Wireless 'Walkabout' Kit enables AudioCore control over WiFi
June 2007 sees the release of a an update to our popular wireless
system to allow control of our products through AudioCore
via a WiFi Ethernet link.
XTA have spent a considerable period of time searching for a reliable, straightforward solution to creating a wireless system that can interface with our units. The obvious choice of standard network is to utilise the ‘Ethernet’ system as utilised by computer and control systems worldwide. |
We have developed a new version of our popular computer interface ‘AudioCore’ to work with local area networks (LANs) and wireless local area networks (WLANs) using the TCP/IP protocol. This system means there is no need for COM port redirection software to use external USB to serial converters. These can prove troublesome, especially with laptops.
We have found that the Netgear WG511T wi-fi card provides
greatly extended range and improved stability, over and above
any WLAN systems built into laptops or tablet PCs (such as
those featuring ‘Centrino’ processors).
The solution for the connection to the serial port on our
processors is catered for by the Digi WiSP WLAN to Serial
converter. This device is small, stable, and easy to set up.
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The new WiSP converter offers several advantages over the previous WiSER interface
It has a detatchable aerial allowing the cabling ot be extended,
so optimising available range.
It has built-in RS485 conversion, so no external RS232
- RS485 adapter is required. This allows the unit to be
moved away from the stage position to FOH and the control
sent down a spare multicore feed, keeping the interference
from noisy lighting etc. to a minimum and helping to further
extend the range.
The system is easy to set up, with the WiSP being preprogrammed
to the correct settings (these can be changed if required).
The kit contains the WiSP converter, the Netgear Wifi card
and all necessary cables and software on CD.
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