Genelec Launches Smart IP Audio Platform at ISE 2019

Leveraging the company's pioneering efforts with audio-over-IP and the introduction of the world's first AoIP-enabled monitors in 2016, Genelec is now unveiling a unique open IP networking technology platform at ISE 2019. This platform is aimed specifically at the installation market and will deliver power, audio, and scalable loudspeaker system configuration, supervision and calibration features via a single, standard CAT5 cable.

Cabasse, the iconic French hi-fi brand is today part of AwoX, one of the most dynamic companies in the smart home space. In recent years, Cabasse significantly expanded its catalogue with modern and feature-rich products for home-theater and wireless multiroom. The most recent announcement from Cabasse clearly positions the brand in the most contemporary lifestyle segment. After 3 years of R&D and benefiting from the group's experience in wireless and smart home connectivity, Cabasse has launched The Pearl, an active, high-definition, connected – and smart – speaker.

Genelec announced the 1032C two-way nearfield monitor, now upgraded with the cutting edge features and flexibility of Smart Active Monitoring (SAM) advanced monitor auto-calibration and networking software, plus significant across-the-board improvements including a digital input, higher SPL and increased low frequency extension. The 1032C monitor uses the same drivers, acoustic design and soffit-mountable classic styling, simply upgraded for the most demanding modern studios.

The pioneer and market leader in whole-home audio connected solutions announced the all-new flagship Sonos PLAY:5 smart speaker and a new speaker-tuning software called Trueplay. The announcements signal a new series of innovations in hardware and software from Sonos with which the company intends to respond to increasing competition, while leveraging the latest technology advancements.

Latvia-based Sonarworks is a recording studio software development start-up specializing in acoustic calibration solutions and DAW plug-ins. The company just released its Sonarworks Reference 3 studio calibration software and the Reference 3 high-definition studio headphone calibration software that will allow audio professionals to achieve ultimate accuracy towards the reference of their choice.

Audio calibration is often the most complex part of a home theater installation. Pro Audio Technology’s new PRO SoundTools companion software suite simplifies even the most complicated audio calibration process when used in combination with the brand’s DMA and PMA Amplifier/Processors.