What does the Multicast Bandwidth indicator in Dante Controller track?

The Multicast Bandwidth indicator in Dante Controller is designed to track the amount of audio multicast traffic on the network. This is crucial for monitoring the performance of a Dante network, as multicast traffic is a key component in the distribution of audio streams among various devices. Each audio channel can send data to multiple receivers simultaneously through multicast, and effectively managing this traffic is essential to ensure that the network remains efficient and does not become overloaded.

Understanding the amount of multicast traffic helps system integrators and network managers maintain optimal operation, avoiding issues like packet loss, latency, or congestion. By providing a clear indication of how much bandwidth is being used for multicast audio streams, the Multicast Bandwidth indicator allows for better bandwidth management and troubleshooting if audio issues arise.