Stockholm, Sweden (July 9, 2021)—After years of demos and development, audio technologies developer Elk has launched its real-time remote collaboration service. Formerly known as Aloha by Elk, the newly renamed Elk Live allows up to five musicians within a 620-mile radius to play and record together remotely.
Powered by a proprietary OS, the service lets musicians play together live and in sync from different locations. The plug-and-play solution includes the Elk Live Bridge, an audio network hub, and the Elk Live smart app with video chat and monitoring controls.
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The web app requires no installation, allowing musicians to join sessions from the device of their choice. Users can access the app on smartphones, tablets and computers over high-speed internet and 5G networks. The onboard mixer offers control of the Bridge and allows users to both send two channels of audio and receive the same from each player.
A video chat feature enables participants to visually connect with each other to see important queues and communications. According to a company statement, Elk’s proprietary Perceived Latency Compensation tools “allow users to manipulate physics and play over even longer distances.”
The Bridge connects to the internet via a standard router and features onboard A/D and D/A converters. Users can connect external high-end studio converters as desired. When not used for playing live, the Bridge functions like a standard class-compliant USB audio interface. The device features two analog inputs and four analog outputs plus ADAT and S/PDIF digital I/O.
Elk • www.elk.live
