Jetbuilt Jetbot Service DeskJetbot Service Desk is an intelligent, automated solution embedded within the Jetbuilt project management platform. Designed to offer 24/7 device-specific, context-specific troubleshooting, Jetbot can allow end-users to resolve many issues independently. By scanning a device’s QR code, users are immediately directed to targeted guidance, tailored specifically to the role of each device within the AV system. This approach can eliminate wait times and avoid lengthy support processes. At the heart of Jetbot’s functionality is its AI-powered understanding of AV project ecosystems, including awareness of each project’s specific equipment and scope of work. This enables precise, context-sensitive troubleshooting tailored to the exact devices and configurations in use. Jetbot automates ticketing and logging, providing real-time insights to identify recurring issues and deliver feedback to integrators. If a technician is needed on-site, Jetbot can automatically schedule the visit via the Service Calendar, factoring in SLAs to prioritize urgency. From the judges: “Jetbot Service Desk is one of the best realtime service support platforms I’ve seen. It effectively integrates AI into learning complex physical AV systems and best practices. The service provides a very natural way for users to initiate a request for assistance and likely can empower the end user to resolve many issues without the need to dispatch a technician to the site.”
INOGENI TOGGLE ROOMS XTThis TAA-compliant three-host switcher for USB/HDMI devices with extension is designed to bring simple BYOD/BYOM to larger rooms via one USB-C (100W) cable. Users can Switch up to 6 peripherals among three hosts (5 USB + 1 display). The system comprises one hub at the display for the Room PC host and one hub at the table for two laptop hosts linked together by a CAT6A cable up to 70 m/230 ft. This flexibility extends across various settings, from large boardrooms to classrooms and auditoriums, making it positioned for unified videoconferences. The new MAESTRO LAN web interface simplifies device configuration, real-time monitoring, and firmware updates. From the judges: “This system simplifies the integration of BYOD hardware in traditional meeting rooms. Equipped with automatic or triggered switching, the system reduces the cable runs to a single RJ45. Integrated USB-C charging and the ability to share multiple USB devices across three computers make it flexible problem solver for large or multi-room installations with a mix of computers and BYOD devices.”
WyreStorm Technologies SW-640L-TX-W
This 4×2 4K multi-format wired/wireless presentation switcher is designed for modern corporate boardrooms, educational institutions, and multi-screen conference environments. Dual USB-C inputs offer 60W power delivery; it supports BYOD setups for device connection and charging. Dual HDMI inputs support automatic or manual switching of four connected sources (two HDMI and two USB-C) with assignable USB3.0 host connection. Dual 4K HDMI outputs can function independently for multi-screen setups or mirror content for collaboration. It’s compatible with Airplay, Miracast, and leading conferencing platforms like Zoom and Microsoft Teams. Additionally, an APO-DG2 USB-C dongle supports 4K30 wireless presentation. Up to four simultaneous wired or wireless presenters can share their content at the same time in split-screen mode. From the judges: “The WyreStorm SW-640L-TX-W quad input presentation switcher is a device that will meet the needs of integrators in business, live event, medical, and education spaces. The seamless switching performance and ability to automatically switch between wired inputs or USB dongles is effortless. The ability to create split-screen experiences adds value without compromising on project budgets.”
Eastern Acoustic Works SB828The EAW engineering team has pushed the flagship SB Series to new levels with the introduction of SB828. This high-performance 2×18” subwoofer is designed to support EAW’s KF Series systems and is engineered around a low turbulence port based on fluid dynamic research combined with a unique dual voice coil transducer design. It’s compact and designed for either horizontal or vertical installation. Sixteen M10 mounting points, weather protection, and color options allow for a myriad of permanent suspension options. From the judges: “The compact size of EAW’s SB828 dual 18″ subwoofer doesn’t sacrifice performance as the box pushes down to 25Hz. EAW continues to refine its product line and restore its name in the market. The SB828 helps round out a low-frequency pairing for the KF Series most notably when ground stacks are advisable.”
d&b audiotechnik CCLThis system combines the advanced cardioid directivity technology of d&b’s SL Series with a compact, passive design, a first among compact line arrays, delivering broadband directivity control with low-frequency cardioid behavior via single-channel amplifier operation. It has a unique driver configuration: two 7” front-firing drivers, two 5” side/rear drivers, and two newly designed 1.75” high-frequency transducers. Together, they deliver headroom, low-frequency control, and acoustic clarity. The CCL System exemplifies versatility, with mobile and installation versions (CCL and CCLi), plus 80° and 120° dispersion models to suit various setups. It also pairs with the CCL-SUB, a flyable subwoofer that extends bandwidth and reduces port noise. From the judges: “The d&b CCL System (Compact Cardioid Line Array) is an impressive technical feat due to its small size/low weight achieved with passive deisgn. Overall, the CCL System performance is enhanced by a passive cardioid configuration; d&b understands the significant difference between touring, rental & staging, and installation markets. I’m encouraged that they continue to value aesthetics and provide an installation CCLi version reducing product cost and minimizing visual distractions that can be created by traditional tour hardware.”
Turtle AV Mineola 8×8This 1RU TAA-compliant Dante Audio Bridge designed for high-density analog XLR to Dante and Dante to analog XLR. It has primary and secondary Dante network ports; locking Neutrik etherCON connectors; 48V phantom power on all XRL inputs; and combo ports with XLR and TRS. It’s PoE-powered with optional external DC power to reduce weight and heat, and remove any chance of electrical interference, and provide power redundancy. With DC and PoE connected, there is power redundancy. Mineola is 100% compatible with all Dante ecosystem products and all Dante audio software, including Dante Controller. From the judges: “Mineola 8×8 Dante bridges provide exceptional ROI due to their density in a single rack unit. The Mineola 8×8 is built like a tank, and the dual Dante network redundancy means the show will go on. A 5-year warranty with advanced replacement makes it additionally attractive to consider in a system design.”
Biamp CCA-80 Aisle Loudspeaker
This innovative, asymmetric, full-range three-way horn speaker is engineered to address the specific acoustic challenges of long aisles and concourses. Designed for optimal speech intelligibility and background music, it delivers a long, rectangular coverage pattern. Key to the CCA-80’s performance is its asymmetric waveguide design, which offers a 6:1 throw ratio. The speaker’s narrow upper horn extends coverage to distant areas, while the wider, attenuated lower portion ensures full audio reach directly beneath the mounting position. Uniquely, the horn is tilted downward within the enclosure, minimizing the need for precise aiming and guaranteeing coverage directly below the speaker. Unlike conventional speakers where SPL (sound pressure level) diminishes with distance, the CCA-80 maintains a consistent SPL across its entire coverage area. This makes it an ideal solution for background music and voice paging in large spaces like warehouses, with mounting heights of up to 36 feet. Its triaxial design delivers full-range sound from 115 Hz to 14 kHz. From the judges: “The CCA-80 Aisle Loudspeaker provides exceptional audio control for integrators looking for a very affordable single speaker that can evenly distribute uniform coverage of audio long distances. Biamp’s CCA-80 speaker yet again demonstrates their commitment to products that make a difference and improve the user and integrators’ experience.”
This versatile point source loudspeaker draws on two of Meyer Sound’s most popular loudspeakers, combining the acoustic lineage of the ULTRA family and technology innovations behind the flagship PANTHER large-format linear line array. It brings precision, power, and clarity into a compact, simple-to-deploy package that is compatible across the Meyer ecosystem. Both the ULTRA-X80 and ULTRA-X82 offer analog and MILAN connectivity as standard, further blending into Meyer’s comprehensive MILAN-equipped range, all compatible with Meyer’s Nebra integrated software platform. ULTRA-X80 is an evolution of the ULTRA family’s innovative concentric-driver design, which couples two 12-inch neodymium-magnet cone drivers to a rotatable 95 x 40-degree waveguide coupled to a 4-inch high-frequency compression driver. It incorporates Meyer’s ultralight Class D amplifier technology for a total linear peak output of 141 dB SPL in a cabinet weighing just 130 lb (59 kg). It’s designed to provide the power, clarity, and performance of multiple line array loudspeakers in a single box. (The ULTRA-X82 variant offers a more tightly focused 50 x 40 degree dispersion pattern at total linear peak of 142 dB SPL.) From the judges: “When a venue needs a point source speaker system to properly meet a design performance goal, the ULTRA-X80 active point source opens up a whole world of opportunity.”
EDC Acoustics Plane Array Technology
Unlike traditional loudspeakers, the Plane Array is a software-defined, multi-beam speaker system that can deliver up to four independent audio beams, each with precise control over direction, coverage, and dispersion. This level of control allows users to shape sound to match environments such as theaters, houses of worship, and live event spaces. What sets the Plane Array apart is its seamless integration with a LiDAR-powered app. The app uses LiDAR scanning to capture the dimensions and layout of the space in real time, enabling automatic configuration of each audio beam. This reduces setup time, ensuring optimal sound coverage and minimizing unwanted reflections or dead zones without manual tuning. Users can fine-tune horizontal and vertical coverage, skew, tilt, and pan to suit a variety of acoustic environments. The software-defined nature of the system allows for updates and improvements through firmware and software upgrades. From the judges: “EDC Acoustics Plane Array Technology is an interesting development for new venue design, as well as retrofit projects. The ability to use LiDAR scanning within the app to fine-tune system performance quickly and optimize system configurations is exciting. Overall, I’m thrilled to see the direction that EDC Acoustics is taking professional audio system design.”
Martin VDO Sceptron XB High-Output Pixel-Batten
This compact, high-performance IP65 LED pixel-batten inherits all of Martin VDO Sceptron family’s benefits, such as user-friendly mapping through Martin’s P3 System Controller, the ability to exchange diffusers and lenses, and a wide range of available rigging accessories. It provides a significantly boosted lumen output, enhanced cabling freedom, and the ability to be controlled as a lighting fixture via Art-Net and sACN, and as a video fixture (via P3 controller), or both simultaneously. It delivers more than double the output of the popular VDO Sceptron 10. The use of RGBW LEDs results in a better spectrum (CRI, TM-30, TLCI), compared to traditional RGB pixel-battens. The enhanced control options make this fixture easy to deploy, with or without a P3 System Controller. From the judges: “This compact LED pixel-batten outperforms its compact size and projects color light and patterns elegantly and efficiently. Of all of the LED battens I’ve seen on the market, Martin provides the most flexibility in the form of lenses, shrouds, effects, and accessories. The external power supply and ability to passively split power and data feeds makes for a system that is easy to install and maintain.”
PTZOptics Studio 4KThis camera brings zoom capability and 4K to a sleek and affordable low-profile fixed camera. It can capture a subject from up to 90 feet away with zoom strengths of 12X or 20X, ideal for medium or large spaces, including houses of worship. The Studio 4K is enabled to link automatically to Hive Studio, PTZOptics’ easy-to-use online production platform, for control from anywhere. The Studio 4K supports SDI, HDMI, USB, and IP output. It comes native with NDI HX2, allowing for seamless integration into various video production setups, connecting directly to a live production switcher, streaming over a network, or recording through an SDI interface. The Studio 4K’s durable construction and discreet profile make it pitched for streaming podcasts, municipal meetings, worship services, sports, and security applications. In addition, as a fixed camera, the Studio 4K is courtroom friendly, providing reliability, easy mounting, and high-resolution focus on individual subjects while preserving the anonymity of others in the room. From the judges: “Love the controls on the side of this camera. It’s a great addition to PTZOptics wide range of cameras, and it comes enabled for PTZOptics Hive Studio, which will be their cloud production platform.”
JBL Professional SRX900 Series
The SRX900 family includes dual 6.5-inch and dual 10-inch powered line array loudspeakers and 15-inch and 18-inch powered, arrayable loudspeakers, and ground-stacked subwoofers. The two new subwoofers can be flown in the same array as the existing line array products and allow users to create SRX900 systems without having subwoofers on the ground when that is not an option. The expanded SRX900 Series accessory offering includes a new simplified, cost-effective pole mount option. The new Vertical Transport carts also allow users to stack and transport 2-3 subwoofers at a time. The series combines built-in amplification, user-configurable DSP, a full suite of rigging and transport accessories, and a streamlined software experience. From the judges: “This new series provides impressive audio performance in a small package both physically and financially. SRX900 Series maintains JBL’s reputation for quality while also improving the aesthetic appeal of the cabinet designs. The output of the dual 6.5″ cabinets is exceptional, and even the 15″ subwoofer outperforms its compact cabinet.”
L-Acoustics Xi SeriesThe series includes two IP55 models, the X6i and X8i, both of which leverage L-Acoustics’ coaxial technology for consistent tonal balance over distance and smooth off-axis coverage. This technology eliminates the need for a minimum listening distance. It provides high feedback rejection, making the Xi Series suitable for various applications, from luxury hospitality spaces to live clubs and houses of worship. One of the key innovations of the Xi Series is its compact design for short-throw applications and with strong bandwidth-to-size ratio. This installation series offers a commercial advantage by addressing the diverse needs of premium installation projects with a versatile and aesthetically pleasing solution. From the judges: “L-Acoustics Xi Series brings their tour game to the fixed install market. They’ve done an admirable job rounding out the Xi Series with a number of driver configurations and accessories, which also include IP ratings to preserve hardware in less-than-ideal conditions.”
7thSense P-Series 6 Media Server
This brings real-time generative media, interactive experiences, and multi-layered playback to mid-range live events, museums, theme parks, and digital art installations. Built on the success of its popular predecessors, it delivers in a compact 2U form factor. Supporting up to four ultra-high-resolution video outputs, it’s powered by PCIe 5.0 technologies and new GPUs, and provides genlock, framelock, and swaplock capabilities. Its color management, real-time media manipulation, and server-grade reliability make it suitable for 24/7 operation. Adaptable IO options support projects from intimate installations to expansive multi-display setups, with diverse media formats, bit depths, and resolutions. It’s cross-platform compatible with 7thSense software solutions, Unreal Engine, Unity, Notch, and more, and also functions as a stand-alone platform for user-installed software. From the judges: “The product is tailor-made for the mid-range– it’s easy to use and small in design. It fits well behind LED walls, and you don’t need an LED controller, so there’s less hardware that can fail. It has a wider color gamut and contrast and can sync multiple layers, which is important in broadcast for the genlock. It takes an innovative approach, using graphic cards in the box. The GPU can talk to multiple boxes through the chain, and that is not common for this type of product.”
ALFALITE Matix AlfaCOB/AlfaMIP
These (Chip On Board) LED panels deliver lower reflection and glare. The surface coating protects against impacts, liquids, and chemical agents and is anti-blue light. The static electricity protection parameters are ESD> 10kV, and both models have enhanced thermal dissipation. With just <0.05mm between modules, light distortion at the joints is improved, alongside the screens’ better chromatic and light uniformity, and good blacks. The series combines higher brightness with lower consumption. Adhesion to substrate is improved, and it’s designed for the shortest repair time on the market. From the judges: “Great contrast, matte, limited glare making for easier viewing. Easy to maintain and repair. With an impressive 175-degree viewing angle horizontally and vertically.”
