Digigram's AQONDA EtherSound Stagebox, Available with Direct Remote Control from Studer/Soundcraft

The digital and networked audio specialist, Digigram, has announced that their class-leading AQONDA EtherSound stageboxes are now remotely controllable via Soundcraft and Studer digital consoles, as well as Innovason and Yamaha.

Building on the success of Digigram's original EtherSound audio bridges, these devices are capable of converting up to 16 analog signals into as many EtherSound channels and vice versa (extracting EtherSound channel to analog outputs). Furthermore, both AQONDA units (eight-in/eight-out or 16-in/16-out) offer high end switchable mic/line inputs, Neutrik connectors and state-of-the-art preamps for uncompromised Digigram audio quality throughout.

In addition to their remote control capabilities, AQONDA devices are the first in the world to be ES-Giga ready (EtherSound 2 x 256 channel count plus additional network and control capabilities). Time and money saving features will include support for ES-Giga TCP/IP data tunneling, allowing for remote control of various components such as amp control devices, DMX lighting controllers, processors etc.

According to Digigram's EtherSound product manager, Joffrey Heyraud, AQONDA is a worthy successor to the original range of EtherSound audio bridges. "AQONDA optimizes the latest technological developments to take the product range to the next level," he noted. "The result is a compact, 2U device that is remotely controllable from a number of different digital control surfaces from several manufacturers and offers future-proof EtherSound technology thanks to its full compatibility with both ES-100 and upcoming ES-Giga. A simple switch on the back panel determines network choice, ready for the day when ES-Giga setups are widely available. These developments confirm AQONDA as the choice of excellence regarding EtherSound stageboxes, and an ideal partner for live sound or OB applications."