The Galileo loudspeaker management system is a hardware/ software system providing all of the facilities required to drive and align sound reinforcement systems employing multiple zones. The system consists of the Galileo 616/616 AES, a six-input/16- output, 2U, fully digital matrix processor and Compass software for comprehensive control of the Galileo 616/616 AES through a graphical environment running on a remote computer. Galileo 616/616AES can also be controlled directly from its front panel for maximum flexibility.