Sennheiser reveals the new Spectera news at IBC

As an ecosystem, the Spectera broadband two-way wireless system Sennheiser It is expanded with new software features, hardware devices and services in the future.

During IBC, the German manufacturer that now meets 80 years of history, is inviting attendees to be the first to try the prototypes of its Spectera SKM handheld microphone. Five functional samples of the Spectera handheld microphone for the UHF and 1.4 GHz bands can be seen at the show. The stylish anodized aluminum handheld microphone with OLED display will feature Sennheiser's standard capsule interface for Sennheiser and Neumann microphone heads. Additionally, the bi-directional data flow enabled by Sennheiser WMAS technology offers the operator full remote control of microphone parameters such as low cut or gain.

The Command functionality It will be added to the handheld microphone using a Command adapter that screws between the microphone head and body. The programmable Command feature, for example, adds a talkback channel to the microphone's audio channel when an on-site reporter needs to exchange information with the production team or production manager about program content, such as potential next interviewees. Also worth noting is that the Command adapter for the Spectera SKM adds an intercom channel for the reporter in the field, for example.

The Command functionality and adapter for the Spectera bodypack will be available from May 2026. Like the Command adapter for the handheld microphone, it will allow the user to chat with the production team.

SMPTE 2110 integration for broadcast production

Visitors to the IBC can also see a prototype of the Spectera ZMAN base station which carries a ZMAN Merging Audio Network Module for AES 67 ecosystems. This module makes the base station operate according to the ST 2110-30 standard for audio transport, allowing easy integration into high-quality broadcast production and distribution workflows. The SMPTE 2110 integration for Spectera is expected to be completed in August 2026.

The integration of Spectera into broadcast production workflows will be facilitated by a module Merging ZMAN (on the right side of the larger PCB). It will make the base station work in accordance with ST 2110-30.

Also presented is the next engineer mode for Spectera. This signaling mode will provide engineers with the ability to listen to up to 16 mixes IEM. The software update will be available from January 2026.