Clear-Com Showcases FreeSpeak Icon, Arcadia, Gen-IC, and More at NAB 2025

by | Audio, Gear, Production

Attendees explored the next generation of live production communication at National Association of Broadcasters (NAB) April 6- 9  at the Las Vegas Convention Center. There, Clear-Com presented its award-winning solutions, including the award winning FreeSpeak Icon™ beltpack, the Arcadia®  Central Station, Gen-IC® virtual intercom, and other powerful updates designed to streamline workflows across broadcast, live events, corporate AV, education, theme parks, construction, and more.

Clear-Com showcased the FreeSpeak Icon beltpack at NAB, the latest addition to its acclaimed FreeSpeak family. The beltpack combines powerful RF capabilities on 1.9 GHz (DECT), nine configurable buttons, four individual channel volume controls, and Bluetooth 5.3 connectivity for powerful, high-performance communication. Designed for multiple applications across different verticals, the FreeSpeak Icon beltpack integrates with Arcadia Central Station and Eclipse HX digital matrix, offering desired flexibility and scalability.

The Clear-Com booth also featured the Arcadia Central Station, a scalable, all-in-one intercom solution that connects wired and wireless communication workflows. Attendees also experienced Gen-IC, Agent-IC® mobile app, and Station-IC™ virtual desktop clients, all designed for maximum flexibility and accessibility. Gen-IC earned multiple Best in Show awards at NAB 2024 and was showcased at NAB 2025 with new updates. Attendees will also get a preview of the highly anticipated EHX v14® software release, which introduces features that simplify complex system setups and enhances IP capabilities with FreeSpeak Icon connectivity.

Clear-Com is solely focused on making reliable, rugged, and flexible solutions that enhance communication, collaboration, and efficiency. Whether you’re looking for the latest in wireless intercom technology, scalable virtual solutions, or powerful software updates, Clear-Com’s offerings will provide the tools you need to elevate your productions.

About Clear-Com®

Clear-Com, an HME company, has been a trusted global provider of professional real-time communications solutions and services since 1968. We innovate market-proven technologies that link people together through wired and wireless systems.

Clear-Com was first to market portable wired intercom systems for live performances. Since then, our history of technological advancements and innovations has delivered significant improvements to the way people collaborate in professional settings where real-time communication matters. For the markets we serve — broadcast, live performance, live events, sports, military, aerospace and government — our communication products have consistently met the demands for high quality audio, reliability, scalability and low latency, while addressing communication requirements of varying size and complexity. Our reputation in the industry is not only based on our product achievements, but also on our consistent level of customer engagement and dedication to delivering the right solutions for specialized applications, with the expertise to make it work. Across different markets around the globe, Clear-Com’s innovations and solutions have received numerous awards and recognitions for ingenuity and impact on customers.

For more information, please visit www.clearcom.com.

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