{"id":37969,"date":"2019-09-12T09:10:36","date_gmt":"2019-09-12T09:10:36","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/mec.ph\/?p=37969"},"modified":"2022-03-30T14:57:47","modified_gmt":"2022-03-30T06:57:47","slug":"retail-network-audio","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/mec.ph\/axis-news\/retail-network-audio\/","title":{"rendered":"Axis: The Benefits of Network Audio in Retail"},"content":{"rendered":"\t\t<div data-elementor-type=\"wp-post\" data-elementor-id=\"37969\" class=\"elementor elementor-37969\" data-elementor-post-type=\"post\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-98cd1d1 elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"98cd1d1\" data-element_type=\"section\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-042bf3c\" data-id=\"042bf3c\" data-element_type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-8f4e882 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"8f4e882\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t<style>\/*! elementor - v3.21.0 - 18-04-2024 *\/\n.elementor-widget-text-editor.elementor-drop-cap-view-stacked .elementor-drop-cap{background-color:#69727d;color:#fff}.elementor-widget-text-editor.elementor-drop-cap-view-framed .elementor-drop-cap{color:#69727d;border:3px solid;background-color:transparent}.elementor-widget-text-editor:not(.elementor-drop-cap-view-default) .elementor-drop-cap{margin-top:8px}.elementor-widget-text-editor:not(.elementor-drop-cap-view-default) .elementor-drop-cap-letter{width:1em;height:1em}.elementor-widget-text-editor .elementor-drop-cap{float:left;text-align:center;line-height:1;font-size:50px}.elementor-widget-text-editor .elementor-drop-cap-letter{display:inline-block}<\/style>\t\t\t\t<p>The retail market has\u00a0begun to\u00a0appreciate\u00a0the worth\u00a0that network audio systems\u00a0can\u00a0bring to an organization, without\u00a0impacting on their bottom line. These systems\u00a0are\u00a0an\u00a0all-in-one\u00a0solution\u00a0for\u00a0a variety\u00a0of uses,\u00a0creating\u00a0pre-recorded, live announcements or\u00a0enjoying\u00a0background music. In this\u00a0post,\u00a0we\u00a0take\u00a0a glance at\u00a0several\u00a0advantages\u00a0of putting in\u00a0a network\u00a0audio system.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-241f155 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"241f155\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t<style>\/*! elementor - v3.21.0 - 18-04-2024 *\/\n.elementor-heading-title{padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1}.elementor-widget-heading .elementor-heading-title[class*=elementor-size-]>a{color:inherit;font-size:inherit;line-height:inherit}.elementor-widget-heading .elementor-heading-title.elementor-size-small{font-size:15px}.elementor-widget-heading .elementor-heading-title.elementor-size-medium{font-size:19px}.elementor-widget-heading .elementor-heading-title.elementor-size-large{font-size:29px}.elementor-widget-heading .elementor-heading-title.elementor-size-xl{font-size:39px}.elementor-widget-heading .elementor-heading-title.elementor-size-xxl{font-size:59px}<\/style><h4 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Integrating network audio without overheads<\/h4>\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-d3d7337 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"d3d7337\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>Compared to analog systems, network audio systems have away a lower total cost of ownership and a lot of flexibility. Retailers no longer have to be compelled to sustain and manage separate systems for announcements and background music, something which will be expensive and time-consuming.<\/p><p>\u00a0<\/p><p>With no expensive or giant central component controlling every individual unit, there are fewer points at which connection will fail, which decreases the chance of specially trained technicians being sent out to conduct expensive repairs. Through network audio, every individual unit is a complete system. Its features like onboard intelligence, equalizer, amplifier, digital signal processor, microphone, power supply, and loudspeaker, so that one system may be used for several of the retailers\u2019 needs.<\/p><p>\u00a0<\/p><p>It has\u00a0a\u00a0built-in\u00a0MP3 player and streaming support\u00a0which means\u00a0retailers\u00a0will\u00a0play any content\u00a0locally\u00a0or\u00a0online. The\u00a0built-in\u00a0scheduling\u00a0functionality\u00a0for the content ensures\u00a0the best\u00a0communication\u00a0mix. And\u00a0it\u2019s\u00a0the\u00a0advantage of\u00a0starting\u00a0and stopping\u00a0automatically,\u00a0therefore, the\u00a0store managers\u00a0can\u00a0rest knowing the planned announcements\u00a0are\u00a0played\u00a0at\u00a0the proper\u00a0time.<\/p><p>\u00a0<\/p><p>Network audio\u00a0solely\u00a0needs\u00a0one cable for\u00a0connectivity, power, and communication,\u00a0which means the systems are easy to put in\u00a0and connect. The audio is already preconfigured for\u00a0the best\u00a0sound\u00a0because of\u00a0the\u00a0built-in\u00a0signal\u00a0processing, eliminating\u00a0the need\u00a0to contact audio\u00a0specialists\u00a0throughout\u00a0the installation.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-803072e elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"803072e\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t<h4 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Easy to manage<\/h4>\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-b666fe2 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"b666fe2\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>As\u00a0it\u2019s\u00a0all connected\u00a0to standard\u00a0networks it is\u00a0simple\u00a0to remotely monitor the health of the system\u00a0further, reducing\u00a0the necessity\u00a0to\u00a0send\u00a0technicians for the onsite\u00a0observance. If a system is down, IP capabilities provide updates\u00a0to require\u00a0place from the centrally managed hub, reducing\u00a0the necessity\u00a0to update and replace units separately. Should\u00a0there be\u00a0an issue\u00a0with the\u00a0software\u00a0or hardware, the redundancy secure system prevents one disconnected device from\u00a0affecting\u00a0the remainder\u00a0of the system.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-c70a9fe elementor-widget elementor-widget-video\" data-id=\"c70a9fe\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-settings=\"{&quot;youtube_url&quot;:&quot;https:\\\/\\\/youtu.be\\\/jDo4g1D7aPU&quot;,&quot;video_type&quot;:&quot;youtube&quot;,&quot;controls&quot;:&quot;yes&quot;}\" data-widget_type=\"video.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t<style>\/*! elementor - v3.21.0 - 18-04-2024 *\/\n.elementor-widget-video .elementor-widget-container{overflow:hidden;transform:translateZ(0)}.elementor-widget-video .elementor-wrapper{aspect-ratio:var(--video-aspect-ratio)}.elementor-widget-video .elementor-wrapper iframe,.elementor-widget-video .elementor-wrapper video{height:100%;width:100%;display:flex;border:none;background-color:#000}@supports not (aspect-ratio:1\/1){.elementor-widget-video .elementor-wrapper{position:relative;overflow:hidden;height:0;padding-bottom:calc(100% \/ var(--video-aspect-ratio))}.elementor-widget-video .elementor-wrapper iframe,.elementor-widget-video .elementor-wrapper video{position:absolute;top:0;right:0;bottom:0;left:0}}.elementor-widget-video .elementor-open-inline .elementor-custom-embed-image-overlay{position:absolute;top:0;right:0;bottom:0;left:0;background-size:cover;background-position:50%}.elementor-widget-video .elementor-custom-embed-image-overlay{cursor:pointer;text-align:center}.elementor-widget-video .elementor-custom-embed-image-overlay:hover .elementor-custom-embed-play i{opacity:1}.elementor-widget-video .elementor-custom-embed-image-overlay img{display:block;width:100%;aspect-ratio:var(--video-aspect-ratio);-o-object-fit:cover;object-fit:cover;-o-object-position:center center;object-position:center center}@supports not (aspect-ratio:1\/1){.elementor-widget-video .elementor-custom-embed-image-overlay{position:relative;overflow:hidden;height:0;padding-bottom:calc(100% \/ var(--video-aspect-ratio))}.elementor-widget-video .elementor-custom-embed-image-overlay img{position:absolute;top:0;right:0;bottom:0;left:0}}.elementor-widget-video .e-hosted-video .elementor-video{-o-object-fit:cover;object-fit:cover}.e-con-inner>.elementor-widget-video,.e-con>.elementor-widget-video{width:var(--container-widget-width);--flex-grow:var(--container-widget-flex-grow)}<\/style>\t\t<div class=\"elementor-wrapper elementor-open-inline\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-video\"><\/div>\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-8f5510b elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"8f5510b\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>Stores\u00a0can\u00a0take advantage\u00a0of integrated applications\u00a0like\u00a0streaming support services and audio player applications integrated\u00a0within the\u00a0speakers. Through this, retailers have access to music streaming services. As an alternative, store managers can use local playlists stored\u00a0on memory cards that\u00a0are\u00a0on the network\u00a0sound system.<\/p><p>\u00a0<\/p><p>Also, stores can select the audience for announcements with smart zoning. Retailers can prefer to use as many or as few speakers as they want, for each announcement and background music in order that they don\u2019t end up playing similar music within the adult section as the children\u2019s section or shouting out a message to a whole crowd if it had been solely directed at one person. Zoning configurations are simply adjustable as there\u2019s no need for brand new cabling or new devices, all retailers got to do is change the formation to match their preferred layout.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-ab86b05 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"ab86b05\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t<h4 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Scalability and flexibility<\/h4>\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-4bd98ad elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"4bd98ad\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>These easy installation and management processes mean the systems can, simply, adapt and change depending on store demands. If retailers change the scale of their store, open extra outlets, or relocate, it\u2019s easy to add or take away devices to satisfy the store\u2019s existing demands, future-proofing the technology.<\/p><p>\u00a0<\/p><p>Additionally, network audio systems\u00a0come with\u00a0an\u00a0open API\u00a0for simple\u00a0integration with\u00a0different\u00a0systems and future applications.\u00a0for instance, network audio systems have\u00a0an\u00a0integrated audio player to store\u00a0numerous\u00a0audio clips. This will\u00a0complement a network video system by having pre-recorded clips play out\u00a0once\u00a0a camera detects\u00a0somebody\u00a0going into a no-access\u00a0area. Or, the system\u00a0can be\u00a0embedded with audio detection\u00a0software\u00a0which might\u00a0send alerts once detecting high-level sounds,\u00a0like\u00a0gunshots or loud aggressive shouting.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-fb15bea elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"fb15bea\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t<h4 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">The endless possibilities of network audio<\/h4>\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-58c1528 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"58c1528\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>Network audio systems\u00a0aren\u2019t\u00a0limited\u00a0to applications in retail\u00a0but\u00a0can be\u00a0expanded\u00a0to appear\u00a0in any appropriate environments\u00a0like\u00a0faculties,\u00a0health care, and\u00a0commercial\u00a0buildings. 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