Stardraw.com - System Design Software / Control Software

David Snipp, CEO (left) collects the NSCA Innovations in Technology award, Control Products category, from Mark Johnson, Editor, Sound & Video Contrator

We are delighted to announce that our newest application, Stardraw Control, was feted with a much-coveted Innovation in Technology award on the occasion of its worldwide launch at NSCA 2005. This is the second major trophy for Stardraw Control, which has already been honored with a PLASA Award for Innovation at its preview at London's PLASA show in September 04.

Stardraw's marketing director, Rob Robinson, explained the key features of Stardraw Control that set it apart from other control solutions. "Stardraw Control generates standalone, customized programs that can control any type of remotely-controllable equipment from any manufacturer using any protocol over any communications infrastructure. Instead of being locked into closed architectures wherever system control, monitoring or signal routing has been required, Stardraw Control offers systems integrators an open, software-based, unified control framework that can manage his entire system with a single application, regardless of system complexity. To our knowledge, no-one else offers such an innovative and flexible system, and to be shortlisted for the award from over 120 applicants was a great honor. To win by public vote is testament to the excitement that Stardraw Control has generated among manufacturers and systems integrators alike."

Like other Stardraw applications it is fast, powerful, flexible and easy to use; with a drag-drop interface and intuitive design environment, installers are able to configure systems and control them without having to write a single line of code. Utilization of Microsoft.net technology means that control programs are portable and can run on any Windows-enabled device, from PC to PDA. Importantly, Stardraw Control can communicate with and control any device using any protocol. Since support of particular protocols can offer access to thousands of products, Stardraw Control is almost infinitely flexible and scaleable. Protocols currently supported include TCP/IP, RS232, DMX, IR, EtherSound, CobraNET, infra-red, UDP, SNMP and QSC Net.

According to Stardraw.com CEO David Snipp, �With Stardraw Control we have developed an open system that is universally applicable. Manufacturers like it because it conforms to any standard or protocol they choose, and installers are excited because it breaks the constraints on product selection and application programming that you get with closed-architecture systems. This is a winner at every level.�

We are pleased to announce the public availability of the first Release Candidate version of the award-winning application, Stardraw Control. During the test period, Stardraw is inviting manufacturers and systems specialists to become test partners in this exciting new project. In return, test partners are asked to provide as much detailed feedback as possible via the dedicated Stardraw Control forum that has been set up especially for this purpose.

Stardraw Control generates standalone, customized control programs, offering a new approach to solving the problem of controlling heterogeneous systems; for too long, systems integrators have been locked into closed architectures wherever system control, monitoring or signal routing has been required. Stardraw Control, by contrast, offers a software-based, unified control framework that can manage any type of addressable equipment from any manufacturer over any communications infrastructure.

Like other Stardraw applications it is fast, powerful, flexible and easy to use; with a drag-drop interface and intuitive design environment, installers are able to configure systems and control them without having to write a single line of code. Utilization of Microsoft.net technology means that control programs are portable and can run on any Windows device, from PC to PDA. Stardraw Control can communicate with and control any device using any protocol including TCP/IP, RS232, DMX, Infra-Red, EtherSound, CobraNet, SNMP, UDP etc

Stardraw Control's open architecture means that manufacturers can offer software control without the overhead of developing exclusive (and limited) software applications for individual products, and since Stardraw Control communicates with any existing device-specific Application Programming Interface (API), manufacturers can add support of their products without changing existing code or adding new hardware. For the duration of the test period, Stardraw.com will undertake all work required to add support for products at no cost to the manufacturer. All the manufacturer has to do is supply a loan unit of the appropriate device with supporting documentation and Stardraw.com will do the rest.

For systems integrators this open, unified approach means that a single application can control many diverse products with as much or as little complexity as the end user needs.

Stardraw.com is pleased to announce that it has incorporated support for Cirrus Logic Inc's (Nasdaq: CRUS) CobraNet� technology into their new, award-winning application, Stardraw Control.

Stardraw Control is a software-based solution designed expressly to control systems that contain diverse products. It generates standalone, customized control programs that can manage and monitor any type of addressable equipment from any manufacturer using any protocol over any communications infrastructure. This approach frees systems integrators from closed or proprietary architectures and applications, offering instead the ability to create a single application that can control many different products with as much or as little complexity as the end user needs.

Cirrus Logic's CobraNet technology is a leading standard for delivering uncompressed digital audio and control data over Ethernet networks. By supporting the CobraNet protocol deployed on Cirrus Logic's �CobraNet Silicon Series' ICs, Stardraw Control can add significant value to integrators and contractors implementing CobraNet networks. The ease of use, intuitive design and solid functionality of the Stardraw Control application will be another enhancement to the growing comprehensiveness of the CobraNet total solution.

David Parker, Cirrus Logic's senior marketing manager for CobraNet products is enthusiastic about the development. "For a long time, systems integrators have been waiting for a total system control solution through a single application that's easy to configure and operate," said Parker. "With Stardraw Control's software, manufacturers will now find it easier and more cost effective than ever to develop simple, flexible, and powerful digital audio network systems that leverage the digital audio networking technology found within Cirrus Logic's CobraNet interface processor ICs."

CobraNet technology is available through the CobraNet Silicon Series of ICs from Cirrus Logic, which include the CS1810xx family of CobraNet interface processor ICs as well as the new CS4961xx family of ICs that feature the CobraNet interface processor plus a powerful customer programmable 32-bit, fixed point, audio DSP core.

Like other Stardraw applications, Stardraw Control is fast, powerful, flexible and easy to use; with a drag-drop interface and intuitive design environment, installers are able to configure systems and control them without having to write a single line of code. Generated control programs are portable and can run on any Windows-enabled device, from PC to PDA, or Mac, Linux and more. Stardraw Control can communicate with and control any device using any protocol including TCP/IP, RS232, DMX, IR, EtherSound, infra-red, UDP, SNMP, QSControl.Net and CobraNet.

In preparation for its final release, we are adding support to Stardraw Control for any appropriate devices by any manufacturers who are interested in becoming part of this exciting new project. During the Beta test period Stardraw.com will undertake all work required to add support for products at no cost to the manufacturer.

Stardraw Control has been engineered to support any device using any protocol - if your products are remotely controllable or remotely monitored, Stardraw Control can be used to control and monitor them. Support for a product is implemented by the creation of a driver for that product; you do not need to change or add any hardware or software for your existing products, and there is no cost to you.

Join the rapidly growing number of manufacturers that have indicated their support for Stardraw Control, a number that includes Audace, Audient, Aviom, Bosch, CobraNet (Cirrus Logic), Dynalite, iMerge, QSC, Toshiba, Yamaha, ZWave and more. Click on the link to learn more.

The leading european trade show for the professional sound and lighting industry is almost upon us. Please visit Stardraw.com at Pro Light and Sound, Frankfurt, Hall 8, stand D33 where we are exhibiting in conjunction with EtherSound. Learn about the latest enhancements in Stardraw Control, and see full demos of all Stardraw applications.

PALME - The Middle East's Professional Sound, Light, Music, Audio Visual and Systems Integration exhibition invites you to pre-register to attend PALME 2005, to be held April 24 � 26, 2005 at the Dubai International Exhibition Centre, in Dubai, the United Arab Emirates. Stardraw.com will be exhibiting on stand AA112.

PALME is the industry forum in the Middle East, putting manufacturers, distributors and installers in face to face contact with the regions key decision makers from the construction design, leisure, entertainment and commercial sectors. PALME 2005 will also incorporate two dedicated vertical shows within the exhibition.

Install @ PALME is a focused event for manufacturers and suppliers of residential and commercial installation and integration technologies, and is a unique platform for manufacturers and suppliers to make face-to-face contact with key regional decision-makers involved in the construct and build of the regions major projects and initiatives.

Event 360 @ PALME is designed specifically for those visitors looking to make contact with decision-makers involved in the staging of events and event management industries.

Stardraw.com, exhibiting on booth AA112, is pleased to offer you the chance to benefit from free registration for this important event. Simply click on the link below to register now.

A limited number of seats are available for the Stardraw Audio/Stardraw A/V training seminar to be held in conjunction with the InfoComm Expo on June 7th, 1pm to 5pm.

To reserve your seat please email trainingusa@stardraw.com, or call Justin O'Connor on 1 866 978 0906 (toll-free)