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One of the overarching changes we’ve seen in the live events industry in recent years has been the growing complexity of audio networking. There’s no doubt about the added value it can bring for proAV devices, with open standard providing a sustainable and reliable domain for audio networks. However, the implementation process can create numerous issues for manufacturers. This is where Joyned steps in.

“We help manufacturers of professional audio systems to implement open-standard network technology into their products,” explained Richi Rozas, CMO and Co-Founder of the Austrian software start-up. “Our product is a software development kit that allows for easy integration of audio network technologies like the Milan protocol into ProAV products. This results in a quick time-to-market implementation. The software and hardware components have been carefully selected to provide good performance while keeping the cost in a competitive range.”

The company operates on a licence model that allows manufacturers to scale up without high initial costs. Combining this with open standard features like Milan and OCA make it the platform for future-proof systems.

Rozas explained that the solution that Joyned offers gives manufacturers the flexibility to create long-term strategies as they don’t have to invest in proprietary solutions. “The option to outsource the implementation process frees up internal resources to focus on their core developments,” he explained. “Those manufacturers new to audio network technology are looking for a solution that simplifies the technical implementation process. And on the commercial side, a solution with lower acquisition costs is needed – especially to fit into the target prices for devices like microphones, small-format loudspeakers, and headphones. Our scalable pricing model will lower the entry barrier for these devices into the network domain.”

Joyned’s SDK is currently based on AVB/ Milan and the team is working to also enable OCA. “Standards will evolve continuously, and we will keep our SDK updated, delivering interoperability based on open standards,” stated Rozas.

The Co-Founder concluded by giving his predictions for the future of the company. “We are committed to open standards, and we are working to enable as many audio network devices into the market as we can. 2023 will be remembered as the year that open standards got significant traction.” www.joyned.at

Live technologists unite

GDTF, developed by the GDTF Group, is an industry standard for live entertainment technology, intended as a unified definition for the exchange of data for the operation of lighting consoles, visualisers, CAD programmes or similar tools. Integration with My Virtual Rig (MVR) – a file format that is used to share data for a scene between technology associated with live entertainment – allows the transfer of parametric and geometric data between different programmes.

At LDI 2022, GDTF & MVR originators –Vectorworks, MA Lighting and Robe – put