Clear-Com Unveils Major Updates at IBC 2025
At IBC 2025, Clear-Com showcased significant updates across its Arcadia, HelixNet, FreeSpeak, and Eclipse lines — further strengthening its reputation as a leader in intercom innovation.
Arcadia
Earlier this year, Clear-Com introduced the ability to add their V-Series IrisX matrix panels directly to the ever-growing Arcadia platform. Arcadia 4.0 supported the intercom panels connecting over their own IP standard to the system.
At IBC, Clear-Com were demonstrating Arcadia 4.1, which isn’t due until the new year. This early showing gave us the chance to see what’s coming down the line. Two features stood out: the ability to create and assign IFBs, bringing more matrix capabilities to Arcadia, and the ability to connect V-Series IrisX panels via AES67 to the Arcadia base.
Tyrell’s Take: Connecting V-Series panels over the internet or LAN with zero latency — combined with IFB support — positions Arcadia as more than just a partyline system. It’s becoming a true matrix solution.
HelixNet 4-Channel Belt Pack
It’s been a while since we’ve seen new hardware for the HelixNet platform, but this year Clear-Com announced a new 4-key belt pack. Available from November, it connects over PoE or the legacy Powerline 3-pin XLR connection.
The belt pack features four assignable keys, each with its own volume control. To benefit from all four keys you need to be using this belt pack with Arcadia version 4. It can also be used with the original HelixNet Master Station, but in that case it is limited to 2-key mode.
Tyrell’s Take: It’s great to see Clear-Com keeping HelixNet relevant and supporting both modern PoE connectivity and the legacy 3-pin XLR format.
FreeSpeak II Price Reductions & Promo
It’s a rare day when a manufacturer reduces the cost of their products, but Clear-Com have done exactly that. They have reduced the cost of the FreeSpeak II Base 5 and Base 25 systems, while also introducing a new 10-user FreeSpeak II.
This now brings the FreeSpeak product range to:
FreeSpeak Base II Base 5 – 5 wireless users, reduced in cost
FreeSpeak Base II Base 10 – brand new system supporting 10 wireless users
FreeSpeak Base II Base 25 – 25 wireless users, reduced in cost
FreeSpeak Edge Base – 16 wireless users
Arcadia – 64 wireless users, including intercom panels
In further celebration of the new FreeSpeak Icon belt pack, Clear-Com have launched special promotions running until the end of 2025:
Eclipse EHX 14
The most significant release that Clear-Com announced is with their Eclipse Matrix EHX 14 software, which introduces full SMPTE 2022-7 capability for both the E-IPA interface cards and V-Series IrisX panels. This allows every user panel and each IP card in the matrix to connect to both a red and blue network.
Tyrell’s Take: SMPTE 2022-7 capability, alongside Clear-Com’s original trunking, makes for the most redundant intercom network on the market.
Want to know more about Clear-Com’s latest innovations? Get in touch with the Tyrell team today to schedule a demo or learn more.
Email: sales@tyrellcct.com
Tel: +353 (1) 888 1118 or +44 (0) 207 148 6201
