04/09/2026
More signals shouldn’t mean more time searching for the right one.
As broadcast audio systems grow, operators often gain flexibility, but also complexity.
DHD’s new Version 10.4 firmware focuses on making larger and more networked audio environments easier to operate.
One of the key additions is Flex Channels. Instead of tying every source to a fixed pool of fader channels, operators can select signals from a predefined source list when they need them.
Combined with new Channel Categories, large source lists can be filtered into more manageable groups, making it faster to find the right microphone, contribution feed or playback source.
Version 10.4 also adds direct remote microphone preamp control from the console touchscreen, Views App or Control API.
And behind the scenes, DHD has strengthened Audio-over-IP timing. Secondary PTP clocks are now included directly in the Best Master Clock Algorithm evaluation, improving resilience in redundant network environments.
For engineers, these may sound like technical improvements.
For operators, the impact is much simpler: less searching, fewer unnecessary steps and more confidence when working in complex live environments.
DHD Version 10.4 supports current DX2, RX2, SX2 and TX2 mixers, XC3, XD3 and XS3 cores, and compatible AES67/Ravenna interfaces.
Want to know what Version 10.4 could change in your DHD environment?
