ZURICH, Switzerland, October 13 /PRNewswire/ --

Barix AG, a pioneer in IP-based audio, intercom, control, and monitoring, 
announces the availability of the Annuncicom 100-CS, a custom Audio over IP 
intercom solution developed collaboratively with Crestron for residential 
control environments. Crestron Electronics, based in Rockleigh, New Jersey, 
is a leading manufacturer of advanced control and automation systems. Barix 
joined Crestron's Integrated Partner Program earlier this year.

The Annuncicom 100-CS features special firmware to communicate with
software in Crestron control systems for residential analog audio and digital
IP intercom applications, enabling point-to-point distribution of full-duplex
audio between devices. Barix's Audio over IP technology enables Crestron
dealers to integrate new digital IP intercom solutions within the framework
of existing analog infrastructures, providing a flexible, cost-effective
digital upgrade path.

"The development of this new firmware allows Barix and Crestron to build
a cohesive product for Crestron dealers as they work to address challenges
for our residential customers," said Chris Wildfoerster, Director of Business
Development for Crestron. "The solution provides tremendous value for
Crestron dealers by bridging existing analog touchpanel and distribution
products with new digital IP touchpanels, while providing greater flexibility
and ease of use for end users in the home."

The Barix Annuncicom 100-CS can be integrated within the Crestron control
environment in a variety of applications. Examples include high audio
quality, hands-free intercom and door control (ring button/door release)
directly from a specific Crestron touchpanel; or audio distribution to one of
many touchpanels within a network connected to a central Crestron
distribution switcher.

"Barix is pleased to introduce its flexible Annuncicom IP intercom
platform into the greater Crestron control environment," said Johannes G.
Rietschel, CEO and Founder of Barix AG. "The Annuncicom 100-CS is a perfect
companion for Crestron's robust control platform within residential
environments to create a centralized, IP-based security and communication
system."

All Barix products are inexpensive, low-power devices that are scalable
to the growth of the operation; offer reliability through a PC-FREE design
with no moving parts; and serve as a flexible platform for integration into
virtually any operation requiring audio transport and delivery. Barix also
offers programmable software to engineers and end users for universal custom
programming.

Please visit the Barix website at http://www.barix.com or
http://www.ip-audio.com for more information; or visit the Crestron
website at http://www.crestron.com.

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