The Allen & Heath booth at NAMM 2020. Multiple audio networks running at once to consoles across the show floor. Dante spoken here.
BANDWIDTH:
Don’t forget that CAT cable type and length also build out a quick daisy-chain of devices (device
factor into available bandwidth. Adding more to device directly) to isolate each device and
While not always the case, usually quick audio devices to the existing cabling you’ve always then each network switch to hunt for potential
dropouts or distortion or general weirdness had in place can require some adjustment mismatched settings in simpler connections
at a device relates to bandwidth limitations. in Dante Controller or replacing / upgrading rather than tackling everything all at once.
Perhaps you’re adding a new device to the cables in some situations.
mix and it unknowingly bumped you over
the supported maximum bandwidth you had
Good luck in your troubleshooting adventures
WHAT TIME IS IT?
and make sure to start small and narrow down
previously configured for the space. Check
the range of moving parts you are dealing with
Dante Controller to monitor bandwidth use and The other common item to check in Dante at one time whenever possible. And always
make adjustments in switch/device hardware networks is the master clock. Basically, check keep a bit of patience and a pile of spare CAT5
and latency settings, etc. if needed. For more to see which device is the master and which cables around!
advanced users, you can dig into snooping devices are not. Back to our “narrowing down functions and more directly specify device the issue” point, one easy way to check clock is traffic settings. to visit the Clock Status tab and see how things
are configured. It is also helpful sometimes to
February 2020
Jeff Hawley
A 20-year music industry veteran—equally at ease
behind the console, playing bass guitar, leading
marketing teams or designing award-winning audio
products. He currently heads up the marketing for
Allen & Heath in the US.
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