What is the maximum number of channels contained in a multicast flow?

In the context of DANTE, multicast flows are utilized to send audio signals to multiple receivers simultaneously. Each multicast flow can contain multiple channels, which enables the efficient distribution of audio to various endpoints in a network.

The maximum number of channels contained in a multicast flow is specified as eight. This is important for network efficiency and resource management, as it allows the system to deliver more audio information with fewer multicast addresses in use. Utilizing multicast flows also helps reduce bandwidth consumption, as multiple streams can share the same address and be delivered collectively rather than creating individual streams for each channel.

Understanding this limitation is crucial for planning network capacity and ensuring that audio systems can effectively manage the required number of channels without overwhelming the network infrastructure.