Dante — Full Architecture and Configuration Guide
Complete reference for Dante audio networking — protocol architecture, PTP clock synchronization, network design, Dante Controller, Domain Manager, and AES67 interoperability.
Dante vs. AES67 — Comparison
Dante and AES67 are the two primary standards for networked audio; this comparison helps integrators choose the right technology for their system.
DHCP vs. Static IP for AV Devices
When to use dynamic DHCP addressing vs. fixed static IP assignments for AV system components.
Discovery Protocols for AV — mDNS, Bonjour, ARP, SSDP
How AV devices find each other on a network using mDNS, Bonjour, ARP, SSDP, and other discovery mechanisms.
Multicast and IGMP Snooping for AV
How multicast traffic works on AV networks and why IGMP snooping is essential for Dante, AES67, and video-over-IP.
Network Switch Selection for AV
How to choose managed switches, PoE capabilities, and key features required for professional AV installations.
Time Sync Protocols — PTP and NTP for AV
How IEEE 1588 PTP and NTP synchronize clocks across AV networks, and why precise timing is essential for Dante and AES67.