Stagetec has unveilied a new interface board for its Nexus network system. Supported by both new and existing networks, the XDIP board connects Nexus to networks running Audinate’s Dante networking, which enables audio and media networks to be created on existing standard Ethernet infrastructure using TCP/IP.

The Nexus XDIP module supports up to 64 bidirectional audio channels with different sampling rates. SRCs are included in the standard price, with 64 allocated to inputs and 64 to outputs (performed within the on board FPGA). It is fully compatible with Dante’s plug-and-play network integration with automatic device discovery and system configuration. A preferred field of application is installations where existing standard Ethernet-LAN’s are to be used for audio signal transmission.

Audinate has pioneered an open standards based approach to develop high quality audio and media over standard TCP/IP computer networks. Dante is more than a set of documents that define basic functions in a standard, but is a complete media networking solution. Dante provides a migration path with the emerging AVB standard IEEE 802.1BA.

‘Stagetec is recognised as one of the premier pro audio manufacturers in the broadcast and live theatre industry.’ says Audinate CEO, Lee Ellison. ‘We are very pleased to be working with such a leader in its field and add Stagetec to our more than 50 OEM partners who have adopted Dante.’