Powersoft Licenses Dante™ AV Networking from Audinate

PORTLAND, Ore. - April 10, 2013 - PRLog -- Frankfurt, Germany 10 April, 2013-Powersoft and Audinate announced today, that they have entered into a licensing agreement to incorporate Audinate’s Dante media networking into Powersoft’s amplifier products.

Powersoft is the world leader in light-weight, high power, single rack space, energy efficient amplifiers for the professional audio market. Its state-of-the-art amplifiers can be found in an array of markets, ranging from stadiums, sporting arenas, theme parks, performance venues and airports to convention centers, churches and clubs, and are used by the world's leading tour sound companies.

Dante is built on IT standards, and is a complete media networking solution. Dante delivers a low-latency, tightly-synchronized, sample-accurate playback, while simplifying installation and configuration of A/V networks. Dante has become the leading solution of choice for a variety of professional applications as it demystifies audio networking.

“Our plan is to build new products for the newest generation of our Install and Touring rack amplifiers.” says Luca Giorgi, Pro Audio BU Manager for Powersoft. Giorgi adds, “Powersoft’s first compatible products integrating Dante will be the new Ottocanali series. Recently launched in its basic version, it will be available in a networkable version this fall.  We rely on the new developments planned by Audinate for integrating an AVB stack to have a Dante/AVB solution in the medium term”. Giorgi ends with, “We are also looking at Audinate’s Ultimo™ Dante chip as an answer for our OEM Power modules’ which are sold through partners.”

"Powersoft is one of the fastest growing amplifier manufacturers in the professional audio market", stated Lee Ellison, CEO of Audinate. “Powersoft’s advanced DSP technology and management software, combined with Dante high performance digital media networking solution, will create a series of innovative networked products”, adds Ellison. “Audinate’s Dante networking is the most interoperable, easy-to-use digital network solution available.”

About Powersoft
Powersoft is a well-established company serving the professional audio market for the past 17 years. The company designs and produces lightweight, high power, energy efficient, single rack space amplifiers and amplifiers modules. With Headquarters in Florence (Italy) and offices in Ventura, CA (USA), Powersoft associates the experience and precision of its production department with exceptional components to deliver products with perfect audio performance and high reliability. Its state-of-the-art amplifiers can be found in an array of markets, ranging from stadiums, sporting arenas, theme parks, performance venues and airports to places of worship, convention centers and clubs, and are used by the world's leading tour sound companies. For more information, visit the Powersoft web site @ www.powersoft-audio.com

About Audinate
Audinate revolutionizes the way that AV systems are connected, by transporting high-quality media over standard IT networks. Audinate’s patented Dante media networking technology has been adopted by over 80 OEM manufacturers in the professional audio/visual industry. Dante is used extensively for live performance events, commercial installation, broadcast, recording and production, and communications systems. Audinate is a Promoter Member of the AVnu Alliance™. Audinate offices are located in US, United Kingdom and Australia. Visit www.audinate.com for the latest news and company information. Dante is Digital Media Networking Perfected.

Dante and Ultimo are trademarks of Audinate Pty Ltd, Audinate is a registered trademark of Audinate Pty Ltd.