Aug 13, 2025: Shure, QSC, Neural DSP, Barefoot Sound, Sonarworks, and Other Notable Brands
Shure Leads the Way in AV Sustainability
The AV industry is abuzz with news about Shure's commitment to sustainability, particularly in the context of the Sustainability in AV (SAVe) initiative. Shure's president and CEO, Chris Schyvinck, will be a keynote speaker at the 2025 SAVe Global Conference in Los Angeles on September 24-25[1][3].
Shure's dedication to sustainability is evident in their early achievement of their 2025 goal for 90% recyclable or renewable product packaging[5]. They have also made significant strides in reducing environmental impact by minimizing battery waste through rechargeable wireless systems and lowering power consumption in their devices.
In addition to their sustainability efforts, Shure has recently upgraded its ULX-D digital wireless system, enhancing professional wireless audio performance[2].
Meanwhile, other key players in the AV industry are making strides in their own right. Sonarworks has updated SoundID Reference, a studio software, with improvements to Translation Check reliability, bug fixes, and the addition of four new headphone profiles[4]. As a result, SoundID Reference now supports over 500 headphone models.
Barefoot Sound has launched its first Dolby Atmos demo space, designed to demonstrate Barefoot's professional speaker line in a precisely tuned, Dolby-certified environment[6]. The demo space is located in the Lot at Formosa in West Hollywood, offering visitors a hands-on experience of Barefoot Sound monitors in a 7.1.4 Atmos studio.
Neural DSP has updated its Quad Cortex ecosystem, CorOS 3.2.0 and Cortex Control 1.3.0, providing expanded plug-in compatibility and new tools[7].
Lastly, it's worth noting that the SAVe Global Conference is the first U.S.-based industry-wide organization of its kind, with a global mission and membership[8]. The conference, which focuses on sustainability in the AV industry, was founded in 2022.
In summary, Shure is leading on sustainability in AV, with CEO Chris Schyvinck keynoteing SAVe 2025 and early achievement in sustainable packaging[1][3][5]. Other companies, such as Sonarworks, Barefoot Sound, and Neural DSP, continue to make strides in their respective areas of expertise. For more details on Shure's sustainability initiatives or upcoming SAVe conference speakers and sessions, these are the strongest current developments.
[1] SAVe Global Conference announces Chris Schyvinck as keynote speaker for 2025 event [2] Shure updates ULX-D digital wireless system for enhanced professional wireless audio performance [3] Shure's commitment to sustainability highlighted at SAVe Global Conference [4] Sonarworks releases updated SoundID Reference with improved Translation Check reliability and new headphone profiles [5] Shure achieves 2025 goal for sustainable product packaging a year early [6] Barefoot Sound launches first Dolby Atmos demo space [7] Neural DSP updates Quad Cortex ecosystem with expanded plug-in compatibility and new tools [8] SAVe Global Conference: The first U.S.-based industry-wide organization focused on sustainability in AV
Shure has enhanced their ULX-D digital wireless system, not only aiming for professional wireless audio performance but also sustaining the environment through reduced power consumption [2]. Sonarworks, in the realm of studio software, has updated SoundID Reference, boosting its Translation Check reliability and adding four new headphone profiles, now supporting over 500 headphone models [4].
