Innled launches Muza®, an autonomous multi-point audio diffusion system for the event industry

For more than a decade, event service providers have benefited from Innled’s autonomous lighting masts, which are quick to install and elegant for lighting up a buffet.
Innled has adapted this concept to audio for background music and speech reinforcement during events: a multi-point system, battery-powered and wirelessly controlled.
The sources are placed exactly where needed, close to guests, without any cables to manage. To our knowledge, Muza® is unique on the event market!

This French company chose to launch Muza® at MIR in early April on the booth of its Italian distributor Zalight. Later in this article, we will discover the reactions of event service providers after discovering and listening to the system.
With Amanda Sempill, Product & Marketing Director, and Eric Gasiglia, President of Innled and product designer, we discover why a lighting manufacturer is entering the audio world.
By constantly asking itself what could make life easier for service providers, Innled designed and improved its lighting masts for a very specific use, achieving success far beyond French borders.
“Because this product is designed for one specific use only, it becomes almost timeless,” explains Eric. “There will always be a need to set up an autonomous luminaire somewhere that produces beautiful light and, above all, does it quickly.”

The Muza® speaker is an answer to the same challenge and user case : delivering sound for groups gathered at indoor or outdoor events. The idea is to immerse people in background music at a reasonable level that still allows conversation.

It is not a concert PA system or a DJ club system. It is an immersive multi-point system, cable-free, transportable in a light weight case, compact and above all quick and easy to deploy without any particular audio knowledge. One could almost call it an audio system for lighting designers! (LOL)

As the Innled team always pays particular attention to design, Muza® is both aesthetic and discreet, with a touch of originality. Unlike conventional audio systems, often bulky and attached to cables, Muza® blends elegantly into the décor of all types of corporate events: cocktails, product launches, banquets (between guests’ tables), and more… without cables.

Amanda Sempill : “We know that in the event industry, the aesthetic aspect of a product is essential for premium events. The same applies to certain retail displays and scenographies. A purely technical-looking product is not acceptable, so this is an aspect to which we pay great attention.”

Multi-point diffusion

The system is designed to operate with a minimum of three mono diffusion points. Its specifications allow three masts to broadcast background music across 100 m², placing people in the center of a sound bubble. More masts are simply added depending on the surface area to cover. In a 1,000 m² venue, for example, 15 masts would be deployed. The transport case was therefore designed to accommodate three masts.

Acoustic design

Eric Gasiglia worked with electroacoustics enthusiast Dominique Petoin, an audiophile for 45 years, appreciated for the sensitivity of his ears and his pragmatic approach.

Together, they defined the specifications: present but controlled bass, mid-high frequencies that carry over 4, 5 or 6 meters for speech intelligibility during presentations or conferences, and above all no overwhelming bass. These parameters were considered when defining crossover frequencies, filter slopes and equalization, then verified on response curves before comparative indoor and outdoor tests.

The goal: a system that breathes. Muza® is capable of delivering the desired acoustic presence at 85 dB SPL and can even reach 90–95 dB.

Description of a mast

Muza® is an active two-way system integrating battery, amplification and wireless receiver, making it completely autonomous. The head section, an extruded aluminum profile coated with epoxy paint, houses six mid-high loudspeakers, the wireless receiver and antenna at the top, as well as the electronic board handling amplification and DSP processing (filtering and equalization).

This head section is extended by another profile carrying the audio signal to the bass module placed on the floor, as well as power from the battery housed inside the bass cabinet.

The bass module, made from Valchromat, features a double rear compartment housing the battery and the internal volume for the woofer at the front. The mast is rated IP43. In other words, it can withstand rain for a limited period of time, but not permanently.

The wireless section

L’assemblage

Nothing could be easier. The bass module is placed on the floor, the extension profile is connected, followed by the head section. Total height then reaches 1.80 m. The battery immediately supplies power as soon as the head section is connected.
At the rear of the head section, a small illuminated button indicates UHF frequency scanning. The button lights green during scanning and turns blue when tuned to the transmitter frequency and after recognizing the digital ID.

Launch at MIR, first impressions

MIR (Multimedia Integration Expo) takes place in early April in Rimini and targets professionals from the audio, lighting and video industries. Innled chose this trade show to launch Muza® on the booth of its Italian distributor Zalight.
Six masts were deployed to cover a 160 m² area and broadcast the soundtrack of the lighting show. Innled was therefore able to test the system in the noisy environment of a trade show, which was not originally its intended application.

For Eric Gasiglia : “Zalight’s soundtrack began with a female voice with a little reverb. It felt as if the sound was coming from the hall’s main PA system — it was surprising. We were inside a sound bubble partially disconnected from the surrounding noise.”

SLU : What were visitors’ reactions?

Eric Gasiglia : “They asked many questions about system adjustment possibilities, such as setting different levels for each speaker or group of speakers, which of course is planned. And when I replaced the source with high-quality dynamic audio files, they were blown away. Many event professionals immediately saw Muza® as the ideal system for weddings, although some mentioned a slight lack of bass. This gave us the idea of developing a wireless, battery-powered subwoofer that could be added depending on the application. Zalight’s marketing director also shared immediate feedback from customers”

SLU : How did the launch go and what was the market reaction?

Luca Di Donato : “The launch went extremely well, far beyond all our expectations, to be honest. The market reacted very positively and enthusiastically because Muza® is a true innovation in the event industry for immersive background audio.”

SLU : Was the objective of a highly targeted product understood by visitors?

Luca Di Donato : “I think the objective was fully achieved. Naturally, some clients wanted to use the system in different ways during events, for example for DJ sets. That is why we received some requests for higher sound pressure levels.”

SLU : Which features surprised visitors the most?

Luca Di Donato : “First of all, the audio quality was appreciated, followed by the product design, whose minimalism generated strong interest, as well as the ease and speed of assembly. Finally, the battery autonomy of up to 20 hours surprised everyone.”

SLU : What key advantages did event organizers perceive?

Luca Di Donato : “The fact that it is completely autonomous and requires no cables is a major advantage for anyone needing to quickly organize an event with background music. This system is truly revolutionary, considering that three speakers are enough to cover 100 square meters, and if a larger surface is needed, additional Muza® speakers can simply be added.
I would say the market welcomed the product as a true plug-and-play solution.”

SLU : Which types of events were identified as the most suitable?

Luca Di Donato : “The product is perfect for weddings, conferences — in short, anywhere music should not dominate but rather help create the right atmosphere.”

SLU : Were there requests for additional features or different finishes?

Luca Di Donato : “We received requests from wedding professionals for a white finish to better match the atmosphere. Another request was to be able to add a wireless and battery-powered subwoofer to provide a little more bass support if you wanted to use the system a little more powerfully.”

SLU : Innled has been developing and manufacturing event lighting solutions for more than a decade. How did visitors react to Innled entering the audio market?

Luca Di Donato : “There was neither reluctance nor prejudice from customers. Ultimately, customers evaluate the product, not necessarily the brand under which it is offered.”

SLU : As a distributor, what do you think about distributing an audio product while specializing in lighting products?

Luca Di Donato : “Zalight has long been recognized as an Innled distributor offering original and intelligent solutions. Therefore, offering an innovative audio-dedicated system under the Innled brand perfectly fits our history and mission.”

Innled brings 12 years of experience in RF technologies, battery power management, PCB design and aluminum profile manufacturing. This expertise, refined for the lighting masts, is now serving audio with the same commitment to meeting a specific need through a high-quality product.
Muza® has no competition in terms of installation time and ease of deployment, which is why we are awarding it the SLU Innovation Award.

Among the many public address system manufacturers worldwide, Innled is, to our knowledge, the only one to have imagined a true three-point diffusion kit packed into a wheeled compact case with a wireless transmitter, genuinely designed for wireless multi-point deployment. It is now available for sale.

More information on the Innled website