Genelec

News Summary:

Genelec integrated its technology into the new Spatial Audio and Arts Lab at Germany's KreativInstitut.Ostwestfalen-Lippe (KIO) on July 7, 2026, a facility bringing together disciplines like digital media production, composition, sound design, and artificial intelligence. Earlier, on June 18, the company showcased advancements in room adaptation for studio monitors and accurate headphone reproduction, including its SAM™ Monitoring, Personal Reference Monitoring (PRM), and Aural ID virtual monitoring, at the 6th International Conference on Audio for Virtual and Augmented Reality and Immersive Games. On June 17, Genelec expanded its UNIO monitoring ecosystem with the introduction of the new 9402A System Management Device for Audio-over-IP Networking. This device provides Dante and AES67 compatibility for Genelec’s Smart Active Monitors and Subwoofers, complementing the existing 9401A model, which supports Ravenna ST2110 and AES67 protocols. Previously, on June 11, Genelec announced its partnership with artist Björk for her "Echolalia" immersive exhibition at the National Gallery of Iceland, presented as part of the 2026 Reykjavík Arts Festival. This followed the May 29 announcement of the Canadian Genelec Immersive Audio Session Tour 2026, an interactive training program for audio and AV professionals, which ran from June 23-26 in collaboration with partner SFM and expert Eric Horstmann.