

If you are using a trial license the Control Panel will appear as shown below:įigure 2 - Dante Virtual Soundcard Licensing Screen - Trial License (Windows) The Control Panel will appear as shown below:įigure 1 - Dante Virtual Soundcard Licensing Screen – Licensed (Windows)

Once this step has been completed, a “Licensed assigned to …” message will appear, and the software is ready for use. Note: Ensure that your computer has access to the Internet during this step. You can paste the entire license ID directly into the first text field on the licensing screen, or enter the license manually using the keyboard.Ĭlick Activate to register the installation with the Audinate servers. The Activate button is not enabled until a correctly formatted License ID has been entered into the dialog box. Once you have obtained a License ID, it can be entered in the Licensing tab. If the machine on which you are installing Dante Virtual Soundcard is connected to the Internet, click the Get a License button to be taken directly to the Audinate website. Note: If you have purchased a Dante product that entitles you to a free or discounted copy of Dante Virtual Soundcard, details of how to obtain this will be provided in the documentation accompanying your product.

You are required to register with Audinate at and provide an email address to obtain a valid License ID for Dante Virtual Soundcard. Please refer to Managing your Dante Virtual Soundcard License for more information. It is possible to upgrade a Single Machine License to a Transferable License. When used with a Single Machine Licence, there is no need for the computer running Dante Virtual Soundcard to access the Internet after the initial activation. Single Machine LicenseĪ Single Machine License can only ever be installed permanently on one computer. This requires that the computer has access to the Internet at least temporarily for this purpose. When used with a Transferable Licence, Dante Virtual Soundcard must 'phone home' (connect to the Audinate license server) at least every 30 days. There are two types of license available for Dante Virtual Soundcard: Transferable LicenseĪ Transferable License can be moved between computers, but it can only operate on one computer at a time.

The first time you start the Dante Virtual Soundcard Control Panel, you will be presented with the Licensing screen. Obtaining a Dante Virtual Soundcard Licenseĭante Virtual Soundcard will not operate until a valid License ID has been entered and activated.
