Rockleigh, NJ, February 4, 2014 – Crestron announced today that it has licensed Audinate’s Dante^™ media networking solution. The Dante solution is the market leader for digital media networking. The association between Crestron and Audinate enables Crestron to integrate Dante into any of its products.

Crestron is the world leader in design and manufacturing of control and automation systems for corporate, industrial, educational and residential markets. Offering the broadest line of hardware and software in the industry, Crestron is the definitive source for centrally and globally controlling, managing and presenting information on a single, integrated network.

Dante allows digital audio and control to be distributed via standard Ethernet networks, with near-zero latency and perfect synchronization. Dante’s technology enables even a complex network to configure itself quickly, making system installation simple and easy to use.

“We have selected Dante because it has become most widely adopted media networking technology,” states John Pavlik, Crestron Director of Architecture & Design. “Dante is a proven networking technology that already has an ecosystem of hundreds of OEM products in the market with tens of thousands of installations worldwide.

”Crestron is synonymous with control and management of AV installation equipment,” states Lee Ellison CEO of Audinate. “Crestron has always designed products that enhance the customer experience. Combined with Dante’s unparalleled performance, we are excited about the capabilities this offers to system integrators.”

Crestron will update its network of integrators and partners when new products with Dante are available.

About Crestron

For more than 40 years Crestron has been the world’s leading manufacturer of advanced control and automation systems, innovating technology and reinventing the way people live and work. Providing integrated solutions to control audio, video, lighting, computer, IP and environmental systems, Crestron streamlines technology, improving the quality of life for people in corporate conference rooms, hotels, classrooms, auditoriums, and in their homes. Crestron’s leadership stems from its dedicated people who are committed to providing the best products, programs and services in the industry. In addition to its World Headquarters in Rockleigh, New Jersey, Crestron has sales and support offices throughout the U.S., Canada, Europe, Asia, Latin America and Australia. Discover the world of Crestron by visiting www.crestron.com.

About Audinate

Audinate revolutionizes AV systems to customers to thrive in a networked world. Audinate’s patented Dante media networking technology has been adopted by the leading manufacturers in the professional audio/visual industry. Dante is used extensively for live performance events, commercial installation, broadcast, recording and production, and communications systems. Audinate offices are located in US, United Kingdom and Australia. Visit www.audinate.com for the latest news and information on the company. Dante is Digital Media Networking Perfected.