Wedemark/Barcelona, 3 February 2026 – While Sennheiser’s Spectera bidirectional wideband wireless ecosystem continues to transform productions around the globe, ISE 2026 marks the preorder start for the upcoming Spectera SKM handheld transmitter (both the UHF and 1.4 GHz version) as well as for the Command adapter, which equips the handheld with a programmable Command function. Both items are scheduled to launch in September. Another highlight is the Spectera API (Application Programming Interface). Coming in Q2, it enables advanced customization and control across multi-vendor workflows. And there is more to find out in the Spectera Lab…

Regular hardware, software and functionality updates – Spectera is being continuously expanded, and the Spectera Lab(www.sennheiser.com/spectera-lab) is the place to go to receive the latest outlook on what is coming next for Spectera, and to join the co-creation of the ecosystem via the Idea Space and a Discord channel. At ISE itself, visitors will have the opportunity to directly leave their ideas for Spectera on a big touchscreen.

Much expected: the handheld

The handheld with Sennheiser standard capsule interface for Sennheiser and Neumann microphone heads features a sleek, aluminium-anodised body with OLED display. The bidirectional data stream enabled by Sennheiser’s WMAS implementation gives the operator full remote control of mic parameters such as low-cut or gain.

The Command adapter allows users to change the audio routing at the push of a button, for example for convenient communication between the talent and the technical crew. Whether programmed for toggling, muting, or push-to-talk, the Command functionality makes communication control easy and immediate.

Preorders for the handheld and the Command adapter are accepted from show start on 3 February.