Dante Insights

What is Dante?

Dante is a combination of software, hardware, and network protocols that delivers uncompressed, multi-channel, low-latency digital audio over a standard Ethernet network. It is commonly used in professional audio and video installations to transmit audio signals between devices such as microphones, mixers, amplifiers, and speakers.

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What other technologies are related to Dante?

Dante Competitor Technologies

AES67

AES67 is an audio-over-IP standard that provides interoperability between different AoIP systems, making it a competitor to Dante in some applications.

mentioned alongside Dante in 65% (414) of relevant job posts

AVB

AVB (Audio Video Bridging) is another audio and video networking standard that competes with Dante, offering guaranteed quality of service.

mentioned alongside Dante in 55% (341) of relevant job posts

NDI

NDI (Network Device Interface) is primarily a video-over-IP technology, but it can carry audio and is often used in applications where Dante might also be considered, making it a competitor.

mentioned alongside Dante in 33% (484) of relevant job posts

Q-SYS

Q-SYS is a software-based audio, video & control ecosystem. It has its own networking protocol and competes with Dante as a complete AV solution.

mentioned alongside Dante in 28% (471) of relevant job posts

Biamp

Biamp offers a range of networked media systems that can compete with Dante, particularly in installed sound applications. They offer alternative audio networking solutions.

mentioned alongside Dante in 16% (726) of relevant job posts

MADI

MADI (Multichannel Audio Digital Interface) is a digital audio transport protocol that can be used as an alternative to Dante, although it is not network-based in the same way.

mentioned alongside Dante in 62% (159) of relevant job posts

QSYS

Q-SYS is a software-based audio, video & control ecosystem. It has its own networking protocol and competes with Dante as a complete AV solution. This is a duplicate entry, but included for completeness

mentioned alongside Dante in 21% (181) of relevant job posts

NVX

Crestron NVX is a video-over-IP solution, but it can carry audio and is often used in applications where Dante might also be considered, making it a competitor. It's more focused on video but includes audio capabilities.

mentioned alongside Dante in 46% (74) of relevant job posts

Dante Complementary Technologies

Shure

Shure manufactures audio equipment that often integrates with Dante networks, acting as a complementary technology. They often use Dante in their microphones and DSP products.

mentioned alongside Dante in 27% (487) of relevant job posts

Crestron

Crestron is a control and automation company whose products often integrate with Dante networks. While Crestron offers control solutions, Dante handles the audio transport.

mentioned alongside Dante in 9% (1.3k) of relevant job posts

Extron

Extron manufactures AV switching, distribution, and control products that often integrate with Dante networks. Their products can use Dante for audio routing and distribution.

mentioned alongside Dante in 11% (839) of relevant job posts