Dante Level 1 - Chapter 3 - Network Solution Vs Digital Snake

What is the main difference between a Dante network and a digital snake?

• A Dante network is a point-to-point connection while a digital snake is not.

• A Dante network uses fiber optic cable while a digital snake does not.

• A Dante network can share its network among multiple devices, unlike a digital snake.

• A Dante network requires additional cables for each new connection.

What was a significant change when moving from an analog snake to a digital snake?

• Digital snakes eliminated the need for any physical cables.

• The signal quality significantly increased with digital snakes.

• Digital snakes allowed for unlimited expansion of the system.

• The multi-core cable was replaced with a thinner category (CAT) or fiber optic cable.

Why might digital snakes be considered limiting for system expansion?

• They offer unlimited expansion capabilities.

• They are typically proprietary to a particular brand.

• They can easily integrate with any brand's equipment.

• They support both analog and digital signals equally.

How does Dante facilitate the integration of new devices into an existing system?

• By requiring new cables for each device added.

• By limiting the system to audio signals only.

• By allowing devices to be added without needing to replace the entire system.

• By using proprietary technology that restricts device compatibility.

What is a unique feature of Dante in terms of signal distribution?

• It can only distribute signals in a linear, point-to-point fashion.

• It allows for multiple signal input and output splits with ease.

• It requires manual routing for each signal path.

• It cannot integrate audio and video signals on the same network.

How does Dante manage backing tracks differently from a digital snake?

• By requiring two interfaces to get the signal to the mixer.

• By keeping the signal digital from the laptop to the mixer without using stage box inputs.

• By converting all signals to USB before transmission.

• By using analog cables to connect to the stage box.

What is a benefit of Dante's approach to audio and video transport?

• It relies solely on analog technology for signal transmission.

• It is a complete solution that includes standardized chipsets and software libraries.

• It only supports a limited number of devices on the network.

• It requires extensive manual configuration for each device.

As of 2019, how many Dante devices were reported to be in the field?

• Less than 100,000 devices

• Over a million devices

• Exactly 1 million devices

• Over 500,000 devices

What does Dante offer in terms of system control and monitoring?

• The ability to control subscriptions, mixers, and monitor amplifier performance over the network.

• Only basic volume control over the network.

• Control and monitoring capabilities are limited to audio signals.

• No control or monitoring capabilities over the network.

What makes Dante systems a great investment according to the text?

• Their requirement for frequent replacement of components.

• Their versatility, functionality, and interchangeability.

• Their limited functionality and compatibility.

• Their reliance on proprietary technology for exclusivity.