Connecting macOS to RAVENNA/ AES67
VAD (Virtual Audio Device) is Merging Technologies' RAVENNA/ AES67 driver for macOS.
VAD allows any DAW such as Reaper, Logic, Pro Tools, etc... to connect to a RAVENNA/AES67 network (via a network adapter), to record or playback audio just like you would through a simple USB connection to the computer.
VAD is free to use when a Merging or Neumann interface is present on the same subnet and run in PREMIUM mode.
A VAD license is only required for operation without Merging or Neumann interfaces.
The VAD STANDARD license unlocks 64 I/O at 44.1/ 48kHz.
The VAD PREMIUM license unlocks the full 128 I/O at ultra-high sampling rates.
The VAD STANDARD license unlocks 64 I/O at 44.1/ 48kHz.
The VAD PREMIUM license unlocks the full 128 I/O at ultra-high sampling rates.
VAD Use Cases
VAD PREMIUM has been popular, for example, to connect a Dolby Atmos® renderer 128 channels of beds, objects and LTC, speaker outputs and rerenders to a 48kHz Dante ® network configured in AES67 mode, and is officially certified by Dolby.
VAD STANDARD is great for simpler tasks such as connecting a laptop to an AES67 network, for example next to a LAWO console for recording or playback up to 64 tracks.
VAD STANDARD is great for simpler tasks such as connecting a laptop to an AES67 network, for example next to a LAWO console for recording or playback up to 64 tracks.
Easy Setup
VAD main settings can be configured through a simple GUI in macOS system preferences. The required number of I/O, latency and sampling rate can be specified to optimize CPU activity.
Connections can then be made using a web GUI, to and from senders and receivers.
Connections can then be made using a web GUI, to and from senders and receivers.
Dolby®, Dolby Atmos®, and the double-D symbol are registered trademarks of Dolby Laboratories Licensing Corporation
| Supported latencies | 0.33ms, 0.67ms, 1ms (40 samples / AES 67), 1.33ms, 2.67ms, 4ms, 6ms and 10ms |
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| Supported sampling rates | 44.1/48kHz, 88.2/96kHz, 176.4/192kHz, 352.8kHz (DXD), 384kHz, DSD64, DSD128, DSD256 |
| Inputs / Outputs | 128 I/O at all supported sampling rates |
| Operating System | macOS |