• 64 playback and 64 recording channels — 64×64 at 44.1/48 kHz, 32×32 at 88.2/96 kHz, 16×16 at 176.4/192 kHz. Maximum 32 input and 32 output streams.
• Low profile PCIe, fanless design — matches all PCs and servers. Fanless design reduces consumption and is an asset for durability and sustainability.
• 2 or 4 Eth ports for redundant Dante network connectivity — 2× Gbps Eth ports in redundancy mode (Pri, Sec) or switching mode. 4 Eth ports on the full-height bracket, or 2 Eth ports on each low-profile bracket.
• Compatibility with AES67 & SMPTE ST2110-30 — support for AES67 and SMPTE ST2110-30 AoIP standards.
• Management via Dante Controller and Dante Domain Manager — managed by Audinate Dante Controller and Dante Domain Manager.
• Drivers for Windows & Linux — one driver package with multi-application and multi-card API available to access the parameters.
• Firmware update — via Digigram ALP-X Manager on Windows.

Parameter	Value
Form factor	Low profile PCIe — fanless design. Full-height PCIe with provided additional full-height bracket
Bus	PCI Express x1 (x2, x4, x8, x16 compatible)
Dimensions (low profile)	L: 168 mm × H: 69 mm × l: 20 mm
Dimensions (full-height)	L: 168 mm × H: 99 mm × l: 20 mm

Format	Eth ports
Low Profile	2 Eth ports per bracket
Full-height Profile	4 Eth ports

Channels	Value
@ 44.1 kHz / 48 kHz	64 × 64
@ 88.2 kHz / 96 kHz	32 × 32
@ 176.4 kHz / 192 kHz	16 × 16
Max audio streams	32 input + 32 output streams
Buffering	Up to 2000 samples per channel (41.7ms at 48 kHz)
AoIP compatibility	AES67 and SMPTE ST2110-30
Sample format	PCM 16, 24, 32 bits
Management	Audinate Dante Controller and Dante Domain Manager

Network connectivity	Value
2-port config	2× Gbps Eth — redundancy mode (Pri, Sec) or switching mode
4-port config (switching)	1 Primary port + 3 switching ports
4-port config (redundancy)	1 Primary + 1 switching port, 1 Secondary + 1 switching port

• Windows (as of Windows 10 and Server 2016) — ASIO, WASAPI/DirectSound
• Linux (as of Kernel 4.1 according to kernel.org) — ALSA
• One driver package — multi-application and multi-card API available to access the parameters
• Digigram ALP-X Manager (Windows) — one unified control panel for the whole ALP-X range, manages up to 8 ALP-X cards, VU-meters, clock frequency, firmware update
• Digigram ALP-X ASIO Settings (Windows) — up to 8 ALP-X cards, select I/Os through ASIO (others can be used through WASAPI)

What is the Digigram ALP-DANTE?

A low-profile, fanless PCIe Dante audio interface with 64 playback and 64 recording channels. Built on the same reliable and stable architecture as all ALP-X cards, it is the perfect match for mission-critical applications in broadcast, public safety, medical, transportation and industry markets.

What is the difference between the ALP-DANTE and the ALP-DANTE-LE?

The ALP-DANTE is the full version with 2 or 4 Eth port configurations, firmware update capability and AES67 & SMPTE ST2110-30 compatibility. The ALP-DANTE-LE is the Light Edition — a cost-effective version with the same core Dante functionality.

How many Dante channels does the ALP-DANTE support?

64×64 at 44.1/48 kHz, 32×32 at 88.2/96 kHz and 16×16 at 176.4/192 kHz. Maximum 32 input and 32 output streams.

What network port configurations are available?

With 2 network ports: redundancy mode (Pri, Sec) or switching mode. With 4 network ports: switching mode (1 Primary + 3 switching ports) or redundancy mode (1 Primary + 1 switching port, 1 Secondary + 1 switching port).

Does the ALP-DANTE support AES67?

Yes. The ALP-DANTE supports both AES67 and SMPTE ST2110-30 AoIP standards.

What PCIe slot does the ALP-DANTE require?

It uses a PCIe x1 lane and is compatible with x2, x4, x8 and x16 slots. Available in low profile and full-height with the provided additional full-height bracket.

Does the ALP-DANTE work with Linux?

Yes — with ALSA drivers as of Linux Kernel 4.1 according to kernel.org. One driver package covers both Windows and Linux with multi-application and multi-card API available.

How is the ALP-DANTE managed?

Via Audinate Dante Controller and Dante Domain Manager. Firmware updates are available via the Digigram ALP-X Manager on Windows.