“Introduction to Free AV Networking” Session Set in Los Angeles

Bose ProfessionalAudinate and Bose Professional are gearing up for their next session of the AV Networking Roadshow – focusing on Dante technology – taking place at the Japanese American Cultural & Community Center in Los Angeles on Wednesday, Dec. 17, 9:00AM-4:30PM. The event, titled “Introduction to AV Networking,” is a free, one-day session sponsored by Bose Professional and Audinate, with support from Attero Tech, Audio-Technica, Digital Audio Labs, Shure and Focusrite. The session continues the AV Networking Roadshow series, which has so far included events in Dubai and New York City.

Dante, created by Audinate, is the leading audio-over-IP networking solution. It offers virtually perfect synchronization, ultra-low deterministic latency and plug-and-play configuration management. Dante’s real-time streaming is suitable for live broadcast, commercial installation, live sound, public address, intercoms and transportation communications deployments.

Intended for AV and IT professionals who have a novice or intermediate understanding of AV networking, these sessions expose attendees to the current state of audio networking and control for AV systems, emerging technologies and trends in AV networking. The instructor-led training uses a variety of components from Bose and other participating manufacturers, and provides an opportunity to learn audio networking theory, design and implementation through interactive, hands-on sessions using Dante audio networking technology.

Presenters include Bernie Farkus of Audinate and Darryl Bryans and Trevor Donarski of Bose Corporation. The session is eligible for three Renewal Units for InfoComm certification holders.

Attention will be paid to the following topics:

  • Connecting devices and routing audio over a Dante network
  • Network switch configuration for various applications
  • Working with IT managers to define network requirements
  • Basic network troubleshooting

This is an all-day session with lunch provided, and does not require a fee to attend. Immediately following the session will be a reception hosted by the sponsors, providing the opportunity to ask additional questions and network. All participants will also receive a free Dante Virtual Soundcard license for attending. It is limited to 80 attendees, and you can register for the course at the following link: http://bit.ly/1FJK5YP

Darryl Bryans, Product Line Manager, DSP, Bose Professional, stated, “The AV Networking Roadshow is a great way to quickly come up to speed on the latest information regarding audio networking and to get some hands-on experience using Dante audio networking technology and a variety of products. We’re pleased to be working together with Audinate and the other participating manufacturers to offer these sessions. By the end of the day, participants should be able to confidently implement and install a Dante enabled system.”

"As the market leader in media networking, Audinate believes that one of the ways people can fully appreciate just how easy Dante is to install, integrate and use is to support our OEM partners in educating their customers," says Ervin Grinberg, Director of Marketing, Audinate. "Dante is the most requested networking technology, and we are pleased to showcase the benefits regionally to present this hands-on, comprehensive, well thought-out program.”

Future AV Networking Roadshow events are being scheduled for Chicago, Germany, Japan and the U.K.