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PRAESENSA
3.2.8
Optional: Install Dante Controller
Dante Controller is a software application provided by Audinate which allows users to
configure and route audio around Dante networks. It is available for Windows and OS X.
The PRAESENSA system controller is able to receive multiple Dante or AES67 audio streams
from other devices, such as for background music from a music server. Dante and AES67 use
static audio connections between devices, while PRAESENSA devices use more efficient
dynamic OMNEO channels to be able to switch dynamically between multiple audio streams.
For that reason, Dante or AES67 streams must be converted into dynamic OMNEO streams
that are under control of the system controller. This conversion is done by the system
controller, including encryption to secure the first eight channels.
Dante Controller is used to set up these static audio channels to the system controller. These
audio channels must be permanent because the PRAESENSA system controller cannot control
unknown Dante devices, or re‑establish lost connections to such devices. Dante Controller can
set up permanent (static) label‑based connections, but only between devices that are in the
same subnet. This means that the audio connection paths may include Ethernet switches, but
no routers. Because Dante/AES67 connections are permanent, the PC with Dante Controller
can be removed after configuration.
Notice!
The multicast address selection for Dante audio (239.255.x.x) between Dante and system
controllers can potentially cause disruption in the audio. To avoid unexpected behavior, make
sure that only unicast connections will be used.
Notice!
Some Dante devices do not automatically re‑establish their connection with the PRAESENSA
system controller after a reboot of the system controller. Re‑establish the connection via
Dante controller or use a Dante device that supports automatic reconnection.
Dante Controller and OMNEO Control
As an alternative to Dante Controller, OMNEO Control could also be used to set up these
audio connection paths. But OMNEO Control creates dynamic audio connections that are not
automatically re‑established by the devices themselves after a reset or power down. OMNEO
Control can restore these connections instead, but only when the PC running OMNEO Control
remains connected. For that reason it is preferred to use Dante Controller to set up
connections to Dante or AES67 devices.
Although OMNEO Control and Dante Controller may be used simultaneously in the same
network, this is not recommended as it may lead to confusion. An audio connection made in
Dante Controller becomes also visible in OMNEO Control, where it shows up as a Dante
connection. OMNEO Control can remove Dante connections and replace them for OMNEO
connections. But to set them back to Dante connections, Dante Controller must be used.
See also: Optional: Using Dante Controller, page 131 .
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