RE: [KAT5] Audio Amplification in Switcher?

["Keith Doxey" <kat5users@xxxxxxxxxxx>]

Hi John

> When the new modular KAT5 switcher is available (any update on when
> that is likely to be?) will it provide amplified audio to send
> directly to speakers?
>

Software is 80% done, just had to migrate to a larger processor as I ran
out
of code space!!

There will be an add on unit that provides Whole House Audio capability

> If so,
> 1. Will it be stereo or Dolby 5.1 etc...?
> 2. Will you be able to control the volumne remotely?

It will be analogue Stereo with remote control of Volume, Bass, Middle,
Treble, and Balance.

Because some people are now distributing Component + SPDIF I could add an
IR
output for each zone that would enable a 5.1 amp to be located in node zero
and controlled from the room.

>
> It is just that all my ceiling speaker cables come back to node 0
> which is where any audio/video switcher would also be situated and I
> am in the midst of deciding how I am going to provide amplification
> to the speakers. I don't want to buy an expensive multi zone amp if
> it will all be integrated in the new switcher!
>



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