How many audio channels can CobraNet carry on a switched network?
Because switches are full-duplex devices, up to 64 channels of 48KHz, 20-bit audio can be sent over a single 100Mbit link in each direction. This means 128 audio channels over a single CAT5 cable. Gigabit links provide even greater channel capacity. Because the overall bandwidth of a switched network scales with the size of the network (more bandwidth is added as the network grows), bandwidth does not limit to the number of channels that can be supported network-wide. For additional information, read the white paper Bundle Assignments in CobraNet Systems. Also see “How many actively transmitting devices can exist on a CobraNet network at a time?” below.
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