May 29, 2024 - Join Blackwire Designs at InfoComm 2024 in Las Vegas. We are thrilled to invite you to visit us at InfoComm happening June 8-14, 2024! 

Get hands-on experience with the latest in commercial audio and video products from leading brands like:

Just Add Power, AVPro, Ruckus, ProdataKey (PDK), Yamaha CIS, Uniview, Netgear, Peplink, and PureEdge.

… and many more!

Seamless Integration of Yamaha CIS With Universal Driver for Control4 Systems 

Blackwire provides Yamaha’s CIS audio products for small to medium commercial installations. Supported by Blackwire’s superior technical assistance, these products — which include VXC and VXS speakers, MA series mixer amplifiers, and MTX series audio mixers — enable dealers to deploy reliable, cost-effective complete audio systems in various venues. 

The robust Yamaha MTX3 and MTX5-D matrix processors, equipped with multiple inputs and outputs, are ideal for diverse audio projects. The MRX7-D open architecture audio processor with extended Dante support, enabling larger installations to be easily configured with custom DSP programming.  The EXi8, using Yamaha’s YDIF digital audio transfer protocol, can expand the system’s capacity via a single Cat6 cable, with Dante-equipped models offering even more channels. The YDIF connector also enables direct audio transmission to Yamaha amps, bypassing the need for additional connections. 

Blackwire’s Yamaha MTX Universal Driver allows for seamless integration of Yamaha MTX3 and MTX5-D audio processors with Control4 systems. This unique driver simplifies complex installations and enhances user experience by enabling end users to manage audio levels across various zone outputs. Installers can create a customized mixing interface tailored to client needs, including modifiable UI buttons and support for both stereo and mono inputs and zones. Within Control4 Composer, system designers can personalize buttons with distinct colors and graphics for effortless identification, along with custom sliders for rapid input level and mute status adjustments. The driver is compatible with current Control4 OS versions 3.1.3 and above, as well as Control4 T4 touchscreens, iPads, and Android interfaces.

Improved Integration and User Experience Thanks to Control4 Driver Updates

Blackwire has recently updated two of its other Control4 drivers — MultiView Pro and VideoWall Pro — to accommodate an intuitive interface for Just Add Power MaxColor and AVPro Edge MXNet systems that utilize video walls or multiview video tilers. These drivers are designed to integrate seamlessly into the Control4 UI on both T4 touch screens and mobile/tablet devices, enabling end users to easily manage these intricate systems through a user-friendly and visually engaging interface.

With the update, the MultiView Pro Driver now extends its support to the AV Pro MXnet 10G product family and Just Add Power’s MC-QX MaxColor 4K60 Warping and Tiling Transmitter. The VideoWall Pro Driver broadens its compatibility to include Just Add Power’s 3G and MaxColor 4K60 lines, as well as AV Pro Edge’s MXnet 1G and 10G lines.

Comprehensive PDK Product Offerings and Control4 Integration Capabilities

Blackwire provides a comprehensive selection of PDK products, including door controllers, credentials, readers, and CloudNode gateways. These solutions are designed for scalable, secure, and easy-to-install access control solutions, suitable for various installation sizes and requirements.

The PDK Red One Door Controller and PDK Red Four Door Controller are self-discoverable controllers with built-in Ethernet, OSDP functionality, onboard power supply, and supervised power circuit monitoring. They support advanced security features like encrypted credential communication and are designed for easy plug-and-play installation with flexible communication options (Ethernet, PoE, WiMAC wireless). Additionally, Blackwire offers PDK credentials, such as the PDK Key Fob RFID, which is designed for use with PDK access control systems and provide a convenient and secure way to manage access. PDK readers — including the PDK Push Button Keypad Reader and the PDK Red Keypad Reader — combine keypad functionality with proximity and mobile access capabilities, providing high-security options for access control.

Blackwire’s PDK Integration Access Control Driver for Control4 offers comprehensive control over PDK CloudNode doors, gates, and roller doors. It integrates seamlessly with Control4’s generic relay control drivers and supports a Door Position Sensor for real-time door status. Users can control doors remotely via secure, real-time integration with PDK.io. The driver includes advanced interfaces like the Experience Button — which allows users to control the status of their doors without a PIN code — and a Security Panel driver for intuitive touchscreen control. For higher security, the Door Interface with PIN Code Control allows users to execute various commands from Control4 Navigator. The system supports custom programming for complex installations and standard Control4 Relay and Contact bindings for other programming needs. The installation process is straightforward, facilitating easy field setup by installers.

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Streamlined Networking Installations With New Blackwire Network Provisioning Service 

The recently launched Blackwire Network Provisioning Service allows integrators to receive networking equipment that is fully configured, updated, labeled, and ready for installation right out of the box. Before the introduction of this service, integrators often faced challenges with on-site configuration and troubleshooting, leading to potential delays and increased costs. This new service not only addresses these issues but also sets a new standard in the industry by extending Blackwire’s proven video distribution system provisioning to networking products.

The Blackwire Network Provisioning Service eliminates the need for time-consuming on-site setup and troubleshooting, ensuring a flawless installation process. Before the products ship from the warehouse, Blackwire will configure, update, and burn-in all networking equipment to the customer’s specifications following the company’s Ruckus 101 recommended configuration. This ensures that each piece of equipment is working and ready to plug and play upon arrival —eliminating the hassle of the RMA process, ensuring a smooth installation, and saving countless hours in the field. As a result, integrators can reduce labor costs and minimize the need for highly experienced staff on-site. The service is backed by CWNA-certified support staff and includes all Ruckus, Peplink, and Netgear certifications, guaranteeing top-notch quality and reliability.

The Blackwire Network Provisioning Service is available now and is offered free with the purchase of applicable networking products. Integrators simply need to complete a short questionnaire after purchasing to ensure their equipment is tailored to their project specifications.