Notes About Dante; Connecting To A Dante Network; Switched (Daisy Chain) Connection; Redundant Connection - Tascam ML-32D Mode D'emploi

Notes about Dante

Dante is a transmission protocol developed by Audinate.
Using networks based on gigabit Ethernet standards, it enables
multichannel (512 IN/512 OUT) transmission and high precision,
for example.
Check the Audinate website for details about Dante.
https://www.audinate.com/

Connecting to a Dante network

In order to set up and use this card, you must also set up the
Ethernet network that it is connected to, a computer that runs
Dante Controller and other devices that support Dante.
LAN cables used for connections
Use STP cables that are category 5e or higher.
Both crossover and straight cables can be used.
CAUTION
This unit is not compatible with 100Mbps Ethernet switching
hubs. Always use switching hubs that support Layer 2 and
Gigabit Ethernet.
NOTE
i Set the computer to set the IP address automatically.
i Restarting the computer might be necessary if a previous
network setting is still active on the computer.

Switched (daisy chain) connection

Dante devices can be daisy-chained when there are few con-
nected devices and when not using a switching hub. Connect
them as shown below.
Switched (daisy chain) connection example
ML-32D /
Mixer
ML-16D
NOTE
i When using a switched (daisy chain) connection, connect to
either the PRIMARY or SECONDARY connector.
i If the number of connected devices increases, raising the la-
tency setting will be necessary.

Redundant connection

For recording situations where retakes are not possible, includ-
ing live performances, a connection set up like the following
uses two completely independent primary and secondary net-
works.
Redundant connection example
NOTE
Settings for switched (daisy chain) and redundant connec-
tions do not change automatically. Change the settings on
the Dante Controller Network Config screen.
CAUTION
i The primary and secondary networks cannot be connected
to each other in any way.
i Do not connect the primary and secondary networks to the
same switching hub.
ML-32D /
ML-16D
Primary
Mixer
PC
ML-32D /
HUB
ML-16D
ML-32D /
ML-16D
Secondary
Primary
TASCAM ML-32D / ML-16D
Secondary
HUB
Hub
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