Wheatstone expands IP audio range

Wheatstone has introduced several additions to its audio and broadcast technology portfolio, including a console, centralised mixing platform plus expanded redundancy features for its IP audio network.

The Audioarts DMX 12 is a 12-channel IP audio console designed for standalone or networked studio environments. It features a rack-mounted engine with integrated audio, logic, I/O and expansion capabilities to support a range of studio configurations. The system also incorporates a five-port Ethernet switch and WheatNet IP connectivity. The DMX 12 joins the existing DMX range, which includes 8- and 16-channel variants, along with remote access options.

Also introduced is the VMX mixing platform, a backend system designed to support multiple studios and control surfaces within a single infrastructure. It is compatible with Wheatstone LXE, Glass LXE, Strata and Virtual Strata consoles, as well as I/O Blade utility mixers. VMX can be deployed on commercial servers, standard PCs or dedicated hardware, enabling centralised processing across a facility.

Alongside VMX, Wheatstone has developed VML, a browser-based virtual mixing console. Built on HTML5, it enables access to mixing functionality via laptops, tablets, smartphones and desktop systems. The platform is intended for remote production, temporary studio setups and backup operations.

Wheatstone has also expanded redundancy options within its WheatNet IP audio network. A hitless failover feature is now available for Blade 4 I/O units and console mix engines, allowing automatic switching to backup systems without audio interruption or packet loss. The system uses dual synchronised units and continuous monitoring to maintain operation in the event of a failure.

Additional updates to the Blade 4 architecture include path redundancy via dual Ethernet connections and real-time failover between mirrored mix engines, aimed at maintaining continuous broadcast operations during system faults.