Dante for Live Production
Powering Performance Through Connection
As the live productions shifts from point-to-point cabling to IP-based workflows, Dante stands out as the trusted standard for connecting AV. With thousands of interoperable products from hundreds of manufacturers, it’s the platform behind everything from grassroots gigs to global tours.
Why Choose Dante for Live Events?
Simple Setup
Auto device discovery, point-and-click patching, and flexible routing make it easy to move fast. Dante works over standard network switches and eliminates the need for bulky analog snakes or custom cabling, streamlining everything from load-in to line check.
Scalable Networks
Scale from a compact club setup to multi-venue productions across cities or even continents. Route a few channels on stage or thousands across festivals, arenas, and remote sites using the network, whether you’re on-site or working remotely via the cloud.
Redundant Reliability
Keep the show going even if a cable or switch fails. Dante supports primary and secondary connections that are easy to configure in Dante Controller and don’t require complex network setup. Audio automatically switches to the backup path without dropouts.
Choice Without Compromise
Use the gear you already trust, from consoles and stage boxes to preamps and processors without worrying about interoperability. With thousands of Dante-enabled products available, you can design freely, knowing every signal arrives on time and in sync.
Go-To Guides for Live Production
Application Diagrams for Live Production
Compare analog and Dante-based system designs for live events, venues, and houses of worship, highlighting how Dante reduces cabling and makes it easier to scale your AV system.
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25 Tips from Setup to Showtime: A Live Sound Engineer’s Guide to Dante
Practical, real-world advice to optimize your Dante workflow from setup and routing to redundancy and troubleshooting.
Explore Dante-enabled Products
Dante connects the world’s top live AV equipment so you can build the perfect rig with gear from manufacturers you already know and trust. Explore the latest Dante-enabled gear for Live production.
Spectera
Sennheiser Spectera introduces true bidirectional wireless, combining simultaneous IEM monitoring and mic/line transmission in a single unit. Powered by innovative WMAS wideband technology, it can run an entire production within one 6/8 MHz RF carrier. The Spectera base station supports up to 64 channels (32 in / 32 out) of Dante audio and full audio, power, and antenna redundancy for dependable performance.
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PRODIGY.MX
The DirectOut PRODIGY.MX is a multiformat audio matrix built for demanding live and touring environments. Its modular design adds Dante connectivity and enables conversion between virtually any audio format, supported by powerful onboard DSP and a routing capacity of 1664 × 1668 audio channels. Robust, built-in redundancy ensures reliable, uninterrupted signal management throughout complex productions.
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DM7
The DM7 Series offers flexible options—from full-size and expanded configurations to compact consoles—all built on the same powerful processing engine. Each model supports up to 144×144 Dante channels at 96 kHz, while variations in fader count, screen layout, and size let production teams choose the control surface that fits their workflow without sacrificing the sound quality and ease of operation Yamaha is known for.
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Apollo x16D
The Apollo x16D brings elite Apollo X sound and real-time UAD plug-in processing to Dante-based live sound. With 16×16 Dante I/O, Thunderbolt connectivity, and onboard DSP for classic UAD effects from Neve, SSL, Auto-Tune, and more, it lets engineers shape live performances with the same studio-trusted tools—delivered with the low latency touring demands.
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Unica T
The Powersoft Unica T series delivers high-impact amplification in a compact 1 RU chassis—available in 4- and 8-channel models. With native Dante, Smart Rail Management for seamless power sharing, and rugged, noise-immune connections, it’s built specifically for live events and touring, supporting tight turnarounds, varied stage demands, and the need for gear that performs flawlessly night after night.
Learn moreWhy Live Teams Choose Dante
- Scalable for any size show.
- Trusted for rock-solid performance.
- Built to work with the gear you already know.
- Ready for whatever the next gig demands.
