Follow these recommendations to get reliable, low-latency audio from Dante Virtual Soundcard (DVS) and your audio application.
Starting and stopping DVS
- Start DVS before your audio application (for example, Nuendo or Logic). DVS is virtual hardware, so your application needs to find it when it starts.
- Close your projects and audio applications before you stop DVS.
- Stop DVS before changing its settings. You can't change DVS settings while it's running, so close your audio applications and stop DVS first.
Which audio interface mode should I use on Windows?
Use ASIO for professional digital audio workstations, such as Cubase, Pro Tools or Ableton Live, because it offers lower latency. Use WDM for everyday applications such as Zoom, Teams or media players. On macOS, DVS uses Core Audio automatically.
What buffer size should I set in ASIO mode?
Start with 512 to 1024 samples. Faster computers can use lower values for less latency. If you hear audio glitches, increase the buffer size.
What DVS latency setting should I use?
Use 4 ms on high-spec computers. If your computer is busy or you hear occasional dropouts, increase it to 6 ms or 10 ms.
Should I only configure the channels I need?
Yes. DVS uses CPU in proportion to the number of channels configured, so only set up the channels you actually need.
Do I need a Gigabit network connection?
A Gigabit (1 Gbps) Ethernet connection is recommended. Make sure all devices are on the same subnet, and that Energy Efficient Ethernet (EEE) is turned off on your network switch. For managed switches, see Recommended IGMP snooping configuration for Dante.
How do I avoid sample rate conversion on Windows?
In WDM mode, make sure the Windows Shared Mode default format for DVS matches the DVS sample rate. If they don't match, Windows resamples the audio, which can reduce quality.
What bit depth should I use?
Use the default of 24 bits. Make sure the ASIO bit depth matches the DVS bit depth, otherwise audio is truncated or padded.
Should I close other applications while using DVS?
For critical recording or playback, close background applications you don't need. If your computer is running a lot of applications, DVS may need a higher latency setting.