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Neutrik's Participation in CONNECT2026

Neutrik, a top brand specializing in connectors and headquartered in the Principality of Liechtenstein, is scheduled to showcase at the upcoming CONNECT2026 exhibition in Nagoya, Japan. This event is set to take place at the Wink Aichi exhibition hall on April 20-21, 2026. Neutrik's Japan branch, located in Chuo, Tokyo, will proudly feature its latest offerings, including the much-anticipated Unicorn Platform, which gained significant attention at the recent Integrated Systems Europe (ISE) event in Barcelona.

Exhibit Overview

At Neutrik's booth, visitors will find an array of products that have become industry standards, such as XLR, Speakon, PowerCon, EtherCon, and OpticalCon connectors, alongside many other main products that have received extensive support from the industry. The highlight of the exhibition will be the introduction of the Unicorn Platform, which aims to unify the fragmented approach of using different connectors for power and data, extending the TRUE1 philosophy into the realm of data connections.

Key Features of Unicorn Platform

At CONNECT2026, attendees will have the opportunity to see a mockup of the Unicorn Platform and learn about its innovative specifications:

• - mediaCON TRUE1 (USB Type-C)

- Supports power delivery of up to 100W (20V/5A USB PD 3.0)
- Maximum data rate of 5 Gbit/s (USB 3.2 Gen1x1)
- Protection ratings of IP65/IP66/IP67
- TRUE1 locking structure for enhanced security
- Metal data container design
- Expected release: End of April 2026

• - etherCON TRUE1 (CAT6A)

- CAT6A compatibility
- Supports PoE++ (IEEE 802.3bt Type 4 / Class 8, up to 100W)
- Protection ratings of IP65/IP66/IP67
- TRUE1 locking structure
- Airtight design
- Expected release: End of May 2026

• - opticalCON TRUE1 (2 Fiber)

- 2-fiber configuration
- Minimally designed depth
- Protection ratings of IP65/IP66/IP67
- TRUE1 locking structure
- Expected release: End of May 2026

In addition, visitors can witness the demonstration of the new DANTE interface, NA-2I2O-DLINE, which features two inputs and two outputs, similar to its predecessor. The protective rubber casing is removable, allowing for installation on tabletops, trusses, or 19-inch racks. This new generation of DLINE products boasts significantly improved audio performance, achieving maximum levels of 24 dBu for both input and output, a dynamic range exceeding 100 dB, and crosstalk performance of -100 dB at 20 kHz for output, and -110 dB for input. The system also complies with the AES67 standard, making it ideal for users who have already established a DANTE network and require additional line-in/line-out capabilities.

For more details on DANTE-related products, visit this link.

Event Details

• - Dates: April 20 (Mon) from 14:00 to 19:00, April 21 (Tue) from 10:00 to 17:00
• - Location: Wink Aichi, 4th Floor Exhibition Hall, 4-4-38 Meieki, Nakamura Ward, Nagoya, Aichi Prefecture
• - Entry Fee: Free
• - Website: CONNECT2026 Official Site

Join us at CONNECT2026 to explore Neutrik's latest innovations and engage with industry professionals!

For those in the audiovisual and connector industries, this is an unmissable opportunity to connect and learn about the future of connectivity solutions.