Blaze Audio unveils new DSP features in 1.4 firmware upgrade for PowerZone Connect

Blaze Audio, provider of pro audio solutions for the commercial and leisure install markets, has announced the release of new firmware for its PowerZone™ Connect amplifiers and Wall-S1 controller. This firmware upgrade introduces a number of DSP features.

With the latest firmware upgrade, Blaze Audio’s PowerZone™ Connect amplifiers now boast input mixing capabilities, restriction options, priority routing, and ducking functionality. Additionally, the firmware upgrade includes Input EQ options, enabling users to tune each analog input channel with a virtual 5-band EQ. Moreover, the upgrade brings the convenience of routing all zones and input sources to S/PDIF, simplifying zone expansion and enhancing scalability.

Blaze Audio’s web app, PowerZone™ Control, integrates all the DSP features, and can be accessed from any device and browser, providing users with control and customization options. To access the new features, users can download the latest firmware versions, PowerZone™ Connect 1.4.0 and Wall-S1 controller 1.1.0.

What’s new:

• Input Mixing: Mix up to 4 microphones/line inputs and a digital music source simultaneously, which is ideal for locations and installations with multiple audio/voice inputs.
• Restriction: One mix and/or music source can now be used in one zone and restricted in another. If inputs are unused, the input channel won’t appear on the Wall-S1 controller.
• Priority & Ducking: Set up priority input and ducking in your zones to override primary input for announcements or other audio.
• Input EQ: Virtual 5-band EQ added to adjust each of the analogue input channels.
• S/PDIF output routing improved: Any zone and any input can now be routed to the S/PDIF and let another amplifier follow the first amp and expand the install.
• High-pass filter: With a single click, you can now add a High-pas s filter to any connected microphone for improved speech intelligibility and natural sound.
• Sine generator generator added.
• Improved web app interface

A demo can be experienced at: https://ui.blaze-audio.com/#/dashboard