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Ensure no other instance of your standalone license is running simultaneously on another machine. DVS licenses are strictly node-locked to one computer at a time.
Dedicated Gigabit Ethernet (1000Mbps) port. USB-to-Ethernet dongles must utilize high-quality chipsets (e.g., Realtek or Intel) and USB 3.0 ports. macOS Requirements
The ability to turn any laptop or desktop into a multi-channel network receiver/transmitter unlocks immense potential across several professional audio workflows: 1. Live Multitrack Recording & Virtual Soundchecks
Ensure Green Ethernet or EEE is turned off in your computer's network adapter advanced properties. EEE puts network lanes to sleep during brief silences, causing immediate audio dropouts. Audinate - Dante Virtual Sound Card - DVS-4.4.1.3 STANDALONE
Offers adjustable latency settings of 4ms, 6ms, or 10ms to balance performance and system stability. Broad Compatibility: Operates as an device on Windows and a Core Audio device on macOS. Key Updates in v4.4.1.3
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The version represents a stable, high-performance iteration of this software, transforming any standard PC or Mac into a fully functional Dante-enabled device without the need for specialized hardware interfaces. What is Audinate Dante Virtual Sound Card (DVS)? Ensure no other instance of your standalone license
It is common to confuse Dante Virtual Soundcard with Audinate's other software tool, Dante Via.
Supports 44.1, 48, 88.2, 96, 176.4, and 192 kHz.
Third-party firewalls and aggressive antivirus software can block Dante discovery packets (mDNS). Add exceptions for Dante Virtual Soundcard, Dante Controller, and associated background services. If you need help optimizing your setup, let me know: What Operating System and version are you running? EEE puts network lanes to sleep during brief
It allows engineers to playback up to 64 channels of recorded audio from a DAW to a Dante-enabled console (e.g., Yamaha CL/QL, Allen & Heath AHM) for soundcheck rehearsals without needing the band present.
Designed to route individual software applications to each other or to attach local USB/built-in audio peripherals onto a Dante network. It handles lower channel counts but offers more routing flexibility for consumer devices.
DVS acts as a high-performance network interface. It uses the computer’s Ethernet port to communicate with other Dante devices on the network.
, conversely, acts as an audio router for applications. It appears within your OS's system audio settings, allowing you to route sound from individual programs (like Zoom, a web browser, or Spotify) to and from the Dante network. It does this with higher latency (10ms+), but is perfect for integrating non-DAW software into an audio workflow.