Harman Pro Audio Group demonstrated the world's first application of HiQnet communications and Control protocol for pro audio which connects all product categories in the signal chain. Mark Terry, president of Harman Pro, says HiQnet represents the culmination of years of strategic acquisitions, management and product organization and joint technology development efforts involving all nine Harman Pro Group companies. HiQnet can use any networking mode individually or collectively including serial, Ethernet and USB connections. The first products to implement the protocol are the AKG Acoustics' WMS4000 wireless microphone system, BSS Soundweb London, Crown International's I-Tech and CTs Series compatible PIP cards, dbx Zone Pro range and DriveRack 4800, JBL Professional's VerTec DP series with DrivePack technology and Studer's Vista 8 digital console.
