LAS VEGAS (InfoComm 2008 exhibit #C3727) — MediaMatrix by Peavey has released version 1.4.2 of its NWare™ software, as well as memory upgrades and new I/O hardware, for the NION® programmable digital audio processing node.

NION NWare version 1.4.2 is fully compatible with the Windows® Vista® operating system and adds support for network time protocols that allow NION to sync with network time servers or an Internet-based atomic clock. In addition, NION nX, n6 and n3 nodes now ship with upgrades in flash memory up to 2 GB to enable additional storage of audio, project files and background music loops, plus enhanced efficiency for messaging, audio playback, recording and multi-tasking within the NION system.

MediaMatrix has also released the new NIO 4x4 card, which enables greater flexibility than ever for all NION processing nodes. Featuring a four-input to four-output architecture—with mic- and line-level jacks on the inputs and line-level jacks on the outputs—the NIO 4x4 card enables system installers to maximize the NION’s robust processing power to create streamlined systems based on a single NION node.

NION is built on an embedded Linux operating system architecture designed for stable, efficient and robust performance. Low-latency audio across all I/O ports, broad scalability and DSP-enhanced versatility make NION ideal for high-performance audio projects where a wide range of audio distribution and processing is required. NWare is a Windows-based interface that works with multiple NION nodes across an Ethernet network, as well as third-party control and SNMP management tools.