Audio-Technica has bridged the gap between audio and IT with the first wired microphones that transmit audio and control data together over the Dante network protocol. A simple Ethernet connection allows the Network Microphone to communicate across an existing network of Dante-enabled devices and, with the mic's integrated, programmable user switch, control any of those devices at the push of a button.
Dante networking technology has become the standard in the professional audio industry. A true plug-and-play solution, Dante uses standard Internet protocols to distribute digital audio and control data with very low latency. Network Microphones exploit Dante's advantages to provide a powerful audio solution that's easy to implement, use and expand.
Networking Fundamentals for Dante
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Q | : | Do the Dante-enabled microphones have analog outputs? |
A | : | No, they only output a Dante audio stream utilizing an IP protocol. Another Dante-enabled receiving device is needed to receive the audio over the network. |
Q | : | Can the Dante-enabled microphones mute locally? |
A | : | Yes, this can be set up using the controls on the bottom of the microphone, or by using a third-party device capable of controlling the Dante-enabled microphones. |
Q | : | Can the controls on the bottom of the mic be disabled? |
A | : | Yes, the controls can be disabled by using the Lock button on the bottom of the microphone or via third-party control software. |
Q | : | Can the Dante-enabled microphone be controlled by multiple devices? |
A | : | Yes, the microphone will respond to – and can be adjusted by – multiple control-enabled devices. |
Q | : | Is the Dante-enabled microphone's red/green LED indicator independent of the mute function? |
A | : | In remote mode, the red/green LED indicator is independent of the microphone mute. When in local mode, the indicator follows the mute status: red muted, green live. |
Q | : | Why doesn't the user switch activate when I use a pen or other rigid device? |
A | : | The switch utilizes a capacitance circuit, so items such as pens, pencils and other inanimate objects do not trigger the circuit. The human body is a great trigger for this type of switch. |
Q | : | Can I connect a Dante device directly to my computer? |
A | : | If you are connecting a Dante-enabled microphone, the microphone will require Power over Ethernet (PoE). If your Ethernet switch provides PoE, connect your Dante-enabled microphone to the switch using Cat5e or Cat6 Ethernet cable, and then connect your computer to the same switch. If you have only one Dante-enabled microphone and want to connect it directly to a computer, utilize a PoE injector between the computer and the microphone with two Cat5e or Cat6 Ethernet cables. |