Next‑Generation Meyer Sound Loudspeakers Take Center Stage
Meyer Sound’s TIGRA loudspeaker and 1800-LFC low-frequency control element are next-generation professional audio systems that combine high-output performance, integrated networking, and smarter control to meet the demanding needs of modern venue sound systems in performance spaces, installs, and touring productions. Introduced to the market at InfoComm 2026, they anchor what Meyer Sound describes as its broadest and most integrated product lineup so far, aimed squarely at designers and integrators who need flexible, scalable solutions. Both models are built as part of a unified Meyer Sound loudspeakers ecosystem, pairing with PANTHER line arrays, 2100-LFC, and ULTRA series point-source models like ULTRA‑X20, ULTRA‑X40, and ULTRA‑X80. This ecosystem approach lets teams mix and match elements while keeping a consistent voicing, workflow, and control philosophy, from compact rooms to large, complex venues.
TIGRA Line Array: PANTHER-Class Performance in a Streamlined Form
The TIGRA loudspeaker is presented as a refined line array solution that offers PANTHER-class performance in a more streamlined package tailored to diverse venue sizes and use cases. For system designers, this means they can specify a smaller physical system without giving up the headroom and clarity associated with Meyer Sound’s flagship arrays. Optimized for a wide range of applications, TIGRA suits everything from fixed installations in theaters and houses of worship to mobile systems in corporate and live event environments. Its role within Meyer Sound’s lineup is to bridge the gap between large-format touring arrays and compact point-source boxes, giving integrators a versatile tool for modern venue sound systems. By aligning it with the same next-generation technology platform as PANTHER, Meyer Sound aims to keep tuning, deployment, and long-term support consistent across projects.
1800-LFC: An Evolution in Low-Frequency Control
Complementing TIGRA, the 1800-LFC low-frequency control element is described as an evolution of Meyer Sound’s 2100-LFC, built to extend and shape low-end performance in demanding venue sound systems. Positioned for high-performance applications, 1800-LFC is designed to integrate seamlessly with TIGRA arrays as well as existing PANTHER systems, giving designers consistent low-frequency behavior whether they are working in arenas, theaters, or large clubs. As part of Meyer Sound’s professional audio equipment portfolio, the 1800-LFC aims to deliver precise, musical low frequencies rather than only maximum output, helping venues meet both artistic and intelligibility goals. For installers, the benefit lies in predictable behavior and system-wide compatibility: the same control tools and design methods used for other Meyer Sound loudspeakers apply to 1800-LFC, reducing commissioning time and easing future upgrades or system expansions.
GEN-1 and Nebra 2: Making Venue Systems Smarter and Easier to Run
Behind TIGRA and 1800-LFC is a new control and networking layer built on GEN-1 and Nebra 2, which pushes more signal processing into each loudspeaker while centralizing system management. GEN-1, the Galileo Extended Networking platform, brings onboard signal processing directly into Meyer Sound loudspeakers and supports AES67 audio networking while being Milan certified. This lets integrators deploy and reconfigure systems faster, with finer control over each element. Nebra 2 then provides a single application for control, monitoring, and connectivity, now including TIGRA in its supported devices. According to Meyer Sound senior vice president John McMahon, “What we’re bringing to Las Vegas, from TIGRA and 1800-LFC to GEN-1 and Nebra, reflects how we think about building systems that are not only powerful, but smarter and easier to deploy at every scale.”
Raising the Bar for Professional Audio Installation Standards
For venue and installation professionals, the combination of TIGRA, 1800-LFC, GEN-1, and Nebra 2 signals a shift toward more integrated professional audio equipment. Instead of treating loudspeakers, processing, and control as separate layers, Meyer Sound is building Meyer Sound loudspeakers that act as intelligent network endpoints within a unified system. InfoComm 2026 serves as the launchpad for this strategy, with live demonstrations at booth #N6051 and short “Sonic Sessions” that explain concepts such as AES67 in action on GEN‑1 and the IntelligentDC approach to self-powered systems. The result is a roadmap where venue sound systems can scale from small rooms to large complexes without changing design logic, control software, or voicing philosophy. For consultants, integrators, and end users, that means more predictable outcomes, cleaner upgrades, and audio systems that are built to adapt over time.