Arbane Groupe made a significant impact at ISE 2025 in Barcelona with the international debut of the UNILINE MAX, APG’s latest high-performance line array system designed for large-scale events and concerts. Unveiled at Hall 7, stand #7L175, the UNILINE MAX drew considerable attention from industry professionals and visitors alike, marking a new chapter in APG’s legacy of innovation in modular line arrays. Attendees had the opportunity to experience the system’s cutting-edge capabilities firsthand and gain insights into a pioneering new approach for determining the repairability of professional audio equipment.

The UNILINE MAX system, which is now shipping, consists of the UM210 2 × 10” line array speaker and the UM121 1 × 21” subwoofer, engineered to deliver exceptional clarity and power for festivals, concert venues, and auditoriums. This new addition to APG’s portfolio is the culmination of over 40 years of continuous development, drawing on deep collaboration with rental companies, live performance providers, and venue managers to address the highest demands of the industry. Designed with user-friendliness in mind, the system boasts an ergonomic structure with well-placed rear and side handles for ease of transport and a highly adaptable rigging system that supports both tension and compression configurations, ensuring seamless integration into diverse stage environments.

One of the standout innovations of the UNILINE MAX is its patent-pending SIGMA waveguide technology, which ensures optimal coupling between speakers and maintains superior sound quality across different venue settings. This cutting-edge approach allows for the design of speakers in various shapes and coupling angles without compromising acoustic performance. Whether in a long-throw line-source configuration with minimal coupling angles or a constant curvature system with significant coupling angles, SIGMA technology ensures a consistent sound signature across all deployment scenarios.

Complementing the UM210 line array speaker, the newly developed UM121 subwoofer features a 21” driver housed within a hybrid enclosure. Its advanced bass-reflex design, incorporating a profiled rear port, optimises low-frequency response, delivering a powerful, immersive sonic impact. Versatile in its application, the UM121 can be positioned on the ground or suspended using dedicated accessories that allow it to be deployed below or alongside the UM210 line array speakers.

The UNILINE MAX has already gained traction in the market, with Moov’Event becoming the first company to invest in the system. Their acquisition comprises two line-array setups featuring eight UM210 units and twelve UM121 subwoofers. Felipe Araya, Founder and General Manager of Moov’Event, shared his enthusiasm for the new system, stating: “With the new UNILINE MAX, we’ve rediscovered the legendary precision of the line-array speakers which made APG’s reputation. This new system, coupled with the amazing support from the young and passionate APG team, makes us confident in a bright future and great success for our customers’ events.”

The system has also impressed Edo Dijkstra, Owner of TVV Sound Project and APG’s distributor in Belgium, who highlighted its exceptional performance: “It exhibits excellent phase behaviour, and the coupling works perfectly. The mechanical finishing is also of very high quality, making it convenient for handling.”

Beyond the launch of the UNILINE MAX, APG introduced ISE attendees to the newly developed ProAV Repair Index, a comprehensive rating system that evaluates audiovisual products based on their repairability, durability, and overall environmental impact. Developed by an independent commission with input from APG, the index aims to provide transparency in assessing the serviceability of AV equipment. The UNILINE MAX system has achieved an impressive score of 9/10 on the Index, reaffirming APG’s commitment to long-lasting and easily maintainable audio solutions.

“With the launch of the UNILINE MAX line array and UM121 subwoofer, we aim to reconnect with the international touring and live events audience,” stated Eric Grandmougin, Marketing and Sales Director for Arbane Groupe. “We strongly believe these products will meet the needs of the live performance market in today’s economic environment – while also underscoring APG’s commitment to a more sustainable future for all.”