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Q-SYS Software-Based Dante™ Integration License

Seamless Software-Based Dante™ Audio Integration for the Q-SYS Ecosystem

The Q-SYS Software-Based Dante™ Integration License empowers integrators to add robust Dante network audio capabilities to Q-SYS systems—without the need for additional hardware or I/O cards. Developed in collaboration with Audinate, this software solution utilizes the processing power and open architecture of the Q-SYS OS to deliver native Dante support through a simple software license.

This innovation enables flexible, scalable AV-over-IP deployment while preserving system simplicity, security, and cost-efficiency. Ideal for large-scale installations, system upgrades, or multi-zone commercial environments, this solution aligns with the modern demands of the professional AV industry.

Key Features & Advantages

• No Extra Hardware Needed: Integrate Dante audio into the Q-SYS platform without network interface cards or third-party hardware.

• Unified AV Control: Seamlessly manage Dante devices alongside native Q-LAN, AES67, AVB, and CobraNet protocols within the Q-SYS AV&C environment.

• Software-Based Scalability: Right-size Dante channel licensing based on project needs—easily scale up or down for new or existing systems.

• Future-Proof Platform: Stay agile with evolving security requirements and AV standards through regular Q-SYS software updates.

• Reduced Installation Cost & Complexity: Eliminate hardware customization, minimize system footprint, and lower deployment costs.

Applications

Perfect for professional AV environments requiring reliable, scalable, and cost-efficient Dante integration:

• Boardrooms

• Conference rooms

• Government meeting spaces

• Houses of worship

• Education facilities

• Commercial meeting rooms

• Multi-purpose rooms

• All-hands collaboration spaces

• Healthcare and enterprise AV installations

How Q-SYS Outperforms the Competition

• True Software-Based Licensing: Unlike many alternatives, Q-SYS offers Dante as a native software function—not as a bolt-on interface—resulting in better system performance and simplified management.

• Deep Ecosystem Integration: Q-SYS users get unified control across protocols and devices without needing separate management interfaces.

• No Physical I/O Bottlenecks: Most competing systems rely on hardware expansion, introducing delay, cost, and complexity.

• Enterprise-Grade Security: Q-SYS supports environments with dynamic network policies and secure AV-over-IP requirements.

• Streamlined System Expansion: Scaling up Dante channels is as easy as activating a license, with no need to re-engineer system infrastructure.

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