NAB Show New York brought together over 11,000 broadcast and media professionals from 95 countries, with an impressive 62% attending for the first time. The event once again proved to be a hub for innovation, showcasing the technologies shaping today’s and tomorrow’s media landscape. Right in the heart of it all, Dale Pro Audio welcomed a steady stream of new and familiar faces to our booth. Our Sales Team was joined by vendor partners, including Sennheiser, Voyage Audio, Radio Active Designs, Glensound, and 360 Systems, who shared insights, demos, and engaged in great conversations with attendees throughout the show.
The show highlighted three dominant themes: the pervasive integration of AI, the significant rise of the creator economy, and advancements in sports media and live production workflows— with an emphasis on practical, real-world applications of technology amidst economic pressures and the evolving media landscape.
Key Show Themes and Takeaways:
- Sports Media and New Workflows: The convergence of sports, media, and technology was a prominent topic, with sessions on live streaming, real-time analytics, and fan engagement. Topics included the business of soccer leading up to the 2026 FIFA World Cup and the growth of women's sports. Innovations in immersive viewing experiences and next-generation production technology were also showcased. A perfect example of this is the growing popularity of Voyage Audio’s Spatial Microphone (featured at the Dale booth) being used to capture immersive audio at major live sporting events (more on that below).
- AI and Automation: AI has evolved from a buzzword to practical, integrated solutions focused on enhancing efficiency. Demonstrations focused on AI-enabled production and editing tools, workflow automation, real-time subtitling/translation, and data-driven storytelling.
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The Creator Economy: A major focus was on empowering individual creators with the tools and platforms to scale their brands and monetize content. "Creator Day" sessions explored audience growth, monetization strategies, and authentic brand collaborations, including live-shopping and creator-commerce activations. One highlight right next to our booth: Puff Media’s TikTok Shop, which drew consistent crowds with live demos that merged entertainment and e-commerce — a clear reflection of how creator-led commerce is reshaping how audiences consume and interact with media.
- Cloud Infrastructure and Cybersecurity: The industry is increasingly relying on secure, hybrid cloud solutions for efficient storage, seamless workflows, and collaboration across distributed teams. Discussions centered on the need for operational agility and mitigating cybersecurity risks in an era of cloud-based operations.
Highlights from the Dale Pro Audio Booth:
Sennheiser Spectera
What if your wireless mic AND in-ear pack were the same device? Sennheiser's Dennis Gaines (pictured above) showcased Spectera — the world’s first WMAS bidirectional wireless system — delivering up to 64 audio channels in a single 6 MHz carrier. Fewer racks. Less cabling, Lower latency, More control. Spectera is redefining broadcast, live sound, and production workflows for a new era of efficient, intelligent wireless.
Catch The Full Presentation And Recap Here
Voyage Audio Spatial Mic
Immersive audio isn’t a luxury anymore—it’s the expectation. From the Super Bowl to live concerts, Voyage Audio’s Spatial Mic Dante is redefining how engineers capture truly immersive sound. Co-founder Colin Ritchie wowed attendees with their all-in-one, Dante-enabled mic that’s shaping the future of broadcast and live production.
Catch The Full Presentation And Recap Here
Radio Active Designs
How do major live events like the Super Bowl, Grammys, and even SpaceX launches keep every cue and communication flawless—despite a shrinking wireless spectrum? Renowned RF Coordinator James Stoffo of Radio Active Designs shared how VHF technology, narrowband design, and smart engineering are redefining what’s possible for reliable, mission-critical wireless.
Catch The Full Presentation And Recap Here
Glensound
Our valued partners from the UK continued their trend of making purpose-based, problem-solving devices for production environments. Highlights included the robust DARKDAWN 1616M audio network interface, the GTM console for professional eSports, and a series of analog-to-Dante "throwdown box" interfaces.
360 Systems
With countless units in the field spanning multiple decades, 360 Systems' DigiCart and Instant Replay have become standards for rapid audio playback in broadcast. They've also seen significant growth in theme parks, sports stadiums, houses of worship, theaters, and many other venues. We were pleased to showcase the latest generation Instant Replay 3 and DigiCart 5 in the booth, both of which now feature optional Dante capability.
It was clear to us that the NAB Show New York 2025 was a reminder that innovation in media isn’t slowing down — it’s accelerating. From AI-powered efficiency and immersive audio to creator-led commerce and next-gen workflows, the industry continues to evolve in exciting new directions. We thoroughly enjoyed being at the center of these conversations, connecting professionals with the tools, knowledge, and partnerships that help turn possibility into reality.
