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Immersive Lab Records: new boutique label for immersive music debuts with „Winterreise Echoes“ by Tetsuya HoriYamaha’s New Commercial Installation Solutions Ecosystem: The Key to Experience SoundPSI Audio presents A226-MAIN APA-700 main monitor with external amplificationLake People MC10 provides excellent monitor control in pocket formatZaor MIZA Flow at NAMM 2026: customisable, modular and future-proof desk for modern audio and AV production
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Immersive Lab Records: new boutique label for immersive music debuts with „Winterreise Echoes“ by Tetsuya Hori

February 9, 2026 at 10:26 am

Album cover for “Winterreise Echoes” by Tetsuya Hori, showing a lone tree and bench in a minimalist snowy winter landscape.

Immersive Lab Records is a new boutique label starting in February 2026, dedicated fully to immersive sound art. The label focuses on genres like neoclassical, ambient and electronica – published in modern immersive audio formats and selected premium editions.

Immersive music independent of format: Immersive Lab Records

Immersive Lab Records conceptualizes music as an immersive experience in modern audio formats and with sophisticated designs. All releases from Immersive Lab Records will be available in immersive audio formats. Apart from Dolby Atmos and Auro-3D, selected projects will also be available in Sony 360 Reality Audio and potentially other formats – depending on artistic concept and distribution paths. 

The digital products are complemented by premium formats like Pure Audio Blu-ray and high-resolution direct sales to audiophiles. The label’s approach is decidedly not limited to any single technology: Immersive Lab Records considers immersive audio formats as artistic tools to create and design room, depth, and emotional impact. The label is a brand by Eric Horstmann’s Immersive Lab, the creative hub for spatial audio, innovative audio production and artistic efforts at the intersection of music, technology, and emotion. This expertise in the area of immersive audio technology perfectly facilitates the curation and publishing of exciting music.

First release: Tetsuya Hori – “Winterreise Echoes”

The first release on Immersive Lab Records is the album “Winterreise Echoes” by composer and sound artist Tetsuya Hori, released on 18th February 2026. The lead single “Between Breaths” is available immediately, providing a glimpse into the album’s immersive sonic world. 

Tetsuya Hori takes Franz Schubert’s “Winterreise” and translates its emotional motifs into a contemporary immersive sound language between Neoclassical and Ambient. He reinterprets Schubert’s work and finds – hope, expressed as a vivid pulse beneath the captivating sonic images of piano and strings.

Curated label with long-term vision

“Winterreise Echoes” embodies the new label’s direction: supporting artistic visions that transform music from an acoustic event to an immersive experience. Immersive Lab Records is not a typical label for the masses, but a curated platform for artists who realize sound as spatial and emotional experiences. The label’s long-term vision is to establish immersive music as an independent artistic form beyond short-lived trends. 

Available via streaming

“Between Breaths” by Tetsuya Hori is available immediately in Dolby Atmos at Apple Music, Tidal, and Amazon, and in Auro-3D at AuroMasters. The album “Winterreise Echoes” will follow on 18th February.

Yamaha’s New Commercial Installation Solutions Ecosystem: The Key to Experience Sound

February 9, 2026 at 9:25 am

Graphic titled “The New Yamaha CIS Ecosystem” featuring a Yamaha logo in a purple circle, surrounded by networked audio/AV components such as speakers, microphones, amplifiers, and controllers.

Yamaha has launched its enhanced Commercial Installation Solutions (CIS) ecosystem at ISE 2026 in Barcelona, with new digital signal processors, power amplifiers and control solutions offering a new key to sound. Allowing users to integrate, configure and manage complex audio systems in a straightforward way, the enhanced CIS product portfolio is designed to provide reliable and flexible audio solutions for venues including hotels, restaurants, retail stores, corporate spaces and educational institutions

The new CIS lineup includes the DME5 and DME3 digital signal processors, eight new XMS series power amplifiers, MCP2 wall mount controller and TCD10 touchscreen control device, along with a significant update to Yamaha’s ProVisionaire system management and control software. 

The DME5 and DME3 join the established DME series processors. These 1U units offer high quality, 96kHz audio processing, seamless connectivity with Yamaha digital mixers and feature Dante and analogue I/O. They also feature four channels of flexible I/O which are assignable as inputs or outputs, for unmatched configuration flexibility. Dual USB ports support background music playback and PC connectivity for web conferencing.

The XMS series is a range of 1U and 2U power amplifiers. The eight models provide power sharing across four output channels and include onboard DSP for speaker processing, delay and matrix routing, with a built-in speaker processor to optimise output settings. This helps to ensure safe, reliable operation, giving users greater confidence and security. 

The MCP2 wall mount controller and TCD10 touchscreen controller combine flexible configuration with intuitive operation. The MCP2 supports up to 64 devices, while the TCD10 provides secure control with power over Ethernet (PoE) and versatile mounting options. Through working seamlessly with Yamaha’s ProVisionaire system management and control software, both controllers can also manage third-party devices, such as lighting and projectors, enabling straightforward AV control of the entire space.

Meanwhile, ProVisionaire Design and ProVisionaire Control PLUS software have been updated to Version 3.0. Now supporting a broader range of products and system components, a new Conductor feature allows DME5 or DME3 processors to coordinate multiple Yamaha devices. This makes system integration more intuitive, while simplifying daily operation.

“The scalable architecture and flexible control options of our revised CIS ecosystem ensures venues can adapt to evolving needs and technologies,” says Thomas Hemery, Senior General Manager of Yamaha’s Professional Solutions Division. “This means a reliable and future-proof investment, which supports long-term value and operational peace of mind, even as requirements change over time.”

The DME5, DME3, MCP2 and ProVisionaire V3.0 software will be available in Spring 2026. XMS amplifiers and the TCD10 controller will be available in the summer, along with a further major ProVisionaire Design and ProVisionaire Control PLUS update. This will enable even more flexible adjustment and integration within the CIS ecosystem, supporting an even wider range of applications and user needs.

Yamaha staff will be pleased to discuss the new CIS products on Booth 3F100 at ISE 2026, which takes place at the Fira de Barcelona in Barcelona, Spain, from February 3-6, 2026. All information about the new CIS Ecosystem and the products can be found on the new CIS Landing page.

(Original text: Robin Johnson. (www.9016.co.uk) 

PSI Audio presents A226-MAIN APA-700 main monitor with external amplification

January 30, 2026 at 9:36 am

PSI Audio introduces a variation of their A226-MAIN, the active analogue monitor for high-end studio sound. The all-new A226-MAIN APA-700 features the same sophisticated driver configuration and proprietary technology, but utilizes an external Analogue Power Amplifier (APA). The separate electronics can be placed up to five meters away from the speaker, so roll-off, level, and standby can be easily accessed for wall-embedded A226-MAIN. The unit is compatible with 19-inch racks and therefore seamlessly integrates into any professional studio.

APA-700 for easy access and control

The APA-700 takes the electronics from the A226-MAIN and turns them into a remote amplifier. The 3U 19-inch-rack-compatible unit allows for up to five meters of distance between speaker and electronics through a proprietary connection, which makes it perfect for controlling wall-embedded A226-MAIN in professional studios. The APA-700 provides rotary knobs for roll-off and level. The device can also be activated or deactivated through a dedicated standby button.

Sound fidelity at its best

While the APA-700 outsources the amplification section of the PSI Audio A226-MAIN, the speaker itself remains unchanged and delivers the outstanding fidelity the Swiss manufacturer is known for. The newly developed aluminium coil dome tweeter accurately depicts every detail in the high-frequency range. It is carefully paired with the renowned EXD midrange driver from PSI Audio and the two 10-inch woofers with double flow guide bass reflex, which make the A226-MAIN a mighty main monitoring system with an accurate representation of transients whilst delivering a clean and powerful low end.

Modular proprietary technology

As the flagship monitor speaker, the A226-MAIN combines all the proprietary technology that already gave the other PSI Audio speaker models their impressively accurate sound properties. The all-analogue APA-700 honours that tradition by powering the speakers with high SPL output and low distortion. In combination with the Compensated Phase Response (CPR) for perfectly aligned audio reproduction, and the Adaptive Output Impedance (AOI) that monitors membrane movement and optimizes transients, the A226-MAIN APA-700 meets even the highest criteria of demanding listening situations. 

Swiss precision manufacturing quality

Like all PSI Audio products, the A226-MAIN APA-700 is developed, built, and calibrated entirely by well-trained specialists in the company’s own manufacture in Switzerland. From the careful selection of components to the final assembly of each unit, every step in the production process is executed with the world-famous Swiss precision.

Price and availability

The PSI Audio A226-MAIN APA-700 is available for preorder immediately. Customers best refer to their local PSI Audio Custom Pro partners.

Lake People MC10 provides excellent monitor control in pocket format

January 22, 2026 at 10:59 am

Lake People MC10 monitor controller on a studio desk, featuring a volume knob, headphone jack, and input/output status LEDs.

Lake People introduces its new ultra-compact monitor controller MC10 at NAMM 2026. The MC10 offers digital USB-C input for PCM up to 384 kHz at 32 bit or DSD 256, plus an analogue RCA input. The outputs are realized as XLR, RCA, and headphone jacks, can be switched separately and used simultaneously. The headphone output offers 1/4” or 1/8” jacks. An Alps RK27 potentiometer is used for the volume control.

Ultra-compact listening central: MC10

The Lake People MC10 takes the high-quality monitor management of the MC100 and MC50 and brings it into an incredibly compact format of 108 x 41 x 143 mm. That makes the MC10 the perfect solution for setups with little space – and for use on the road. During travel especially, the MC10 scores with its headphone amplifier in exquisite Lake People quality, fully bus-powered and not dependent on a separate power supply. Since it is a Lake People headphone amplifier, it integrates the Pre-Gain circuitry to tune the amplifier perfectly to the headphones used. The MC10 can optionally also be powered with a separate power supply to conserve battery life of the connected laptop or tablet.

Flexible and versatile inputs and outputs

Two separate inputs and two outputs in addition to the two headphone jacks qualify the Lake People MC10 as a true monitor controller despite its size. The USB-C input accepts digital audio, the superb converter can process PCM with up to 384 kHz and 32 bit or DSD up to DSD 356. Analogue sources can be integrated via RCA, a switch on the front switches between the inputs. Speakers or other devices can be connected via XLR or RCA outputs. The two headphone jacks on the front in 1/4” and 1/8” configuration carry the same signal and can be used simultaneously. Individual buttons activate the respective outputs, so they can be used individually and simultaneously for playback. 

Top-shelf components for uncompromising sound quality

Since 1986, Lake People is synonymous with finest quality made in Germany, and the MC10 continues this tradition. Manufactured in the German workshop, the MC10 is made exclusively from carefully selected, high-quality components. For example, the volume is controlled with an Alps RK27 potentiometer with a solid 18-mm knob. The typical Lake People manufacturing precision guarantees a long, reliable product life – even in demanding mobile use. 

Lake People at NAMM and ISE 2026

The NAMM show from 22nd to 24th January is the stage for the Lake People MC10 world premiere. Visitors find Lake People at the American Music & Sound booth 17710 (ACC North Level 2). Subsequently, the MC10 will celebrate its European debut from 3rd to 6th February at ISE at booth CS644 in the Innovation Park.

Price and availability

The Lake People MC10 will be available from March 2026. The price will be announced shortly.

Zaor MIZA Flow at NAMM 2026: customisable, modular and future-proof desk for modern audio and AV production

January 20, 2026 at 11:49 am

Promotional graphic showing modular black studio desk and keyboard workstation configurations on a swirling galaxy background, with “NAMM ’26 Booth 14931” text.

Zaor Studio Furniture introduces the MIZA Flow, an innovative desk for musicians and media professionals that is designed to be modular and customisable. A slot at the back of the desktop can be used to enhance the desk with one or multiple rack modules that hold three rack units each. The slot can also be used to fit a ZaorBit Retro, which then opens the entire catalogue of Triad-Orbit solutions to be attached via the patented IO quick-release system. The Zaor MIZA Flow will be presented at NAMM from 22nd to 24th January 2026 at booth 14931 (ACC North) at the Anaheim Convention Center in Anaheim, California.

The desk of possibility: MIZA Flow

Zaor designed MIZA Flow for sound engineers, producers, broadcasters, and musicians. The innovative MIZA Flow desk responds to the rapidly evolving demands of modern audio, audiovisual, and content creation workflows. Built as a sustainable, flexible and upgradeable platform, MIZA Flow allows users to tailor their workspace to their specific needs and even adapt it over time rather than replacing it. Its base offers a large working surface as well as the signature rock-solid pull-out keyboard tray with adjustable keyboard height. This simple and elegant base can then be enhanced and customised with desktop rack units and a large variety of booms and stands to accommodate the specific requirements of each and every user. MIZA Flow is not a desk – it is your desk.

As stacked as required: flexible rackmount solutions

At the core of Zaor MIZA Flow is a modular architecture that supports a wide range of configurations, from streamlined music creation setups to fully equipped professional production environments. The trick is Zaor’s proprietary and protected fixing system that allows for the addition of one or more rack modules on the desktop. Each rack module offers three units of rack space and can be positioned and oriented freely to create the ideal work environment for the application at hand. This ingenious solution makes the desk perfect for every application, offering sheer endless possibilities to tailor and fine-tune its setup to the specific requirements at hand. It can even expand with the requirements: start with one module, later add a second one when the need for rackmount gear has grown. And why not have your go-to preamps all in one module and take them with you when you work somewhere else, only to easily re-attach the rack when you are back? The Zaor MIZA Flow unleashes your gear.

Ready for everything: ZaorBit integration

The slot for the rack modules of the Zaor MIZA Flow serves a second purpose: the integration of ZaorBit Retro. ZaorBit is the result of a cooperation between Zaor and the renowned stand- and boom-solution manufacturer Triad-Orbit. With ZaorBit Retro, the patented IO quick-release system from Triad-Orbit is easily integrated into MIZA Flow, making it possible to quickly attach microphone booms, camera stands, tablet holders and more. The Triad-Orbit solutions hold everything firmly in place, and with the quick-release system, switching between different setups is extremely fast, easy, and convenient.

Quality and ergonomics from Europe

The MIZA Flow perfectly fits into the philosophy of Zaor Studio Furniture to design and build high-quality furniture solutions that support the workflow of creatives and media professionals. “We have been very successful with the MIZA line and wanted to go several steps further in both functionality and style to meet today’s challenges,” says Gilles Bartholmé, COO, Zaor Studio Furniture. “With MIZA Flow, we have created a highly flexible workspace that can accommodate additional attachments through our attachable rack modules and our collaboration with Triad Orbit. Our fixing system is 100% safe, 100% flexible, and allows an almost unlimited number of positions, angles, and combinations.” Like all other products from Zaor, the MIZA Flow is produced in Europe from selected materials. It uses strong wood particle board combined with exquisite solid oak panels to create clear lines, a modern design, and long-term durability.

Zaor MIZA Flow at NAMM 2026

22nd – 24th January 2026

ACC North Level 1

Booth 14931

Anaheim Convention Center

Anaheim, California, USA

Price and availability

The Zaor MIZA Flow is available immediately in a number of configurations. For information on prices please contact your local representatives.

PSI Audio at NAMM 2026 and Hamburg Open 2026 

January 14, 2026 at 10:42 am

Promotional graphic by PSI Audio for the NAMM Show, featuring two professional studio monitors and a cylindrical loudspeaker; text announces the NAMM Show from January 22–24 and booth 15302.

PSI Audio will present its innovative speaker and active bass trap solutions at NAMM and Hamburg Open 2026. On 14th and 15th January, the Swiss manufacturer will showcase the new A17-M Broadcast along with the A14-M Broadcast and the AVAA bass trap at Hamburg Open at booth 425 in hall B6 of the Hamburg Messe + Congress in Hamburg, Germany. From 22nd to 24th January, the company will be at booth 15302 in North Hall of the Anaheim Convention Center in Anaheim, California, to present the AVAA system, A17-M and A23-M monitors, A125-M Sub, and the opportunity to listen to the new big A226-MAIN monitoring system. 

Sophisticated broadcast solutions: PSI Audio at Hamburg Open

On 14th and 15th January, PSI Audio will present speakers and bass traps at broadcasting-focussed event Hamburg Open in Hamburg, Germany, together with German distributor Audiowerk. A new introduction is the A17-M Broadcast, which stands in the tradition of the long-established A14-M Broadcast and incorporates the mounting brackets and protective grilles for the precision monitor speakers as a new product. PSI Audio will also demonstrate the AVAA system inside its special demo box, and CEO Roger Roschnik will hold a presentation on “Room Acoustics and Active Absorption” as part of the Hamburg Open programme.

Swiss precision in the USA: PSI Audio at NAMM

From 22nd to 24th January, PSI Audio exhibits its innovative monitoring solutions at NAMM in the Anaheim Convention Center together with Eleven Dimensions Media and Zynaptiq. The event will offer the opportunity to listen to the big A226-MAIN monitors, and will also feature outstanding compact monitor A17-M, powerful three-way monitor A23-M, and dynamic subwoofer Sub A125-M. For room acoustic needs, the AVAA C214 active bass trap will be demonstrated inside a dedicated mini room. 

Innovative technology, outstanding craftsmanship

PSI Audio is a leading innovator in the field of professional audio monitoring. The speakers are developed and manufactured in the company’s own workshop in Yverdon-les-Bains, Switzerland, and every single speaker is tested and calibrated in the anechoic chamber before shipping. The company has achieved particular international success with its AVAA system, the Active Velocity Acoustic Absorber. This active bass trap eliminates room modes, contributing significantly to a reliable listening environment for discerning professionals.

Where and when

Hamburg Open

14th/15th January 2026

Hamburg Messe + Congress, Hamburg, Germany

Hall B6, Booth 425

with Audiowerk

Presentation “Room Acoustics and Active Absorption”

by Roger Roschnik

14th January 2026, 5 pm

Open Stage

NAMM

22nd to 24th January 2026

Anaheim Convention Center, Anaheim, California, USA

North Hall, Level 1, Booth 15302

with Eleven Dimensions Media and Zynaptiq

Lake People with new products at NAMM and ISE

January 14, 2026 at 10:41 am

Anniversary graphic by Lake People Audio celebrating 40 years, featuring the slogan “Lake People. Tools, not toys. Made in Germany since 1986,” a large “40,” images of professional audio equipment, and the website lake-people.de on a black background.

Lake People presents established and all-new products at NAMM and ISE. NAMM 2026 from 22nd to 24th January will see the debut of a host of new products, which will subsequently be introduced to a European audience at ISE from 3rd to 6th February. Visitors of NAMM in Anaheim will find Lake People at the American Music & Sound booth: ACC North Level 2, booth 17710. At Integrated Systems Europe, Lake People exhibits in the Innovation Park at booth CS644.

World premiere at NAMM 2026

From 22nd to 24th January, Lake People and US distributor American Music & Sound will show highlights from the comprehensive catalogue of headphone amplifiers, microphone preamps and monitor controllers. From the first day of the show, visitors at booth 17710 (ACC North Level 2) will also find entirely new products, making their international debut. All information regarding the new products will be announced on 22nd January.

New products and highlights at ISE 2026

The new products celebrate their European debut from 3rd to 6th February at the Integrated Systems Europe (ISE) 2026 in Barcelona, Spain. Apart from the latest additions to the portfolio, visitors at the Innovation Park (Fira de Barcelona) will also find the renowned headphone amplifiers, microphone preamps and monitor controllers at the Lake People booth CS644.

Lake People: made in Germany for the audio world

2026 marks the 40th Lake People anniversary. For four decades, the German manufacturer has delivered high-quality solutions for all sorts of audio applications to the most discerning audio professionals around the world. The products developed by Fried Reim and his team excite both professional and audiophile users with their uncompromising sonic fidelity, outstanding quality and reliable longevity. Lake People offers microphone preamps, headphone amplifiers and monitor controllers – developed for professionals who seek ultimate fidelity.

Dates overview

Lake People at NAMM

With American Music & Sound

22nd – 24th January 2026

ACC North Level 2, booth 17710

Anaheim Convention Center, Anaheim, California, USA

Lake People at Integrated Systems Europe ISE

3rd – 6th February 2026

Innovation Park, booth CS644

Fira de Barcelona, Gran Via, Barcelona, Spain

ISE 2026: Yamaha Demonstrates How to Unlock the Full Potential of Sound

December 19, 2025 at 2:08 pm

Visualization of the Yamaha exhibition booth at Integrated Systems Europe (ISE), featuring an open stand design with overhead truss, seating area, and dedicated zones for pro audio and conferencing solutions, including Yamaha branding and the ISE logo.

ISE 2026 will see Yamaha highlighting its position as one of the live and installed sound markets’ most innovative brands, showcasing many new and updated products, as well as solutions which help to unlock all the potential of sound.

Exhibiting at Booth 3F100, Yamaha is showing a new generation of products as part of its Commercial Installation Solutions ecosystem. These will include new audio networking, processing, amplification and control products, along with a focus on the significantly updated ProVisionaire programming and control software suite.

Also being showcased is Yamaha’s revolutionary automated Voice Lift setup technology for conferencing and education, while live demonstrations of the company’s Sound xR technology on the booth will highlight how Yamaha solutions can deliver practical and scalable immersive sound.

As part of the ongoing development of the flagship live sound range, ISE will also showcase the latest firmware for Yamaha’s RIVAGE PM series digital mixing systems.

Highlighting the versatility of Yamaha technology, new hardware products which bring benefits to sound engineers, performers, music and video producers, online streamers, influencers and gamers alike will also be making their European debuts. These will be complemented by Steinberg Media Technologies presenting the latest versions of its MixKey, Nuendo, SpectraLayers and WaveLab applications.

“At ISE 2026, we will be showcasing new products which target an extremely wide range of applications” says Marcus-Michael Müller, Yamaha Manager Marketing Pro Audio Europe. 

“With immersive systems from the biggest live shows to the smallest commercial spaces; with significantly enhanced conferencing and education solutions and powerful yet easy-to-use products for producers and online users, we believe our presence at ISE will fire the imagination of all audio creatives.” 

ISE 2026 takes place at the Fira de Barcelona in Barcelona, Spain, from February 3-6, 2026. Alongside Yamaha (Booth 3F100), Yamaha Group company NEXO will be exhibiting at ISE 2026 (Booth 7E800), reinforcing the Group’s broad capabilities across live and installed sound. For a free show pass and to book a priority appointment at the Yamaha booth, please visit https://yamaha.io/4s0mqCr.

(Original text: Robin Johnson. (www.9016.co.uk) 

PSI Audio Custom Pro: exclusive service for specialized listening environments

December 19, 2025 at 2:01 pm

Professional recording studio with a large mixing console, central display and ergonomic studio chair, surrounded by multiple large PSI Audio floor-standing speakers. Acoustic panels on the ceiling and walls optimize the room’s sound treatment.

PSI Audio modifies its distribution configuration to separate the larger speakers A23-M, A25-M, A226-MAIN, A326 D-REX, and Sub A225-M from the smaller A range. While the latter will continue to be available through the usual retail channels, the newly christened Custom Pro range will only be sold through approved specialized partners. This step is taken to ensure optimal integration of the large speaker systems into the customers’ listening environments in order to allow them to achieve peak performance. Customers can locate their closest PSI Audio Custom Pro partner online at www.psiaudio.swiss/custom-pro. 

PSI Audio separates the larger speaker systems from its nearfield monitors to offer the best possible service to customers. The new range subsumes the three-way speakers under the label „Custom Pro“. 

Custom Pro: the large speakers from PSI Audio

Until now, all speakers from PSI Audio were grouped together in the A series, from the smallest A14-M all the way up to the recently introduced main monitor A226-MAIN. To better support customers in integrating the large speaker systems into their listening environments, PSI Audio remodels the distribution chain and sells these more challenging systems exclusively through approved partners who can provide appropriate demonstration and system integration services. This new Custom Pro range encompasses the A23-M, A25-M, A226-MAIN, A326 D-REX, and the Sub A225-M.

With great power comes great responsibility

The PSI Audio Custom Pro speakers are incredibly powerful, with all the sonic strengths the Swiss manufacturer is known for. To allow these outstandingly accurate listening tools to perform at their best, PSI Audio wants to make sure to give customers optimal guidance, consulting, and service, hence the decision to sell the speakers exclusively through specially approved partners. This way the manufacturer can ensure the customers don’t just get the best monitor speakers, but the best possible listening experience for their respective situation.

Custom Pro approved: the list of partners

This important step for PSI Audio has been thoroughly considered and prepared, and so there already is an extensive list of approved Custom Pro partners with the required acoustic and procedural know-how available on www.psiaudio.swiss/custom-pro. The nearfield speakers from the A range (A14-M, A14-M Broadcast, A17-M, A21-M, A214-M, A215-M), and the subwoofer Sub A125-M will continue to be available through the usual retail channels.

PSI Audio A226-MAIN and A326 D-REX: the full main-monitoring experience

November 20, 2025 at 2:19 pm

Front view of a pair of large PSI Audio professional studio monitor speakers, each featuring multiple woofers and a central midrange and tweeter section, standing side by side against a black background.

PSI Audio introduces the first extended main monitor system in company history: the combination of A226-MAIN and A326 D-REX. The recently introduced speaker system reaches a total of 132 dB through seven drivers. The A226-MAIN combines two symmetrically mounted 10-inch woofers, the EXD midrange driver and an all-new aluminium coil tweeter, while the A326 D-REX adds three more woofers to fulfil its function as a Dynamic Range EXtender. The two models can be combined as a column, or side-by-side, depending on the installation requirements at hand.

The full experience: big main monitoring from PSI Audio

The A226-MAIN is PSI Audio’s first foray into main monitor territory, now enhanced even further with the A326 D-REX extension. Mounted on top of each other, or side by side, these speakers provide the classic main monitor experience – but with PSI Audio style Swiss precision. The entire range of the spectrum is reproduced perfectly, with flawless dynamics and outstanding transparency. Combined, the system reaches up to 132 dB, more than enough for even the most demanding situations. This is the winning combination, the ultimate in studio monitoring – the real thing.

Power and precision redefined: A226-MAIN

The first PSI Audio main monitor A226-MAIN is an active, all-analogue, three-way speaker with symmetrically configured 10-inch woofers. It combines the renowned EXD midrange driver with a specifically developed aluminium coil tweeter and the double woofers to cover the entire spectrum from 20 Hz to 23 kHz. More importantly, it covers that frequency range with the utmost accuracy, reproducing the signals exactly as they were intended – a feat arguably more difficult with growing speaker size. The exact acoustic alignment of all involved drivers is one of PSI Audio’s most praised qualities, and the A226-MAIN is a showcase for the manufacturer’s proficiency in handling phase: from an impressive 100 Hz upwards, all frequencies are perfectly aligned.

Extending bass reality: A326 D-REX

Since PSI Audio has mastered the art of aligning phase between multiple drivers, the idea of adding more woofers to the system was quite obvious. The result is the A326 D-REX, which stands for Dynamic Range EXtender. As the A226-MAIN already reaches all the way down to 20 Hz, the term “subwoofer” cannot be reasonably applied to the A326 D-REX. Instead, the three additional woofers support the main speaker in the low frequencies, granting the system a more powerful and hence more dynamic bass response, bringing extra clarity and precision. In tandem, the A226-MAIN and the A326 D-REX become utterly exciting in their remarkably exact audio reproduction. For LFE use, the A326 D-REX offers a special mode that opens its frequency band upwards to 160 Hz – perfectly flat, of course.

Absolute accuracy from the smallest to the largest systems

This commitment to sonic accuracy is not new for PSI Audio. In fact, all speakers from the Swiss manufacture adhere to the ideal of uncoloured, true-to-life sound reproduction. As a result, all models are sonically compatible with each other, making it possible to mix and match speakers of different sizes to build more extensive setups, especially immersive installations. The combination of A226-MAIN and A326 D-REX for the main stereo set can easily be enhanced with another A226-MAIN in horizontal configuration as a center speaker, a few A21-M as surrounds and A17-M as ceiling speakers – and all these speakers will work together just fine, creating one homogenous sound field.

Swiss-precision craftsmanship

This level of compatibility between various models can only be achieved with very narrow tolerances in manufacturing the speakers. All PSI Audio studio monitors are handcrafted by skilled specialists at the company’s own workshop in Yverdon-les-Bains, Switzerland. To underline this commitment to quality, every single speaker is measured and calibrated in the anechoic chamber, and it comes with its very own measuring protocol. 

Prices and availability

PSI Audio A226-MAIN and A326 D-REX are available immediately. A version with physically separate electronics is currently in development. Please refer to your local dealer for pricing.