What is new in commercial AV?
Presenting the Commercial Audiovisual Landscape in 2026
The commercial audiovisual landscape in 2026 is undergoing a profound shift, moving away from closed, hardware-dependent ecosystems toward software-driven, AI-integrated, and highly scalable network platforms. Major trends dominating the industry include the deployment of native AI accelerators for automated hybrid spaces, the democratization of AV-over-IP (AVoIP), and the debut of massive, glasses-free 3D digital signage.
Commercial product lines and platform updates from the industry’s leading manufacturers.
Audio Processing & Intelligent Microphones
Q-SYS & QSC
The Q-SYS Full Stack AV Platform continues to set the benchmark for enterprise scalability, heavily leaning into multimodal AI.
- VisionSuite VSA-100 AI Accelerator: This native hardware appliance handles the heavy computational lifting for advanced spatial automation. It pairs computer vision-based scene analysis with dynamic audio-based camera tracking, allowing hands-free presentation management and automatic "Active Speaker Framing" for Microsoft Teams Rooms and Google Meet.
- NC-90 and NC-Pro15x Network Cameras: Q-SYS has expanded its native video hardware with the NC-90 (an AI-powered ePTZ camera for wide collaboration rooms) and the NC-Pro15x (a high-end PTZ camera built by Canon for large, production-grade auditoriums).
- Q-SYS Designer Software v10: The latest software architecture natively integrates VisionSuite Designer, enabling engineers to model 3D spaces for automated camera switching without complex external programming.
Figure 1: Intelligent presenter tracking and scene analysis framework deployed in a modern enterprise hybrid workspace.
Biamp
Celebrating its 50th anniversary in the industry, Biamp’s 2026 lineup centers on native Dante integration and frictionless architectural hardware.
- BMA 360D Ceiling Tile Microphone: A new beamforming array microphone that natively integrates with Tesira DSP systems via Dante. It supports up to 12 configurable beams, applying frequency-invariant beamforming to capture natural speech while aggressively canceling room reflections and environmental noise.
- Parlé Voice Lift (Tesira 5.6): This significant software update unifies presenter and participant voice tracking into a single, automated framework. When paired with Parlé TCM-X microphones and TesiraFORTÉ X processors, it delivers consistent local amplification in lecture halls and classrooms without requiring lapel or podium mics.
- Voltera D M Amplifiers: This series combines high-efficiency amplification with a built-in TesiraFORTÉ DSP into a cost-effective, single-rack unit, ideal for zoned, mid-sized retail and hospitality venues.
Figure 2: The flush-mounted Biamp BMA 360D array seamlessly blending into a high-end board room setup for multi-beam audio capture.
Shure
As a major headline partner for enterprise collaboration spaces, Shure focuses heavily on all-in-one hardware and robust RF efficiency.
- IntelliMix Bar Pro: Shure’s premium all-in-one video bar targets scalable, enterprise-grade boardrooms, combining integrated camera technology with Shure’s proprietary IntelliMix DSP algorithms for secure and clutter-free installations.
- SLX-D+ Wireless Microphone System: The evolution of the SLX-D line features a massive 138 MHz wide tuning band. This permits up to 85 simultaneous, stable wireless channels on a single stage or campus without risk of crosstalk, making it a critical release for corporate auditoriums and houses of worship.
- ShureCloud: Centralized cloud management has been upgraded to provide unified monitoring, remote firmware pushes, and diagnostic reporting across the entire Microflex ecosystem.
Signal Distribution & Connectivity
Vanco International
Vanco’s 2026 roadmap focuses on lowering the barrier to entry for networked audio and video, prioritizing affordable AVoIP and modular system upgrades.
- EVO-IP Go: Expanding their networked video lineup, EVO-IP Go is a plug-and-play, cost-effective AVoIP transmitter and receiver system. It delivers seamless 4K video distribution and switching over standard networks with built-in video wall support, operating entirely without a centralized control box.
- Dante Audio Adapters: To prevent costly rip-and-replace overhauls, Vanco launched a specialized line of plug-and-play Dante adapters. These devices let integrators instantly convert legacy analog, XLR, USB-C, Bluetooth, and ARC audio sources into native Dante network channels.
- EVO-IP 2.0: For massive commercial operations, this flagship AVoIP ecosystem features independently routable audio, KVM, and 4K@60Hz (4:4:4) video signals, allowing a single control box to manage deployments exceeding 1,000 endpoints.
Commercial Displays & Digital Signage
Samsung
Samsung is leading the charge in 2026 with "Spatial Signage" and ultra-large, high-impact form factors.
- Glasses-Free 3D Spatial Signage: This 85-inch, 52-mm slim commercial display uses computer vision and specialized optics to show objects rotating 360 degrees as if floating in midair—requiring zero 3D eyewear. It is targeted heavily at luxury retail, brand experience centers, and corporate lobbies.
- 130-Inch QPHX Micro RGB Signage: Samsung's premier commercial indoor display utilizes micro-scale RGB LEDs driven by a dedicated Micro RGB AI Engine Pro, delivering perfect contrast and extreme color accuracy.
- QPDX-5K 21:9 Widescreen: Catering to modern panoramic meeting layouts (such as Microsoft Teams Front Row), this 105-inch display delivers native 5K resolution and supports simultaneous 16:9 and 9:21 multi-window layouts.
Figure 3: Samsung's glasses-free Spatial Signage rendering high-fidelity floating 3D graphics in a luxury retail showroom application.
LG Electronics
LG’s approach focuses on the theme of "Solutions Beyond Displays," blending innovative, low-energy hardware with their unified webOS Business Cloud platform.
- LG Ultra-Low-Power E-Paper: A specialized digital signage display designed for corporate directories, schedule boards, and retail spaces. Utilizing E-Ink technology, power is consumed only when the image changes, allowing it to operate up to 360 days on a single charge. It updates content wirelessly via Wi-Fi.
- T-Mesh Hanging LED: For architectural and experiential installations, LG introduced high-transparency mesh LED displays designed to blend digital graphics seamlessly into open spaces and windows without blocking light.
- OLED evo G6 & C6 Series: LG’s core commercial OLED lines come updated with high-efficiency Tandem OLED technology, providing significantly brighter panels and lower energy consumption for hospitality and premium digital signage.
Infrastructure & Mounting Solutions
Chief (Legrand AV)
Chief’s 2026 portfolio tackles the logistical headaches of deploying increasingly massive, heavy, and complex video walls.
Extended TiLED Universal dvLED Mounts: Chief has expanded its revolutionary universal mounting rail architecture. While previously optimized for 27-inch cabinets, the system now features extended vertical lengths explicitly built to accommodate larger 43-inch and 55-inch panels, as well as metric 500x500mm and 500x1000mm configurations.
Universal Spacer Tool: To dramatically cut down labor hours, Chief introduced a reusable, adjustable spacing framework. Installers lock the tool to the exact dimensions of the specified LED cabinet, align the first column, and instantly duplicate the precise layout across the wall—cutting standard installation times by roughly half.
Tempo Flat Panel Wall Mount System: Designed to streamline unified communications deployments, this low-profile, ADA-compliant mount pulls away from the wall to reveal 13 inches of servicing depth. It features integrated Middle Atlantic storage plates that can be pre-loaded with small network devices and power strips offsite, then flown onto the wall quickly.
Figure 4: Chief's structural TiLED universal modular rail framework engineered for heavy large-scale commercial dvLED arrays.
2026 Core Product Summary
Manufacturer
Flagship Innovation
Primary Use-Case
Key Advantage
Q-SYS
VisionSuite VSA-100
High-Impact Hybrid Meeting Rooms
Hardware-accelerated AI camera & audio switching.
Biamp
BMA 360D
Lecture Halls & Zoned Retail/Hospitality
Frequency-invariant beamforming and native Dante DSP integration.
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