What network capacity can be achieved with a 2 Gbps connection?

In the context of DANTE (Digital Audio Network Through Ethernet), the maximum number of audio channels that can be transmitted depends on the bit depth and sample rate of the audio being used. Typically, DANTE can transmit 24-bit audio at a sample rate of 48 kHz, which means each channel requires approximately 3 Mbps (more specifically, 48 kHz x 24 bits = 1152 kbits per second per channel).

When calculating how many channels can fit into a 2 Gbps connection, you can start by converting 2 Gbps into Megabits (2048 Mbps). Then, dividing the available bandwidth by the bandwidth required for one audio channel gives you:

2048 Mbps / 3 Mbps per channel = approximately 682 channels.

However, to fully utilize the available bandwidth, DANTE often allows for higher channel counts when using different configurations or when optimizing network conditions. In general practice and based on common use-cases for audio networks, it has been established that under typical settings, a 2 Gbps connection is often accepted to handle around 1024 channels effectively.

This understanding is why the answer for network capacity with a 2 Gbps connection is typically identified as being able to handle 1024 channels