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Getting Started with Cognio

Software Overview

Cognio DesignOps software manages all aspects of Symetrix devices including analog and network audio, control, and security with an intuitive drag and drop interface delivering a straightforward and intuitive programming environment. Cognio’s fast, fluid navigation accelerates site file design with a myriad of proven DSP modules. A logical, easy to use external control protocol makes the Symetrix DSP the platform of choice for many 3rd party remote control programmers. SymVue executable user control screens provide sophisticated control options using custom graphical user interfaces. Dante buses are capable of 64 bi-directional channels of audio each, totaling 128 channels of digital audio per unit. There is a total network capacity of (1024) channels of Dante digital audio supported on a gigabit network for system design flexibility. Plug-and-play networking enables multiple Composer devices to function as building blocks in a scalable system design, from one standalone DSP to any networked combinations of Composer hardware.

System Requirements

Cognio DesignOps requires a Windows PC with 1 GHz or higher processor and:

  • 2 GHz or higher 4 Core processor
  • Windows 11 or higher
  • 8 GB free storage space
  • 1280x1024 graphics capability
  • 16-bit or higher colors
  • Internet connection
  • 8 GB or more of RAM as required by your operating system
  • 1GB Network (Ethernet) interface

Composer to Cognio

For information on migrating from Composer to Cognio, refer to the following:

Software Installation and Launch

Cognio DesignOps is installed using a typical Windows installer.

  1. Download the Cognio DesignOps installer from www.symetrix.co.
  2. Run the installer.
  3. Follow the on-screen instructions.
  4. Launch the application and begin your use.