K-array has announced a connected software suite to complement the company’s hardware and improve usability.
‘As we expand our group of K-array brands – including K-array, KGear and KScape – we want to offer a 360° solution for the control and design of systems,’ explains K-array CEO and President, Alessandro Tatini. ‘With the launch of our interconnected series of software, including mobile apps, offline designer tools and monitoring solutions, we aim to provide a complete ecosystem for system designers and end users.’
K-Framework is an offline software designed for 3D simulation and amplifier configuration. This application enables advanced users to simulate room coverage and then configure the amplifiers associated with the desired loudspeakers.
The K-Connect mobile app aims to further simplify the installation process and streamline network management. Available for iOS and Android devices, K-Connect streamlines the access procedure by allowing users to connect to any K-array amplifier hotspot with a scan of the QR code. The app offers seamless browsing and modification of settings with a simplified user interface.
On-site, more experienced practitioners can use the new K-array web app, offering a comprehensive general configuration of systems. For technical assistance during commissioning and for ongoing monitoring, K-array introduces K-Monitor. This software offers efficient discovery tools.
The company says that the launch of these user-focused software solutions is part of a wider initiative to offer a fully connected suite of services for design, configuration, control and monitoring. K-array amplifiers already benefit from a dedicated operating system (OsKar), and a third-party control API with plug-ins available for major control platforms including Q-Sys and Crestron. Launching a dedicated developer platform enables developers to create apps to further extend the functionality of K-array amplifiers. The first service built on this platform is Dante Ready, allowing users to add Dante audio networking channels on demand.
More: www.k-array.com
