AtlasIED introduced new compatibility and design opportunities for its Atmosphere audio processing and control system. Designed for hospitality, education, worship, retail and other commercial environments, Atmosphere uses touchless control, automation and artificial intelligence to simplify the installation, customization and operation of digital audio systems. With the introduction of new firmware updates, third-party control modules and accessory options, AtlasIED has further optimized Atmosphere to meet the real-world needs of its customers.

The firmware update offers new features, including an open API. With this update, AtlasIED expands the capabilities of the Atmosphere platform by facilitating third-party control support for manufacturers like Crestron, AMX and Extron. The company also developed native drivers to meet compatibility demands, allowing end users to integrate AtlasIED technology into a greater variety of audio, video and network devices to create a unified system.

Atmosphere’s noise detection sensors have also received an upgrade. Users can now set rules and thresholds for those sensors, which automatically turn volume up or down depending on the ambient noise detected in an environment. Users have the option to be alerted when an unexpected loud noise is detected or if ambient or crowd-generated noise becomes excessive. Similarly, a notification can be triggered when the ambient noise falls below a predetermined threshold.

In addition to opening up its API, AtlasIED says it plans to further facilitate third-party programming with the release of three control modules. The company has released three official modules with Crestron, Extron and AMX that allow for the Atmosphere API to be natively controlled within each brand’s programming environment. All modules are available for download on the AXM4 and AZM8 product pages. The Crestron module is available for Series 3 and 4 controllers and can also be found on Crestron’s Application Marketplace.

On top of these firmware updates, AtlasIED also announced the availability of new hardware options designed to better blend into a greater variety of design aesthetics found in facilities across diverse industry sectors. The company’s selection of accessory wall plates (which include ambient noise sensors, advanced multi-zone and volume controllers, Bluetooth, XLR and RCA audio inputs) now come in a black option, in addition to the previously-available white models. The black option is currently available on six design models in the U.S., with international availability still forthcoming.