The Changing Tune of Networked Audio

Digital audio and the emergence of standards like AVB and AES67 are changing the fast-moving audio networking game. It’s time to play catch-up.

Networked Audio

It’s back — New Standards Bring New Life to Networked Audio

Networked audio is similar in that the category has been around for a long time. In the last few years, it has exploded with new technologies hitting the market. Some sticking around, some not so much, and some remaining to be seen:

  • CobraNet
  • Ethersound
  • Livewire
  • Harman’s HiQNet
  • Audio Video Bridging (AVB) standard
  • AES67 standards

These are just to name a few.

The arrival of new standards for networked audio have emerged. AVB and AES67, which offer standardization for key components like network switches and the expectation for interoperability between platforms and products, respectively. These are being applied across a much deeper range of networking systems, including Q-LAN, Ravenna, SoundGrid and current market leader Dante, all of which have made their marks in the last decade.

Learn about the most recent advancements and how much easier the networked audio game has become when you download this free resource.