FOR MANUFACTURERS
Created and maintained by Pro Audio market leaders in the Avnu Alliance®, Milan™ is developed with the belief that media networking should not be a competitive market or a bottleneck for innovation.
Milan Certification
Milan Certification assures devices will work together for maximum convenience, with seamless interoperability and robust connectivity. Every device will connect with any other device using agreed-upon formats and definitions.
What is Milan?
- Milan is a standards-based protocol for deterministic delivery of real-time media.
- Highly Scalable: Adaptable to various applications.
- Flexible: Easily integrates into different environments.
- No IT expertise or switch configuration is needed for a reliable network solution.
Why Choose Milan?
Milan is not only the best technical solution and business decision for all manufacturers in the Pro AV industry, it is the only future-proofed protocol based on open and evolving standards.
Future-Proof Networking
Built to be the network for a fully converged future, Milan fulfills the exacting requirements of both manufacturers and customers, delivering exceptional performance for the most demanding of applications and creating a link between the AV, IT, and silicon industries.
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Introduction
Recognizing a collective need to build on open standards accepted by the broader IT industry, AV manufacturers invested their technical expertise, market knowledge, and strategic resources to create Milan.
Overview of Milan Protocol
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Interoperability and Standards
Milan is the applications layer on top of AVB, independent from any private entity, that ensures seamless interoperability between any Milan-certified device. The Milan initiative developed agreed-upon standards for media stream format, media clocking, seamless redundancy, and more so that no IT expertise is required to set up a reliable and deterministic AVB network with Milan-certified devices.
Milan is an evolving, long-term, viable, and durable network developed by the industry for the industry.
Get involved
Getting involved with Avnu provides access to high-quality specifications, participation in exclusive plugfests, and enhanced brand visibility.
Why join Avnu?
As a member of Avnu, you will benefit from:
- Access to high quality specifications:
Use the latest Milan specifications and test plans to certify your products. - Participation in exclusive plugfests:
Participate in Milan plugfests and ensure your products are interoperable. - Brand presence:
Use of the Milan and Avnu names & logos and gain visibility on the Milan & Avnu websites and at industry events.
Implementation
How does it work? Implementing Milan in your system can be as simple or as extensive as you choose.
You will find an overview of implementation opions as well as information on the technology in the “How Does It Work” section.
Solution Options
To implement Milan in a specific product, many options exist, ranging from drop-in modules that do not need certification, to full custom development done by yourselves or by one of our member companies. The various options are listed in the “Solution Options” section.
Testing
In any development process, rigorous and extensive testing is the key to reliable performance and compatibility. In the “Testing” section you will find an introduction on some best practices, test tools and ways to get support from the Milan community.
Certification
To ensure seamless compatibility between devices, MILAN devices must be certified. How to achieve certification is outlined in the “Certification” section.
Community
Getting involved with Avnu provides access to high-quality specifications, participation in exclusive plugfests, and enhanced brand visibility.
Collaboration
Plugfests
Plugfests are collaborative events where Avnu members test their products for interoperability. These gatherings provide valuable insights into performance and functionality in a supportive environment.