Logitech unveils Rally Speaker 2 Pro and Max for large spaces

Swiss-based Logitech has introduced the Rally Speaker 2 Pro and Rally Speaker 2 Max, two audio systems tailored for large conference rooms and training environments, as reported by a press release. These speakers utilize what Logitech calls Sound Shape technology, employing arrays of micro-drivers to direct sound to specific locations. The Rally Speaker 2 Pro houses 32 micro-drivers within a front-mounted soundbar, whereas the Rally Speaker 2 Max utilizes 64 drivers.

The primary goal of this technology is to ensure consistent sound coverage throughout a room, as opposed to merely boosting the overall volume. In a 12-meter space, Logitech claims the speakers maintain uniform volume levels from one end to the other. During a demonstration, the company showcased the speaker's ability to transmit two distinct audio feeds to opposite ends of a room simultaneously.

This feature allows English speakers on one side to hear their language without disturbance from French speakers on the other side, and vice versa.

Karthik Rajagopal, Head of VC Engineering at Logitech, explained that the company has replaced the "brute-force approach of increasing room volume" with "wave-field physics," essentially "steering sound waves through open air with surgical precision." The Rally Speaker 2 Pro and Rally Speaker 2 Max represent Logitech's entry into the professional audio-visual market, positioning the products as an alternative to ceiling-mounted systems that require complex installation and wiring.

Both speakers can be displayed at the Logitech Experience Center in Silicon Valley, with commercial availability slated for summer 2027. Logitech is currently collaborating with partners to integrate Microsoft Teams Interpreter and Zoom Meetings Voice Translator with the technology.