Dante Virtual Soundcard v4.5.1.1 (macOS)

Dante Virtual Soundcard v4.5.1 continues to provide professional-grade networked audio solutions by turning any PC or Mac into a Dante-enabled device, now with added flexibility and performance options based on licensing. This release resolves a bug related to installation.

For MacOS 10.14 and previous users, please refer to this FAQ before installing Dante Virtual Soundcard 4.5

The functionality of Dante Virtual Soundcard is determined by the license type applied:

  • Single Machine License: Supports fixed installations, ideal for long-term use without requiring an internet connection after initial activation.
  • Transferable License: Allows users to move the license between machines, convenient for short-term productions or hardware upgrades. Requires periodic internet access (every 30 days) for license validation.
  • Pro License: Flexibility of Transferable AND unlocks advanced features for demanding applications, including:
    • Expanded Channel Capacity: Up to 128×128 channels at 96kHz.
    • Enhanced Connectivity: Supports up to 64 flows for greater flexibility.
    • Virtual Machine Compatibility: Install DVS Pro in virtual environments.
    • Unicast Clocking: Reliable synchronization in software-based audio workflows without external hardware devices.
    • *Annual recurring license. Renews at the current retail price each year. Requires periodic internet access (every 30 days) for license validation.

Existing holders of a DVS Single Machine or Transferable license can upgrade to the Pro license.

The DVS Pro license is only available from Dante Virtual Soundcard v4.5.0 and up.

Please see the user guide for more information.

Supported Platforms

  • macOS 15 – Sequoia
  • macOS 14 – Sonoma
  • macOS 13 – Ventura

Requirements

To operate Dante Virtual Soundcard software you must have a valid License ID, of the format: xxxxx-xxxxx-xxxxx-xxxxx-xxxxx

If you already have a copy of Dante Virtual Soundcard installed on your PC, your existing License ID will be automatically used. If you do not have a License ID, you can purchase one or download a trial license.

Your License ID is entered using the Licensing tab in Dante Virtual Soundcard.

An internet connection is required for license registration and software activation.

Please note that for licenses other than DVS Pro, you MUST have a hardware Dante audio device or a separate computer running Dante Via on the network to act as a Leader Clock for Dante Virtual Soundcard to work.

Note regarding virtual machines: Dante Virtual Soundcard supports installation on virtual machines with DVS Pro licenses only.

For minimum system specifications, see the user guide.

Notes

Installing Dante Virtual Soundcard

To install Dante Virtual Soundcard on macOS:

  • Log in as a user with administrator privileges.
  • Double-click the Dante Virtual Soundcard .dmg file.
  • A drive icon will appear on your Desktop Finder window. Double-click it to open.
  • Double-click DanteVirtualSoundcard.pkg. This will run the installer.
  • Read the license text, and if you accept the terms of the agreement, click Agree.
    If you do not accept these terms, click Disagree to terminate the installation.
  • v4.5.1: No new features
  • v4.5.0: Pro License*: Flexibility of Transferable AND unlocks advanced features for demanding applications, including:
    • Expanded Channel Capacity: Up to 128×128 channels at 96kHz.
    • Enhanced Connectivity: Supports up to 64 flows for greater flexibility.
    • Virtual Machine Compatibility: Install DVS Pro in virtual environments.
    • Unicast Clocking: Reliable synchronization in software-based audio workflows without external hardware devices.
    • *Annual recurring license. Renews at the current retail price each year. Requires periodic internet access (every 30 days) for license validation.

* The DVS Pro license is only available from Dante Virtual Soundcard v4.5.0 and up.

  • DS-1958: Installation aborts after fresh installation of macOS

New Known Issues (v4.5.1)

  • No new issues

Pre-existing Known Issues (v4.5.0)

  • DS-1946: Updating from DVS 4.4.1.3 to 4.5.0 via ‘Check for Updates’ fails on macOS 10.15. Workaround: Download DVS 4.5.0 and install it manually on macOS 10.15.
  • PCS-1611 / PCS-2567: In DDM networks, on domain enroll/un-enroll with ‘clear config’ selected, some DVS control panel settings (e.g. sample rate, encoding, latency) are not automatically cleared. Workaround: Manually reset the required settings after enrolling/un-enrolling DVS.
  • DVS-521 / DVS-595: When enrolled in DDM, domain information in the UI may not be accurate (the DDM IP address may be displayed as N/A, and the DDM hostname may not appear)
  • DVS-594: When enrolled in DDM, changing the DDM hostname may cause DVS to present in DDM as ‘offline’. Workaround: Clear domain credentials in DVS, ‘forget’ the device in DDM and restart DVS.
  • DVS-542: For computers with multiple network interfaces connected to different Dante networks, DVS may present as a device on multiple networks
  • SODA-868: On rare occasions the DVS control panel will lose sync with the DVS service, showing a blank ‘Dante Latency’ and ‘Network Interface’, and the Start button will be greyed out. If a Network Interface is selected, the following warning may be presented: “Channel count reduced to 0 due to sample rate”. Workaround: Restart the DVS control panel.
  • DS-442: After changing the sample rate or preferred encoding in Dante Controller DVS might say “This device does not support sample rate/preferred encoding configuration”. Workaround: Refresh Dante Controller
  • DS-524: If a system running DVS experiences a large time jump in the system time DVS may mute the audio for a short period. Workaround: Ensure your clock is kept in regular sync / is not prone to regular, large changes
  • DS-613: If a user downgrades their version of DVS from this release to an earlier release an activation error can occur. Please reach out to Support if this occurs.
  • PCS-2580: After enrolling and un-enrolling DVS from a DDM domain, it may be impossible to change sample rate pull-up/down settings. Workaround: Stop and restart DVS.
  • DS-632: A license activation error can continue to appear after an expired license is used. Workaround: Use a valid license.

Audinate’s Support for Inclusive Language

To our customers: some of the terminology used in Dante products has been changed to align with modern usage. Specifically, areas related to Dante clocking now refer to “Primary Leader Clock”, “Leader Clocks” and “Follower Clocks” to describe the functions of each role more clearly.