Originally announced at InfoComm 2023, K-array has officially released a new, fully connected software suite for its products across K-array, KGEAR and KSCAPE lines. Per a statement, the new suite brings forward three new offerings to assist integrators in designing and installing systems using K-array. These include K-MONITOR, K-CONNECT and K-FRAMEWORK.
According to Alessandro Tatini, CEO and president, K-array, the goal of the new software suite is to provide a “360-degree solution” for the control and design of systems across K-array, KGEAR and KSCAPE. Thus, it will provide a “complete ecosystem” that can be used by professionals and end users intuitively.
Highlights of The Solution
While this is the first time a front-facing solution that will help connect the varied products; the goal of a “connected ecosystem” is something that K-array has been working on for some time. K-array amplifiers already benefit from a dedicated operating system (OsKar), the company says. Moreover, a third-party control API with plug-ins is available for major control platforms. This includes Q-SYS and Crestron.
The company has also launched a dedicated developer platform. The platform will thus enable developers to create apps to further extend the functionality of K-array amplifiers. The first service built on this platform will be Dante Ready; this will allow users to add Dante audio networking channels on demand.
Looking into the first piece of software K-array mentions as part of its new software suite; K-FRAMEWORK is an offline software suitable for 3D simulation and amplifier configuration, the company states. This application enables advanced users to simulate room coverage and then configure the amplifiers associated with the desired loudspeakers.
K-CONNECT, meanwhile, is a mobile app available for iOS and Android devices. The app, according to K-array, will help streamline network management and installation. Here, it will allow users to connect to any K-array amplifier hotspot with a simple scan of the QR code.
Once connected, users can then modify settings through the user interface. On-site, more experienced practitioners can also use the new K-array web app, offering a comprehensive general configuration of systems.
Finally, as the name might imply, K-MONITOR serves as an ongoing monitoring software for K-array products, the company says. It offers more efficient discovery tools for integrators during commissioning as well.
Another version of this article originally appeared on our sister-site CEPro on November 7, 2023. It has since been updated for Commercial Integrator’s audience.
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