2 Million People, One Network - Dante At Festival Scale
Watch on demand: How do you build a reliable audio network for a concert with two million people?
In this PLASA Show 2026 seminar, Lucas Moreno Encabo of Audinate examines the technology and practical considerations behind designing Dante networks for live entertainment, from smaller touring productions to major events requiring audio distribution across enormous distances.
Combining technical guidance with a fascinating case study from Copacabana Beach in Rio de Janeiro, the session reveals how Dante was used to connect sound systems across approximately one mile of coastline for a concert with an estimated audience of two million people.
Key topics explored:
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Designing Dante networks: Understanding interoperability, network infrastructure and the flexibility of audio-over-IP technology.
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Reliable audio distribution: How clock synchronisation, low latency and network redundancy support demanding live productions.
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Converged AV networks: The practical considerations of combining audio, video and other services within shared infrastructure.
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Troubleshooting and optimisation: Common network issues, configuration pitfalls and ways to maintain reliable performance.
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Scaling up for major events: How a Dante-based network connected the main PA and multiple delay towers at Copacabana Beach.
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Lessons from the field: The importance of preparation, straightforward network design and effective deployment under pressure.
Watch the full seminar for practical insights into Dante networking and a behind-the-scenes look at the technical infrastructure supporting one of the world's largest concert audiences.
