Dante Virtual Soundcard v4.5.1.1 (Mac OS)

Dante Virtual Soundcard v4.5.1 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 resolves a bug related to installation.

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.

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

Please see the user guide for more information.

What's New

• v4.5.1: No new features
• v4.5.0: 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-1958: Installation aborts after fresh installation of macOS

Known Issues

New Known Issues

• No new issues

Pre-existing Known Issues

• DS-1946: Updating from DVS 4.4.1.3 to 4.5.0 via 'Check for Updates' fails on macOS 10.15. Workaround: Download DVS 4.5.0 and install it manually on macOS 10.15.
• 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-442: After changing the sample rate or preferred encoding in Dante Controller DVS might say "This device 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
• PCS-2580: After enrolling and un-enrolling DVS from a DDM domain, it may be impossible to change sample rate pull-up/down settings. Workaround: Stop and restart DVS.
• DS-632: A license activation error can continue to appear after an expired license is used. Workaround: Use a valid license.