Comparison of Waves System Players
For over 20 years, the French manufacturer Waves System has been developing audio and video players and show control devices for museums, shops, entertainment venues and public spaces. Below we compare the most important models to make it easier to choose a device for a specific installation.
Learn more about using these solutions in escape rooms, karaoke bars and entertainment centres in our article Immersive Entertainment and AV Systems - A Comprehensive Guide for Integrators and Operators.
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Comparison of key features of Waves System players
Model | HTML5 | Video playback | GPI | GPO | USB | microSD/SD slot | Amplifier output | Ethernet | DMX in | DMX out | Art-Net | TCP/IP control | Wavespark |
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- | - | - | - | - | 1 | yes | - | - | - | - | - | - | |
- | - | - | - | 1 | 1 | yes | - | - | - | - | - | - | |
- | - | 1 | 2 | 2 | 1 | - | yes | - | - | - | yes | yes | |
yes | yes | 1 | - | 2 | 1 | yes | yes | - | - | - | yes | yes | |
yes | yes | 8 | 8 | 2 | 1 | yes | yes | - | - | - | yes | yes | |
- | yes | 8 | 8 | 2 | 1 | yes | yes | yes | yes | yes | yes | yes |
Audio players
Do you need to play background music at specific times? Or would you like a welcome message to be played when the system is triggered?
In our offer, you will find the right audio player with trigger functionality, tailored to your needs. The devices are manufactured in France and come with a 3-year warranty. Each player is supplied with a power adapter.
Music Player AP420
The Music Player AP420 is designed for automatic, unattended music playback and public announcements. The player supports MP3, AAC, ALAC, FLAC, WAV, AIFF and Vorbis formats stored on a hard drive, USB storage or SD card. It also supports M3U, PLS and JSPF playlists. The Music Player AP420 is an ideal solution for background music, advertising and promotional announcements.
Key features:
intuitive interface
two playback layers: music and messages
GPIO inputs and outputs
event scheduler with calendar
local playlists and internet radio
integration with voice alarm systems
offline operation with a precise RTC clock
remote updates via the Wavespark platform
rack mounting option
NanoPlayer Box+
The NanoPlayer Box+ is a versatile and cost-effective audio solution, ideal for delivering good sound quality in any room. It is perfectly suited for budget-conscious installations, public announcements or sound systems in public spaces.
Basic specifications:
built-in amplifier: 2x 8W @ 8Ω
supported formats: WAV 16 bit - 44.1 kHz / MP3 from 32 to 320 kbps
SD card reader
IR sensor
stereo speaker outputs on screw terminals
mini jack output (stereo), pin connectors
dimensions: 75 x 25 x 125 mm
weight: 108 g
power supply: DC 24V
MicroPlayer MkIII+
The MicroPlayer MkIII+ is a versatile player designed for installations requiring background music, announcements, advertising or sound effects triggered by specific events (also in a loop).
The device plays WAV/MP3 files from SD/SDHC cards or USB storage. Playback can be controlled via a motion sensor, push buttons or RS-232. It features two MOSFET outputs with a maximum current of 500 mA, allowing control of LED strips, relays or other electrical devices.
Basic specifications:
file formats: MP3, WAV
storage media: SD/SDHC/USB
4 contact inputs
2 MOSFET outputs
USB 2.0 Type-A port, 3.5 mm mini jack (headphone)
built-in amplifier: 2x 18W @ 4Ω
IR receiver
RS-232 - sending and receiving commands
dimensions: 140 x 107 x 43 mm, 1/3 rack
weight: 240 g
Video players
The range of interactive 4K video players with programming capabilities has been designed for multimedia content distribution in museums, retail environments, fitness facilities and public spaces.
Controlling the video players via contact inputs, TCP commands, touchscreen, HTTP and RS-232 enables advanced scenarios and ensures the highest-quality AV experience.
Video Player VP320 and Video Player VP330
VP320 and VP330 are interactive, programmable video players designed for multimedia delivery in museums, retail stores, fitness clubs and public spaces.
The built-in web server displays web pages, allowing easy remote control from any connected device such as a tablet or smartphone.
Key features:
4K media playback with output image adjustment for LED displays
web server, 4 GB internal memory, USB and microSD ports
interactive scenarios controlled via touchscreen, TCP, HTTP, GPI and RS-232
PJLink, CEC, scheduling and Crestron support
synchronization between players (up to 3 frames difference)
SDK for control from any web page
remote updates via the Wavespark platform
8 audio channels
Model | VP320 | VP330 |
|---|---|---|
Input connectors | 1 | 8+1 |
Output connectors | - | 8 |
RS-232 | - | yes |
Show control players
The range of programmable and interactive show control players is designed for automating shows in which DMX equipment is synchronized with audio and video content.
These solutions are ideal for museums, retail environments, sports facilities, escape rooms, theme parks and festive lighting installations.
Extensive integration capabilities - contact inputs, TCP and HTTP commands, touchscreen, DMX timeline and RS-232 communication - enable advanced, fully interactive scenarios. As a result, these players are a key component of modern AV installations.
Event Video Player EVP380
A universal audio and video player with lighting control.
The Event Video Player provides a complete show control solution (DMX512 output, Art-Net output, contact closures and RS-232 commands) in perfect synchronization with audio and video playback up to 4K HDR10. Thanks to the HTML5/JavaScript engine, video content can be enhanced with dynamic graphical interfaces. The player offers both line-level and speaker-level audio outputs, suitable for all types of installations.
Scenarios are executed via multiple interfaces: autoplay, input and output contacts, Art-Net or DMX512 commands, multi-touch screen, TCP/IP or HTTP commands, serial connection and scheduled programming.
Key features:
reliable and easy to install
show control directly via Art-Net or DMX512 from a standard lighting console or software; shows are created in the dedicated Show Control Editor software
synchronization of audio, video, DMX512 and Art-Net
DMX512 and Art-Net recorder from any console or software
up to 8 audio channels via USB and HDMI
8 input contacts and 8 powered output contacts
show triggering at a set time thanks to autoplay
Summary
Audio players work best where background music and announcements matter, the VP320 and VP330 video players in interactive multimedia presentations, and the Event Video Player EVP380 in shows combining video, sound and light. See the full range in the Waves System interactive players category.
