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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.

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 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

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.