AEQ To Showcase Forum IP Plus And Systel Max At ISE 2026

AEQ will exhibit at ISE 2026 from 3 to 6 February at Fira de Barcelona, presenting its latest professional audio innovations on stand 4J800. The company will unveil FORUM IP PLUS, an AoIP digital console for radio and television, and SYSTEL MAX, a next‑generation call management and multi‑conference system for broadcast and corporate users.

The appearance underscores AEQ’s focus on flexible, scalable solutions built around IP connectivity, systems integration and operational efficiency.

FORUM IP PLUS evolves AEQ’s FORUM console family and is designed for 24/7 radio and TV production and broadcasting. It combines straightforward operation with extensive control and customisation, making it suitable for both compact studios and advanced installations.

Available in SPLIT and LITE versions, the console offers modular configurations from 4 to 24 faders. The SPLIT model features motorised faders for swift, precise handling of fader pages and A/B channel options, automatically positioning to the correct signal level. Its modular motor design supports continuous round‑the‑clock operation, with infrequent, brief service stops to ensure reliability in demanding environments.

Built on Dante/AES67‑compatible AoIP, and with Bluetooth integrated on the surface, FORUM IP PLUS slots into modern IP infrastructures and connects to external devices such as smartphones. It enables fully flexible signal assignment to suit the programme or operator, and provides powerful monitoring, touch control and advanced configuration both on the surface and remotely via FORUM VIRTUAL software. The result is a versatile console designed for reliability, speed and adaptability in contemporary studios.

Alongside the console, AEQ will introduce SYSTEL MAX, a VoIP/SIP call‑in and multi‑conference platform for radio, TV and professional environments. It integrates broadcast communications with IP switchboards, corporate PBXs and IP telephony providers to reduce operating costs and remove reliance on traditional dedicated lines, and scales to manage up to 128 lines across multiple studios.

SYSTEL MAX employs a non‑blocking digital matrix with Dante/AES67 connectivity, allowing multiple simultaneous on‑air calls without compromising audio quality. Control is available via software applications and touchscreen terminals, fitting the workflows of producers, technicians and presenters. Drawing on more than 30 years of AEQ expertise in broadcast telephony, it is presented as a mature, reliable solution for today’s IP workflows.

Visitors can see FORUM IP PLUS, SYSTEL MAX and other AEQ systems on stand 4J800 at Fira de Barcelona throughout ISE 2026, where the AEQ team will offer demonstrations and guidance on integrating the new tools into radio, television and professional communications projects.

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