Studio Technologies, the manufacturer of tailored, high-performance video, audio and fiber optic products for the professional audio and broadcast markets, has introduced a new firmware upgrade for the successful StudioComm 76D/77 and 76DA/77 Surround Monitoring Systems at the 2012 NAB Show. The upgrade adds bass management capability for optimal loudspeaker system performance and allows downmix configuration for support of international applications.

Commenting on the occasion, Gordon Kapes, president of Studio Technologies said,"The firmware upgrade of our highly regarded StudioComm 76D/77 and 76DA/77 console and controller systems helps to maximize monitor speaker performance for accurate content evaluation, while the addition of configurable downmix features makes StudioComm a truly international system."

The 76D/77 and 76DA/77 Surround Monitoring Systems, with digital inputs and outputs (the 76DA also offers analog outputs), enables simple and effective monitoring of 5.1 surround sound and stereo audio material. 

Comprised of a 76D or 76DA central controller and a 77 Control Console, this system is ideal for recording, post production and broadcast applications where digital-input ready (or analog with the 76DA) loudspeakers are utilized.

All inputs are AES3id compatible (unbalanced, 75 ohms), with outputs software-selectable for compatibility with AES3 (balanced, 110 ohms) or AES3id (unbalanced, 75 ohms). A highlight of the system is a configurable multi-channel audio delay, allowing up to 340 milliseconds of digital delay to compensate for processing latency in an associated video path.

Effective May 1, 2012, all new StudioComm 76D/77 and 76DA/77 systems will include the upgraded features. A firmware upgrade, performed at the factory, will be available at a nominal charge for existing 76D/77 and 76DA/77 users.