Daniel J SaitJust Add Power ST1 Encoder/decoder expands features to support multizone audio in MaxColor Systems.
Just Add Power, provider of AV-over-IP distribution, has announced that the ST1 Sound Device has the ability to add a stereo source to any Just Add Power MaxColor 4K60 system. The ST1 can also be used to extract stereo audio from an existing system source.
As an audio input, the ST1 feeds stereo audio into a Just Add Power system. Any audio source with an analogue audio out — a PC Sonos amp, CD player, microphone, and more — can be connected and played on any decoder. As an audio output, the ST1 in encoder mode can play any stereo audio content from any Just Add Power device while providing volume control. The ST1 in decoder mode can extract analogue audio from any source connected to a J+P encoder within the system. This feature offers users the flexibility of having a dedicated device specifically for stereo audio-only zones for a lower cost than other solutions. As a result of these innovations, integrators can build a stereo audio distribution matrix with unlimited inputs and outputs that runs over network wiring. Further, by combining the ST1 device with Just Add Power encoders and decoders in the same installation, integrators now can mix audio and video in new and unique ways.
“The ability of the ST1 to inject and extract stereo audio is revolutionary,” says Ed Qualls, CEO and founder of Just Add Power. “You’ll no longer have to choose between your preferred audio and video, as they can easily be outputted simultaneously. Your personal and professional media consumption is about to change forever, and we’re excited to be at the helm of that.”
Thanks to the scalability, this audio-only device works with all Just Add Power product lines including Maxcolor (4K60), Ultra (4K30), and Omega (1080p). Users can combine Just Add Power encoders (transmitters), decoders (receivers) and the ST1 in the same installation to watch the big game while listening to radio commentary, give a presentation by mixing PC video with microphone audio, or even add audio return channel from a Smart TV.