Sixteen Doesnít Get Any Sweeter... Than With Sonanceís New Concierge

New Technology Allows Users To Digitally Store Entire Music Collection And Play It In Up To 16 Zones

23-Jan-01

Looking to store your music in one place and play back different types of music throughout the home? Look no further. Sonance, the Leader in Architectural Audioô, introduces the Concierge, and like its name, the unit aims to please. The hard disk-based multi-zone player/recorder expands upon Sonanceís multi-zone technology that began with the introduction of the Navigator Network. Based on Imerge XiVAô software, the Concierge can store and arrange an entire music collection and play back different music in up to 16 different zones. Able to serve as a standalone unit controlled by its own remote, the Concierge can also be integrated into IR-based and computer-based multi-zone control systems such as the Sonance Navigator and Navigator Network systems.Because of its multi-zone functionality, the Concierge lets users entertain guests with classical music in the living room while rap music rocks a teenís bedroom, dance music fills the den and salsa keeps the cook in motion in the kitchen. With the Concierge, all of this sound is easily accessed from one device.The Concierge makes managing an audio library simple by placing it all in one flexible unit. Capable of storing thousands of tracks of music, the Concierge will render music storage shelves a thing of the past and help users streamline their lives as well as their audio collection. Users simply record their music into the system through a built-in front loading recorder for CDs or a built-in Internet connection. Music can be recorded in compressed MP3 format or in full 16-bit digital format for critical listeners.Once recorded, tracks can be played back by artist, album or track and even by genre. The stored music is digitally cataloged for easy retrieval, helping even the most unorganized of music lovers quickly and efficiently find their desired song. For those who want information on the track being played, all stored vitals can be displayed on the front panel liquid crystal display (LCD).""With the Concierge, Sonance continues to expand upon the multi-zone electronics we offer to consumers to enhance their lifestyles,"" said Chip Brown, Chief Operating Officer, Sonance. ""In addition to providing solutions to consumers, we are ensuring that our dealers are equipped with the most cutting-edge digital technology.""The Concierge serves well as a standalone product. It is upgradeable and can be expanded to meet future needs for both installers and their customers. Cost and availability will be announced in the first quarter of 2001.For more information, visit Sonance on the World Wide Web at www.sonance.com.

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