What is Dante AV-A?
Dante AV-A, developed by Audinate, is a game-changing technology that redefines AV over IP distribution. Known for its world-leading network timing protocols, Audinate ensures flawless synchronization of audio and video streams, delivering unparalleled performance for professional AV systems. Available in Turtle AV solutions, Dante AV-A supports high-quality video resolutions up to 4K 60Hz 4:4:4 and 2×2 channels of independently routable Dante audio, making it a powerful tool for modern AV distribution.
With ultra-low video latency, Dante AV-A provides a seamless, natural in-room video experience, ideal for live presentations, digital signage, and collaborative environments. It simplifies AV system design with instant compatibility across all Dante-enabled audio devices, reducing complexity and setup time. Support for HDCP 2.x ensures secure content distribution, making it a trusted choice for commercial installations where content protection matters.
Optimized for one-to-many AV distribution, Dante AV-A integrates seamlessly with Turtle AV’s Chazy 4K family of Tx and Rx products. Whether in boardrooms, classrooms, or conference centers, it offers scalable, reliable, and high-performance AV solutions powered by Audinate’s globally recognized expertise in networked AV technology.
Key Features of Dante AV-A
Dante AV-A offers advanced capabilities that redefine how AV professionals approach distributed audio and video. Here’s why it’s the preferred choice for modern AV installations:
Scalability Across Networks
Dante AV-A makes scaling simple, connecting and managing hundreds of audio and video endpoints over a single IP network. Whether it’s a small installation or a complex multi-room setup in corporate, educational, or entertainment venues, Dante AV-A adapts effortlessly.
Precise Timing and Ultra-Low Latency
Dante AV-A leverages Dante’s Precision Time Protocol (PTP) to ensure impeccable timing and ultra-low latency. Critical for real-time applications, this precision ensures smooth, uninterrupted performance across all connected devices, even in demanding environments.
2×2 Dante Audio Channels
Dante AV-A includes 2×2 independently routable Dante audio channels, making it compatible with any Dante-enabled audio device. This ensures flexible audio distribution alongside video, perfect for applications requiring precise, multi-channel audio management.
Intuitive Routing in Dante Controller
Dante AV-A devices show up natively in Dante Controller, making routing and management straightforward. Easily map video and audio streams across devices with the familiar Dante interface, streamlining even the most complex AV setups.
Taking this amazing workflow even further is Turtle’s revolutionary Dante Controller in hardware solution, built into the Chazy Control box. Now you can route your entire Dante network directly from any web browser, including laptops, phones, iPads, or tablets, eliminating the need to install or run separate software applications.
This browser-based control transforms the way you manage your Dante network, and the game-changing feature is the built-in API, allowing seamless integration with leading control systems like Q-SYS, Crestron, and more. This means you can now control and automate your Dante network alongside your other AV systems, delivering a unified and powerful solution.
Dante Controller in hardware is available with the Chazy 4K Family of products when paired with the Chazy Control box. This innovative solution redefines how you manage Dante AV-A workflows, and automatic routing of Dante Video and Dante Audio signals making it ideal for corporate, educational, and entertainment environments.
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One Platform for All
Combine audio and video management on the same platform with Dante AV-A. It integrates seamlessly with Dante Controller and Dante Domain Manager, simplifying setup and reducing costs by unifying AV workflows into a single, powerful system.
High-Quality Audio and Video Transmission
Experience the best of both worlds with 4K 60Hz 4:4:4 video and 24-bit audio. Dante AV-A ensures top-tier quality for conference rooms, live events, and digital signage, providing sharp visuals and crystal-clear sound for professional-grade results.
Applications for Dante AV-A
Dante AV-A is designed to meet the needs of diverse industries, making it an ideal choice for various applications:
Corporate AV
From video conferencing to presentation systems, Dante AV-A enhances corporate communication by ensuring flawless, synchronized audio and video performance across multiple rooms or even entire office buildings.
Education
Dante AV-A is perfect for large lecture halls, remote learning setups, or multi-room audio-video systems, delivering high-quality content to students and teachers without technical barriers.
Houses of Worship
Dante AV-A provides houses of worship with a scalable, easy-to-manage solution for distributing sermons, worship services, or live music to multiple locations on-site or to satellite campuses, all while maintaining high-quality AV performance.
Broadcast and Live Events
For broadcasters and live event organizers, Dante AV-A offers synchronized audio and video transmission with low latency, making it the ideal format for real-time applications like live streams, interviews, and concerts.
Why Choose Dante AV-A?
Dante AV-A represents the future of AV integration, making it the best choice for professionals seeking a reliable, scalable, and easy-to-manage solution. Here are just a few reasons why AV professionals trust Dante AV-A:
Proven Technology
Dante AV-A is built on Audinate’s industry-leading Dante platform, which is trusted by thousands of audio and video professionals worldwide. This ensures you get the reliability and performance you need, backed by a trusted name in networked media.
Ease of Use
With intuitive management through Dante Controller and Dante Domain Manager, Dante AV-A offers a user-friendly experience, allowing professionals to quickly set up and manage complex AV systems with minimal hassle.
Cost-Efficiency
By combining audio and video on a single platform, Dante AV-A reduces the need for multiple systems, cutting down on hardware, installation time, and ongoing management costs.