CONNECTING THE BEATRICE UNIT TO A DANTE NETWORK
The Beatrices are network audio devices utilizing the reliable and versatile Dante audio over
IP protocol. Dante is a proprietary system (although very widely used) the originators of
which are Audinate.
The information below is only meant as a very basic guide. Full details of the power of Dante
network audio and instructions for using it can be found at
Getting Dante Controller
If you are connecting the Beatrice to a new Dante network the first thing you will need to do
is to get the free Dante controller software from Audinate.
This can be downloaded by visiting Audinate’s web site at
Connecting Beatrice device to the network
The Beatrice can be connected to the network that you are going to use for your audio
distribution simply by plugging in to the RJ45 network connections on the rear. Once
connected to the network it will be possible to see the Beatrice from within the Dante
controller and route its’ audio circuits.
Audio Over IP Network
We strongly recommend that you consider your network topology carefully and would not
recommend sharing broadcast audio and general data on the same network.
For more details of audio over IP network structure please visit
Dante Controller TIP
If you have never run Dante controller before then make sure that on the bottom left of the
Dante controllers’ screen ‘P’ or ‘S’ is next to a green square as this indicates that it is
connected to a network. By clicking ‘P’ or ‘S’ a pop up box opens to allow you to set what
network interface the controller is using.
