The Mackie DL Dante Expansion Card is a modular upgrade for the Mackie DL32R digital mixer, adding high-channel-count, low-latency Dante digital audio networking capability to the system. This card installs into an available slot on the DL32R, transforming the mixer into a powerful node on a Dante network—an industry-standard Audio over IP (AoIP) protocol. Once installed, it allows the DL32R to send and receive up to 64 channels of uncompressed, studio-quality audio (32x32) over a standard Ethernet network, enabling seamless integration with other Dante-equipped devices such as stage boxes, recorders, DSP processors, and even other consoles across vast distances.

This expansion significantly enhances the flexibility and scalability of the DL32R system. For example, it allows the use of remote Dante stage boxes to place inputs closer to the source, reducing analog cable runs, or enables the DL32R to feed a multi-track recorder or broadcast stream over the network. The Dante network also supports redundant network paths for mission-critical applications. Control of the Dante card's routing is integrated into the DL32R's Master Fader iPad app, providing a unified interface for both mixing and audio network management. The card requires a connection to a Gigabit Ethernet switch that is part of the Dante network.

The Mackie DL Dante Expansion Card is an essential upgrade for professionals using the DL32R in complex, multi-venue, or broadcast-oriented environments where the benefits of a scalable, routable, and future-proof digital audio network are required. It elevates the DL32R from a standalone digital mixer to the heart of a comprehensive, networked audio system, aligning it with the infrastructure standards of large-scale installations and high-end touring productions.