SoundScape is capable of integrated audio distribution, remote device management, dynamic contact scheduling, system-wide reporting and monitoring, and high-quality, multi-format audio playout. Essentially, SoundScape brings together several traditional Barix strengths previously available as separate applications - including dynamic, targeted ad insertion - to simplify, accelerate and monetize deployments for content providers and systems integrators. SoundScape's cloud-based, software-as-a-service (SaaS) design also establishes a centrally hosted model to increase network accessibility and availability, reducing overall operating costs and maintenance.
As a result, SoundScape is more than a basic in-store radio solution: It is a fully functioning, revenue-generating music and entertainment system with hierarchical user management for single locations (clubs, supermarkets), large campuses (universities, corporate complexes) and multi-location networks (retail and hotel chains).
The introduction of Exstreamer SoundScape players is significant because it provides a highly reliable platform for remote device management and local playout. The Linux-based players feature the traditional benefits of Barix Exstreamer devices - including a compact form factor, low power consumption, multi-format decoding and broadcast-quality audio - and adds integrated control via a simple built-in, five-button keypad.
Visitors to the Barix stand (Hall 8, M-245) can simulate remote device management using the SoundScape Portal, the solution's central management interface.
"SoundScape is exciting as it truly offers a wide range of users an audio content distribution system for background music and messages across commercial and public spaces," said Frank Frederiksen, managing director, Barix. "No other IP audio solution on the market offers as rich of an SaaS-enabled content and player management solution that also incorporates targeted advertising, stream tracking and reporting, and live status monitoring.
"Adding in tried-and-true reliable Barix audio players, SoundScape brings together a complete hardware and software solution to build new revenue streams and reduce total cost of ownership for branded, location-based music and entertainment."
(Jim Evans)
