The residential and commercial audio company, Theory Audio Design, has announced a new version of its popular Automator software: AutomatorIP.
According to the Calif.-based manufacturer, its new software provides the ability to deploy Theory and third-party loudspeaker surround sound systems (up to 7.1 or 5.1.2) on its 8-channel DLC-250.8 loudspeaker controller platform.
“When we initially introduced Automator for Theory’s ALC-1809 loudspeaker controller, it became a customer favorite for its ability to deploy and configure spectacular sounding surround sound systems with minimal effort,” says Paul Hales, CEO, Theory Audio Design. “Given its success, there was no question we would port the Automator software over to the DLC platform. AutomatorIP now gives DLC customers a major advantage over the competition. Whether deploying a surround system with Theory or using third-party loudspeakers, AutomatorIP makes configurations of even complex Atmos systems painless and simple, every single time.”
AutomatorIP Software Enables Dealers to Easily Configure Multichannel Audio Systems
The company points out that at the nucleus of every Theory surround sound system is a loudspeaker controller. The controller combines the functionality of five products in one: A multichannel DSP processor, a high power multichannel home theater and distributed audio amplifier, a multichannel mixing amplifier, a multichannel bass manager, and a high-resolution loudspeaker processor, all in a discreet package.
Theory’s DLC-250.8 offers eight channels of intelligent power, full DSP matrix, TCP/IP control through a wired connection, or directly via its on-board Wi-Fi access point. With channel-pair power sharing of up to 250 watts, each DLC-250.8 packs a lot of power into a 1U chassis. Theory also employs proprietary DSP techniques to process the signal for its loudspeakers and subwoofers with a high degree of precision. And, with the addition of Automator IP, Theory boasts the DLC-250.8 offers higher levels of configuration capabilities and higher levels of performance.
AutomatorIP runs on a connected PC and the intuitive interface walks installers through a simple five-step system configuration. Now, with a single DLC-250.8, up to a 7.1 or 5.1.2 Theory or third-party surround system can be configured from start to finish in just 15 minutes. AutomatorIP key features include:
- Setup surround system in minutes
- Optimized Bass Management.
- Intelligent power management
- Supports third party speakers.
- No microphones or cables are required.
