Are audio and video streams maintained together or separately in a Dante system?

In a Dante system, audio and video streams are typically managed separately. This separation allows for more effective handling of each type of data stream, as audio and video have different bandwidth requirements, synchronization characteristics, and processing needs. By keeping them distinct, a Dante network can provide optimized performance and reliability for audio distribution, minimizing latency and ensuring higher quality audio transmission.

While some systems may be capable of processing both audio and video over the same network infrastructure, in a standard Dante implementation, audio is specifically designed to operate independently of video, focusing solely on audio stream management. This architecture enhances the ability to integrate audio systems with existing Ethernet infrastructure without needing to account for video parameters in the same scope.