 GPOs
(each GPIO connector includes a power supply pin to feed the external circuitry). Due to its high
input and output capacity, it is especially suitable for central controls and link dispatches and
also to increase or distribute the capacity of TDM BUS matrices such as the AEQ BC2000D.
1.2.5. NETBOX 8 AD Audio interface.
NETBOX 8 AD is an interface for multi-channel AoIP. It allows you to insert and extract audio
channels in a system based on DANTE technology, at locations where the installation of AEQ
digital consoles is not planned. NETBOX 8 AD features 8 inputs and 8 outputs, organized in 4
mono analog and 2 digital stereo channels. Stereo digital ones can be configured as AES/EBU
or SPDIF standards. The second digital stereo channel can also be switched to a USB
connector to ease the connection to an audio workstation. It also provides 4 GPIs and 4 GPOs.
The GPO port includes a power supply pin to feed the output circuitry. Due to its small footprint,
it can be useful to give IP access to analog or digital consoles that are not ready for this type of
connectivity from factory, for recording rooms, talk-rooms or any other auxiliary location.
1.2.6. NETBOX 4 MH Audio interface.
NETBOX 4 MH is an interface for multi-channel AoIP. It allows you to insert and extract audio
channels in a system based on DANTE technology, at Studio rooms and other locations where
mic/line inputs and line/headphone outputs are needed. NETBOX 4 MH features 4 inputs and 4
outputs. The input channels are mic/line type with XLR connector and frontal switch. The output
channels are balanced at line level and are sent to 4 headphone outputs, that can be configured
as stereo pairs. It also provides 4 GPIs and 4 GPOs. The GPO port includes a power supply pin
to feed the output circuitry. It also provides additional special GPIOs for connection of signalling
and control boxes, including 7 optocoupled GPIs and 2 relay GPOs for ON AIR signalling, that
can be feed from the unit.
IMPORTANT NOTE: NETBOX 4 MH does not support redundant operation.

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1.2.7. NETBOX DSP Router.
NETBOX DSP device is able to receive audio from the DANTE network and then return it,
mixed and processed, to be used in another device or subsystem. It can also generate a test
tone (1KHz) and vumeters of all the inputs and outputs. There are 4 different versions of
NETBOX DSP: NETBOX DSP 64, NETBOX DSP 96, NETBOX DSP 128 y NETBOX DSP 160,
with routing and mixing capabilities on 64, 96, 128 or 160 inputs to any of the 64, 96, 128 or 160
outputs in the AoIP network, respectively. It's possible to add any quantity of inputs (up to 160
depending on the version) in any of the outputs. In addition, there is gain control for all the
inputs, outputs and cross points. Any output can also be muted. All 4 versions have the same
processing capability on a maximum of 64 selectable inputs, that can be sent processed to any
of the outputs.
It also incorporates 16 GPIs and 16 GPOs (each GPIO connector includes a power supply pin
to feed the external circuitry), as well as 256 virtual GPIs and 256 virtual GPOs that can be
transported through the IP network between compatible devices (this way, a GPI can drive the
GPOs of other devices).
1.2.8. PHOENIX VENUS V3 Audiocodec.
PHOENIX VENUS V3 is a double multiformat and multi-algorithm audiocodec. It offers
optionally (it can be activated by means of a license) the possibility of inserting and extracting
audio channels in a system based on DANTE technology through one of its 2 Ethernet ports.
PHOENIX VENUS V3 features 4 inputs and 4 outputs.
IMPORTANT NOTE: PHOENIX VENUS V3 does not support redundant operation.
1.2.9. OLYMPIA 3 Commentary unit.
OLYMPIA 3 is a digital commentary unit (CU) that allows you to insert and extract audio
channels in a system based on DANTE technology through one of its 3 Ethernet ports.
OLYMPIA 3 features 8 inputs and 8 outputs.
1.2.10. SYSTEL IP 16 VoIP ON AIR Telephone System.
SYSTEL IP 16 is a VoIP ON AIR telephone system that allows you to insert and extract audio
channels in a system based on DANTE technology through 2 of its 3 Ethernet ports. SYSTEL IP
16 features 32 inputs and 32 outputs.
1.2.11. "Dante Virtual Soundcard".
Being an open system, any third-party device compatible with DANTE technology can be
incorporated. Among them, the "Dante Virtual Soundcard" is especially interesting, as a
complement to the equipments presented by AEQ. This software can be downloaded, in trial
and full versions at www.audinate.com. Chapter 5 in this manual explains how to configure and
operate it.
Any computer with "Dante Virtual Soundcard" installed can receive and send channels from / to
AEQ consoles and matrixes. It is very useful for monitoring and intercom purposes from the
network control stations where the "Dante Controller" application, described below, is installed.
IMPORTANT NOTE: "Dante Virtual Soundcard" does not support redundant operation.
1.2.12. Control Software "Dante Controller".
The system is able to auto detect all DANTE-enabled equipment that can provide Audio within
the network. Through the "Dante Controller" application installed on one or more computers on
the network, the user can choose among the available audio channels which one should be
received from the different consoles or interfaces. The application is very comprehensible and
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Compatibility with other manufacturers is absolute. "Dante Controller" software makes the
different IP access cards work together, no matter which manufacturer provides the equipment
they are installed in.
1.3. General Features.
•Up to 512 audio channels in each Gigabit Ethernet network. Possibility of integration of
several networks in a TITAN / BC2000D 5120 x 5120 circuit concentrator.
•Double Ethernet Audio over IP connections in all AEQ consoles and digital matrices.
•Standalone, double audio over IP interfaces, making audio input and output
connections to central controls, link dispatches, analog studios, reporter cabins and any
other locations where an AEQ digital mixing console is not available an easy task.
•The system is usually structured as a star-topology using Gigabit Ethernet switches.
•For smaller installations, the system can be cascaded or "daisy chained", as network
interfaces are duplicated.
•Where maximum availability is a design goal, the network can be wired with duplicate
switches, ensuring uninterrupted operations with redundant paths.
•Data transport between devices that allows converting a GPI on one device into a GPO
on another device in the network.
1.4. Operation of the AEQ AoIP system based on DANTE.
1.4.1. Discovery and auto-configuration.
When a Dante-enabled device is connected to an IP/Ethernet network, it will automatically:
•Configure its IP address.
•Advertise itself to allow automatic discovery.
Within seconds of a Dante-enabled device connecting to a network, "Dante Controller" will
automatically discover and display the device, allowing you to configure channels and route
audio.
Network automatic configuration.
A Dante-enabled device connected to a network will automatically setup its own network
configuration, including its IP address.
If the network has a DHCP server, which may be the case for installed networks, it will receive
its IP configuration using the standard DHCP protocol.
On a network without a DHCP server, which may be the case for temporary or smaller
networks, the Dante-enabled device will automatically assign itself an address using link local
protocols, in the same way PCs and printers often do.
Automatic discovery.
A Dante-enabled device will advertise information about itself to other Dante devices and
"Dante Controller", including:
•Device name.
•Audio channel labels.
•Number of audio channels.
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This information can be seen when viewing a device on "Dante Controller", and allows Dante
devices to determine compatibility with other devices, such as compatible sample rates to allow
audio to be routed.
Device Channels.
A Dante device has a number of channels associated with it. These are either transmit (Tx) or
receive (Rx) channels. Receive channels and devices are listed down the left side of the grid.
Transmit channels and devices are listed along the top of the grid.
Transmit channels are advertised on the network. A receiver uses this advertisement to
establish a subscription to the channel. A transmit channel can be sent to multiple receivers
using unicast or multicast.
Receive channels are connected to transmit channels via a subscription. Each receive channel
will receive audio over the network from at most one transmit channel. Chapter 4.7.4.1 explains
this in detail.
1.4.2. Differentiation between input and output channels.
Channels are classified according to whether they put audio data onto, or take audio data off
the network:
•A channel that puts audio data onto the network is known as a transmitter, Tx or output
channel.
•A channel that takes data off the network is known as a receiver, Rx or input channel.
1.4.3. Device Names and Channel Labels.
In Dante, devices and audio channels are identified by names and labels. Device names and
channel labels can be customized.
IMPORTANT NOTE: Device names must be unique on a Dante network. Channel labels must
be unique on the device.
Dante routing is performed using the device names and channel labels. A receive channel can
be subscribed to the name of a transmit channel at a device.