Douze Points: How The 2026 Eurovision Song Contest Set Triumphant New Standards For Audio
Watch on demand: Discover the audio technology and engineering behind the Eurovision Song Contest 2026.
In this PLASA Show 2026 seminar, presented in collaboration with LSi, leading audio professionals from ORF, Agorà, Sennheiser and Amadeus Acoustics reveal how they delivered live sound and broadcast audio for Eurovision 2026 in Vienna.
From the latest wireless microphone technology and redundant digital audio networks to immersive sound processing and sophisticated broadcast mixing, the discussion explores how the production team balanced reliability, sound quality and creative ambition across one of the world's biggest live television events.
Key topics explored:
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Arena sound and PA design: How cardioid loudspeaker technology helped deliver powerful audience sound while protecting broadcast microphone quality.
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Audio networks and redundancy: Designing reliable playback, routing and signal distribution systems for a high-pressure live production.
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Wireless audio innovation: Deploying Sennheiser Spectera for bidirectional wireless microphones and in-ear monitoring.
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Performers and changeovers: Managing rapid transitions between acts through flexible digital routing and monitoring workflows.
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Immersive audio and localisation: Using dynamic time alignment to maintain accurate sound positioning across different performance areas.
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Broadcast audio production: Mixing live vocals, playback and audience sound while managing latency, reverberation and complex production requirements.
Watch the full seminar for a behind-the-scenes insight into the technology, technical expertise and collaboration that brought Eurovision 2026 to audiences in Vienna and around the world.
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