AV EVOLVED - NEXT-GENERATION PARTNERSHIPS FOR NEXT-GENERATION AV

Studio-Grade Audio Excellence

The professional audio industry’s shift toward networked solutions has created demand for systems that deliver exceptional sound quality while simplifying installation and management. The strategic partnership between Genelec and NETGEAR addresses this evolution by combining Genelec’s revolutionary Smart IP PoE loudspeakers with NETGEAR’s proven Power over Ethernet switching infrastructure. 

This collaboration demonstrates how studio-grade audio technology converges with intelligent network switching to enable single-cable installations that deliver power, audio, and management simultaneously. The partnership transforms complex audio deployments into scalable, cost-effective solutions across corporate, hospitality, retail, and residential environments. 

Single-Cable Simplicity

Genelec’s Smart IP family delivers exceptional sound quality for professional audio installation through active PoE loudspeakers that receive power, uncompressed audio, and management signals via a single CAT cable. This approach eliminates the complexity of traditional audio installations while maintaining studio-grade performance. 

Genelec Smart IP loudspeakers support uncompressed low-latency audio streaming directly into each loudspeaker, with synchronisation to sub-microsecond level for solid acoustic imaging. The loudspeakers support Dante and AES67 audio streams, with sample rates of 32 to 96 kHz and 16 to 24 bit resolution, all manageable via Dante Controller software.  

NETGEAR’s PoE+ switches provide the essential foundation for Smart IP technology, delivering the IEEE 802.3at standard with up to 30W per port required for optimal loudspeaker performance. NETGEAR’s switching infrastructure provides the bandwidth, timing precision, and quality of service features necessary for professional audio transport. The combination enables installers to create complex multi-zone systems where each loudspeaker can be independently controlled, equalized, and managed through Genelec’s Smart IP Manager software while benefiting from NETGEAR’s reliable network backbone. 
 

Scalable Professional Performance

Smart IP loudspeakers can be freely combined on a network to create systems ranging from simple background music to complex multi-room installations. The network-based approach means expansion is as simple as running additional CAT cables and adding loudspeakers. 

The collaboration delivers consistent performance whether powering a single conference room or hundreds of loudspeakers across multiple buildings, with each installation benefiting from the same studio-grade sound quality and intelligent management capabilities. 
 

Integrated Control Ecosystem

The partnership extends beyond hardware to encompass comprehensive software integration. Genelec Smart IP loudspeakers feature a public API that enables seamless integration with major control platforms, while NETGEAR’s switches come pre-loaded with a profile for the Genelec speakers. The result is a complete ecosystem where network infrastructure and audio technology work together to deliver exceptional performance with minimal complexity. 

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