The BSS Soundweb Contrio Server is a headless system controller device fully configurable with HiQnet Audio Architect™ software.
A rich palette of logic objects and the Audio Architect “drag and drop” method of configuration provide a simple and familiar design environment. In addition to traditional Soundweb London logic objects, Lua-based scripting allows sophisticated application-specific logic functionality to be deployed.
System-wide presets and cross-device links within a HiQnet system can be hosted on the HiQnet Server, placing them in a central location on a powerful control device.
The Soundweb Contrio HiQnet Server enables self-healing within a HiQnet system. This means that the server is able to detect a device going offline and a device of the same type coming online. This situation may occur in the event of a maintenance swap-out. The HiQnet Server automatically sets the addressing of the replacement device and sends down the correct configuration. Since the HiQnet Server is able to communicate with standard compatible Ethernet switches, the physical switch ports can be identified. This means that multiple devices can go offline and be replaced, each obtaining the correct addressing and configuration upon connection.
The HiQnet Server aggregates event log data from system components and its vast storage ensures no data is ever lost. Capturing these event logs from an integrated system is useful for characterizing system usage or for troubleshooting.
The Soundweb Contrio HiQnet Server allows the simultaneous playback of multiple-channel audio media via its integrated Media Engine.