Dante (Audinate) is a layer 3 IP audio networking protocol using standard RJ45 Gigabit Ethernet for distributing uncompressed audio with sub-millisecond latency across professional AV installations, replacing analog multi-core cables.
| Pin | Name | Function | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | TX+ | Gigabit Ethernet TX positive | BUS |
| 2 | TX- | Gigabit Ethernet TX negative | BUS |
| 3 | RX+ | Gigabit Ethernet RX positive | BUS |
| 4 | Pair 3+ | Gigabit pair 3 positive | BUS |
| 5 | Pair 3- | Gigabit pair 3 negative | BUS |
| 6 | RX- | Gigabit Ethernet RX negative | BUS |
| 7 | Pair 4+ | Gigabit pair 4 positive | BUS |
| 8 | Pair 4- | Gigabit pair 4 negative | BUS |
Dante (Audinate) is a layer 3 IP audio networking protocol using standard RJ45 Gigabit Ethernet for distributing uncompressed audio with sub-millisecond latency across professional AV installations, replacing analog multi-core cables.