Dynacord has announced the introduction of the WPN1 networked wall panel controller with single-knob control and 4.5 cm (1.77 in) color TFT display as well as version 1.2.4 of SONICUE sound system software that supports the new WPN1 along with offering additional enhancements.
The WPN1 is designed to allow personnel to make quick sound adjustments such as volume control, source selection and muting, and other system functions. Available for both EU and US standard wall-mount boxes, the PoE (Power over Ethernet) powered device is engineered to be easy to install. It ships with interchangeable white and black front covers to blend into most room designs.
WPN1 is networked and connects to the Dynacord MXE5 matrix mix engine, a 24 x 24 audio matrix offeringcontrol, routing and mixing functionalities. Serving as a control server for all system-wide commands, MXE5’s system logic enables WPN1 to control one or multiple audio zones as well as other peripheral equipment such as lights, projectors or blinds. Unicode character support allows the system designer to label controls on the display in local languages. System control by multi-PIN protection and screensaver options can be configured via the panel designer in SONICUE.
As noted, SONICUE release 1.2.4 already supports the new WPN1, and it further enhances the system logic of the MXE5 mix engine by adding an active HTTP Application Programming Interface (API) to actively control third-party devices. The new release also provides a scheduler function for recurring events, turning the MXE5 from an audio processor into a system control center.
In addition, control panel support for TGX and IPX series power amplifiers has been implemented to monitor and control these devices without the need for an MXE5, on PC and iOS devices or via a TPC-1 touch panel controller. Parameters such as level, mute, preset and recall, as well as status flags and VU metering, can be now used to create custom control panels for sound system operation, monitoring and supervision.
SONICUE’s patented flyout concept has also been further improved. The “Copy & Paste EQ flyout” now allows users to copy and paste any consistent parameters into other EQ flyouts without the need to manually enter all values. It also works for multi selections along with mixed devices — for example, pasting the EQ setting from an Dynacord L or C series power amplifier into an IPX or MXE, or vice versa.
SONICUE software is available as a free download from the Dynacord website; the WPN1 wall panel controller will be on sale in fall 2022.
