International. Biamp Systems has unveiled an initiative aimed at emphasizing the importance of the benefits that Network media systems, SMRs, offer. These efforts seek to expedite discussion about how SMRs can simplify design, optimize the installation process, and deliver operational benefits to organizations.
Network Media Systems are audio and/or video solutions that use an Ethernet network to share processing power and resources in addition to transporting digital media. Designed to maximize system performance while simplifying system management, SMRs support multiple simultaneous applications throughout an installation, from voice systems, remote conferencing systems as well as sound reinforcement systems. As a result, users are able to use existing network infrastructure as a means to deliver superior audio quality and a more economical distribution model.
"Our goal is to increase the knowledge and benefits of SMRs not only as the method that connects the parts of an A/V system, but also as the fundamental tool," shared Justin O'Connor, audio product manager for Biamp. "A/V systems have evolved and are more based on IT infrastructures. This has led us to offer more educational resources that illustrate how to take full advantage of SMRs."
Based on Biamp's Tesira and Vocia platforms, Network Media Systems are considered the evolution of isolated analog systems. Designed as centralized, distributed, hybrid, or decentralized systems, employing an SMR approach is changing the way audio systems are installed by increasing interoperability, improving flexibility, and reducing the use of specialized cabling and equipment.
As a result, audio is now transparently distributed between systems, remote points can be relocated for future growth, ensuring that capabilities can be easily expanded across new areas of a corporation or company.
To take advantage of the benefits of Networked Media Systems, Biamp's Tesira Server offers up to eight DSP cards per chassis and they can be duplicated in a redundant application, carrying identical processing and card configurations. Tesira also supports CobraNet and Dante portocolos along with AVB within a single Tesira Server-IO chassis, all at the same time.
Using Biamp Vocia, integrators can easily specify different zones for applications such as background music, voice, and sound reinforcement. The platform can also create a network of smart self-diagnostic and monitoring devices and allows the installation of remote points anywhere within an SMR.
