Dante delivers uncompressed, multichannel digital audio and video with near-zero latency over standard Ethernet connections. Known for its seamless routing, proven reliability, and unmatched scalability, it has become an industry staple in broadcast studios, live production, content creation, and commercial installations around the world.
“I’ve known Audinate’s CEO, Aidan Williams, for many years, and it’s been inspiring to watch Dante grow from a bold idea into a world-leading technology. I’m truly delighted that we can now bring Dante’s unmatched networking capabilities to Røde, Mackie, and Lectrosonics, unlocking exciting new possibilities for today’s creators and audio professionals. The Australian Audio Army is set to take over the world!”, states Peter Freedman AM, Founder of The Freedman Group, on the partnership.
Used in thousands of professional audio and video products worldwide, Audinate’s Dante technology is renowned for its exceptional scalability and robust interoperability. It empowers professionals to manage large-scale systems with minimal effort, making high-performance networking more accessible across a multitude of industries.
“It is a particular pleasure to announce a broad partnership with the Freedman Group, a fellow Australian company with global vision and passion for creating innovative products. Standardizing on Dante will give creators and AV professionals seamless interoperability between iconic brands like Røde, Mackie & Lectrosonics, and with thousands of networked products in the Dante ecosystem,” adds Aidan Williams, CEO of Audinate.
This partnership will enable native Dante integration across future product lines, with each brand tailoring the platform to their distinct product environments. Additionally, The Freedman Group will develop intuitive interfaces that simplify advanced audio networking for creators without compromising flexibility or fidelity.
The Freedman Group’s adoption of Dante technology reinforces its commitment to building user-centric, networked solutions that elevate professional audio and video. This collaboration ushers in a new era of connectivity and innovation, empowering the next generation of creators with tools designed to meet the demands of modern production.
The Freedman Group is a leading manufacturer of professional audio and video production solutions, owning and operating iconic brands including Røde, Mackie, Lectrosonics, SoundField, Aphex, and Event Electronics. Founded by Peter Freedman in Sydney, Australia in 1989, the company has over 500 employees worldwide and manufacturing operations across multiple facilities, including its state-of-the-art headquarters in Sydney. The Freedman Group exports to more than 120 countries and serves creators, broadcasters, musicians, and audio professionals worldwide.
Audinate Group Ltd is the developer of Dante, the global standard for digital audio networking. Delivering multichannel, uncompressed, near-zero latency audio over standard IP networks, Dante has redefined professional audio connectivity across broadcast, live sound, conferencing, and studio production the world over. Headquartered in Sydney, Australia, Audinate has offices in the US, UK, Belgium, and Hong Kong.
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