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CONNECTING THE ATHENS 2 TO A DANTE® NETWORK
The Athens 2 is a 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 Athens 2 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 Athens 2 To The Network
Athens 2s can be connected to the network that you are going to use for your audio
distribution simply by plugging in either, and, or any of the network connections on
the rear. Once connected to the network it will be possible to see the Athens 2 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
