SUZHOU, China, Aug. 19, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- The article is from Shuzhi Society.
AISpeech is pleased to announce that its flagship MA600D Matrix Array Microphone has been named a finalist in two categories at the AV Awards 2026: Audio Technology of the Year and Communication Technology of the Year.
The AV Awards are organized by AV Magazine and are among the UK's leading professional AV industry awards, recognizing outstanding achievements across people, projects, teams, technologies, and businesses in the AV sector. According to the official AV Awards judging process, entries are reviewed through a rigorous, fair, and transparent process by an independent panel of senior industry representatives, consultants, end users, and key AV professionals.
Following MA600D's earlier Best of Show recognition at ISE and InfoComm this year, this latest shortlist recognition marks another important milestone for AISpeech in the global professional AV market. From international exhibitions to industry awards, MA600D continues to gain attention for its AI-powered audio performance, sound reinforcement, flexible deployment, and value in real-world meeting and collaboration environments.
At the center of MA600D is AISpeech's proprietary patented ClearSpeakAI technology. Designed for modern meeting rooms, boardrooms, classrooms, and hybrid collaboration spaces, MA600D integrates matrix array microphone technology with AI audio processing to support clear voice pickup, intelligent noise reduction, dereverberation, echo cancellation, automatic gain control, and sound reinforcement. These capabilities help deliver more stable and natural communication experiences in complex acoustic environments.
Beyond standard meeting and collaboration spaces, MA600D has also been used in stage and high-level conference scenarios. At InfoComm China 2026 in Beijing, it powered the opening main stage and exclusive Executive Roundtable, supporting leadership discussions with clear voice pickup amid busy exhibition noise and gaining recognition from AVIXA on site. More recently, at InfoComm Asia 2026, MA600D powered the main stage audio for the Smart Tech Stage, supporting keynote sessions and live presentations with clear and reliable sound. It also supported roundtable sessions at the 32nd APEC Ministers Responsible for Trade Meeting in Suzhou, where multilateral discussions placed high demands on stable voice pickup and natural sound reinforcement. These real-world deployments further demonstrate MA600D's adaptability in complex, professional AV environments.
Being shortlisted in both Audio Technology of the Year and Communication Technology of the Year reflects not only the product's audio performance, but also its role in supporting the broader shift toward smarter, AI-enabled collaboration. As professional spaces continue to demand clearer communication, simpler deployment, and more adaptive audio systems, AISpeech remains focused on bringing intelligent audio innovation to global customers and partners.
Looking ahead, AISpeech will continue to advance AI-powered voice pickup, sound clarity, sound reinforcement, and system integration, helping professional AV users create more reliable and efficient communication experiences across meeting, education, event, and collaboration spaces.
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A Proud Milestone for AISpeech! Matrix Array Microphone Named AV Awards 2026 Finalist in Two Categories
BERLIN, Sept. 6, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- viaim today announced that viaim Rise, its AI Agent Earbuds, won Best in Audio and was named a Best in Design Honoree at the 2026 IFA Innovation Awards. The recognition highlights Rise's combination of acoustic engineering, AI-assisted work features and a distinctive smart charging case.
The recognition at IFA 2026, one of the world's most significant technology trade shows, validates viaim's unique vision for the future of work. Following this successful unveiling in Berlin, viaim has confirmed that the viaim Rise will be available for global consumers via a crowdfunding campaign on Indiegogo, launching on September 8, 2026, at 9:00 AM ET.
Beyond Audio: Listen. Think. Act.
viaim Rise combines premium wireless earbuds with an AI Agent workflow designed for everyday work. Built around Listen. Think. Act., Rise helps users capture conversations they choose to record, understand them in context and prepare next steps that remain under the user's control.
Engineered for the modern professional, Rise supports user-initiated recording, transcription and translation for phone calls, in-person meetings and multilingual conversations, covering 78 languages and 145 accents. The system's breakthrough lies in its ability to connect these recordings directly to project context, surface actionable insights, and hand off tasks—by voice—to the AI platforms users already rely on after the user confirms, such as ChatGPT, Claude, and Gemini.
Award-Winning Hardware Meets Intelligent Software
The dual IFA Innovation Awards reflect the product's commitment to both sonic excellence and functional design. The 'Best in Audio' win acknowledges the product's premium acoustic architecture. The viaim Rise features a powerful 11mm + 6mm dual-driver configuration, delivering Hi-Res Audio Wireless with LDAC and LHDC support. Coupled with an advanced ANC system featuring transparency and voice pass-through modes, the earbuds ensure high-fidelity sound, while a comprehensive multi-microphone array with bone-conduction VPU guarantees crystal-clear call quality, regardless of the environment.
At the same time, Vision Intelligence officially announced a partnership with Bose, a world-leading audio brand. viaim is working with engineers from Bose's Audio Technology business to enhance the audio performance of viaim products. Working with Bose, viaim will leverage the company's decades of technical expertise in active noise cancellation and acoustics to improve AI Agent hardware and enable robust perception and decision-making capabilities.
The 'Best in Design' honor recognizes the product's innovative form factor: a unique dual-device ecosystem. When users press the two side latches, a mechanical structure raises the earbuds from the charging case—a physical expression of the Rise name. The smart charging case also serves as a recording entry point: with at least one earbud inside, users can start a recording without opening the case or reaching for a phone. When connected to a computer over USB-C, its three-microphone array can support desktop meeting capture through the viaim PC app.
Indiegogo Launch Details
The viaim Rise will officially go live on Indiegogo on September 8 at 9 AM ET.
- Super Early Bird Offer: Early backers can secure viaim Rise with a $259 pledge, compared with a planned MSRP of $399.
- Added Value: Every backer will receive a 3-month of the viaim Pro subscription for free, unlocking the complete potential of the AI Agent ecosystem.
"We are honored by the recognition from IFA," said the viaim team. "Rise is built to move work forward. By merging professional-grade acoustic hardware with a sophisticated AI agent workflow, we are transforming the way professionals capture their ideas and execute their daily tasks."
For those interested in experiencing the future of AI-powered productivity, join the Indiegogo campaign at https://www.indiegogo.com/en/projects/viaim/viaim-rise, or visit viaim's official website at https://store.viaim.ai/ to learn more
About viaim
viaim develops AI-native hardware and intelligent agent services designed to help people capture information, understand context and move work forward. As of May 2026, viaim has served more than 1.5 million registered users across over 200 countries and regions worldwide.
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viaim Rise Receives Two 2026 IFA Innovation Awards; Indiegogo Campaign Launches September 8
