K-array to Launch Software Suite at InfoComm 2023

K-array will launch its latest technology in the form of a fully connected software suite. These new software offerings are said designed to complement the brand's hardware and enhance the user experience of professionals across the audio industry.

“As we expand our group of K-array brands, including K-array, KGEAR and KSCAPE, we want to offer a 360-degree solution for the control and design of systems,” explains Alessandro Tatini, CEO & President, at K-array. “With the launch of our interconnected series of software, including mobile apps, offline designer tools and monitoring solutions, we aim to provide a complete ecosystem for system designers and end users.”

To provide users with convenient access to system design tools and controls, K-array has developed a suite of design and configuration software to interact with their products. Firstly, K-FRAMEWORK is an offline software designed for 3D simulation and amplifier configuration. This application enables advanced users to simulate room coverage and then configure the amplifiers associated with the desired loudspeakers. It also features K-Array's own array optimization feature (earlier they were using AFMG's FIRmaker in combination with EaseFocus modelling) to process array elements separately for a more consistent vertical coverage, along the lines of companies such as Martin, d&b, L-Acoustics as well as manufacturers making using the aforementioned FIRmaker (which is now capable of 3D optimization, not just vertical) such as DAS Audio or VUE.

To further simplify the installation process and streamline network management for users, K-array also offers the K-CONNECT mobile app. Available for iOS and Android devices, K-CONNECT streamlines the access procedure by allowing users to connect to any K-array amplifier hotspot with a simple scan of the QR code. The app offers seamless browsing and modification of settings with a simplified user interface. On-site, more experienced practitioners can use the new K-array web app, offering a comprehensive general configuration of systems. For technical assistance during commissioning and for ongoing monitoring, K-array introduces K-MONITOR. This software offers efficient discovery tools.

The launch of these user-focused software solutions is part of K-array’s initiative to offer a connected suite of services for design, configuration, control and monitoring. K-array amplifiers already benefit from a dedicated operating system (OsKar), and a third-party control API with plug-ins available for major control platforms including Q-SYS and Crestron. They have also created developer platform, enabling developers to create apps to further extend the functionality of K-array amplifiers. The first service built on this platform is Dante Ready, allowing users to add Dante audio networking channels on demand.