Rhodes University Computer Science Distributed Audio
Distributed Audio
Over the past 5 years, the Distributed Audio group has been involved in the conceptualization and implementation of a connection management and control protocol known as XFN (Cross Fire Network). This protocol is aimed at allowing for comprehensive control over the routing of audio within large sound installations such as stadiums, studios, convention centres, law courts, and live concerts. The project has involved embedded firmware programming of nodes for amplifiers and other professional audio devices, the construction and programming of special purpose routers, and the creation of graphical control software.