Turtle AV is a proudly Australian electronics manufacturer, based out of Melbourne.

Turtle AV is on a mission to make rock solid, feature rich products for the AV market, and specialise in AV over IP using formats such as Dante AV-A, Dante Audio and H.265/HEVC. Products include 4K video distribution systems, Video Walls, and professional audio converters.

What is Dante AV-A?

Dante AV-A, developed by Audinate, is a game-changing technology that redefines AV over IP distribution. Known for its world-leading network timing protocols, Audinate ensures flawless synchronization of audio and video streams, delivering unparalleled performance for professional AV systems. Available in Turtle AV solutions, Dante AV-A supports high-quality video resolutions up to 4K 60Hz 4:4:4 and 2×2 channels of independently routable Dante audio, making it a powerful tool for modern AV distribution.

With ultra-low video latency, Dante AV-A provides a seamless, natural in-room video experience, ideal for live presentations, digital signage, and collaborative environments. It simplifies AV system design with instant compatibility across all Dante-enabled audio devices, reducing complexity and setup time. Support for HDCP 2.x ensures secure content distribution, making it a trusted choice for commercial installations where content protection matters.

Optimized for one-to-many AV distribution, Dante AV-A integrates seamlessly with Turtle AV’s Chazy 4K family of Tx and Rx products. Whether in boardrooms, classrooms, or conference centers, it offers scalable, reliable, and high-performance AV solutions powered by Audinate’s globally recognized expertise in networked AV technology.

Key Features of Dante AV-A

Dante AV-A offers advanced capabilities that redefine how AV professionals approach distributed audio and video. Here’s why it’s the preferred choice for modern AV installations:

Scalability Across Networks

Dante AV-A makes scaling simple, connecting and managing hundreds of audio and video endpoints over a single IP network. Whether it’s a small installation or a complex multi-room setup in corporate, educational, or entertainment venues, Dante AV-A adapts effortlessly.

Precise Timing and Ultra-Low Latency

Dante AV-A leverages Dante’s Precision Time Protocol (PTP) to ensure impeccable timing and ultra-low latency. Critical for real-time applications, this precision ensures smooth, uninterrupted performance across all connected devices, even in demanding environments.

2×2 Dante Audio Channels

Dante AV-A includes 2×2 independently routable Dante audio channels, making it compatible with any Dante-enabled audio device. This ensures flexible audio distribution alongside video, perfect for applications requiring precise, multi-channel audio management.

Intuitive Routing in Dante Controller

Dante AV-A devices show up natively in Dante Controller, making routing and management straightforward. Easily map video and audio streams across devices with the familiar Dante interface, streamlining even the most complex AV setups.

Taking this amazing workflow even further is Turtle’s revolutionary Dante Controller in hardware solution, built into the Chazy Control box. Now you can route your entire Dante network directly from any web browser, including laptops, phones, iPads, or tablets, eliminating the need to install or run separate software applications.

This browser-based control transforms the way you manage your Dante network, and the game-changing feature is the built-in API, allowing seamless integration with leading control systems like Q-SYS, Crestron, and more. This means you can now control and automate your Dante network alongside your other AV systems, delivering a unified and powerful solution.

Dante Controller in hardware is available with the Chazy 4K Family of products when paired with the Chazy Control box. This innovative solution redefines how you manage Dante AV-A workflows, and automatic routing of Dante Video and Dante Audio signals making it ideal for corporate, educational, and entertainment environments.

One Platform for All

Combine audio and video management on the same platform with Dante AV-A. It integrates seamlessly with Dante Controller and Dante Domain Manager, simplifying setup and reducing costs by unifying AV workflows into a single, powerful system.

High-Quality Audio and Video Transmission

Experience the best of both worlds with 4K 60Hz 4:4:4 video and 24-bit audio. Dante AV-A ensures top-tier quality for conference rooms, live events, and digital signage, providing sharp visuals and crystal-clear sound for professional-grade results.

Applications for Dante AV-A

Dante AV-A is designed to meet the needs of diverse industries, making it an ideal choice for various applications:

Corporate AV

From video conferencing to presentation systems, Dante AV-A enhances corporate communication by ensuring flawless, synchronized audio and video performance across multiple rooms or even entire office buildings.

Education

Dante AV-A is perfect for large lecture halls, remote learning setups, or multi-room audio-video systems, delivering high-quality content to students and teachers without technical barriers.

Houses of Worship

Dante AV-A provides houses of worship with a scalable, easy-to-manage solution for distributing sermons, worship services, or live music to multiple locations on-site or to satellite campuses, all while maintaining high-quality AV performance.

Broadcast and Live Events

For broadcasters and live event organizers, Dante AV-A offers synchronized audio and video transmission with low latency, making it the ideal format for real-time applications like live streams, interviews, and concerts.

Why Choose Dante AV-A?

Dante AV-A represents the future of AV integration, making it the best choice for professionals seeking a reliable, scalable, and easy-to-manage solution. Here are just a few reasons why AV professionals trust Dante AV-A:

Proven Technology

Dante AV-A is built on Audinate’s industry-leading Dante platform, which is trusted by thousands of audio and video professionals worldwide. This ensures you get the reliability and performance you need, backed by a trusted name in networked media.

Ease of Use

With intuitive management through Dante Controller and Dante Domain Manager, Dante AV-A offers a user-friendly experience, allowing professionals to quickly set up and manage complex AV systems with minimal hassle.

Cost-Efficiency

By combining audio and video on a single platform, Dante AV-A reduces the need for multiple systems, cutting down on hardware, installation time, and ongoing management costs.

Dante Controller in Hardware. A world first. An API Revolution.

The Chazy Control box embeds Dante Controller directly into its hardware, delivering unified control of all Dante streams, whether audio or AV, across any manufacturer’s product. Access and route your entire Dante network from any web browser with no software required.

The API Revolution.

API support in hardware is a world first from Turtle. With Chazy Control, now you can program and automate your entire Dante network, integrating it seamlessly with systems like Q-SYS, Crestron, Control4 and more. This is an absolute game-changer for Dante installations allowing seamless routing and switching based on single button commands.

Seamless Routing and Integration.

At the heart of the Chazy Control box is the ability to manage Dante AV-A devices natively through the familiar Dante Controller interface. Whether you are mapping video and audio streams across multiple endpoints or managing complex AV setups, the intuitive web-based interface ensures seamless operation.

The built-in API takes this functionality even further, enabling integration with more. This means AV professionals can centralize control, automate workflows, and unlock new levels of customization.

Chazy Control features at a glance:

Browser-Based Control

Manage your entire Dante network from any device with a browser including iPad, Tablet, Smartphone, Laptop. No software installations required.

Unified Control

Chazy Control will see all Dante sources and destinations on the network, allowing routing of all Dante sources from all manufacturers.

API Support. Automate Dante routing.

Q-SYS. Crestron. Control4. Whatever your control platform of choice, the Chazy Control API allows you to program automated switching and routing for your Dante network.

IT admin friendly with Dual Network Ports.

Separate Dante Audio and Video from the Control to keep your IT admins happy. They just might even buy you a coffee to thank you.

Drag and Drop interface.

With Chazy Control you can also drag and drop Tx to Rx for easy routing with support from 1 to 1, or 1 to many, and there are video preview windows for easy visibility of sources and destinations.

Security

HTTPS and SSH offers login peace of mind, and 256-bit AES encryption makes the video and audio streams totally secure.