Complete Network Management for Dante Systems
Dante Domain Manager is network management software that enables user authentication, role-based security and audit capabilities for Dante networks, while allowing seamless expansion of Dante systems over any network infrastructure. Dante Domain Manager brings IT best practices to AV, making audio networking more secure, more scalable and more controllable than ever before.
An In-Depth Look at Dante Domain Manager
Dante Domain Manager Overview
Dante Domain Manager: Benefits for IT Managers
Dante Domain Manager: Benefits for Integrators
Security and Control
Dante Domain Manager protects you and your customer from unwanted changes, securing your Dante network with robust user authentication and role assignment, ensuring that only the right people can operate or alter the system. Assign users specific roles for defined devices, enabling independent control of each zone or location.
• Active Directory and LDAP support
• 4 levels of built-in user roles
• Complete control on per-zone basis
Scalability and Flexibility
With Dante Domain Manager, integrators can define specific AV device groupings by room, building and site, allowing for the creation of independent Dante Domains. A single Dante Domain can encompass multiple network subnets, eliminating the need for complex workarounds and enabling the creation of truly enterprise-scaled AV systems.
• Deploy your AV network across a WAN
• Route Dante transparently across subnets
• Organize devices and route audio independent of network topology
• No need for single subnet VLANs or workarounds
• GPS Clock synchronization enables single clock domains over long distances
Visibility and Accountability
As the systems you oversee become larger and more complex, the need for keeping tabs on devices and user-made changes becomes more urgent. Dante Domain Manager provides you with the critical information you need to manage a Dante network of any size, with at-a-glance reports, audit trails and SNMP-driven alerts.
• Check system status instantly on customizable Dashboard
• Audit reports show a complete time-stamped record of all changes
• Remote alerts via SNMP
Case Studies
Minnesota Twins at Target Field
Target Field, home of the Minnesota Twins Major League Baseball team, gives more than 39,000 spectators an unforgettable fan experience, starting with near-perfect audio throughout the stadium.
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Columbus Zoo and Aquarium
The Columbus Zoo and Aquarium in Ohio uses Dante Domain Manager to control their audio network for their zoo, aquarium, golf course, water park, various dining options and special events.
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AT&T Performing Arts Center
The AT&T Performing Arts Center is a massive, four performance-hall venue located in Dallas, Texas that uses Dante and Dante Domain Manger to provide a secure, scalable and manageable audio network.
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Children’s Minnesota Hospital
Children’s Minnesota is one of the largest, freestanding pediatric health systems in the US with two hospitals, 12 primary care clinics, six rehabilitation centers and nine specialty care sites.
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Product Editions
Dante Domain Manager will be sold as a perpetual license and will be available in three editions: Silver, Gold, and Platinum. All editions enable the creation of Dante domains to isolate and organize audio devices, permission-driven user accounts, cross-subnet routing of audio, and powerful administrative features to monitor user actions and system status in key areas.
- SILVER: Ideal for smaller installations, such as a conference room, reception area, house of worship or classroom.
- GOLD: Suited to many mid-sized business environments, allowing for easy management of multiple rooms and public spaces.
- PLATINUM*: Designed for organizations with many users, rooms and devices in multiple buildings spread over large areas.
| Base Capacity | SILVER | GOLD | PLATINUM* |
| Number of Domains | 2 | 10 | 50 |
| Number of Nodes | 10 | 50 | 250 |
| Available Features | |||
| Create and manage domains | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| Configure domains across subnets | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| Dashboards and alerts | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| Detailed audit log | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| Automatic discovery of Dante devices | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| Responsive browser interface | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| User definition and role management | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| Virtual server support | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| System backup and restore | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| Secure, encrypted control traffic | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| Route audio between Dante domains | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| Enhanced event and alert filtering | ✓ | ✓ | |
| LDAP and Active Directory integration | ✓ | ✓ | |
| High Availability redundancy | ✓ | ||
| SNMP alerts | ✓ | ||
| Suggested Pricing | USD $995 | USD $3,995 | USD $9,995 |
Features Added in New Version of
Dante Domain Manager (1.1)
SMPTE 2110 and AES67 Support
Dante Domain Manager version 1.1. enables support for SMPTE 2110 and AES67 within Dante domains, allowing broadcasters to integrate SMTPE 2110/AES67 compliant devices in a managed Dante environment.
GPS Synchronization
With Dante Domain Manager, sites can stay in sync using GPS clocking to create a single Dante domain over substantial distances.
ISO Delivery
Dante Domain Manager v1.1 is now available as a standard ISO, allowing you to deploy servers on your choice of hypervisor (VMWare ESXi, Hyper-V, VirtualBox, etc.) or even on bare metal hardware.
LDAPS & SMTPS Support
Encrypted authentication to LDAPS and SMTPS servers is now supported for increased security.
Improved Email Notifications
Stay informed anywhere you are by receiving change alerts via email as well as the built-in dashboard.
Look Inside Dante Domain Manager
Creating Domains
Domains are logical groups of Dante devices. Create these groups to define and secure access, including easily spanning subnets.
Adding Users to Domains
Add users to one or many domains. Change access levels and easily assign permissions using standard roles.
Enrolling Devices into Domains
Enroll devices that have been discovered on the network but not yet added to any domains.
The Dashboard - Monitoring & Auditing
Custom configure your dashboard to monitor the information important to you in real time.
Awards
Install Awards 2018 - Networking/Signal Management Product of the Year
Commercial Integrator - InfoComm '18 BEST Awards
AV Technology - InfoComm 2017 Best of Show
Commercial Integrator - InfoComm '17 BEST Awards
Installation Intl. - ISE '17 Best of Show
AV Technology - ISE '17 Best of Show
Manufacturers and Dante Domain Manager
Dante Domain Manager requires that audio equipment be upgraded to the latest Dante firmware. Many products are ready now, and more are in the works.
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The following manufacturers have updated firmware on some or all of their products. Don't see your favorite brand? Let them know you need their products to be DDM Ready!
Specifications
Environment
- DDM is provided as a standard ISO package
- Support for leading hypervisors: VMware ESXi, Hyper-V and VirtualBox, and “bare metal” servers
- Run Dante Domain Manager in data centers
- Silver & Gold: 4GB & 2 CPUs
- Platinum: 8-16GB & 2-3 CPUs
Firmware
- All Dante devices must be running Dante firmware v4.0 or higher.
- Dante Controller must be updated to v4.0 or higher.
System
- Powerful User Administration: Multiple user roles, Active Directory and LDAP support enables secure authentication and comprehensive control over user access
- Backup and Restore: Dante Domain Manager configuration can be saved locally and restored as a new installation
- High Availability: Multiple backup server support enables automatic failover in the event of a problem with your main server
- Virtual Server Support: Run Dante Domain Manager on virtual machines in data centers
- Secure Encrypted Administration and Device Configuration: HTTPS support and encrypted control traffic ensures fully secure communication between the DDM server, the DDM web interface and the Dante network
Monitoring
- Configurable Dynamic Dashboard: Intuitive, graphical dashboard widgets provide real-time visibility of various system health and status metrics, including clocking and subscription status, service status, host server performance and configuration change alerts
- Searchable Audit Log: A fully searchable, time-stamped audit log enables detailed event auditing and reporting
- Remote Monitoring: SNMP notifications provide system visibility from anywhere at any time
Control
- Responsive Web-based UI: Access Dante Domain Manager from any desktop or tablet web browser
- Intuitive AV Device Management: The Dante Domain Manager UI features drag & drop for quick and easy grouping of devices into Dante domains, and bulk configuration for large networks via file upload
- Push Updates: When a new version of Dante Domain Manager is available, the dashboard will automatically notify you, and you can install the update directly from the UI
- Automatic Discovery: Dante Domain Manager supports device / server discovery across both routed and standalone networks
- Configurable Clocking: If required, you can specify which of your Dante devices will act as subnet clock masters – or just let Dante Domain Manager handle everything for you
- Tight integration with Dante Controller: Define access and device visibility permissions. Authenticated users see only what they are required to see
Dante Domain Manager Datasheet
Dante Domain Manager is sold in various editions. Exact feature set will varies according to which edition is purchased. View Editions
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