Yes, heavy network traffic can indeed have an impact on Dante systems, affecting both latency and clock synchronisation. When the network experiences high traffic volumes, delays in data transmission can occur, which may disrupt the precise timing required for Dante audio streams. Additionally, interruptions to the clock signals, which are crucial for synchronising audio devices, can lead to audio dropouts or quality degradation. To mitigate these issues, it is highly recommended to implement Quality of Service (QoS) settings and enable IGMP snooping on your network switches in networks running under high load. QoS prioritises Dante audio packets over other types of network traffic, ensuring that audio data is transmitted with minimal delay. IGMP snooping helps manage multicast traffic efficiently by controlling which devices receive multicast packets, thereby reducing unnecessary network load. Particularly when network utilisation exceeds 75 percent, configuring QoS and IGMP snooping becomes essential to maintain low latency and high-quality audio performance with Dante. These measures help to preserve the integrity of the audio streams and prevent disruptions caused by network congestion. |