What operational gap does this update address?
Commentary teams often need compact, reliable units that can deliver flexible audio routing, network integration, and robust remote control. While Dante has been widely adopted in this space, expanding into Ravenna-based workflows introduces new compatibility and infrastructure demands. Glensound’s latest update to its Inferno commentary box addresses this by adding full Ravenna support with full remote control — a first for this model.
How was this handled previously?
The Inferno, first released in 2015, quickly became the most widely used Dante commentary box in the world. While Ravenna and AES67 variants were introduced across other Glensound products, they were previously excluded from commentary units due to the complexity of combining Ravenna functionality with remote control. This limited options for customers operating in AES67 or ST 2110 environments who also needed control from a web interface or software.
What are the key improvements in the updated Inferno?
The new version of the Inferno includes a full Ravenna card, supporting AES67, SMPTE ST 2110-30, and NMOS. It features a web server-based remote control interface, compatible with both Mac and PC, enabling configuration and control from anywhere on the network. This includes gain adjustment, mic switching, and detailed button behaviour customisation. Users can configure talk buttons to operate as latching, momentary, or cough, while headphone routing can be set individually for left, right, or both ears.
The unit maintains its single-user format with seven headphone inputs and eight outputs — one programme mic and seven talkbacks — providing flexibility for varied commentary setups. Redundancy is built in across both network and power: it features four network connections, support for both PoE and mains power, and automatic failover. A wider “Plus” variant adds analogue outputs for users who want backup audio paths in the event of network failure.
Who is the updated Inferno best suited for?
This upgrade is ideal for broadcasters, OB truck operators, and sports production teams that operate across mixed Dante and Ravenna environments. It’s especially valuable for large-scale deployments where fleet consistency is important, but IP audio formats vary. The box’s configurable software suite and strong physical design make it a dependable tool in fast-paced, mission-critical settings — now with enhanced format flexibility and control.
For product details or configuration options, visit glensound.co.uk.
