Audinate - Dante Virtual Sound Card - Dvs-4.4.1.3 Standalone ~upd~ May 2026

The Audinate Dante Virtual Soundcard (DVS) v4.4.1.3 is a software-based audio interface that enables your computer to send and receive up to 64 channels of uncompressed audio over a standard Ethernet network.  1. Installation & Licensing 

Requirements: You must have a hardware Dante device (like a mixer or stage box) or a separate computer running Dante Via on the network to act as a Leader Clock.

Installation: Log in as an administrator, run the installer, and follow the prompts.

Activation: Navigate to the Licensing tab in the DVS Control Panel and enter your 25-character License ID. An internet connection is required for this one-time activation.  2. Initial Configuration  Audinate - Dante Virtual Sound Card - DVS-4.4.1.3 STANDALONE

Settings are managed through the Dante Virtual Soundcard Control Panel, which operates as a background process.  Getting Started with Dante Virtual Soundcard

Audinate’s Dante Virtual Soundcard (DVS) version 4.4.1.3 is a robust software solution that transforms a standard PC or Mac into a Dante-enabled device. By using a computer's existing Ethernet port, DVS allows for the transmission and reception of high-quality, uncompressed audio over a Dante network without the need for additional hardware interfaces. Core Capabilities of DVS-4.4.1.3

This version serves as a maintenance and security update, notably transitioning from the end-of-life OpenSSL 1.1.1 to OpenSSL 3.0 to ensure network security. Its primary functions include: Dante Virtual Soundcard The Audinate Dante Virtual Soundcard (DVS) v4

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5. Known Improvements in v4.4.1.3 (over earlier 4.x)

• Driver hardening – resolves DPC watchdog violations on certain Windows laptops.
• macOS notarization – full compliance with Apple’s security requirements (no need to disable Gatekeeper).
• Network interface selection – improved handling when multiple active NICs exist (Wi-Fi + Ethernet).
• Latency stability – fixes occasional drift when computer CPU enters power-saving mode.
• Audio clocking – better recovery from network clock glitches without requiring DVS restart.

Installing DVS 4.4.1.3 Standalone: A Step-by-Step Guide

Installing the standalone version is straightforward, but attention to detail prevents "Dante discovery" issues.

Step 1: Download from Audinate Download the exact DVS-Win-4.4.1.3.exe or DVS-Mac-4.4.1.3.dmg from the Audinate website (requires a free account). Do not use third-party mirrors.

Step 2: Disable Other Network Services Before installation, disable Wi-Fi and any VPNs. Also, turn off Windows Firewall or macOS’s built-in firewall temporarily. DVS requires raw access to the network stack. After installation, you can re-enable firewalls with specific exceptions for DanteDiscover.exe and DVS.exe. Driver hardening – resolves DPC watchdog violations on

Step 3: Run the Installer

• Windows: Right-click and select "Run as Administrator." The installer will automatically add a new "Dante Virtual Sound Card" entry to your Sound Control Panel (Playback and Recording tabs).
• macOS: Open the DMG and run the PKG installer. You may need to allow kernel extension/system software from Audinate in Security & Privacy.

Step 4: Initial Configuration (The "Standalone" Setup) Once installed:

1. Launch Dante Controller (download separately from Audinate—it is not bundled with DVS).
2. Under the Device Info tab, locate "Dante Virtual Sound Card."
3. Set your Preferred Sample Rate (48 kHz is standard for video; 96 kHz for high-res music).
4. Set Latency (Start with 10ms for stability, then drop to 6ms or 4ms if your network switch is managed).
5. Enable "Sync to External Clock" if another Dante device is the master, or leave DVS as the master for simple setups.

Step 5: Routing Audio In Dante Controller's Routing tab, simply click cross-points to patch DVS transmit channels to your console’s input channels, or vice versa. Once saved, you can close Dante Controller—the routing remains active because of the standalone nature of v4.4.1.3.

3. Post-Production Dubbing

In a film studio, a sound editor can use DVS to route 5.1 or 7.1 stems from their DAW directly to a Dante-connected monitor controller (e.g., Tascam or Focusrite RedNet). Version 4.4.1.3’s support for 96 kHz is perfect for high-end Foley and ADR work.

Key Technical Specifications of DVS 4.4.1.3

For engineers and system designers, the numbers matter. Here is what Audinate - Dante Virtual Sound Card - DVS-4.4.1.3 STANDALONE delivers out of the box:

• Channel Count: Up to 64 transmit and 64 receive channels (128 total) on Gigabit Ethernet. On slower networks or older hardware, it scales down to 32x32.
• Sample Rates: 44.1 kHz, 48 kHz, 88.2 kHz, and 96 kHz.
• Bit Depth: 16, 24, or 32-bit floating point (depending on host application support).
• Latency: 4, 6, 10, 20, or 30 milliseconds (selectable). Note: DVS cannot achieve the sub-1ms latency of Dante PCIe cards like theDante Accelerator due to OS network stack overhead, but 4ms is stable for most live and broadcast use.
• Operating Systems:
  • Windows: 10 and 11 (64-bit only)
  • macOS: Big Sur, Monterey, Ventura (Intel & Apple Silicon native via Rosetta 2 or native mode).
• License Type: Perpetual node-locked license (one computer per license) or 30-day trial.