🎧 L‑Acoustics Sets the Sound World Ablaze with Keynote 2025 and InfoComm Highlights
A Grand Unveiling in London
On May 8, 2025, L‑Acoustics hosted its much-anticipated Keynote 2025 at The Roundhouse in London. Gathered from 40 countries, audio professionals, press, and partners were treated to a showcase of groundbreaking audio innovations across three interconnected pillars: Source, System, and SpaceÂ
Source: Enter the World of 3D DJ Performance
At the heart of the presentation was L‑Acoustics DJ—a game‑changer for live DJ sets. By transforming traditional stereo mixes into richly immersive, three-dimensional soundscapes—without changing the artist’s workflow—it promises to elevate the performance experience. Initially unveiled by electronic music artist Max Cooper, it’s scheduled to launch in Q3 2025Â
System: Compact Power, Cloud Design, and Spatial Enhancement
LA1.16i: A 16-channel amplified controller in a sleek 1U rack, designed for near‑field use—ideal for hospitality, retail and residential applications. Launching summer 2025Â
Soundvision Connect: A cloud-based evolution of Soundvision 3D modeling tool, enabling easier collaboration among architects, venue builders, and audio teams. Set to release in JulyÂ
L‑ISA 2025: The next-gen immersive audio platform now supports up to eight independent “Sound Spaces” within a single project using one controller—available in JuneÂ
Certified Pre‑Owned Program (CPO): A new initiative ensuring rigorously tested, refurbished K1 systems, complete with training and extended warrantiesÂ
Space: Smarter Venues, Smarter Audio
Environmental System Design: A consulting service to help festivals and venues tailor acoustic systems that enhance experience without overwhelming communities—now availableÂ
Ambiance Upgrades: Enhanced active acoustics for spatial resolution and faster calibration, now integrated with the new LA1.16i controllerÂ
Live Demos at InfoComm 2025 (Orlando)
From June 11–13, L‑Acoustics brought these innovations to InfoComm 2025 in Orlando:
L‑Acoustics DJ demos in Room W224H—experience 3D DJ performances firsthand on an A10 + KS21 setupÂ
The LA1.16i controller on Booth 5261 with engineers on handÂ
Guided sessions on Soundvision Connect and L‑ISA 2025, plus additional showcases: L Series, K3i, Xi Series enclosures, and moreÂ
Why It Matters
For Artists & DJs: L‑Acoustics DJ opens immersive audio to performances without complicating workflows.
For Installers & Integrators: LA1.16i delivers pro-grade amplification in a compact, cost-effective form.
For Designers & Stakeholders: Soundvision Connect bridges communication gaps with visualized system proposals.
For Venue Owners: Environmental design tools help balance audience experience and community impact.
For Audio Engineers: L‑ISA 2025 and Ambiance upgrades offer unprecedented creative flexibility and control.
Final Thoughts
L‑Acoustics’ latest unveiling marks a leap forward in immersive audio, bridging artistry, engineering, and venue management. Whether it’s the exciting vinyl-to-spatial leap of L‑Acoustics DJ or the efficiency gains of LA1.16i and Soundvision Connect, these tools are shaping the future of live and installed sound.
Stay tuned—the launch of L‑Acoustics DJ in Q3, Soundvision Connect in July, and LA1.16i later this summer are sure to send waves through the audio world.