Visionary releases firmware update for its 5 Series endpoints, introducing native AES67 audio support, compatibility with Extreme Networks’ Fabric Attach and additional enhancements to expand flexibility and performance

Visionary, a leading global innovator in the AV-over-IP industry, announces a new firmware update for its 5 Series PacketAV Matrix endpoints, now featuring native AES67 support across the entire product line. The addition of AES67, along with other key features, further strengthens the performance and flexibility of Visionary’s PacketAV Matrix Series for professional AV installations.

The addition of native AES67 audio support is a significant enhancement, enabling seamless integration with a wide range of audio systems that use this industry-standard protocol. AES67 facilitates high-quality, low-latency audio transmission in networked environments, ensuring full interoperability between Visionary’s 5 Series endpoints and a broad array of AES67-compliant devices. With this enhanced flexibility, Visionary customers can create even more adaptable and future-proof AV infrastructures.

Beyond AES67 integration, the new firmware removes the need for jumbo frames, streamlining network configurations and enabling wider interoperability. By no longer requiring jumbo frames, Visionary’s 5 Series endpoints work seamlessly on networks with devices that are incompatible with or do not support jumbo frames. Additionally, the new firmware update introduces a significant improvement in latency performance. The 5 Series PacketAV Matrix endpoints now achieve sub-frame latency, with as little as ~2 milliseconds of delay.

Another highlight of this release is the introduction of support for Extreme Networks’ Fabric Attach capability, which automates critical aspects of network configuration, such as VLAN setup, security policies and quality of service. This feature reduces the potential for configuration errors, speeds up deployment times and simplifies the management of large-scale AV systems.

“We are proud to bring AES67 support to our entire 5 Series product line,” said Scott Freshman, chief operating officer for Visionary. “This update, along with the removal of jumbo frame requirements, integration with Extreme Networks’ Fabric Attach, and the introduction of sub-frame latency, reflects our commitment to providing cutting-edge, flexible solutions that simplify AV installation and improve performance across diverse environments.”

The new firmware is now available for immediate download for all Visionary 5 Series endpoints. Keep up with the latest news from Visionary on LinkedIn and YouTube.