Audinate has unveiled Dante Studio v2.6 and Dante AV-H v1.5, delivering groundbreaking multichannel video capabilities. These updates allow users to manage up to four video streams, offering more flexibility and control for IT and AV professionals in industries like unified communications, education, and live events. With seamless integration into existing Dante audio systems and centralized management through Dante Domain Manager, the new releases empower businesses to build scalable, secure, and high-performance AV solutions tailored to their needs.
Dante Studio v2.6 simplifies video workflows by enabling users to bring multichannel video directly to PCs, eliminating the need for extra hardware. Meanwhile, Dante AV-H v1.5 gives OEMs powerful tools to build cost-effective products, such as multichannel decoders and vision mixers, for Pro AV applications. Whether it’s for dynamic video conferencing, engaging classroom environments, or creative live events, these updates unlock richer AV experiences and smarter workflows for the IT industry.
Audinate Group Limited (ASX:AD8), developer of the industry-leading Dante® AV-over-IP solution, announces the release of Dante Studio v2.6 software and Dante AV-H v1.5 technology. Both updates, now available for download, support multichannel video with up to four video Rx channels, delivering enhanced control and functionality to meet the growing demand for versatile AV solutions across industries.
Designed to support a range of applications—from unified communications and education to live events—these latest releases add multichannel functionality, enabling rich, multi-angle video experiences suited to corporate meetings, classrooms, and live streaming environments. Dante AV seamlessly integrates with existing Dante audio systems, while Dante Domain Manager or Dante Director can offer centralized control, robust monitoring, and user access management. These products empower decision-makers to deploy AV solutions with confidence, knowing they have secure, reliable, and scalable technology that easily adapts to growing demands—all within the trusted Dante platform.
For End Users: Dante Studio v2.6
Dante Studio v2.6 brings Dante video directly to PCs, eliminating the need for extra hardware like capture cards. This release allows operators, video producers, and AV managers to receive and manage up to four Dante AV-H video streams, providing new functionality for video conferencing, streaming, and recording.
Key features in Dante Studio v2.6 include:
- Receive up to 4 Dante AV-H video streams directly into applications: Dante Studio presents a virtual camera or video source allowing multiple Dante AV video channels to be brought into applications like Zoom, Teams, OBS or vMix. This makes it easier than ever to capture multiple angles in your events, meetings, or presentations.
- Monitor up to 4 Dante AV-H video streams: Dante Video Viewer, a stand-alone app bundled with Dante Studio, provides AV managers with greater control and monitoring capabilities, making managing multiple video streams in real-time easier.
- Flexible Resolution Control: Users can adjust video resolution between 720p, 1080p, and 4K, tailoring video quality to meet specific project or customer needs, whether streaming in HD or delivering 4K content.
For OEMs: Dante AV-H v1.5
For OEMs building products for professional AV applications, Dante AV-H technology delivers a rapid time to market and cost-effective solution for H.264/AVC and H.265/HEVC SoC-based video products. This latest release with 4 video Rx channels enables Dante AV-H to be built into new product categories like multichannel decoders, video switchers, vision mixers, and multi-viewers. This functionality enables seamless real-time video transitions, which are ideal for a variety of verticals within the Pro AV Industry. The firmware update is available to all Dante AV-H devices, new and in the field.
Key benefits for OEM products:
- Intelligent Camera Switching: In conferencing and educational environments, automated camera switching can be achieved by utilizing positional data from Dante-enabled ceiling microphones, ensuring precise alignment with the active participant.
- Enhanced Switching and Monitoring: Operators can switch smoothly between multiple video sources, such as cameras and computers, in real-time, with support for multichannel viewers that allow simultaneous monitoring of all feeds for easy issue detection, switch timing, and quality control.
“We’re taking significant strides to simplify and enhance video workflows across a broad spectrum of industries,” said Will Waters, Principal Product Manager at Audinate. “By enabling multichannel video integration directly into applications on PCs and offering OEMs a seamless way to incorporate multi-angle video into their solutions, we’re delivering tools that empower operators to create richer, more dynamic AV experiences. Whether in corporate, educational, or live-event settings, these updates open new possibilities for effective communication, collaboration, and creative production.”
