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Wednesday, November 03, 2021

Following Protocols: A Dive Into The World Of Audio Over Ethernet (AoE)

ProSoundWeb : Defining different protocols and looking at their advantages (and disadvantages) with an eye on the future of audio networking. Working in audio these days, it seems impossible to avoid the topic of audio networking protocols. Let’s break down what these protocols mean as well as how and when we can use them.

1 comment:

Liberty Lapayowker said...

This article did an amazing job of explaining how ethernet cables are being used to transport audio. Before reading this article, I did not truly understand what an audio ethernet protocol was or how it applied to theatrical venues. I can now see that being informed about what these protocols are is very important especially as a stage manager because it could explain why certain equipment isn’t working in a rehearsal and gives me a better understanding of what other members of my team are working on when loading in. As someone who is still learning what some sound equipment has to offer, I felt this article allowed me to fully comprehend what the difference is between proprietary and non-proprietary protocols and what the benefits and disadvantages of each are. This information can also be applied to the way other departments use ethernet cable, which I find to be very interesting.