Meyer Sound GEN-1 brings digital processing to the speaker

With this solution, Meyer Sound makes the leap from self-powered to self-processing. GEN-1 combines network connectivity and internal processing in each unit, with AES67 compatibility and Milan-optimized design.

GEN-1 (Galileo Extended Networking) is the new technology powering the next generation of Meyer Sound systems. Integra network connectivity and signal processing built directly into the speaker.

Compatible con AES67 and optimized for integration with Milan, represents a highly scalable and adaptable foundation for future system architectures.

“This is an evolution of the Galaxy system, transferring that processing capacity directly to the speaker”, explains Brian Smith, digital systems product manager at Meyer Sound. “We are moving from self-powered to self-processing, which opens a new level of efficiency and flexibility”.

Builds on the pioneering legacy of Meyer Sound, brand that distributes RMS Proaudio, in self-powered speakers, applying that same spirit of integration to the digital signal chain. Traditional sound system designs rely on centralized DSP units to manage processing before distributing signals to speakers..

GEN-1 revolutionizes that model by integrating processing into the speaker, reducing cabling and rack requirements, while minimizing points of failure. The result is a more optimized and robust infrastructure, especially valuable in complex or large-scale deployments.

The first application of this technology is in the Astrya-140, a specialized speaker for large format cinema screens. With GEN-1, System designers have greater freedom to tailor each project to specific performance needs, budget and configuration, whether in immersive movie theaters, themed entertainment spaces or multi-zone facilities.

By incorporating the processing power equivalent of a Galileo Galaxy channel on each speaker, turns each unit into a smart node within the network.

GEN-1 is capable of receiving an AES67 audio stream and applying all the necessary processing to the speaker itself: retardation, equalization, U-Shaping y Product Integration. This decentralized approach allows for faster deployment, more consistent performance across the system and easy reconfiguration if project needs change.

“This allows for much more precise scalability, specifying exactly the number of speakers needed without oversizing the system”, Smith adds.. “It is a more efficient and resistant way of approaching sound design”.

Nebra Software

He control and monitoring of GEN-1 are performed using Nebra software, that offers real-time information on signal presence, clip states or limiter activation, all through the network. As the platform evolves, Nebra to add new control options and user-defined logic for network redundancy and failover.

The module has been conceived with a long-term vision. Future versions will incorporate Milan AVB redundant connectivity, with the aim of providing greater security in critical facilities.

Future product implementations will extend the benefits of GEN-1 to the entire Meyer Sound powered loudspeaker ecosystem, expanding the reach of speaker-centric processing in installed sound environments.

“GEN-1 is part of a broader evolution, shaped by the needs we receive from designers and integrators”, concludes Andy Davies, director senior de product management en Meyer Sound. “It is another example of how we develop products capable of connecting more intelligently, scale more accurately and respond to the demands of today's systems”.