HARMAN Professional Solutions has announced the debut of updated JBL Professional Intellivox active digital beam shaping column loudspeakers, with the 13 new models all incorporating Dante networked audio support in serving as the next-generation replacements for all previous models in the Intellivox DSX, DS, and HP?DS product families. They will be highlighted at the 2026 ISE Show at Fira de Barcelona at booth 3F300.
Combining multiple drivers with digital signal processing and integrated multi?channel amplifiers, the new models are designed to enable precise digital beam shaping. JBL’s Digital Directivity Synthesis (DDS) Beam Shaping technology is designed to allow users to define where sound should be projected, and where it should not. By tailoring coverage areas and minimizing reflections, DDS helps maximize the direct?to?reverberant ratio, resulting in intelligible sound even in challenging acoustic spaces.
The slim, unobtrusive design makes these column loudspeaker arrays well suited for installations where architectural preservation is a priority. Enclosures require no mechanical aiming, are available in custom colors, and can be recessed to blend into buildings of all ages and styles. In addition to Dante, Intellivox also supports analog audio inputs alongside IP control connectivity. Built?in redundancy and status monitoring help ensure reliable operation in critical applications.
Each system includes an electronics module that provides network connectivity for control via free WinControl software, enabling setup and monitoring of Intellivox installations. For system designers, the DDA (Digital Directivity Analysis) software tool offers simulation and optimization of directional behavior, as well as modeling of other loudspeakers within the system.
“These Intellivox columns bring enhanced versatility with Dante® audio networking,” says Steve Mathis, senior product manager, Installed Acoustics, HARMAN Professional Solutions. “They continue to offer the sophisticated Intellivox sound and industry-leading beam shaping that designers and architects have trusted for years. We’re thrilled to bring these new models to market and see them elevate projects around the world.”
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