Digital Audio Denmark will be presenting a full program of professional training sessions at the AES Live Sound Training Expo in Nashville, TN, on 24-25 February 2026.
The sessions will demonstrate the capabilities and versatility of DAD’s best-in-class Dante audio network control application DADman and playback management software Control|Pack for a wide variety of live audio applications. The sessions will also include a special workshop on Plugin Processing and Redundancy in live audio with monitor engineer Salim Akram [Billie Eilish, Finneas, Dijon].
- DADman / Dante Workflow Session, presented by Jon Schumann and Kurt Howell.
An in-depth discussion on working with Dante audio networks inside the DADman control environment. Whether you’re new to networked audio or looking to streamline complex routing, this session will show how DADman becomes the command centre for Dante-based systems.
Topics will include:
System setup and network configuration
Routing workflows between Dante devices and DAD hardware
Monitor control, speaker management, and cue workflows
Practical real-world applications for live sound, studio, and broadcast environments
Tips for efficient system design and troubleshooting
- Control | Pack — Redundant Playback & System Control, presented by Jon Schumann
A live demo and workflow deep dive into Control | Pack, the powerful redundancy and playback management software from DAD. Kurt will explain key features and show practical examples of how Control | Pack increases reliability and flexibility in modern production systems.
Including:
Redundant playback systems for tours and live productions
Effects processing / hardware inserts integrated with native DAW systems
Playback of virtual instruments and plug-in effects from host computers
Show control and scene change management for live performances and installations
Automatic backup source switching, such as microphone or input failover
- Plugin Processing and Redundancy for Live Audio, presented by Salim Akram and Jon Schumann.
Salim and Jon will explore the practice of plugin processing for FOH and Monitor Engineers in live audio environments. This workshop will demonstrate how to utilise DAD hardware to create robust redundancy systems to add an extra layer of security to live audio workflows as well as offer helpful tips and tricks for navigating these processes.
Schedule: Wednesday, 24 February:
9:00 AM: DADman & Dante Workflow
10:00 AM: Control | Pack – Redundant Playback & System Control
10:30 AM: DADman & Dante Workflow
11:00 AM: Control | Pack – Redundant Playback & System Control
1:30 PM: Control | Pack – Redundant Playback & System Control
2:00 PM: DADman & Dante Workflow
3:00 PM: Control | Pack – Redundant Playback & System Control
4:00 PM: Salim Akram Workshop – Plugin Processing and Redundancy for Live Audio
Thursday, February 25:
9:00 AM: DADman & Dante Workflow
10:00 AM: Control | Pack – Redundant Playback & System Control
10:30 AM: DADman & Dante Workflow
11:00 AM: Control | Pack – Redundant Playback & System Control
1:30 PM: Control | Pack – Redundant Playback & System Control
2:00 PM: DADman & Dante Workflow
3:00 PM: Control | Pack – Redundant Playback & System Control
4:00 PM: Open Session: DAD Q+A
