Holophonix has announced v2.2 software for all of its immersive audio platforms, including hardware processors, the Holophonix Native app for macOS and a new touring-ready hardware processor, Holophonix Ultra.
Holophonix Ultra offers higher performances for real-time spatialisation, with up to 512 inputs and outputs, an embedded touchscreen and redundant power supplies. The new platform also introduces a new scalable licensing model. The Ultra hardware processor features a redesigned chassis machined from aluminium blocks, integrating a powerful and touring-ready hardware configuration tailored for demanding set-ups.
Featuring ultra-low audio latency and offering scalable I/O expandable up to 512 inputs and outputs, new Ultra platform also features low-noise and enhanced internal airflow, redundant power supplies and a built-in touchscreen on the front panel. This touchscreen provides instant access to crucial monitoring parameters, including IP addresses, network and performance status, and more. Additionally, the processor is designed to be rack-mounted, for the most challenging touring configurations.
The rear panel features Neutrik-housed connectors integrated into the aluminium chassis, including two powerCON mains connectors, three etherCON connectors for remote control and Dante connectivity, as well as Display-Port and USB 3.0 connectors for easy access while servicing.
‘The new Holophonix Ultra platform is simply the most advanced and powerful spatialization processor ever built at the company, and possibly the most powerful available anywhere today,’ says Holophonix founder and CEO, Gaetan Byk. ‘It includes all that our most advanced and challenging users have been asking for, and needing over the past several years.’
‘The Ultra platform introduces a new scalable licensing model that offers a licence-based output count from 16 to 512. Beyond 128 outputs, a free-of-charge hardware upgrade would be necessary, making the Ultra processor ready to process up to 512 physical Dante inputs and outputs,’ adds Software Engineer, Arthus Touzet.
‘The Holophonix v2.2 software update features among other improvements, a new design for the Inspector window for a better workflow, and a new dock, offering quick access to the main features for Holophonix users. This new design is ‘live sound’ orientated, with its new logic and workflow deriving from the live mixing console universe. Again, this new design has been mainly influenced by our users’ requests,’ says Holophonix Engineer and Product Manager, Clément Vallon.
The Holophonix v2.2 software update also features, among other improvements, the ability to import and export CSV files from the overview window, a new Add menu for Sources and Speakers, including pre-configured Dolby Atmos layouts, and an improved audio engine.
Version 2.2 software is free and will be available on February 2024.
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