K-array has issued a ‘simple software update’ that makes its full line of Kommander amplifiers NDI-enabled – the first professional audio brand to natively embed the Network Device Interface (NDI) protocol directly into its amplifiers.
NDI is a low-latency, IP-based protocol capable of transmitting synchronised audio, video and metadata over standard networks. While widely adopted in the video broadcast and live production sectors, its expansion into the audio domain marks a strategic evolution, one now being driven by K-array’s adoption.
With no external gateways, licences or additional hardware required, K-array amplifiers now support native, bidirectional AV-over-IP workflows via their Linux-based Oskar OS. Thousands of Kommander units already in the field can become NDI-capable through a free firmware update, ensuring both future-ready performance and zero added cost for existing users.
‘Bringing NDI into our amplifiers, at no cost to the user, demonstrates how our software-defined architecture is ready to embrace every evolution of AV-over-IP,’ says K-array CEO, Alessandro Tatini. ‘It’s a concrete example of how innovation drives real-world value for our customers.’
‘K-array’s commitment to native NDI integration represents a turning point for the audio industry,’ says NDI Technical Director, Roberto Musso. ‘We’ve always envisioned NDI as a unified bridge for both video and audio across IP networks. Seeing this vision realized in K-array’s amplifiers, without compromise, without additional hardware, signals the beginning of a smarter, more efficient future for professional A/V.
‘For NDI, the partnership opens new paths into premium audio verticals, while reinforcing K-array’s reputation as an audio innovation leader and early adopter of open A/V standards.’
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