COSTA MESA, CA — QSC Audio Products has extended a licensing agreement with Cirrus Logic that will allow the manufacturer of power amplifiers, loudspeakers, signal processing and digital signal transport systems to begin producing products employing Cirrus Logic's gigabit Ethernet-based CobraNet technology. CobraNet technology is designed for delivering uncompressed digital audio via Ethernet networks. "CobraNet technology has long been our protocol of choice for the transmission of digital audio," said John Andrews, chief operating officer, QSC. "CobraNet serves a vital role within our QSControl.net platform to help fulfill digital audio transport needs in applications ranging from arenas and theatres to broadcast facilities."
Cirrus Logic's gigabit-Ethernet networked digital audio products, which plan to be introduced this year, are expected to provide high-channel count media transport solutions for professional markets, while enabling secure multiroom distribution of media content in consumer markets. Unlike dedicated networks that leverage Ethernet technology, CobraNet operates over standard Ethernet equipment and coexists with audio equipment control protocols and other network traffic.
The new products will be designed to provide high-bandwidth, low latency and secure audio and video transport.
QSC joins Gibson Guitar Corporation and Biamp Systems as recent licensees of CobraNet gigabit technology.
For more information, visit www.qscaudio.com.
