Harris Explores Console Networking

Console networking is a big deal these days. Look for several products at the spring NAB in this area.
One is from Harris Pacific, called the VistaMax, which the company describes as an intelligent hub that enables console resources and audio assets to be shared throughout a network. Audio is connected to one console in the networked system, and becomes available throughout the facility.
The system is modular and configurable.
“Basically, VistaMax connects BMXdigital or other consoles to its intelligent hub via simple fiber or CAT-5 connections with an architecture that ensures the shortest physical path between sources and destinations,” the company stated.
“The VistaMax platform significantly simplifies network audio management, altogether eliminating or reducing the need for standalone routers, distribution systems, and long multi-pair bundles.”