Bringing ST 2110 to the Pro Tools | MTRX Family: Bridging Broadcast Audio Standards
With the release of DADman 5.8.2 and a corresponding Dante firmware update, Avid’s Pro Tools | MTRX and MTRX Studio interfaces are taking a significant step forward in audio-over IP interoperability—adding SMPTE ST 2110-30 support (Dante Domain Manager Required) to new and existing systems via built-in Dante and the Dante Option cards/modules.
For broadcasters, live production teams, and modern hybrid facilities, this is an important milestone. ST 2110 is the preferred AoIP transport for many broadcast environments, and native support within the Pro Tools | MTRX platform enables seamless integration between Pro Tools-based workflows and IP-centric audio/video infrastructures.
ST 2110-capable Pro Tools | MTRX Family Products:
- MTRX II Base Built in Dante
- MTRX I Base Built in Dante
- MTRX Studio Built in Dante
- Dante Option Card
- MTRX I Brooklyn 2 Dante Module
- MTRX I Brooklyn 3 Dante Module (DDM not required)
WHAT’S NEW IN DADMAN 5.8.2
DADman 5.8.2 is now available in customer’s MyAvid.com accounts and in the Avid Download Center. It introduces ST 2110-30 functionality across the Pro Tools | MTRX product line along with an increased number of meters displayed on EUCON-powered control surfaces.
Key highlights include:
- ST 2110-30 audio transport over existing Dante hardware
- Support delivered via firmware and software updates—no new hardware required
- Centralized configuration using familiar DADman routing and monitoring workflows
- Alignment with industry standard PTPv2 timing and multicast audio flows
For Avid customers, this means Pro Tools | MTRX systems can now participate directly in ST 2110 broadcast networks while preserving the deterministic performance and audio quality expected from the platform.
WHY ST 2110 MATTERS
Unlike earlier AoIP approaches, SMPTE ST 2110 separates audio, video, and ancillary data into independent IP streams, allowing each to be routed, processed, and scaled with far greater flexibility than SDI-based systems.
For audio teams, this means:
- Independent audio routing without video dependencies
- Frame accurate synchronization via shared PTP clocks
- Improved interoperability between vendors and systems
- A future proof foundation for fully IP based facilities
With broadcasters worldwide standardizing on ST 2110, supporting this format is no longer optional—it’s essential.
THE ROLE OF DANTE IN ST 2110 WORKFLOWS
Audinate’s recent Dante firmware advances significantly expand ST 2110-30 and AES67 support, making Dante based devices first class citizens in broadcast IP networks.
These enhancements include:
- Direct ST 2110-30 configuration in Dante Controller
- Support for 96 kHz audio and ST 2110 AX/BX/CX profiles
- Improved PTP clock and RTP flow control
- Stronger interoperability with non-Dante ST 2110 systems
For Pro Tools | MTRX customers, this convergence means one network, one timing architecture, and one unified audio workflow—from Pro Tools and music production through to on air broadcast and live transmission.
A SEAMLESS UPGRADE PATH FOR EXISTING CUSTOMERS
One of the most compelling aspects of this release is that ST 2110 support arrives via software and firmware updates. Existing Pro Tools | MTRX installations with Dante connectivity can step into ST 2110 environments without re architecting their systems or retraining operators.
This aligns with Avid’s long standing commitment to:
- Protecting customer investments
- Supporting evolving standards
- Ensuring cross market interoperability
Whether you’re upgrading a broadcast facility or future proofing a hybrid music/post production studio, the Pro Tools | MTRX platform is ready.
LOOKING AHEAD
As the industry continues its transition from SDI to IP based infrastructures, ST 2110 is the backbone of next generation broadcast workflows. With DADman 5.8.2 and Dante’s expanded ST 2110-30 support, the Avid Pro Tools | MTRX family is now positioned squarely within that future.
This is more than a feature update—it’s a strategic expansion of what MTRX systems can do and where they can be deployed.
ST 2110 is here—and Pro Tools | MTRX is ready.
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