zactrack Integrated with Seven Leading Brands at ISE zactrack had its products installed at several high-profile booths and demo rooms, at ISE, held in Barcelona earlier this month, in addition to the zactrack meeting point in the centrally located Innovation Park. Under the hashtag #TrackingTheScene, a total of eight stands (including zactrack's meeting point) engaged in this exclusive campaign. The included Area Four Industries Italia using a zactrack SMART for lighting control; d&b audiotechnik, with a zactrack PRO running audio (via d&b's Soundscape software) as well as some lighting; FLUX:: Immersive, running its SPAT Revolution immersive mixing tool in conjunction with a zactrack SMART for sound and lighting control; L-Acoustics, with another zactrack SMART for audio and lighting control in conjunction with the L-ISA system; IP-based video and audio broadcast specialist Lawo, with a zactrack mini on its stand for audio control; PIXERA by AV Stumpfl, highlighting the flexibility of zactrack PRO for video control; and Telycam, illustrating how a highly versatile zactrack mini could control their PTZ cameras. A highlight on the Area Four Industries Italia booth was a moving truss rigged with four Martin MAC One moving lights, where the tracker was paired with a disco helmet for visitors' enjoyment. Thanks to the lighting tracking powered by zactrack SMART, moderators at the L-Acoustics booth could move seamlessly between the central stage in the demo area and all around the surrounding audience while remaining fully lit. zactrack also provided precise directional audio, enhancing the full L-ISA immersive experience. The two presenters demonstrated the system by showcasing its smooth operation and adaptability, the company says. L-Acoustics' Scott Sugden comments that the combination of zactrack and L-ISA is a potential game changer for sound reinforcement: "Spatial audio -- combined with precise object positioning -- lets us place elements with intent, not compromise, giving each source its own space. The result is greater clarity, emotional impact, and consistency for every listener. It's not an effect; it's a fundamentally better way to translate artistic vision to an audience." Lucas Zwicker, of Lawo, notes, "zactrack integrates seamlessly with the Lawo mc2 range of mixing consoles, adding yet another helpful tool for all of our customers. The setup is very easy using the ADM-OSC standard, enabling fully automated tracking of actors, allowing the users to focus on the sound itself." Marketing lead for Area Four Industries Italia, Giuliano Luvisotto, states, "By combining zactrack technology, an ETC Foundation Desk, and EXE Vario 500kg chain hoists, real-time height data from the hoist encoders is shared via PSN, allowing accurate tracking compensation as the pre-rig trusses move. In our live demo, we raised and lowered the rig at speed -- showcasing both the performance of Vario Veloce and the fast response of zactrack's tracking system." Werner Petricek, CEO of zactrack GmbH, concludes, "#TrackingTheScene enabled visitors to experience firsthand how zactrack can be utilized in so many different but equally effective ways, just as it is used every day in productions worldwide. It was a highly successful demonstration, and we would like to thank everyone who visited and experienced zactrack in action." At zactrack's meeting point in the Innovation Park, a zactrack mini system was integrated with a live Canon PTZ camera, so visitors could watch a screen showing it automatically following them as they moved around carrying a tracker. The full zactrack team was on hand to explain the full product range to visitors, including zactrack mini, SMART, and PRO. zactrack's mini system -- fully wireless and fitting into a briefcase -- attracted plenty of attention. This portable solution offers a grab-and-go scenario for time-pressured environments, including smaller touring productions, wedding halls, comedy clubs, and other event spaces. A new zactrack WebClient software update was highlighted on the booth. Phase 1 was released as version 3.25.2 in November 2025, introducing several essential operational features, including live controls, I/O monitor, and system maintenance tools. Phase 2, planned for Q2 2026, will expand the WebClient further to include all live settings covering system, tracking configuration, and network settings. Phase 3, scheduled for Q3 2026, will introduce Show Editor, providing access to the show database, including points, universes, actors, fixtures, and related elements, along with guided setup wizards designed to streamline the configuration and overall workflow. Hardware, planned for Q2 2026, includes a SMART/PRO Anchor update to IP65 for use outdoors and in more challenging indoor environments. 
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