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Discover the Best Studio Microphones of 2024 New!

Unlock the full potential of your recordings with the latest studio microphones. This feature highlights exceptional products from leading brands that deliver unparalleled sound quality and durability. Explore the dynamic and condenser options redefining the pro audio market. read more

Upgrade Your Sound: 6 Reasons to Switch to Digital Wireless Microphones New!

From minimising interference to ensuring crystal-clear performance, find out why making the switch from Analogue to Digital can enhance your live shows. Elevate your audio and discover how digital systems offer superior sound quality, intelligent signal management, and hassle-free setup. read more

Phoenix Networks Makes International Debut at Kathmandu Music Festival 2024 New!

Phoenix Networks, in collaboration with Meyer Sound Panther and Leopard systems, celebrates a major milestone with its first international gig at the Kathmandu Music Festival 2024, enhances the vibrant cultural exchange in Nepal. Join us as we explore this landmark achievement and the future of Phoenix Networks on the world stage. read more

Leksa Lighting: Pioneering Professional Lighting Solutions New!

Leksa Lighting Technologies is revolutionizing the professional lighting industry in India with its cutting-edge LED solutions. Ronald Silva D'Souza delves deeper into how the brand is performing in the lighting market and its commitment to the 'Make in India' initiative read more

Shaping the Future of Sound: Meet the IRAA 2024 Jury Panel New!

As the Indian Recording Arts Academy Awards (IRAA) supported by GENELEC, the IRAA Awards continue to recognize outstanding achievements in music production and engineering. This year's esteemed jury panel continue to recognize outstanding achievements in music production and engineering read more

Audio Visual Magic at Lollapalooza India 2024 New!

Lollapalooza India's 2024 edition showcased an eclectic mix of global and local music across four stages. This article highlights the stellar audio-visual setups by Audio Dimensionz on Perry's Stage and ElectroCraft on the Nexa Stage, delivering a truly immersive experience. read more

Panel Discussion on Manufactured Lighting in India New!

A panel of industry experts, moderated by Viraf Pocha, discussed the potential and challenges of advancing 'Make in India' for stage lighting technology with insights from leaders like Ronald Silvan D'Souza, Manoj Lobo, Koy Neminathan, and Arvind Singh. read more

Sound Matters: Taking Noise Off The Menu New!

Hewshott, one of the leading technology, acoustics, and theatre consultants in the world, delivered exceptional spatial experiences at Otra, Kala Ghoda. read more

11 Questions with Christine Schyvinck New!

CEO of Shure, reflects on her 35-year journey with the company and discusses her vision for the audio technology giant. read more

Canara Lighting Completes Landmark Installation at India International Convention & Exhibition Centre (IICC), Yashobhoomi New!

Canara Lighting successfully completed a significant project at the India International Convention & Exhibition Centre (IICC), Yashobhoomi, in Dwarka, New Delhi. read more

Celebrating 22 Years of Innovation and Industry Leadership in India's Live Events Sector New!

The 22nd edition of PALM Expo, held from May 30 to June 1, 2024, at the Bombay Exhibition Centre in Mumbai, saw a record-breaking 25,510 unique visitors and was a massive success. Spanning 30,000 sqm, the expo showcased the latest in live events, media, and entertainment technology, with electrifying performances and cutting-edge industry insights. read more


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Focusrite Launches New Commercial Audio Brand – Optimal Audio



(L-R) Dom Harter, Tim-Carroll, Matt Rowe


At a special online event, Focusrite plc unveiled a new commercial audio brand, Optimal Audio. Promising a fresh outlook, Focusrite Group CEO, Tim Carroll explained that Optimal Audio, which becomes the Group’s seventh brand, has been in development for three years, involving extensive R&D across product and software, in a bid to simplify the unnecessarily complex world of commercial audio: 

“Optimal Audio provides a streamlined product offering working seamlessly together to deliver high quality sound that is easy to install and can be operated by anyone, not just engineers.

“Alongside its own dedicated staff, a number of colleagues from across the group – most notably within Martin Audio – have helped to bring Optimal Audio to fruition. In the long term, our ambition is that the brand will have its own distinct team.”

Dom Harter, now Managing Director for both Martin Audio and Optimal Audio, then gave an overview of the product eco-system and the focus of the brand:

“Optimal Audio offers a one-stop solution of control, amplification and loudspeakers for small to medium-sized commercial installations, with a focus on supporting multi-zone venues. At the forefront of the eco-system are four and eight-zone, powered and non-powered Zone controllers that have DSP at their heart. There is currently nothing else at this price point on the market which has the functionality and versatility to allow such a quick and simple setup. They have a flexible three-band EQ plus bandpass filtering on every output, alongside limiters and delay – features that are normally associated only with premium-priced offerings.”

Compatible with any device, Optimal Audio’s WebApp makes system set-up straightforward, allowing installers as much access as they require configuring EQs, devising presets and structuring time-of-day routines. Once completed, venue staff can then be presented with a simple user interface which allows them to operate the system. Zone controllers can also be supplemented by elegant wall-mounted controllers called ZonePad, available in one-zone or four-zone formats, which ensure that operation by staff is simple, intuitive and within easy reach.  

The next product category presented was amplifiers. Optimal Audio offers three SmartAmps with DSP, multichannel direct drive constant voltage, optimised presets and with half-rack and full-rack options available. SmartAmps provide a cost competitive fit for the commercial market to accompany the portfolio and maximise the performance of its loudspeakers. 

Finally, Optimal Audio revealed its collection of loudspeakers. These comprise a range of five ceiling speakers appropriately named Up, a series of four on-wall wooden speakers called Cuboid, and two powerful yet compact subwoofer solutions, simply known as Sub. Whilst again being cost-competitive, sound quality is a hallmark of the loudspeaker category, with Harter promising a “rich and detailed sound that will surpass expectations in this price category.”

Summing up, Harter said, “Optimal Audio maybe a young brand, but as part of the Focusrite Group it has an impressive pedigree. We have combined innovation and experience to simplify commercial audio, and by launching more than twenty products at the outset, Optimal Audio has created a high-quality, comprehensive, multi-zone, one-stop, commercial audio offering.”

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