User Manual

About Dante
Dante is a network audio protocol developed by Audinate. It is designed to deliver multi-channel audio
signals at various sampling and bit rates, as well as device control signals over a Giga-bit Ethernet (GbE)
network.
Visit the Audinate website for more details on Dante.
http://www.audinate.com/
More information on Dante is also posted on the Yamaha Pro Audio website:
http://www.yamahaproaudio.com/
Precautions for using a network switch
Do not use the EEE function (*) on the network switch within a Dante network. Some switches that support
the EEE function automatically adjust mutual power consumption settings. However, some switches may
not adjust these settings correctly. In that case, the EEE function of the network switch might become active
inadvertently at certain inappropriate times within Dante network. This could lead to deterioration of the
clock sync performance, resulting in audio interruption.
To avoid this kind of situation, follow the precautions below:
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If you plan to use a managed switch, turn off the EEE function for all ports that are connected to the Dante
network. If you cannot turn off the EEE function on the switch, do not use the switch.
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If you plan to use an unmanaged switch, do not use a switch that supports the EEE function. You will be
unable to turn off the EEE function on such a switch.
* EEE (Energy Efficient Ethernet) function is a technology that is designed to reduce power consumption in
Ethernet networks during the idle periods or periods of low utilization. It is also called “green Ethernet” or
an IEEE802.3az standard.
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