CobraNet | |
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Manufacturer Info | |
Manufacturer | Cirrus Logic |
Development date | 1996 |
Network Compatibility | |
Switchable | Yes |
Routable | No |
Ethernet data rates | Fast Ethernet |
Audio Specifications | |
Minimum latency | 1+1⁄3 ms[1] |
Maximum channels per link | 64 |
Maximum sampling rate | 96 kHz[1] |
Maximum bit depth | 24 bits |
CobraNet is a combination of software, hardware, and network protocols designed to deliver uncompressed, multi-channel, low-latency digital audio over a standard Ethernet network. Developed in the 1990s, CobraNet is widely regarded as the first commercially successful audio-over-Ethernet implementation.[2][3]
CobraNet was designed for and is primarily used in large commercial audio installations such as convention centers, stadiums, airports, theme parks, and concert halls. It has applications where a large number of audio channels must be transmitted over long distances or to multiple locations.[4]
CobraNet is an alternative to analog audio, which suffers from signal degradation over long cable runs due to electromagnetic interference, high-frequency attenuation, and voltage drop. Additionally, the use of digital multiplexing allows audio to be transmitted using less cabling than analog audio.[5]