Redefining What a Zone Processor Can Be: Ashly Audio Unveils AQM1208 Audio Processor
WEBSTER, New York, June 1
4, 2023 — Ashly Audio, a leader in high-performance solutions for commercial and pro audio applications will be kicking off this year’s InfoComm by adding another game-changing product to its roster, the AQM1208 Zone Processor.
Building on Ashly’s AquaControl™ platform, the all-new 12 input by 8 output zone processor harnesses all the power of this revolutionary new DSP technology for integrators and end users alike and allows system remote viewing anywhere in the world.
“We believe that Ashly has a mission to deliver the best products in the world for our markets,” General Manager Noel Larson, notes. “The AQM1208 is the next step of that purpose. We are excited to show the power, control and most importantly, ease of use of the next generation of AquaControl™ based processors at Ashly Audio.”
Intuitive AquaControl™ DSP Software = Seamless Workflow
The AQM1208 is equipped with Ashly Audio’s AquaControl™ web-server based interface, allowing the processor to function with virtually any networked PC or mobile device, any OS, with nothing to install. This provides all the key features found in Ashly Audio’s renowned Protea DSP software, including comprehensive mixing, EQ, dynamics and a host of other powerful DSP functions to all inputs and outputs with a drag and drop intuitive interface that doesn’t require days or weeks of training to get up to speed.
Offline configuration via the AquaControl™ Portal application is a free download which installs on your Windows™ PC. All the same great features, functionality and easy user experience in a portable version that can work anywhere you are. No DSP device or network needed. The two versions work together to create a seamless workflow between offline and connected environments.
System Remote Viewing Anywhere in the World
The AQM1208s AquaControl allows for configuration and troubleshooting of the equipment virtually. You can easily connect the integrator to the customer from anywhere, from any browser-enabled device, even from smartphones and tablets without relying on a cloud account, thus expanding service capabilities and reducing on-site costs.
In addition, the AQM1208 adds expanded remote-control access, beginning with a healthy complement of GPIO & VC volume ports and browser-accessible remote pages. New remote options for the AQM1208 will also be available, as Ashly Audio announces the AquaTouch7 7” touch-panel remote, which provides convenient user touch-control of remote functions via Ethernet in a wall-mount form-factor.
Perfect for Multi-Zone and Microphone-centric Installs
With its eight-output configuration the AQM1208 was designed to be a perfect complement to Ashly Audio’s latest MA Series 8-channel amplifiers and can be easily integrated into various multi-zone applications. In addition, with 12 microphone inputs the AQM1208 can be utilized in a wide range of environments from conference rooms and Houses of Worship to theaters and auditoriums, taking full advantage of its microphone-centric DSP functionality.
About Ashly Audio
Ashly Audio, a Division of Exertis | JAM, is a world leader in the design and manufacture of high-quality, high-performance signal processing equipment and power amplification for use in the commercial sound contracting and professional audio markets. The company is headquartered in Webster, New York U.S.A. For more information: www.ashly.com
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