Wheatnet-IP Audio Driver

Wheatnet IP Audio Drivers

Audio Driver Software for Windows and Linux Devices

Meet WheatNet IP Audio Drivers

WheatNet IP Audio Drivers enable bi-directional audio streaming over the WheatNet IP audio network. Available in a Windows® OS version and a Linux OS version, WheatNet IP audio drivers eliminate the need for soundcards by emulating the soundcard through a standard network card. WheatNet IP audio drivers support up to 24 simultaneous audio streams in and out, depending on host device, and 128 SLIO ports for extensive network-based logic control functions without physical cabling. These audio drivers can be used on any compatible PC (Windows®) or Linux/Windows device (Linux).

WHEATNET IP AUDIO DRIVERS

WINDOWS® AND LINUX AUDIO DRIVERS FOR WHEATNET IP AUDIO NETWORKS

Seamless Integration: Integrates computers, servers and devices into the WheatNet IP network for audio streaming.
No Soundcards Needed: Eliminates the need for soundcards by emulating them through a standard network card.
High Capacity: Supports up to 24 simultaneous audio streams both in and out, depending on the host device.
Extensive Logic Control: Provides 128 SLIO ports for logic control functions such as Start, Stop and Next.
Flexible Usage: WheatNet IP audio drivers come in a Windows® or Linux version, making these drivers versatile for various applications, including streaming to different devices within the network.
Modern Device Compatibility: Compatible with the wide range of computers, servers and devices in operation today.
Cost-Effective: Reduces hardware costs by removing the need for dedicated soundcards and physical logic cabling.

PC AUDIO DRIVER

WHEATNET IP AUDIO DRIVER, WINDOWS®

The Windows® WheatNet IP Audio Driver streams audio bi-directionally via an Ethernet port, enabling any Windows® computer used for any purpose such as program automation, storage or logging to become part of the WheatNet IP audio network.

It sends and receives audio packets as a member of the WheatNet IP audio system without the use of soundcards. By emulating the soundcard through standard NIC, the audio driver is capable of playing and recording on 1-24 channels (depending on PC, OS and whether a 1GB Ethernet NIC is installed). Included are 128 SLIOs (soft logic input-outputs) for triggering and managing control functions such as Start, Stop, and Next across the network, all without physical cabling

Any fairly recent PC can use the WheatNet IP audio driver.

The WheatNet IP Windows® audio driver communicates with the PC either through WDM or ASIO for compatibility with most PCs used for office or automation system as well as high-end DAWs or audio devices based on Windows. For example, WheatNet IP audio drivers are used to stream station PROGRAM output to the PD’s office PCs and can be used on any codec device that is Windows based.

Minimum requirements for the Wheatstone WheatNet IP Audio Driver:
– OS: Windows 7 or 10 Professional Operating System (Windows 8 is not supported)
– Processor: Dual Core Processor
– RAM: 4gig for Windows 7 and 8 Gig for Windows 10.
– NIC: Gigabit Ethernet Adapter (Dedicated for the Wheatnet IP Network) USB Adapters NOT recommended or supported.

Available in single (stereo) channel, four stereo pair, eight stereo pair, and 24 channel versions

WHEATNET IP AUDIO DRIVERS

WINDOWS® AND LINUX AUDIO DRIVERS FOR WHEATNET IP AUDIO NETWORKS

Seamless Integration: Integrates computers, servers and devices into the WheatNet IP network for audio streaming.
No Soundcards Needed: Eliminates the need for soundcards by emulating them through a standard network card.
High Capacity: Supports up to 24 simultaneous audio streams both in and out, depending on the host device.
Extensive Logic Control: Provides 128 SLIO ports for logic control functions such as Start, Stop and Next.
Flexible Usage: WheatNet IP audio drivers come in a Windows® or Linux version, making these drivers versatile for various applications, including streaming to different devices within the network.
Modern Device Compatibility: Compatible with the wide range of computers, servers and devices in operation today.
Cost-Effective: Reduces hardware costs by removing the need for dedicated soundcards and physical logic cabling.

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