The AES67 standard provides interoperability between the predominant audio over IP protocols in use today. Developed by the Audio Engineering Society, published as an open standard in 2013, and most recently updated in 2015, AES67 is not an Audio over IP protocol by itself. Rather, it is an interoperability standard that acts as a translator between protocols. To take advantage of AES67 within a networked audio system, all system components must have implemented AES67 on top of their native protocols. Therefore, it is highly advisable to research what is implemented on the specific devices that will interconnect via IP within a design.
Extron has had Dante-enabled audio networking gear for years — as does many manufacturers. But, for system designs where required devices utilize an audio over IP protocol other than Dante, operating in AES67 mode provides interoperability with other AES67 capable devices on the network.
These Dante-enabled Extron products have additionally implemented AES67:
Extron’s DMP 128 Plus AT models send out 24 channels of digital audio and can receive 48 channels over a Dante network.
- DMP 128 Plus AT 12×8 ProDSP Processor w/Dante
- DMP 128 Plus C AT 12×8 ProDSP Processor w/AEC, and Dante
- DMP 128 Plus C V AT 12×8 ProDSP Processor w/AEC, VoIP, and Dante
Extron’s DMP 128 AT models send out 24 channels of digital audio and can receive 56 channels over a Dante network.
- DMP 128 AT 12×8 ProDSP Processor w/Dante
- DMP 128 C AT 12×8 ProDSP Processor w/AEC, and Dante
- DMP 128 C P AT 12×8 ProDSP Processor w/AEC, POTS, and Dante