INTERSPEECH 2025 - Where Speech Meets Technology

Ahoy Convention Centre, Rotterdam, the Netherlands

The world’s leading conference on speech, voice, and artificial intelligence – INTERSPEECH 2025 was the 26th edition of the annual conference of the International Speech Communication Association (ISCA), held at the Ahoy Convention Centre in Rotterdam, the Netherlands, from August 17–21, 2025. The conference theme, “Fair and Inclusive Speech Science and Technology,” highlighted how speech technologies can become fairer, more inclusive, and accessible to everyone.

Together with our partner Solution P.A., we provided outstanding sound across five conference halls – implemented by Soundcrew Gilze using K.M.E. loudspeaker systems. We are proud to have been part of this world-leading professional conference.

Audio systems used:

Big RTM Stage: 16x KME Galo G 10, 4x KME Galo GB 218, 4x KME MCX 10, 2x VLX 10, 6x KME DA  230, 6x Powersoft T-Series

For the smaller halls: 16x KME Pano QL 906, 8x KME Pano QL 1215, 8x KME Pano QLB 118 G / QLB 118 X, 8x Powersoft T-Series 

INTERSPEECH 2025 - Where Speech Meets Technology Products used

High Power Subwoofer QLB 118 G Ground-Version

The direct-radiating high-performance subwoofer is equipped with a new developed 18” subwoofer with tetra coil & dual voice coil. The tunnel design of the bass reflex casing has been optimized to minimize air flow noise. These innovations distinctly increase the sound and reproduction quality. Hence the QLB 118 G sound tight and feature a proper impulse response without loosing the deep bass reproduction of a 18“ subwoofer. It is recommended as a universal subwoofer for creating powerful bass arrays in combination with the line array and hybrid elements of the PANO series. Its mechanical construction provides the KME typical stability. Functional details like the perfectly placed handles and metal stacking elements set new standards.

High Power Subwoofer QLB 118 X Flying Version

The direct-radiating high-performance subwoofer is equipped with a new developed 18” subwoofer with tetra coil & dual voice coil. The tunnel design of the bass reflex casing has been optimized to minimize air flow noise. These innovations distinctly increase the sound and reproduction quality. Hence the QLB 118 X sound tight and feature a proper impulse response without loosing the deep bass reproduction of a 18“ subwoofer. It is recommended as a universal subwoofer for creating powerful bass arrays in combination with the line array and hybrid elements of the PANO series. Its mechanical construction provides the KME typical stability. Functional details set new standards – perfectly placed handles, stacking elements and the QLB 118X with the integrated Quick Release Hardware system which enables flying and groundstacking in combination with the PANO line array elements.
 

Stage Monitor MCX 10

The MCX 10 is a compact high-performance coaxial stage monitor. Depending on the application, the design enables three set-up options: 35° angle for moni-toring from short distances, 55° for longer distances, and 90° e.g. for front-fill applications at the stage edge. Due to its inconspicuous design, the MCX 10 fits harmoniously and eleganty into all surroundings. The speaker features a broad dispersion of 70°. The highly sturdy monitor convinces with its precise sound reproduction and gives musicians on stage a top-class sound experience. The flange inside the handle provides the possibility to use the MCX 10 as a PA system on a high stand. If required, the MCX 10 combines perfectly with the QLB 215 or QLB 118 X/G subwoofers. The monitor offers three Neutrik NL4 speakon connectors. Two of them are placed on the side of the high stand flange.