Today's computer-control systems theoretically offer: (i) Recent examples include the IA (Intelligent Amplifier) system by C-Audio the MIDI-based interface used by MC 2 (UK) and QSC's Dataport system. Instead, makers continue rolling their own. At the time of writing (1996), some ‘future proofed’ universal, non-partisan, networkable system contenders that seem most likely to become industry standards appear to have priced themselves out of consideration. Every system is different yet offers similar, fairly predictable features there is no clear-cut choice. Most subsequent systems have been IBM-PC compatible types, running under Microsoft's Windows. The second was Crest Audio's aptly named Nexsys, running on PC. But the first widespread commercial system that wasn't a dedicated, integrated type, was Crown's IQ, running on Apple Macintosh (1986). The Dutch PA system manufacturer Stage Accompany was a pioneer of the computer-controlled and monitored PA system, in the mid-80s. One person can ‘be in six places at once’. In turn, installation setup, constant awareness of status, and troubleshooting of amplifiers in medium to large installations are all enhanced. With a virtual control surface, the traditional limitation vanishes. This is because amplifiers have not been a useful place, in most instances, for physical control surfaces. Ben Duncan A.M.I.O.A., A.M.A.E.S., M.C.C.S, in High Performance Audio Power Amplifiers, 1996 3.7 Computer controlĬomputer control of audio power amplifiers has been slow to develop.
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