All you need for installing your IP-CONNECT PCI Express card
Remote Control Software, Software Tools, Upgrades & Version history
Remote Control Software, Software Tools, Upgrades & Version history
Universal All Product Installer download (PCI Express cards)
64 bits Windows compatible - Runs on 10, 11, server 2019, 2022
Release versions v4 - 2025-07-16
This installer provides everything necessary for setting up PCI Express card products. It contains the most recent updates, so we encourage you to download and install the latest version over any previous installations to ensure your files are current.
Included: SOUND4 Remote Control, SOUND4 Server, PCI Express Driver, and product firmware upgrades.
The Universal All Product Installer supports the following products:
- VOICE ULA2 PCIe - VOICE ULA4 PCIe - VOICE ULA8 PCIe
- IMPACT PCIe - PULSE PCIe - FIRST PCIe
- STREAM x2 PCIe - STREAM x4 - PCIe - STREAM x8 PCIe
- x.STUDIO
- IP-CONNECT
- ULA8 PLAYOUT
Universal All Product Installer earlier versions
Universal All Product Installer changelog
2025-07-16
The SOUND4 Universal All Product Installer now accepts multiple command line parameters:
/SILENT : installs SOUND4 Driver, SOUND4 Server and SOUND4 Remote with default parameters
/VERYSILENT : installs SOUND4 Driver, SOUND4 Server and SOUND4 Remote with default parameters but without displaying a window
- Server 4.2.3:
- Increase size of SOUND4 messages (for backups, up to 50 MB)
- Linux: Support for syslog logging
- Remote 4.5.3:
- Increase size of SOUND4 messages (for backups, up to 50 MB)
- From the "admin" interface, possible to hide the "Mute" button from the "live" interface for BigVoice versions 2 and 4, PCIE Voice 3.0.6 or higher
- Fixed a bug in the virtual keyboard that was introduced in version 4.5.1 (Windows only)
- Driver pciex version: 12/20/2023,13.12.20.345
- Driver pci version: 12/17/2009,1.5.0.55
2025-03-27
- Server 4.2.2:
- Added a reset of board after upgrade, to avoid some instable state after upgrade
- Correction: maintenance resets were leaving plugins stopped (Stream, Watermark,...)
- Correct possible crash on changing RDS metadata TCP server port
- Support of Link&Share on UDP port
- Allow the "/" character in driver and board names
- Remote 4.5.1:
- Adding a search field in "Load/Compare Preset" windows
- Fixed a bug causing increased graphics resources usage on Windows
- Version compatible with SOUND4 BIG VOICE 2 v1.0.15 or higher, SOUND4 BIG VOICE 4 v1.0.4 or higher, VOICE ULA2 - ULA4 - ULA8 v3.0.6 or higher
- Fixed a bug that prevented entering subnet masks in PresetSharing and Remote Connection scanning
- Driver pciex version: 12/20/2023,13.12.20.345
- Driver pci version: 12/17/2009,1.5.0.55
2024-10-15
- Server 4.2.0: Allow more connections, Preset sharing corrections
- Remote 4.4.0: Fixed error in upgrade window
- Driver pciex version: 12/20/2023,13.12.20.345
- Driver pci version: 12/17/2009,1.5.0.55
2024-01-02
- Server 4.1.111: Correct GPIO : when GPO depends on GPI input action, was not updated.
- Remote 4.3.26: Fixed error when rename processor from main window
- Driver pciex version: 12/20/2023,13.12.20.345
- Driver pci version: 12/17/2009,1.5.0.55
2023-12-06
- Server 4.1.110: Better memory usage, especially when accessing presets from the SOUND4 Remote Control.
- Remote 4.3.25: Fixed errors in diagram and dialog Preset (for multi channel processors)
- Driver pciex version: 07/31/2023, 13.1.57.736
- Driver pci version: 12/17/2009, 1.5.0.55
2023-09-20
- Server 4.1.110: Better memory usage, especially when accessing presets from the SOUND4 Remote Control.
- Remote 4.3.23: Optimization to reduce graphics resource usage and improve access to preset lists. Minor fixes.
- Driver pciex version: 07/31/2023, 13.1.57.736
- Driver pci version: 12/17/2009, 1.5.0.55
2023-05-10
- Server 4.1.106: Preset Sharing: break compatibility with older versions to isolate old versions problems, minor fixes.
- Remote 4.3.20: Minor fixes.
- Driver pciex version: 04/22/2021, 13.53.46.594
- Driver pci version: 12/17/2009, 1.5.0.55
2022-09-23
- Server 4.1.102: Correct Preset Sharing algorithm to avoid crashes, optimizations, minor fixes.
- Remote 4.3.17: Linux crash fix, minor fixes.
- Driver pciex version: 04/22/2021,13.53.46.594
- Driver pci version: 12/17/2009,1.5.0.55
IP-CONNECT firmware upgrades (cards)
You may not need to download this upgrade if you've recently installed the latest Universal All Product Instaler. The most recent upgrade files are automatically stored on your computer in C:\Program Files (x86)\SOUND4\Remote Control\Upgrades.
To upgrade your IMPACT (cards), follow these steps:
- Launch the Remote Control, Open Setup, navigate to Advanced, and click on "Upgrade / Licenses."
- Next, click on "Upgrade Process."
- Finally, select the upgrade file you previously downloaded.
Release version v2.0.7 - 2022-09-14
IP-CONNECT firmware earlier versions
IP-CONNECT firmware version history
2.0
2.0.7
(2022-09-14)
- Support for Kantar Watermarking
2.0.6
(2021-05-27)
- Communications correction to work with latest boards/Stream extension
2.0.5
(2020-09-15)
- Safer synchronisation at startup correction
2.0.4
(2020-09-03 Testing)
- Safer synchronisation at startup
2.0.3
(2020-02-14 Testing)
- Correct so that latest Stream detect it
- Correct bad value protection following upgrades
Ethernet - SOUND4 IP upgrades (PCI Express cards)
You may not need to download this upgrade if you've recently installed the latest Universal All Product Instaler. The most recent upgrade files are automatically stored on your computer in C:\Program Files (x86)\SOUND4\Remote Control\Upgrades.
To upgrade your processor's Ethernet - LAN Audio - AES67 & Livewire, follow these steps:
- Download the release or preview version.
- Launch the Remote Control Software and log in.
- Open "Setup" and select "Upgrade / Licenses."
- Click the "Upgrade Ethernet" button.
- Select the upgrade file you've downloaded.
Release version v2.2.5 - 2021-08-06:
Preview version v2.2.6 - 2024-09-24:
Ethernet - SOUND4 IP firmware versions
Ethernet - SOUND4 IP firmware changelog
2.2
Support Authentication mode for single-side fixed IP (only 1 side needs a fixed IP)
2.2.6
(Preview - 2024-09-24)
- For Accept Auth mode, reply to the source MAC instead of using route.
2.2.5
(2021-08-06)
- Properly show error in link when other side fails to connect because it does not receive anything.
2.2.4
(2021-02-23)
- Turn off Ethernet LED when no cable is plugged
2.2.3
(2020-02-25)
- Label compatible with ECO
- Change check links in error without using huge memory
2.2.2
(2019-07-23)
- Correct GPIO spurious activity
2.2.1
(2018-12-19)
- Correct GPIO show/display. Enabled for 2nd Enc/Dec
2.2.0
(2018-11-15)
- Support Authentication mode for single-side fixed IP
2.1
Support for second IP configuration on the same Ethernet for dual network sharing same physical Ethernet.
2.1.5
(2018-11-15)
- Correct boot problem present since 2.1.2
- Correct possible conflict on flash with FPGA on bug.
2.1.4
(2018-10-01)
- Supports GPIO (Need driver Linux:2.12/Windows:*not avail*) Need Board 1.4.13+
BUG: boot problem, DSP might not boot each time, so long reboots...
2.1.3
- Longer hostname
2.1.2
- Started on GPIO
2.1.1
- Better handling second IP/conflicts.
- More info on error/public IP.
2.1.0
- Better error logging.
BUG ? Changing Main IP may break the 2nd IP, only if one same subnet. Need change 2nd IP and put back.
2.0
Compatible with new GUI (Need Server/Remote 4.0.0)
2.0.6
- Automatic NAT Traversal. No more Recover Mode.
- Should resolve all problem of failing reconnects.
- It is recommended to update both sides, but should be compatible.
2.0.5
- Added Secondary IP. Can be used for dual network.
2.0.4
- Removed all line TTL checks
2.0.3
- Do not change settings on licence lost
- Give license fail another chance
2.0.2
- Setup Recover mode.
2.0.1
- Corrected possible drops (specially with Linear Codec)
2.0.0
- Compatible with new GUI (Need Server/Remote 4.0.0)
BUG: drops on Linear (since when ?)
SOUND4 Link&Share Panel downloads (Software tools)
The Link&Share Panel allows you to create virtual software buttons that send commands to all SOUND4 processors. It's designed for more advanced users.
Release version v1.2.1 - 2024-06-10
SOUND4 Link&Share Panel earlier versions
SOUND4 Link&Share Panel version changelog
1.2.1
(2021-04-14)
- Performance/CPU improvements
- New themes sound4_white/sound4_dark
- Corrected some possible threading errors
1.2.0
(2021-02-23)
- Send commands in parallel to all hosts
- Optimize all L&S communication to be faster and use less CPU
- Can use <seq> to execute commands in sequential (as before) and fail on first error
1.1.4
(2019-08-20)
- Startup correction
1.1.3
(2017-05-30)
- Correct occasional crash on status change
1.1.2
(2017-04-25)
- Various little corrections
- Complete documentation
1.1.1
(2014-07-03)
- Theme correction
1.1.0
(2014-02-14)
- LED automatically handles more predefined status
- Correct the slider control
- Correct the extension registering
- Correct dynvalue if a XML comment is put inside
SOUND4 Link&Share Transmiter downloads (Software tools)
The Link&Share Transmitter allows you to send commands via script. Link&Share is an open command protocol compatible with all SOUND4 Products. It enables various actions such as changing a product's input, switching the On Air Preset, or toggling an IP Link. With Link&Share, the possibilities are virtually limitless!
Release version v1.1.2 - 2021-09-17
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