Open Days.
Done Differently.
22–24 September 2026
Optimal Audio HQ, High Wycombe
Go beyond the demo and experience first-hand how the Optimal Audio ecosystem delivers in real venues
Our vertical-market format brings AV installers, integrators, consultants, and live sound specialists together for a full day of application-led sessions. Each session explores the real-world challenges of its market sector, brought to life through projection mapping.
Zone sits at the centre of the Optimal Audio ecosystem, with WebApp bringing the system into focus. The Open Days explore how the ecosystem works in real venues, from system setup and everyday control to the latest additions, including ZonePad VL1 and the new Column Series loudspeakers. Less to manage for installers. Simpler for end users.
To encourage attendance and to support the wider industry, there is a £5 entry ticket, all of which will go to BackUp Tech, the charity supporting technical professionals. In addition, with every confirmed attendee, we will match the contribution to make it £10.
We hope to raise a minimum of £4,000 for this worthy cause.
What to expect
Hospitality
Bars, restaurants, hotels and leisure spaces — consistent coverage and intelligibility without compromising the atmosphere.
Sports Venues
High-output, long-throw systems built for the unique acoustic challenges of large venues and outdoor arenas.
DJ & Club
High-SPL club systems that deliver the impact and clarity demanded by today’s DJ and live electronic music spaces.
Theatre & Auditoria
System design and acoustic solutions for performance venues of every scale.
Festival / Live
Outdoor reinforcement built for the unpredictable. From main stages to boutique arenas — hear how the portfolio performs in the field.
What's New
WebApp 1.6
Built on a new operating engine, WebApp 1.6 expands installer tools and refreshes the operator experience, with enhanced scheduling and multi-device management. No hardware change is required. Update through the existing WebApp interface.
Column Series
Meet Best of Show winner Column 8 and 16, the newest passive loudspeakers in the ecosystem. Slim and controlled by design, each model includes a complete installation kit, weather protection and factory-tuned Speech and Music DSP presets, giving integrators a proven starting point with room to refine.
SmartAmp 3.0
SmartAmp 3.0 introduces a new custom configuration tool for greater control across system design, commissioning and documentation, all from one interface on Mac and Windows.
ZonePad VL1
Connecting directly to SmartAmp via GPIO, ZonePad VL1 provides reliable in-room volume control, available in both UK/EU and US installation formats.
Everything You Need
• Live loudspeaker demonstrations
• Complimentary lunch and refreshments
• Application-led sessions per vertical
• Free on-site parking
• 1-to-1 time with Martin Audio engineers
• Industry networking across all four brands
• Projection mapping demonstrations
• Insights from TiMax, Optimal Audio & Linea Research
Daily Schedule
| Time | Session |
| 09.30 | Doors open – networking with refreshments |
| 10.00 | Brand Introductions |
| 10.15 | Hospitality Venues |
| 11.00 | Break – networking with refreshments |
| 11.30 | Sports Venues |
| 12.15 | Lunch |
| 13.00 | DJ and Clubs |
| 13.45 | Break – networking with refreshments |
| 14.15 | Auditorium and Theatres |
| 15.15 | Break – networking with refreshments |
| 15.30 | Live Sound and Festivals |
| 16.30 | Wrap up with refreshments |
| 17.00 | Doors close |
To encourage attendance, tickets are £5 per registration
All proceeds are donated directly to BackUp Tech, the industry charity supporting UK entertainment professionals with financial and wellbeing support.
We will match every attendee contribution, bringing the total donation to £10 per confirmed attendee. Together, we hope to raise a minimum £4,000 for this worthy cause.
| £5 — your ticket price, donated to BackUp Tech | £10 — total charitable impact per attendee (Focusrite Group matched) |
Getting Here
Optimal Audio Group Ltd. Century Point, Halifax Road, High Wycombe, HP12 3SL
