The Sennheiser Group will bring to IBC2026 (11 to 14 September) its portfolio of audio brands and technologies designed to support broadcasters and production professionals across every stage of the broadcast signal chain. The showcase in Hall 8, Booth D50, will focus on interoperability, audio workflows, partner ecosystem solutions from SoundBase, and the latest additions to Neumann’s studio monitor portfolio, as the company has claimed in a statement.

Wireless workflows

​On the Sennheiser wireless area, the company will ofer a range of solutions designed to enhance deployment, monitoring and management workflows for broadcast and production teams.

Additionally, Spectera will be shown together with the new Spectera SKM, which aims to enhance wireless handheld microphone performance. This will become available commercially mid-September, completing the core Spectera ecosystem.

​​With the addition of the SKM handheld, all core elements of Spectera are now available, with the intention of bringing microphones, in-ear monitors, full remote control and monitoring together in one integrated ecosystem for virtually any live performance or broadcast application.

The Spectera Base Station ZMAN, which carries a Merging ZMAN audio network module for AES 67 ecosystems, will also be on show, and expected to be available from October 2026. With native ST 2110-30 audio integration via the Merging ZMAN module, the Base Station looks forward to bringing the benefits of the Spectera ecosystem directly into professional broadcast workflows.

Also being demonstrated is the Spectera Command functionality, which gives the artist or speaker direct control of the audio routing pre-configured in the wireless system. Available as a Command Button for connection between the SEK bodypack and the microphone, and as a Command Ring for the SKM handheld from October 2026, it enables end users to mute their audio or open a talkback channel. The Spectera system allows the button to be configured as a latched or a momentary switch to accommodate different workflows and preferences.

Also on show is SoundBase’s brand-neutral RF planning and management application. Developed and operated by the Sennheiser partner, the software has recently added full support for Spectera and the Command functionality. The company highlights is SoundBase’s Remote View tool, which allows broadcast productions to share live monitoring data with multiple team members without increasing network traffic.

Neumann studio monitors

​Visitors will get an exclusive look at the latest additions to Neumann’s studio monitor portfolio, which have been developed to deliver enhanced accuracy, versatility, and performance for demanding broadcast, production, and immersive audio workflows. The Neumann monitoring area will feature live demonstrations and listening sessions.

Neumann will also unveil two new capsule heads, the KK 104 A (cardioid) and KK 105 A (supercardioid) for Sennheiser’s state-of-the-art wireless systems, including Spectera.

Broadcast audio journey

​A third area of the booth presents a workflow-oriented Sennheiser Group showcase. The demonstration is built around end-to-end workflow optimisation, looking forward to showing how seamless integration between technologies drives greater efficiency and operational reliability, and how audio excellence is maintained across every stage of production. Underpinning it all is broadcast integration and connectivity across SMPTE 2110, Dante, NMOS and Lawo HOME.

The Sennheiser Group workflows section walks visitors through the journey step by step, following the audio signal from capture through to monitoring and augmentation. Capture is handled by Sennheiser’s MKH series of RF condenser microphones and EW-DX handheld microphones with interchangeable mic capsules, paired with the EW-DX EM4 four-channel digital wireless receiver. Signals are feeding into Merging Technologies’ HAPI modular audio interface for the studio or OB van.

On the monitoring side, Neumann’s KH series of studio monitors is joined by Sennheiser’s latest HD 480 PRO and HD 490 PRO reference headphones.

Rounding out the chain, augmentation is demonstrated via Ovation playout and show sequencer, and Pyramix digital audio workstation.