Symetrix has launched Cognio, a software-driven Audio, Video & Control (A/VC) ecosystem designed to ‘dramatically simplify system design, accelerate deployment, and deliver more flexible, scalable A/V experiences’.
Cognio is the result of a ‘fundamental rethinking’ of how A/V systems are built, combining distributed intelligence with code-free control into a single platform powered by DesignOps, the software that underpins the next-generation hardware and software platform.
By connecting a software application with a distributed approach to smart devices, Cognio unifies design, configuration, commissioning, control and ongoing operation into unified workflows in which a single device can power multiple spaces, or multiple devices can support a single space, allowing systems to scale across rooms, buildings or entire campuses.
Cognio is the result of more than four years’ design and development, shaped by feedback from consultants and integrators worldwide. Rather than starting with fixed hardware, Cognio enables A/V professionals to design workflows based on rooms, zones and signal flows, then add hardware later, delivering unprecedented flexibility and scalability in A/V design. True pre-hardware emulation lets designers perform A/V line checks before installation, allowing them to confirm that audio and video signals are present and functioning properly from a desk, before setting foot on site.
‘Traditional A/V design workflows begin by selecting hardware and then forcing the system to fit. Cognio flips that model, enabling a shift from device-dependent planning to solution-centric design,’ says Symetrix CEO, Mark Graham. ‘Cognio removes complexity and artificial constraints from the creative process and lets consultants and integrators focus on delivering the right experience for the space at hand.’
At the core of Cognio is a patented, wire-free design approach to workflows powered by DesignOps software, using a spreadsheet-like canvas for unbounded creativity. Designers place processing modules in sequence rather than manually drawing signal paths; Cognio automatically connects them and maintains the routing logic behind the scenes. AWhen modules are added, removed or rearranged, the signal flow adapts instantly, eliminating visual clutter, reducing errors and reducing design time. The result is a clearer, faster and more intuitive way to build even the most complex systems.
Cognio is built on a distributed architecture in which every connected device shares a common firmware foundation. This enables signal processing, A/VoIP Dante audio, control, and web-based access to exist throughout the system, not just in a centralised processor.
One of Cognio’s most powerful capabilities is true pre-hardware system emulation. Cognio firmware runs directly on the DesignOps computer, generating real digital audio through the design so indicators move, signal paths can be validated, and issues can be identified early. Designers can see how a system will behave long before any hardware is installed, reducing on-site commissioning time and accelerating time to successful deployment.
Cognio features a no-code control interface builder that allows A/V professionals to create polished, visually engaging user experiences without external graphics tools or custom programming. Vector-based interface elements scale cleanly across devices, while a built-in theme system allows integrators to apply branding, colours and styles instantly, then reuse them across projects, customers or vertical markets.
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