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New firmware for the Clarity/Prowler series matrix switches
Click to read the firmware history (right click to download)

Click to download the latest Prowler 8x8 firmware (Version 1.20)

Click to download the latest Clarity 8x8 firmware (Version 1.20)

Click to download the latest Clarity Audio 8x8 firmware (Version 1.20)

Click to read the new Serial Protocol Manual (Version 1.7) (right click to download)

This version (Version 1.20) adds an option that allows you to change the way muting works when incrementing / decrementing the volume of a muted zone. The current behavior is to inc/dec the volume from the current mute level. The new option allows the the muted zone to jump back to its original level before incrementing / decrementing the volume.
Published: Tue, 05 Oct 2010 20:55:33 GMT
New firmware for the Clarity/Prowler series matrix switches
Click to read the firmware history (right click to download)

Click to download the latest Prowler 8x8 firmware (Version 1.19a)

Click to download the latest Clarity 8x8 firmware (Version 1.19a)

Click to download the latest Clarity Audio 8x8 firmware (Version 1.19a)

Click to read the new Serial Protocol Manual (Version 1.6a) (right click to download)

This version (Version 1.19a) makes a change to the default settings of the XDRZ command. If your SoloCATs don't seem to pass analog audio sometimes, you might give this version of firmware a try.

This command now defaults to sending analog audio to a SoloCAT receiver, instead of surround sound. For more information, read the history file and the description of the XDRZ command in the new serial protocol manual.
Published: Fri, 23 Jul 2010 07:16:46 GMT
New firmware for the Clarity/Prowler series matrix switches
Click to download the latest Prowler 8x8 firmware (Version 1.19)
Click to read the Prowler 8x8 firmware history (right click to download)


Click to download the latest Clarity 8x8 firmware (Version 1.19)
Click to read the Clarity 8x8 firmware history (right click to download)


Click to download the latest Clarity Audio 8x8 firmware (Version 1.19)
Click to read the Clarity Audio 8x8 firmware history (right click to download)

Click to read the new Serial Protocol Manual (Version 1.6) (right click to download)

This version (Version 1.19) fixes a problem with digital audio muting when in the "Classic" mode. It adds the DUPZ command that allows you to copy one zone's sources to another.

Click on the history files for a full explanation of the firmware changes.
Published: Mon, 19 Jul 2010 07:35:46 GMT
New version of RTI 2 way driver available
Click to download the latest RTI 2 way driver for the ClarityElite, ClarityAudio, and Prowler Matrix Switches (Release 1)

Initial Release.
Published: Wed, 14 Jul 2010 07:33:48 GMT
New version of Control4 driver available
Click to download the latest Control4 driver for the Prowler 8x8 (Version 1.06)

Click to download the latest Control4 driver for the ClarityElite and ClarityAudio 8x8 (Version 1.11)

Added support for dummy audio inputs. This allows video breakaway when switching to a security camera -- video will change to the security camera, but audio will be unchanged.
Published: Sun, 20 Jun 2010 03:11:25 GMT
New version of Control4 driver available
Click to download the latest Control4 driver for the Prowler 8x8 (Version 1.04)

Click to download the latest Control4 driver for the ClarityElite and ClarityAudio 8x8 (Version 1.09)

These updates fix an issue with the digital and analog input gain settings.

Support for disconnecting an output was added, this allows you to "Turn off" a room.

A new power setting was added "Locked", this setting keeps the Control4 driver from being able to turn off power to the switches.
Published: Fri, 11 Jun 2010 02:28:46 GMT
New firmware for the Clarity/Prowler series matrix switches
Click to download the latest Prowler 8x8 firmware (Version 1.18a)
Click to read the Prowler 8x8 firmware history (right click to download)


Click to download the latest Clarity 8x8 firmware (Version 1.18a)
Click to read the Clarity 8x8 firmware history (right click to download)


Click to download the latest Clarity Audio 8x8 firmware (Version 1.18a)
Click to read the Clarity Audio 8x8 firmware history (right click to download)

This version (Version 1.18a) includes a small feature upgrade.

Click on the history files for a full explanation of the firmware changes.
Published: Fri, 11 Jun 2010 02:02:11 GMT
Manufacturing changes for the Clarity and Prowler series switches
Zektor is making a change to the Clarity Elite and Prowler series.

All semiconductor components used in the manufacturing of our products have greatly increased availability lead times. Many standard and specialized chips have gone from 6-8 weeks delivery to as much as 26 weeks or longer.

As we have polled our larger integrators, we have decided to make the lip sync capability an option as that component is constrained. We are maintaining limited available inventory for those who utilize that capability. The Clarity and Prowler will now ship without that option as standard. If you need or desire the lip sync option, it will now have a 14+ day lead time as it will have a special manufacturing process.

Our manufacturers have stated that they do not see availability lead times improving over the next 18 months as the global economy improves impacting supply / demand ratios. Zektor has planned for this and has bonded inventory programs with the largest component suppliers to ensure a long term consistent supply of raw goods for our products.
Published: Fri, 11 Jun 2010 02:00:22 GMT
New firmware for the Clarity/Prowler series matrix switches
Click to download the latest Prowler 8x8 firmware (Version 1.18)
Click to read the Prowler 8x8 firmware history (right click to download)


Click to download the latest Clarity 8x8 firmware (Version 1.18)
Click to read the Clarity 8x8 firmware history (right click to download)


Click to download the latest Clarity Audio 8x8 firmware (Version 1.18)
Click to read the Clarity Audio 8x8 firmware history (right click to download)

This version (Version 1.18) includes a small bug fix, and adds the ability to set the power loss defaults through the front panel.

Click on the history files for a full explanation of the firmware changes.
Published: Wed, 05 May 2010 20:59:07 GMT
Zektor's new RSS Feed
Dealing with an RSS feed for each product was inconvenient for the installer interested in keeping up to date with new firmware updates, and it was inconvenient for us to update multiple RSS feeds when a firmware update was released.

We've combined all announcements, including new products, firmware updates, new price sheets, etc. into this RSS feed.

This should make it easier for those who follow us, to keep up to date on what's new. And it will make it easier for us to publish news and important product notices.

Thank you for your interest in Zektor!
Published: Wed, 05 May 2010 20:53:50 GMT
Updated: Tue, 05 Oct 2010 21:01:46 GMT
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