Audio Direct

Unleash High-Quality Audio Distribution.

NDI Audio Direct is a collection of VST audio plugins for MS Windows designed to integrate seamlessly with virtually any audio software application, allowing you to harness the power of NDI. (Available for Windows only)

This innovative tool empowers users to select, receive, and generate multichannel audio with exceptional quality and minimal latency.

It facilitates easy Audio over IP, supporting workflow both on-premises and in virtual or cloud environments, and it's compatible with any digital audio workstation through VST plugins.

Download NDI Tools here.

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Accessing NDI Audio Direct

Install NDI Tools. After installing it, access NDI Audio Direct from any digital audio workstation program.

By default, the NDI Audio Direct VST plugin is installed on C:\Program Files\Common Files\VST3. You can set your software's VST plugin location to this path or copy them to a folder of your choice.

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Using the NDI Plugin With DAW

In your DAW application, look for the VST plugin settings menu (the location is specific to each DAW) and check if the VST3 path is correctly configured, then perform the plugin re-scan. This will load the NDI Plugin in the DAW application.

Here is the Plugin Management interface in Ardour:

Screenshot of Plugin Management menu on Ardour DAW

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NDI Input settings

When you load the NDI Input plugin in your DAW, you'll see a menu to configure the following settings:

• NDI source

• Number and configuration of Audio Channels: NDI Audio Direct supports up to 16 audio channels in different configurations.

• Audio Level: You can adjust the source level to match your DAW level setting.

Screenshot of NDI Input settings menu (Windows)

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NDI Output settings

When you load the NDI Output plugin in your DAW, you'll see a menu to configure the following settings:

• The NDI Output

• Number and Audio Channels configuration: NDI Audio Direct supports up to 16 audio channels in different configurations.

• Audio Level: You can adjust the source level to match your level destination.

Screenshot of NDI Output settings menu (Windows)