Dante Virtual Soundcard v4.5.0.5 (Windows)

Dante Virtual Soundcard v4.5.0.5 continues to provide professional-grade networked audio solutions by turning any PC or Mac into a Dante-enabled device, now with added flexibility and performance options based on licensing. This release includes bug fixes, feature updates, and the introduction of Dante Virtual Soundcard Pro, offering expanded capabilities for advanced audio workflows.

Key Features by License Type

The functionality of Dante Virtual Soundcard is determined by the license type applied:

• Single Machine License: Supports fixed installations, ideal for long-term use without requiring an internet connection after initial activation.
• Transferable License: Allows users to move the license between machines, convenient for short-term productions or hardware upgrades. Requires periodic internet access (every 30 days) for license validation.
• Pro License: Flexibility of Transferable AND unlocks advanced features for demanding applications, including:
  • Expanded Channel Capacity: Up to 128x128 channels at 96kHz.
  • Enhanced Connectivity: Supports up to 64 flows for greater flexibility.
  • Virtual Machine Compatibility: Install DVS Pro in virtual environments.
  • Unicast Clocking: Reliable synchronization in software-based audio workflows without external hardware devices.
  • *Annual recurring license. Renews at the current retail price each year. Requires periodic internet access (every 30 days) for license validation.

Existing holders of a DVS Single Machine or Transferable license can upgrade to the Pro license.

Please see the user guide for more information.

What's New

• Pro License: Flexibility of Transferable AND unlocks advanced features for demanding applications, including:
  • Expanded Channel Capacity: Up to 128x128 channels at 96kHz.
  • Enhanced Connectivity: Supports up to 64 flows for greater flexibility.
  • Virtual Machine Compatibility: Install DVS Pro in virtual environments.
  • Unicast Clocking: Reliable synchronization in software-based audio workflows without external hardware devices.
  • *Annual recurring license. Renews at the current retail price each year. Requires periodic internet access (every 30 days) for license validation.

The DVS Pro license is only available from Dante Virtual Soundcard v4.5.0 and up.

Bug Fixes

• DS-1802: Occasionally, no network interface was displayed in the Settings tab
• ETS-5042: Fixed an issue that required the user to reactivate DVS after a reboot

Known Issues

New Known Issues

• DS-1896: DVS might act as a clock leader in the domain if the machine it is running on has multiple network interfaces. Workaround: Enable one interface only or disable DVS unicast clocking.

Pre-existing Known Issues

• PCS-1611 / PCS-2567: In DDM networks, on domain enroll/un-enroll with 'clear config' selected, some DVS control panel settings (e.g. sample rate, encoding, latency) are not automatically cleared. Workaround: Manually reset the required settings after enrolling/un-enrolling DVS.
• DVS-521 / DVS-595: When enrolled in DDM, domain information in the UI may not be accurate (the DDM IP address may be displayed as N/A, and the DDM hostname may not appear)
• DVS-594: When enrolled in DDM, changing the DDM hostname may cause DVS to present in DDM as 'offline'. Workaround: Clear domain credentials in DVS, 'forget' the device in DDM and restart DVS.
• DVS-542: For computers with multiple network interfaces connected to different Dante networks, DVS may present as a device on multiple networks
• SODA-868: On rare occasions the DVS control panel will lose sync with the DVS service, showing a blank "Dante Latency" and "Network Interface", and the Start button will be greyed out. If a Network Interface is selected, the following warning may be presented: "Channel count reduced to 0 due to sample rate". Workaround: Restart the DVS control panel
• DS-81: Dante Virtual Soundcard may cause a system-level crash (BSOD) on rack-mounted Windows PCs with 10 GbE network interfaces. Noted particularly for the Dell Precision 3930
• DS-442: After changing the sample rate or preferred encoding in Dante Controller, DVS might present the message: "This devices does not support sample rate/preferred encoding configuration". Workaround: Refresh Dante Controller
• DS-524: If a system running DVS experiences a large time jump in the system time, DVS may mute the audio for a short period. Workaround: Ensure your clock is kept in regular sync / is not prone to regular, large changes
• DS-613: If a user downgrades their version of DVS from this release to an earlier release, an activation error can occur. Please contact Audinate Technical Support if this occurs
• DS-620: If a user attempts to use the DVS 32-bit ASIO driver (the Dante device called "Dante Virtual Soundcard") and the 64-bit ASIO driver (called "Dante Virtual Soundcard (64x)") at the same time, undefined behaviour can occur, including the first application stopping any active audio. Workaround: Only use one ASIO capable application at any one time
• DS-624: After the initial install of DVS, if a user changes the sample rate of DVS before rebooting their system, the DVS soundcards may disappear from the Windows Sound Panel. Workaround: Stop and restart DVS, or restart your PC
• DS-632: A license activation error can continue to appear after an expired license is used. Workaround: Use a valid license.
• DS-1187: A short audio mute can occur with a clock leader change on the network.