igus e-spool® microphone reeler wins Best of Show award at ISE 2026

igus has won the Best of Show award (AV Technology) at Integrated Systems Europe (ISE) 2026 for its innovative e-spool® microphone solution. The product achieved an exceptional 39 out of 40 points, evaluated across innovation, problem solving, feature set, and ease of use.

The award recognises outstanding AV technology solutions demonstrated at ISE, the world’s leading exhibition for professional audiovisual and systems integration technologies.

Award-winning innovation in AV cable management

The e-spool® microphone is engineered to provide dynamic, safe, and flexible microphone positioning in demanding live environments, with judges describing the system as an important solution for venues with limited catwalk access or where dynamic changes to microphone coverage are needed.

The technology is particularly suited to:

• Theatres
• Concert halls
• Performance, conference and live event venues
• Places of worship

By enabling controlled extension and retraction of microphone cables, the system allows coverage adjustments during performances without requiring technicians to access overhead rigging.

Safety and operational efficiency were central to the judges’ evaluation, determining that the e-spool® microphone helps:

• Reduce risk to staff working at height
• Minimise manual intervention in ceiling or catwalk areas
• Enable real-time microphone coverage adjustments
• Improve workflow efficiency during rehearsals and live productions