Protocols

A number of protocols have been adopted for use in New Adelphi.

There is also further information available on the Cables and Connectors used for the building infrastructure.

Audio

Dante

Audinate's Dante (Digital Audio Network Through Ethernet) protocol delivers uncompressed, multi-channel audio over standard Ethernet with low latency using Layer 3 IP packets.

New Adelphi does not use traditional copper tie lines, but relies instead on Dante for audio traffic between facility spaces. It is particularly used in the recording studios and theatre, the latter of which uses Dante for all audio connections between mixing consoles, amplifiers and paging systems. The recording studios usually only require the use of Dante when routing audio from one studio to another, though it is used with the RedNet Portable Rack and as a primary output in Surround Mix. Because the audio is carried using standard IP network packets, transmission can be over twisted pair or optic fibre. This has the potential to connect any space in the University back to any New Adelphi facility serviced by PanelNet.