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MARTIN AUDIO, TIMAX, LINEA RESEARCH AND OPTIMAL AUDIO CLAIM MULTIPLE AWARD WINS AT INFOCOMM 2026

Martin Audio, TiMax, Linea Research and Optimal Audio returned from InfoComm 2026 in Las Vegas with three major award wins and an enthusiastic response to theDemo Room approach. BlacklineQtook a Best of Show Award for Martin Audio on the back of its US tradeshow debut, the newly launched Optimal AudioColumn Seriesclaimed a Best of Show Award of its own, and Martin Audio partners Technical Audio Group and Vestec Audio were awarded Best Multipurpose Venue at the Mondo|DR Awards.

At the heart of the showcase was Demo Room N112, where a new application-driven format took attendees through four real-world walkthroughs – Hospitality, Sports Venues, Worship and Auditoria – pairing the right loudspeaker systems with the control and processing technology to bring each one to life. Brought to life by projection mapping and immersive audio from TiMax – showcasing how spatial audio can bring a further dimension to the audience experience in a venue. The sessions were very well received generating in-depth conversations with integrators, consultants and end users that traditional stand demos rarely allow.

On Booth N6833, Martin Audio showcased the evolution of the flagship Wavefront Precision optimised line array series, alongside CDD Series and ADORN, whilst BlacklineQ made its US tradeshow debut, adding Best of Show to its growing roster of awards. As the first series in its class to offer differential dispersion, helping to deliver controlled coverage in multiple deployments, BlacklineQ has moved ahead as the fastest selling edition of the popular Blackline Series.

From its fully operational hospitality environment on stand, which spanned dining room, bar and outdoor terrace, Optimal Audio, launched its ZonePad VL-1 passive wall controller and SmartAmp Custom Configurator. The new products were served alongside the recently launched Column Series – Column 8 and Column 16 – which went on to win its own Best of Show Award.

The growing interest in advanced spatial audio workflows were evidenced at TiMax, where the latest evolution of its spatial audio and show control platform, TiMax SoundHub, was demonstrated with a dedicated immersive setup. New ADM-OSC integrations, native SpatAI v2 integration bringing AI-driven control into TiMax SoundHub, and Scaling Surfaces for portability of showfiles between venues of different sizes all drew consistent interest from performance, presentation and experiential audio professionals throughout the week.

Meanwhile, Linea Research chose InfoComm to introduce its newly launched NSC Series of compact network system processors. Visitors went hands-on with NSC24, NSC46 and NSC48 alongside the latest update to System Engineer 8, with the stand seeing consistent engagement from integrators and system designers across the week.

Marketing Director, James King, concluded, “Our Demo Room concept and booth experience at InfoComm 2026 successfully showcased the individual strength of the four brands and highlighted how in combination they can provide powerful integrated solutions for venues.”

Photography: Daniel Dobrovszki, Armin Speil, Oliver Toth, MateLeblanc

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LEA Amplifiers Simplify Stadium Audio Expansion at Yukon High

Yukon High School’s football stadium serves as a central gathering place for one of Oklahoma’s fastest-growing communities. To enhance the fan experience, the district set out to extend clear, consistent audio across the entire stadium complex without engaging in full system overhaul.

The Spec

🏢Venue: Yukon High School | Yukon, Oklahoma

👷Integrator: Chris Tower | Video Reality

🎶Audio Spaces: Stadium concession stands & the wellness center

🦈Product Used: Connect Series 702D, Connect Series 704D

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In Yukon, the high school stadium is more than just an athletic venue—it’s where the community comes together. On Friday nights, families, students, and neighbors fill the stands, creating a shared experience that extends beyond the game itself. As the town has grown, so has the need for that experience to reach beyond the main seating area to include every part of the campus where people gather.

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Recognizing this, Yukon Public Schools looked to expand the reach of its existing audio system to better serve the full stadium environment. Ensuring that announcements and music could be heard clearly across concession areas, visitor seating, and surrounding facilities became a key priority.

Yukon Public Schools partnered with Chris Tower of Video Reality, to expand the stadium’s existing audio system and extend coverage to additional areas across the campus while working within an established infrastructure. To accomplish this, Video Reality deployed Dante-enabled LEA Connect Series amplifiers, integrating them directly into the current setup to create a more flexible and scalable system.

A combination of CS702D and CS704D models allowed the team to efficiently route power and audio where needed, while the amplifiers Dante capabilities simplified signal distribution between multiple zones.

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“This was an upgrade and expansion to the current system, so maintaining reliability and simplifying deployment were both important factors,” said Chris Stephens, General Manager at Video Reality. “We needed a solution that could efficiently distribute audio to multiple locations throughout the stadium complex, and I knew LEA amplifiers were well-suited for the job.”

With LEA Cloud providing remote access and control, the team reduced the need for onsite adjustments and ensured long-term manageability for district staff. The result is seamless audio coverage across the stadium complex, delivering a consistent experience for fans, students, and staff alike.

“LEA has long been a go-to amplifier line for us because of the flexibility in options, reliability, and ease of programming,” added Stephens. “Bottom line is that we trust the company and its products.”

The Conclusion

With support from trusted partner Video Reality, Yukon Public Schools now has a solution that enhances the game-day atmosphere for fans while simplifying long-term operation. From kickoff to the final whistle, spectators can stay engaged no matter where they are in the stadium complex.

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