ToVi launches DXA-USB-ED 2-channel Dante transceiver for professional AV

The DXA-USB-ED simplifies the ingestion of distributed audio into software-based streaming and conferencing pipelines. By offering 96kHz 24-bit performance in a transceiver format, ToVi targets the increasing need for high-fidelity audio-over-IP in hybrid production environments. In a market where Dante maintains over 70% share of networked audio products, this device provides a cost-effective alternative to proprietary adapters for integrating laptops and analog endpoints. Moving forward, researchers should monitor whether the shift toward software-defined Dante interfaces reduces demand for dedicated USB hardware bridges.

The launch of the DXA-USB-ED arrives as audio-over-IP (AoIP) protocols reach mass adoption in the professional AV sector. According to a March 2026 report from RH Consulting, Dante has solidified its position as the market leader by a significant margin, adding more new products over the previous 12 months than all other networking protocols combined. This ecosystem growth is driven by a 13% increase in manufacturers shipping technology from Audinate, the developer of Dante, even as actual product sales growth showed signs of maturing at 6% annually.

Simultaneously, the industry is increasingly utilizing AES67 as a critical interoperability bridge. While Dante remains the dominant proprietary choice due to its high ease of use and approximately 90% deployment rate in pro AV, per Strive AV in May 2026, the inclusion of AES67 modes in new hardware allows these systems to communicate with open-standard infrastructure like Ravenna or Livewire. This is particularly vital for large-scale broadcast facilities and public-sector tenders where vendor-neutral specifications are often a procurement mandate.

Market analysis from Mordor Intelligence in January 2026 valued the professional audio market at $13.26 billion, forecasting a 6.1% compound annual growth rate through 2031. This expansion is largely fueled by enterprises retrofitting meeting spaces with networked beam-forming arrays and the resurgence of live events demanding cleaner, low-latency cabling solutions. Manufacturers like Vanco and ADTECHNO have also responded to this demand; per Commercial Integrator in June 2026, many system integrators now rely on compact Dante-to-analog adapters to sustain existing hardware life cycles rather than undergoing expensive full-system refreshes.