Audinate has announced the first uptake of the Dante Ready licensing programme, designed to enable end-users to add channels of Dante audio to supported products in the field. This first deployment is with K-array on its new Kommander, Thunder and Mugello amplifiers.

Audinate Senior Director of Product Management, Bryce Dunn, says that this early adoption of Dante Ready underscores the potential of customer activated Dante channels. ‘We are truly excited about the possibilities that Dante Ready enables for manufacturers and customers alike, giving them the flexibility to add Dante channels and features when they need them. As one of the most innovative companies in the A/V industry, K-array is the perfect partner to launch this revolutionary new service.’

Dante Ready is available for devices built using Dante Embedded Platform, a software implementation of Dante audio designed for Linux-based audio appliances. Dante Ready allows customers to activate Dante as software online while devices are in the field, purchasing only as many channels of Dante audio as they require – from 2x2 to 64x64. Once activated, the product licenses never expire and can be expanded as needed through later purchases. All purchases are routed through Audinate’s secure payment system.

The Kommander Series amplifiers from K-array uses cloud-based technologies powered by the Integrated Electronic Brain on board each amplifier. More than a traditional DSP, the built-in microelectronics feature expansive sound processing and complete user control over the system performance. Volume, signal routing and presets as well as a complete USB player, are directly manageable from the device via a mobile app and dedicated professional interface.

‘To be the first to use Audinate’s Dante Ready activation is a great privilege. Every aspect of K-array’s experience and expertise has been poured into the Kommander,’ says K-array President, Alessandro Tatini. ‘Our all-new, high-performance amplifiers deliver all of the performance and dynamic excellence for which K-array is renowned, with the additional benefit of cloud-based technologies to extend the possibilities. This is for our customers who will appreciate and enjoy having complete control of K-array loudspeakers.’

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