Genelec

News Summary:

At the 6th International Conference on Audio for Virtual and Augmented Reality and Immersive Games on June 18, 2026, Genelec highlighted its SAM™ Monitoring Personal Reference Monitoring (PRM) and Aural ID virtual monitoring technologies, which enable precise work with stereo to immersive audio outside of traditional studio settings. Previously, on June 17, 2026, Genelec expanded its UNIO monitoring ecosystem by introducing the 9402A System Management Device for Audio-over-IP Networking. This new device provides Dante and AES67 compatibility for its Smart Active Monitors and Subwoofers, complementing the existing 9401A model that supports Ravenna ST2110 and AES67 protocols. Earlier in June, on the 11th, Genelec announced its partnership with artist Björk for her "Echolalia" immersive exhibition at the National Gallery of Iceland, part of the 2026 Reykjavík Arts Festival. This followed the May 29, 2026, announcement of the Genelec Immersive Audio Session Tour in Canada, an interactive training program for audio and AV professionals running from June 23–26 with partner SFM. On May 28, 2026, Genelec released Aural ID 2.1, its HRTF-based binaural headphone monitoring application, which features enhancements to streamline workflows and improve overall system transparency, delivering accurate headphone mixes with spatial positioning, depth, and tonal balance.