L-Acoustics to showcase HYRISS tech and more at ISE 2026. L-Acoustics, industry leaders in designing and manufacturing sound systems and technology, invites visitors to explore the next generation of residential and commercial audio innovations across three dedicated zones at Integrated Systems Europe 2026. From immersive home cinemas to state-of-the-art installed sound solutions, the company will demonstrate how its technologies deliver exceptional audio experiences in any setting and application. Visitors can explore L-Acoustics innovations across three distinct locations. Firstly, the L-Acoustics showcase in the Audio Hall (Hall 7, booth #7B190) features a comprehensive showcase of the company's loudspeaker systems, electronics, software, and solutions. It serves as the go-to destination for integrators and audio professionals who wish to explore the full range of L-Acoustics technologies. Meanwhile, in the Residential & Smart Building Hall (Hall 2, booth #2F620), Visitors can explore L-Acoustics' Installed Sound portfolio directly in a dedicated meeting and demonstration area featuring HYRISS (Hyperreal Immersive Sound Space) technologies. Here, they can discover how L-Acoustics is transforming top-tier audio for conferencing, presentations, performances, entertainment, and immersive experiences, with solutions that quickly adapt to any setting. Finally, attendees can also join one of four daily presentation sessions in the Audio Demo Room (Hall 8.0 #B4) to experience L-Acoustics' latest innovations in action. "ISE 2026 is the perfect stage for us to demonstrate how L-Acoustics is pushing beyond the ordinary and making immersive, professional-grade audio accessible to suit any lifestyle space," says Nick Fichte, business development global lead, hospitality, home & yacht at L-Acoustics. "HYRISS leads the way in audio innovation for the luxury commercial, hospitality, residential, and marine sectors. "A HYRISS solution gives integrators complete freedom in immersive system design and installation, enabling them to transform single-use rooms into versatile audio-enhanced spaces for their clients to enjoy cinema, music, live concerts, meditation, karaoke, partying, clubbing and so much more." HYRISS technology combines elegant design with advanced spatial audio, providing integrators with a professional-grade sound solution that adapts instantly to different purposes and moods. It offers clarity, precision, and an immersive experience. Visitors at the Residential & Smart Building Hall Booth can see how L-Acoustics systems work with Anima - the dynamic engine in the L-ISA processor that powers HYRISS. With Anima Signatures, integrators enjoy greater design freedom to create versatile spaces that smoothly shift between immersive cinema, spatial music, and other audio experiences. More innovations. At ISE 2026, L-Acoustics will also showcase Soundvision Connect, a cloud-based extension of its Soundvision 3D modelling software. This allows integrators, architects, and clients to collaborate in real time, sharing interactive 3D sound designs on any web device. New features include instant sharing, version comparison, and improved communication, ensuring systems meet the client's vision and space requirements. The newly introduced LA1.16i will be a standout attraction at ISE. Its ultra-compact 1U design houses 16 channels, making it ideal for home and yacht setups by maximising rack space and reducing installation costs. Equipped with L-Acoustics' patented L-SMART power management technology, the LA1.16i efficiently manages power for optimal performance. It supports the Milan-AVB and AES67 protocols, offers seamless redundancy, and integrates smoothly with control systems such as Crestron and Control4, providing a versatile, future-proof solution for home cinemas, distributed audio, and marine luxury applications. L-Acoustics experts will be available during the event to engage with integrators and address questions about innovations from their wide product lineup. To arrange a meeting or book a demo room, please visit the L-Acoustics ISE 2026 event page. Earlier this year, L-Acoustics shared how its L2 line source system is powering the sound system at Arènes de Grand Paris Sud, the first official esports team home arena in Europe.

Lyric Theatre Belfast becomes first on island of Ireland to deploy L-ISA Immersive Audio for world premiere of Denouement. L-Acoustics partners with Forfey to realise first theatrical L-ISA deployment on the island of Ireland Belfast, Northern Ireland - November 2025 - The Lyric Theatre Belfast has become the first theatre on the island of Ireland to deploy L-Acoustics L-ISA immersive sound technology in a live theatrical production, unveiling the system for the world premiere run of Denouement. The new drama, written by John Morton and produced in-house at the Lyric, invites audiences into a tense and unravelling end-of-the-world narrative, a story strengthened by immersive sound that places listeners inside every whispered fear and urgent plea on stage. The project was realised in collaboration with Forfey, who designed, supplied, and installed the L-ISA configuration, working closely with L-Acoustics Application Engineer Ollie Crump and Lyric Senior Production Technician Ian Vennard. The installation marks a significant step in the venue's long-term audio strategy and its ambition to pioneer new creative and technical standards in theatre production across Northern Ireland and beyond. "Striving for creative and technical excellence is central to everything we do," says Matt Minford, Managing Director at Forfey. "From our first conversations with Ian and the Lyric team, it was clear we shared that vision. Our role was to design and deliver a system that truly supports the theatre's creative ambition and demonstrates how spatial audio can heighten emotional storytelling and place audiences inside the narrative alongside the performers." Original Theatre Writing Meets Immersive Audio Technology Celebrating its 75th anniversary in 2026, the Lyric Theatre stands as Northern Ireland's only full-time self-producing theatre, creating a minimum of six original productions annually. New writing remains central to its mission, with Denouement emerging from the theatre's own New Playwrights Programme. For the team, pairing a world-premiere play with cutting-edge sound design felt like a natural evolution. "Our focus has always been to champion new writing and elevate new voices," explains Adam Steele, Marketing Manager at Lyric Theatre Belfast. "Audiences increasingly expect a premium theatrical experience, and immersive technology now plays a key role in storytelling. Denouement felt like the perfect moment to explore that creative potential." The production's staging, claustrophobic, close to the audience, and emotionally charged, further aligned with immersive audio's ability to heighten tension and bring performers into the same psychological space as the audience. From Traditional Reinforcement to L-ISA Immersive Audio While the Lyric had been exploring audio upgrade options, its collaboration with L-Acoustics accelerated last summer, when the venue hosted L-ISA training sessions for technical professionals from across the region. The event coincided with the theatre's early planning phase for Denouement, sparking the idea of using immersive audio technology for the production. "We had been considering our next steps in sound reinforcement, whether that might be a refreshed left-right system or a more advanced LCR approach," notes Vennard. "But when we saw the potential of L-ISA and how well it complements our auditorium, it became clear this technology would help place us at the forefront of theatre sound." The venue frequently hires L-Acoustics systems for larger productions and musicals, making L-ISA technology a future-aligned choice that builds on an already established sonic foundation. With a capacity of 389 and a single rake of seating, the main house offers ideal physical conditions for spatial audio, free from overhangs or balcony obstructions. Designing the L-ISA Configuration: A Series Loudspeakers and Spatial Precision L-Acoustics US LLC has worked with L-Acoustics for years and know the power of these systems," continues Minford. "For Denouement, we collaborated closely with L-Acoustics and the Lyric to tune the design precisely for the room - using Soundvision to model coverage and make the most of the theatre's ideal architecture." The final design centers on a focused Scene configuration using L-Acoustics A Series loudspeakers. Three central arrays of one A15 Focus flanked by two A15 Wide form the core image, with two arrays of one A10 Focus two A10 Wide positioned at the outer edges to ensure even, precise coverage across the full seating rake. To extend the spatial soundscape beyond the primary frontal image, one X12 loudspeaker per side were positioned as Scene extensions, widening the perceived sound field and strengthening lateral imaging. Surround and overhead immersion is delivered by ten X8 loudspeakers installed discreetly around and above the auditorium to provide enveloping spatial textures and height information, enabling subtle atmospheric movement as well as pinpoint localisation when required by the production. The system runs on a Milan-AVB network, using a P1 processor for setup and signal routing, supported by LS10 switches. LA4X and LA12X amplified controllers provide power and processing, giving the creative team a flexible, object-based mixing environment that supports both narrative clarity and dramatic sound design. Audience Response: Clarity, Immersion, and Emotional Impact The system operates flawlessly across the show's four-week run, supporting seven performances each week. Crucially, audience feedback has been immediate and vocal - a rare but powerful indicator in theatre sound. "Sound can often go unnoticed when it's working well," says Steele. "But audiences have been talking about how immersed they feel, and how clear and enveloping the sound is. That's particularly meaningful given many of our patrons are older theatregoers - it shows that clarity and natural imaging truly make a difference." With cinematic and at-home streaming experiences shaping public expectations, immersive theatre sound has become increasingly important for maintaining audience engagement. "We're seeing audiences arrive expecting the best," Adam adds. "This system allows us to meet and exceed that expectation." Looking to an Immersive Audio Future "This project has been a fantastic example of collaboration," adds Minford. "It demonstrates our shared commitment to pushing standards of creative and technical excellence in Northern Ireland." "Our goal is to lead the industry," says Vennard. "Immersive audio is shaping the future of theatre, and this project gives us a head start creatively and technically." Get the lastest news and find out about listening events.

Stockholm venue upgrades with L-Acoustics. Nalen solves nearly 140 years of acoustic challenges with L-Acoustics L Series Sweden - For nearly 140 years, Nalen has been hosting the performances that shaped Swedish culture - from the artists who graced its stage in the 1950s and 60s, to the diverse roster of contemporary acts that keep its calendar packed with over 100 concerts and events annually. The 19th-century Stockholm concert hall's architectural constraints - strict weight limits, sightline restrictions, and a protected building status - meant that the aging sound system needed replacing with something both powerful and ingenious. Working with consultant Fredrik Martinsson of Comet Audio, Nalen assessed these challenges and identified the requirements for a premium solution. Several integrators were asked to propose systems. JLE Audio AB, an L-Acoustics certified provider with over 20 years of experience with the brand, was selected based on the strength of their proposal and the confidence Nalen and Comet placed in their expertise. JLE recommended the L-Acoustics L Series, a system engineered to overcome what conventional installations couldn't: delivering premium audio coverage while respecting the very constraints that make Nalen architecturally irreplaceable. The system in the main concert hall - well over a decade old - had reached the point where an upgrade made sense. Nalen needed something that could handle the demands of modern touring artists, control the problematic reflections bouncing off the side walls, and do it all within a 200kg ceiling weight limit. "We needed a premium solution that could deliver maximum output with minimum footprint," explains Johannes Jonsson, CEO and sound engineer at JLE Audio AB, who led the installation. "The system had to be sustainable, long-lasting, and capable of meeting the complex needs of a wide range of artists." The original project timeline was affected by the pandemic, but this delay ultimately proved favourable. When the project was initially conceived, L-Acoustics had not yet launched the L Series. By the time work resumed two years ago, however, the L Series was available - and turned out to be the solution. "Nalen was specifically interested in the L Series from the outset," notes Jonsson. "They're tech enthusiasts and were aware that it would tick all of their boxes." JLE used Soundvision to assess the viability of L2D, carefully mapping every possible option to find the perfect placement. With a proposed Soundvision design approved, the team went on to arrange a demonstration. Because JLE also rents L-Acoustics equipment, it was able to temporarily install the exact proposed configuration in Nalen's main hall in January 2025. The results were immediately convincing - and, with that, the project was underway. The final deployment comprises one L2D per side, four KS21 subs in cardioid, and an additional two A10 Wide for impact in the front. It was designed to 'address every challenge and to be reconfigured with ease'. The controlled cardioid dispersion of the L2D focuses sound energy on the audience, ensuring full coverage while dramatically reducing energy directed at the side walls. Four KS21 subwoofers in cardioid configuration minimise low-frequency energy bouncing off the rear and side surfaces and provide powerful bass response. Finally, the two A10 Wide offer enhanced front-of-stage impact during rock concerts, and because they can be pole-mounted over the KS21 subwoofers, they're easy to adjust for different types of events. The new system is Nalen's first Milan-AVB installation, and is indicative of a significant step forward in the venue's audio networking technology. The complete system runs through a P1 processor and three LA7.16i amplified controllers, a compact configuration that delivers exceptional power and control. All audio distribution uses AVB protocol via an LS10, providing reliable, low-latency digital audio transmission with built-in redundancy. "Nalen is the second L2 installation we've completed," says Jonsson. "The first was in 2024 at Jönköping Concert Hall. There is huge interest in this system throughout Sweden and we're pleased to be meeting this demand."