Genelec announced that its Smart IP loudspeaker family now benefits from newly updated Smart IP Manager software, updated device firmware, and extensions to its device-embedded Application Programming Interface (API) to support Multicast IP messaging. The updated Smart IP device firmware serves to support these changes and allows for an even smoother update process. Together, these developments extend the support available to installers when creating and configuring premium full-range Smart IP loudspeaker systems, all of which operate via PoE over a single CAT cable.
Now, as well as providing compatibility with the pioneering new 3440A Smart IP PoE subwoofer, Smart IP Manager features a number of interface updates, improvements, and bug fixes. The default 3440A subwoofer crossover frequency is 85 Hz but can be adjusted within the Smart IP Manager software – along with the subwoofer phase, playback level, and time delay. Since the system uses distributed bass management, this avoids the need for high pass filtering within the subwoofer and allows the subwoofer and loudspeakers to be fed in parallel if required.
These new refinements bring even more power to Smart IP Manager, which already enables installers to configure an almost unlimited number of Smart IP rooms, zones, loudspeakers, and audio channels, and supports system organization, loudspeaker status monitoring, and offers a versatile room equalisation tool set.
By supporting Multicast IP messaging, the new extensions to the API and updated firmware now deliver even greater speed and efficiency. The API enables tight integration with third-party control systems and has been a significant feature of Smart IP loudspeakers since the family was launched in 2019, providing the user with convenient control of simple day-to-day functions.
To guarantee the highest levels of performance, Genelec recommends all Smart IP users to download the latest Smart IP Manager software (v. 1.0.34), plus updates to the latest firmware (34X0 1.1.0, 44X0 1.4.0) for all loudspeakers in the system. Additionally, to assist with integration, the latest drivers can also be accessed via the link below.
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