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K-array announces new Kramer Control plug-in for Kommander amplifier range

March 14, 2024

K-array, has just announced the extension of its control plug-in portfolio to include a new integration with Kramer Control. Kramer Control is an enterprise−class cloud−based control and management solution providing IT and AV managers an easy way to control, monitor and support AV systems, infrastructures, and any third-party devices. Utilizing the full API of Kramer Control, the new driver will enable greater integration possibilities for K-array’s flagship Kommander range of amplifiers.

“Through Kramer’s intuitive control platform, our Kommander amplifiers can now be implemented seamlessly into a Kramer-based control system. This is an exciting step as integrators now have fewer barriers when it comes to integrating our professional audio solutions into a range of spaces, such as corporate, government or education environments.

The technical partnership with Kramer follows our trend of being as compatible as possible with all the control system manufacturers. Our goal is to improve the integration experience whilst eliminating any potential user pain points.

By providing consultants and integrators with all the necessary tools to interact with and manage K-array products, they will be able to work more efficiently, which in turn benefits the end user. We’ll continue working to expand the technologies that our products can integrate with and in turn, ensure our solutions are at the front of the minds of integrators when they are specifying on projects.” – Matteo Barbaro, Software Product Manager at K-array.

The announcement of this new partnership is a continuation of K-array’s commitment to software development, following the release of plug-ins for other control platforms including Crestron, Q-Sys, AMX and Control4. Further software partnership announcements are expected throughout 2024.

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Hippotizer drives 61m pixels onto giant umbrella

March 13, 2024

Barcelona, Spain – Visitors to ISE were greeted by the sight of a custom-made 7.5m umbrella in February, where 61,500,000 pixels of animations enlivened every panel using six 10-bit, 4K, 20,000-Lumen projectors which were driven by Hippotizer Boreal+ MK2 Media Servers.

The project was realised by UK-based Motion Mapping, who were challenged with creating the concept and delivering the unusual exhibit, which was rigged on the Epson stand. 

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