Inovonics, Inc has announced a new firmware upgrade to their 677 EAS Triple Tuner that adds new features to enable compatibility with both today´s EAS hardware solutions and future software-based EAS implementations.

The 677 EAS Triple Tuner continues to interface flawlessly with DASDEC and SAGE EAS hardware. Now, with new firmware Rev 1.1.0.0 the 677 also provides 3 simultaneous audio streams that could be ingested by Software-based EAS, adding longevity to broadcasters’ investment in the 677 EAS Triple Tuner.

The all-digital 677 has three discrete and independent receivers for any combination of AM, FM, or WB reception and monitoring. Each 677 receiver has off-air antenna inputs and balanced monaural XLR outputs.

This is a free firmware upgrade available from Inovonics´ 677 Triple Tuner web page.

“We are always looking for ways to improve our products and add greater utility for broadcasters. With this current debate about hardware vs software-based EAS solutions, we wanted to assure customers that their 677 EAS Triple Tuner will continue to do its job well, whether they´re using a hardware EAS solution or future software-based EAS implementation,” says Ben Barber, President & CEO of Inovonics.