The short version: SUPERCAN AES67 Converter is the affordable 4-channel AoIP-to-balanced-XLR bridge for small to mid-sized installations ($129). ROSS IGGY-AES16.16 is the broadcast-grade 16-channel ST 2110 / AES67 gateway with redundant networking and protocol-rich management (~$2,500–3,500 list). They are not really the same product class — this comparison helps you figure out which class you actually need.
At-a-glance comparison
| Feature | SUPERCAN AES67 Converter | ROSS IGGY-AES16.16 |
|---|---|---|
| AES67 input | Yes (Dante / RAVENNA / Livewire) | Yes (incl. ST 2110-30 / Ravenna / Dante) |
| Channel count | 4 channels in / 4 out | 16 channels in / 16 out |
| AES3 output | Balanced XLR (4 lines) | AES59 DB25 TASCAM pinout (8 AES3 pairs) |
| Sample rate / depth | 48 kHz / 24-bit | Sample-rate conversion in/out |
| Network redundancy | Single GigE | Dual redundant GigE + ST 2022-7 protection switching |
| Wordclock output | No | Yes |
| NMOS IS-04/IS-05 | No | Yes |
| Ember+ control | No | Yes |
| Form factor | Half-1U bench unit | Compact point-of-use, fanless |
| Price (as of May 2026) | From $129 USD | List price not public; typically $2,500–3,500 USD |
| Lead time | In-stock, ships from Foshan | Through broadcast distribution channels |
When to pick the SUPERCAN AES67 Converter
- Small to mid-sized installs — conference rooms, houses of worship, regional radio studios, small theatres — where 4 audio channels of AoIP-to-XLR is enough.
- Budget conscious — at $129, this is roughly 5% of an IGGY’s typical sticker. For non-broadcast venues, the broadcast-grade premium isn’t justified.
- Single-network audio — when you don’t need ST 2022-7 dual-network redundancy because you only have one switched audio LAN.
- Drop-in legacy XLR — you already have a Dante / RAVENNA source upstream and you need to land 4 channels into a legacy XLR mixer or amplifier.
When to pick the ROSS IGGY-AES16.16
- Broadcast facility — ST 2110 / SMPTE-compliant networks where redundancy is non-negotiable. ST 2022-7 protection switching matters when an Ethernet cable is the difference between staying on-air and going dark.
- 16-channel density — if you need 16 channels in and 16 out, you would need 4 SUPERCAN units side-by-side with separate clocking. Not practical.
- NMOS-managed environments — modern broadcast control planes (NMOS IS-04 discovery, IS-05 connection management, Ember+ control) are required for SDN audio. SUPERCAN does not implement these.
- Sample-rate conversion in hardware — if your facility’s digital clocking is 44.1k / 48k / 96k mixed and you need a converter that handles SRC transparently, the IGGY does this; SUPERCAN expects fixed 48k.
Hands-on integration notes
SUPERCAN AES67 Converter ships with a small web UI for IP address, channel mapping (input ch 1–4 to XLR out ch 1–4) and PTP clock configuration. Out of the box, it accepts a Dante stream from any Brooklyn-II module, a Livewire stream from Axia, or a generic AES67 multicast at 48k/24-bit. We have customers running it as the bridge between a Dante-equipped digital mixer and a legacy 4-channel XLR amplifier rack — that is the canonical use case.
ROSS IGGY-AES16.16 is what you specify when the bid documents say “ST 2110-30 compliant gateway with 2022-7 redundancy.” If those words appear in your tender, the SUPERCAN unit will not pass procurement. If they do not, our $129 box will land your audio reliably for less than the cost of a single Cat6a cable run in a broadcast install.
Frequently asked questions
Is SUPERCAN’s AES67 converter “real” AES67?
Yes. It implements the core AES67 transport (RTP / PTP / 48k 24-bit / SDP) and interoperates with Dante (when running in AES67 mode), RAVENNA, and Livewire+. It does not implement the broader ST 2110 family or AES67 advanced redundancy (ST 2022-7).
Can I use SUPERCAN’s converter with Dante Domain Manager?
Not directly — Dante Domain Manager governs Dante-Branded devices through Audinate’s controller. The SUPERCAN unit appears as a generic AES67 endpoint when Dante is in AES67 mode. Manual subscription via Dante Controller is the workflow.
What latency should I expect?
SUPERCAN converter end-to-end latency is configurable from 1 ms to 10 ms depending on the AES67 receiver buffer setting. Most customers run 4 ms for a safe live-sound margin. ROSS IGGY adds similar configurable buffering plus protocol-aware latency reporting.
Do I need a managed switch?
For both: yes — AES67 needs IGMP snooping, QoS (DSCP), and PTP (IEEE 1588v2) in the network path. A consumer dumb switch will not work reliably. Cisco / Netgear AVB-class managed switches are the safe pick.
Bottom line
Pick the SUPERCAN AES67 Converter if you have an installed-AV, regional-broadcast, theatre or HoW project that needs 4 channels of clean Dante-or-RAVENNA-to-XLR for an order of magnitude less budget than broadcast-grade gear. Pick the ROSS IGGY-AES16.16 if your bid documents specify ST 2110, dual-network redundancy, NMOS or Ember+ control — these are non-negotiables in a broadcast tender, and our hardware will not pass them.
Mixed bag? Tell us your venue setup — we will say honestly whether 4 channels is enough or whether the IGGY-class hardware is what your project needs.
Specs accurate as of May 2026. ROSS IGGY-AES16.16 details from Ross Video product page and AIMS Alliance member catalog. SUPERCAN AES67 Converter details from our official product page. Ross IGGY and ROSS Video are trademarks of Ross Video Ltd.; we do not represent Ross and have no commercial relationship with them.
