Choose a rack-mount Dante audio interface or mixer for centralized installations that need multiple inputs, outputs, routing, and processing in one equipment location. Choose a dual-gang wall-plate interface for room-level connectivity near users or sources, or a compact Dante encoder for localized conversion of analog audio, especially where Power over Ethernet can simplify cabling.

Dante audio interfaces typically connect to a Dante-compatible Ethernet network, and many compact encoders and wall-plate interfaces support Power over Ethernet (PoE), with some also offering a local power supply. Use correctly installed Category 5e or Category 6A cable and a suitable network switch, keeping cable runs within the supported distance, such as up to 100 meters for the listed interfaces, and use Dante Controller for initial network and audio-routing setup.

Dante audio interfaces that support AES67 can encode, transmit, or receive audio streams across compatible Dante and AES67 networked equipment, helping connect analog, wireless, and other audio sources to a common network. Before integration, check that each device supports the required AES67 mode, sampling rate, word length, multicast and clocking requirements, network settings, and audio-routing subscriptions.

Compare channel count and I/O types, including mic or line inputs, RCA, 3.5 mm, XLR, balanced outputs, USB, and Bluetooth, based on the connected sources and destinations. Also review supported Dante or AES67 formats, sampling rates and bit depths, Power over Ethernet (PoE), form factor, and configuration through Dante Controller, a web interface, or other remote control software.