Sennheiser boarded an ISE 2026 the possibilities of API Spectera

WHEREAS 2026 marks the start of pre-orders for the upcoming Spectera SKM handheld transmitter (both in the UHF version and in the 1,4 GHz), as well as the Command adapter Sennheiser, that equips the handheld device with a programmable Command function. The launch of both articles is scheduled for September.

Another notable aspect is the API (application programming interface) by Spectera. Available in the second quarter, Enables advanced customization and control across multi-vendor workflows. And there's more to discover at the Spectera Lab… Professionals can go to Spectera Lab, a place to go to get the latest news on what's next for Spectera and to participate in the co-creation of the ecosystem through the Idea Space and a Discord channel. In the ISE itself, Visitors have the opportunity to directly leave their ideas for Spectera on a large touch screen.

At the show, Sennheiser's handheld device with standard capsule interface for Sennheiser and Neumann microphone heads features a sleek anodized aluminum body with OLED display.. The bidirectional data flow that allows WMAS implementation from Sennheiser offers the operator full remote control of microphone parameters, such as bass cut or gain.

He Command adapter Allows users to change audio routing with the push of a button, For example, to facilitate communication between talent and the technical team. Whether programmed to toggle, mute or push to talk, Command functionality makes communication control easy and immediate.

API Spectera

On a big screen for live sound and theater, the Sennheiser team shows in Barcelona how the Spectera API helps customize and control the ecosystem in live audio workflows from multiple vendors. To the Specter API, which will arrive in the second quarter and builds on Sennheiser's tradition of open protocols, offers bi-directional capabilities that open up a whole new level of integration, allowing productions to tailor Spectera to their precise workflow requirements, and is compatible with both DIY users and third-party solutions from industry partners, como Bitfocus Companion, SoundBase, Sound and many more.

The advances of engineer mode (cue mode) for live sound applications (scheduled for December 2026), the command adapter for the SEK (scheduled for May 2026) and the ZMAN base station with ST standard 2110-30 for integration into broadcast workflows (scheduled for August 2026) Spectera Lab presentations complete.