With version 2.1, Symetrix solidifies external control by adding full support for the entire family of Modular ARCs, including the K1, SW4, SWK, MIC and XLR models. Both the ARC-MIC and ARC-XLR - which respectively offer a built-in condenser mic and an XLR input source - are totally integrated into the system's Page Station functionality under version 2.1. Each wall panel can function as a self-contained paging station with zone groups and push-to-talk.
All Zone Mix 760 hardware units shipped since December 2007 include an RS-232 port, and version 2.1 software brings a fully-documented third party control protocol for use over IP or the new RS-232 port.
Also in the new software, an option for 'Off' Presets has been added for the Switch inputs and for Modular ARCs that feature buttons. This provides the ability to create preset toggles. In version 2.0, Symetrix added support for linking certain sets of zone, output faders and mutes for ease of use. Version 2.1 expands upon that, introducing additional fader and mute linking capabilities for greater control flexibility.
(Jim Evans)
