ALAMEDA, USA – July 22, 2026 – Clear-Com played a central role in delivering seamless, real-time communication for the Fryderyk Awards Gala, one of Poland’s most prestigious live music television broadcasts, held at Tauron Arena in Kraków. The large-scale production relied on Clear-Com to connect stage, broadcast, front-of-house, and technical teams throughout rehearsals and the […]
A popular topic in the AV industry right now is AV and broadcast – how they may be converging, and what that looks like today. We thought it would be a good idea to look back at the results of our April Temperature Check survey, which focused on this convergence and where the industry sees […]
Clear-Com announced that the company’s FreeSpeak wireless powered upgrades to “Wheel of Fortune” and “Jeopardy!” Wireless communication systems. Audio Masterpiece’s Gary Vahling, who has worked in the professional audio industry since the early 1990s, served as the lead systems Partner for the project. Clear-Com said that Vahling made sure the communications system was fully validated […]
Clear-Com officially introduced Avalon, a 1RU IP intercom communication platform for modern networked production. The company said that the platform is designed to simplify and scale workflows across broadcast, live events and production environments. The company said that Avalon supports FreeSpeak wireless beltpacks, HelixNet digital partyline, V-Series and I.V. Direct within a compact 1RU form […]
THIS IS A PROMOTED POST InfoComm 2026 is about more than product launches — it’s about the people, strategies and ideas driving the next phase of the AV industry. In this Q&A series, exhibitors share what they’re showcasing at the show, the trends influencing their roadmap and the conversations they’re hoping to have with integrators, […]
Paragon 360 partnered with Venture Church in a project with the goal to transform the portable ministry into a permanent campus designed for long-term impact. Venture Church was founded in 2016 by Pastor Tim Neptune as a portable church meeting weekly at Florida SouthWestern State College. Access to the facility was unexpectedly lost during COVID. […]
Clear-Com plans to showcase new communications solutions and platform updates at InfoComm 2026 in Booth N7005. The company said it will introduce a new product that builds on the Arcadia Central Station platform while providing customers with a modern path forward following the end-of-life of the HelixNet Mainstation. Clear-Com is also featuring FreeSpeak Cell, a […]
Paragon 360 officially completed the renovation of First Missionary Baptist Church in Huntsville, Alabama. The company partnered with Ethridge builders as a general contractor to complete the upgrades. The project aimed to restore the space and create a multi-generational, modern environment after a flood devastated the sanctuary in 2023. Paragon 360 said that the project […]
I caught up with Clear-Com’s Dave MacKinnon after NAB Show 2026 to talk about what the company heard from customers and partners on the show floor and what those conversations revealed about the future of broadcast workflows. We talked about the growing pressure on content creators to do more with less, the industry’s cautious approach […]
It’s been a minute since NAB Show 2026 wrapped, but I feel compelled to include my thoughts here anyway. (Sometimes it takes me a minute to get myself together, OK!?) I mentioned some of these thoughts on LinkedIn, but I needed more space to fully write about what I saw and what I thought of […]
Clear-Com announced the appointment of Brian Grahn as market outreach manager of the Americas and Ben Turnwell as business development manager for EMEA live. The company said these appointments emphasize its focus on building closer relationships with customers, consultants and partners. Grahn has been with the company since 2022, but will now lead consultant-focused outreach […]
Clear-Com has announced FreeSpeak Cell, a cellular-based wireless intercom system that uses LTE and 5G infrastructure to support large-scale production communications. Operating over LTE and 5G networks allows the product a full-duplex wireless intercom across wide geographic areas, and eliminates the reliance on traditional radio frequency coordination. The company said this product addresses increasing congestion […]
Clear-Com has announced updates to its Arcadia Central Station and enhancements to its Eclipse HX Digital Matrix System. The Eclipse HX Digital Matrix System is now equipped with the latest EHX v15 software, delivering configuration capabilities, increased system capacity and enhanced network resilience. The enhancement also enables the introduction of ARC (Access, Resource, Configuration). ARC […]
Clear-Com is gearing up for a big showing at NAB Show 2026, from April 19-22. The company is unveiling a key new product and several updates across its intercom ecosystem. Clear-Com will demonstrate how its intercom technologies connect production teams across studios, remote production sites, broadcast trucks and large live events. Visitors will be able […]
Clear-Com® is set to introduce new solutions and unveil a major new product at the National Association of Broadcasters (Booth C5807) from April 19-22, expanding its communications ecosystem to support modern broadcast and live production workflows. The company will demonstrate how its intercom technologies connect production teams across studios, remote production sites, broadcast trucks and […]
ALAMEDA, USA – March 3, 2026 – Clear-Com has provided Gen-IC virtual intercom, its cloud-based voice communications system for SaxaVord Spaceport, the first fully licensed vertical launch spaceport in Europe. SaxaVord Spaceport is located at Lamba Ness on the island of Unst in the Shetland Islands and is developing infrastructure and critical services to support […]
Clear-Com® provided an advanced, IP-based communications infrastructure for TEDNext 2025, supporting production, media, and editorial teams with a highly flexible workflow built around Gen-IC® virtual intercom platform, Agent-IC® mobile app and Station-IC™ virtual desktop client including Stream Deck–based remote control. Held in Atlanta across a convention center and adjacent hotel spaces, TEDNext welcomed more than […]
The renowned Reykjavik City Theatre (RCT) recently underwent a major intercom system upgrade using Clear-Com® solutions. This milestone project utilizes Clear-Com’s Arcadia® Central Station, delivering expanded capacity and flexibility to one of Iceland’s most prestigious performance venues. Since opening in 1989, RCT has been a cultural hub for Iceland’s theatre community, hosting a diverse range […]
Clear-Com® is pleased to announce the appointment of Kari Eythorsson as the new Regional Sales Manager (RSM) for Southeast Asia & Australia, based in Singapore, transitioning from his most recent role as Senior Product Manager. This appointment marks Clear-Com’s priority to strengthen customer engagement throughout Asia and support the region’s rapidly growing market. Kari has […]
When both the Toledo Walleye and Toledo Mud Hens play at home on the same night, communication between their respective production teams is essential. To streamline coordination and provide reliable, real-time intercom between the two venues, Clear-Com® , in partnership with CTI (Conference Technologies, Inc.), has delivered a powerful new intercom solution in Toledo, Ohio, […]
Clear-Com will unveil a new four-channel HelixNet beltpack and demonstrate a range of intercom technologies at ISE 2026, where the company will exhibit at Stand #4P700. Making its ISE debut, the four-channel HelixNet beltpack expands on the company’s existing two-channel model, allowing users to monitor and communicate across four channels simultaneously. Clear-Com said the design […]
On Dec. 18, Clear-Com announced that the company will continue its role as the official intercom partner at the NAMM Show 2026 in January at the Yamaha Grand Plaza stage. The NAMM Show will celebrate its 125th anniversary in 2026, hosting three days of performances and demonstrations at the Anaheim Convention Center. Clear-Com will use […]
Clear-Com has appointed Kris Koch as its new director of sales for North and South America, expanding his leadership responsibilities to include regional strategy, partner engagement and customer support across both continents. Koch will work closely with Clear-Com’s partner network and end users to drive continued adoption of the company’s intercom and connectivity solutions. Koch […]
Clear-Com announced the upcoming release of its four-channel HelixNet beltpack, a new addition to its digital partyline intercom family designed to give production and broadcast teams more communication flexibility. The model builds on the company’s long-running two-channel beltpack and adds expanded channel access for crews working across multiple teams and production zones. The new beltpack […]
The recent ADAC RAVENOL 24h Race at Germany’s legendary Nürburgring circuit marked a milestone for live broadcast production, and Clear-Com® played a pivotal role in keeping the entire operation connected. With nearly 28 hours of continuous coverage, the production broke the record for the longest live TV sports broadcast, supported by an extensive Clear-Com communications […]
Clear-Com® recently contributed its award-winning Gen-IC® virtual intercom solution to power real-time communications for On-Air Student TV, a 24-hour global student broadcast organized by media leader Carrie Wootten under the banner of the Global Media and Entertainment Talent Manifesto. The world-first broadcast brought together 913 students, staff, and industry volunteers across 17 locations on six […]
Clear-Com’s IP Transceivers are becoming the go-to solution for professional theater productions, with major shows in London’s West End, Broadway and touring circuits adopting the technology to meet the growing demands of live performance. Recent productions such as Stranger Things: The First Shadow, Back to the Future and MJ the Musical in London, along with […]
As the world gathered at TED2025 to explore the provocative theme “Humanity Reimagined”, Clear-Com, supported by NETGEAR networking infrastructure, delivered flawless communications to keep every element of the globally anticipated event running smoothly. Hosted at the Vancouver Convention Centre, TED2025 drew thousands of the world’s leading thinkers and doers. Behind the scenes, production teams depended […]
Clear-Com is now shipping the FreeSpeak Icon beltpack, the Arcadia Central Station and updates to its virtual intercom suite. The FreeSpeak Icon beltpack, introduced earlier this year, operates on 1.9 GHz (DECT) and features nine programmable buttons, four channel volume controls and Bluetooth 5.3 connectivity. It integrates with both the Arcadia and Eclipse HX systems […]
Clear-Com has announced a major expansion of its Arcadia Central Station, delivering new software updates that significantly boost the platform’s capabilities. With the latest enhancements, Arcadia now supports the entire Clear-Com product ecosystem and integrates with third-party Dante and AES67 devices, offering increased interoperability for complex communications workflows. One of the most significant updates is […]
The Singapore Repertory Theatre (SRT), one of the leading professional theatre companies in Asia, recently deployed Clear-Com®’s Arcadia® Central Station, resolving persistent communication issues and streamlining coordination across departments. The upgrade was carried out in collaboration with Clear-Com’s regional partner, Electronics & Engineering Pte Ltd. (E&E). In a high-stakes theatrical environment, communication breakdowns can directly […]
