AtlasIED has announced the introduction of new firmware updates, third-party control modules and accessory options for its Atmosphere audio processing and control system.
“The specific design and functionality offered by these latest updates is a testament to the complex and deliberate steps AtlasIED takes to listen to our customers’ needs and commit to future-looking advancements that both make our products better and make use of our products easier and more intuitive,” says product manager Tom Lureman.
The firmware update offers a host of added functions, most notably its open API. The update expands the capabilities of the Atmosphere platform by facilitating third-party control support for manufacturers such as Crestron, AMX and Extron. Further, new native drivers to are designed to allow end-users to integrate AtlasIED technology into a greater variety of audio, video and network devices.
Atmosphere’s noise detection sensors have also received an upgrade. Users can now set rules and thresholds for those sensors, which automatically turn volume up or down depending on the ambient noise detected in an environment. In addition, they also have the option to be alerted when an unexpected loud noise is detected or if ambient or crowd-generated noise becomes excessive.
Similarly, a notification can be triggered when the ambient noise falls below a predetermined threshold. And, the firmware update delivers an integrated help section that includes videos for in-the-moment troubleshooting. It’s available as a free download on the company website and will automatically update the main unit and all related accessories with one file.
FurtherAtlasIED has released three official modules with Crestron, Extron and AMX that allow for the Atmosphere API to be natively controlled within each brand’s programming environment. All modules are available for download on the AXM4 and AZM8 product pages. The Crestron module is available for Series 3 and 4 controllers and can also be found on Crestron’s Application Marketplace.
New hardware options include accessory wall plates — ambient noise sensors, multi-zone and volume controllers, and Bluetooth, XLR and RCA audio inputs — that now come in a black option in addition to the previously-available white models. The black option is currently available on six design models in the United States, with international availability still forthcoming.
