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What It Is

Fohhn Beam Steering Technology is Fohhn’s electronic beam-steering technology for professional loudspeaker systems. The text states that the technology has been developed and manufactured for 15 years. Its goal is to precisely control sound dispersion without mechanically tilting or curving the loudspeaker cabinets, resulting in clearer sound, better speech intelligibility, and fewer disruptive reflections.

Core Capabilities

From the perspective of “spatial sound design” within design/creative applications, it is closer to a combination of hardware-based acoustic technology and a software workflow. The sound beam can be steered up or down by up to 40 degrees, with an opening angle selectable between 0 and 90 degrees, and fine adjustment in 0.1-degree increments. The acoustic center can also be moved along the length of the line array to help reduce microphone feedback. Two Beam Steering adds a second independently controlled beam, making it suitable for multi-coverage areas such as balconies or upper seating sections; Side Lobe Optimize is used to suppress side lobes and reflections. For low frequencies, the algorithm can also control subwoofer arrays. On the software side, Fohhn Audio Soft handles real-time control of beams and DSP, while Fohhn Designer is used for upfront 3D acoustic simulation, comparing system designs, and previewing expected listening results.

Pricing and Licensing

The text does not disclose specific pricing, licensing terms, software fees, or purchasing methods. It only mentions that the meeting room solution is “compact and cost-efficient.” It should therefore be understood as professional audio hardware and project-integration procurement, where actual costs will likely depend on the product series, quantity, installation, and tuning services.

Pros and Cons

The strengths are its precise coverage control and its ability to reduce the impact of reflections from ceilings, balcony fronts, glass, and similar surfaces. This has direct value for speech clarity and feedback control in conference rooms, lecture halls, and theaters. The workflow from upfront simulation to on-site control also appears relatively complete. The drawbacks are that the information is rather engineering-focused, pricing is not transparent, and effective use requires strong acoustic design expertise. The text also does not clarify whether it supports open export formats, cloud collaboration, or deep compatibility with third-party design software.

Who It’s For and Access from China

It is suitable for professional AV integrators, acoustic consultants working on theaters, universities, and places of worship, touring sound reinforcement teams, and owners of large public venues. Access from China cannot be determined from the text. The site itself provides a Chinese-language entry point, but whether direct access is stable remains unknown.