The fourth annual GearFest UK landed on July 19, 2025 at Tileyard London, showcasing a full slate of pro‑audio brands and introducing new hardware across monitors, consoles, interfaces, Atmos setups and DACs.

Stand‑out Announcements

• Alcons M‑Series ribbon monitors made their long-awaited debut in full 7.1.4 Dolby Atmos playback. These pro‑ribbon systems feature proprietary transducer tech, HempHorn™, ScoopVent™, and ActiveCoil™, praised for their “exceptional linearity, dynamic headroom, and depth-of-field”.

• Chord Electronics previewed their forthcoming Voce DAC and a 1U high‑power amp, while also showcasing Mojo 2, Hugo 2, Qutest, Hugo TT 2, DAVE and Ultima Pro 500 — all in the KMR educational suite.

• Harrison Audio brought its brand‑new DR510 500‑Series system, including 500‑series rack, analogue summing mixer, Dante AoIP interface, plus the 32Classic console and 32Classic Mix Strip — offering 32‑series tone in rack or desktop format.

• Solid State Logic (SSL) returned with their latest next‑gen interfaces: SSL 2/2+ MKII, SSL 12, SSL 18, ALPHA 8 and rack processors (Fusion, THE BUS+), alongside the new SSL Oracle console, marking its first public demo since its June 24 global launch.

• EVE Audio launched UK distributor Sound Technology and showcased flagship monitors: EXO‑Series and SC3070 — complete with their own quiet demo setup.

• Prism Sound introduced their updated Dream ADA‑128 interface with Prism, SADiE and Tracktion teams present.

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Broader Pro‑Audio Landscape

Over 100 professional brands exhibited—including Neve, API, ATC, DPA, Genelec, Audient, Eventide, Rupert Neve Designs and more—alongside hands‑on product demos, panel talks on Dolby Atmos, mixing best practices, and mastering strategies. A dedicated Dolby Atmos listening suite provided immersive surround mixing experiences.

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Why It Matters

GearFest UK 2025 reinforced London’s place on the global pro‑audio stage. The standout reveals—high‑end Atmos ribbon monitors, next‑generation interfaces and consoles—signal a shift toward immersive and hybrid studio workflows.

Brands are converging hardware quality (ribbon monitors, console summing strips, Atmos mixing suites) with modern integration (AoIP, desktop interfaces, flexible rack solutions). The scale and depth of these announcements show that pro‑audio gear is evolving faster than ever, yet remaining deeply rooted in analog tone and control.

Stay tuned to Tone Circuit for more detailed reviews and insights on these new flagship products as they hit the market in the coming months.

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Visit GearFest UK for full exhibitor details and panel lineup