Compact sound systems are no longer limited to small-scale applications. With the introduction of Nettuno 10, Montarbo brings line array concepts into a portable format, combining uniform coverage, flexible configurations, and professional-grade performance for events where fast deployment is just as important as sound quality.
For years, the professional audio market maintained a clear distinction between compact systems and solutions designed for more demanding applications. While the former prioritized portability, the latter focused on power, control, and coverage. Today, however, that boundary is becoming increasingly blurred as manufacturers such as Montarbo integrate more sophisticated technologies into compact-format products.
That evolution was on display at InfoComm 2026, where the Italian manufacturer introduced Nettuno 10, a system developed to address a growing market demand: productions that require professional performance while also prioritizing fast setup, easy transportation, and straightforward operation.
“Nettuno 10 is a compact solution capable of delivering 132.5 dB of SPL. It features a dual 12-inch subwoofer, a built-in eight-channel mixer, onboard effects, EQ, and Bluetooth 5.0 connectivity,” explained Richard Boveri, Montarbo’s Regional Manager for Latin America.
Beyond its specifications, the system is designed to integrate into a single unit features that would normally require several external devices. Its built-in mixer, combined with onboard DSP and multiple connectivity options, significantly reduces installation time while simplifying both transportation and system setup.
One of the most distinctive aspects of Nettuno 10 is its acoustic architecture. Unlike traditional column systems, it distributes the high-frequency transducers across two independent modules, providing multiple deployment options without compromising acoustic performance.
“The high-frequency drivers are divided into two columns that offer three different configurations. The system can be used as a stacked mono setup, as a separated mono configuration, or in stereo, with one column mounted on the subwoofer and the other on an independent stand,” Boveri explained.
This versatility allows the system to adapt to a wide range of applications without requiring additional equipment. Depending on the venue, the required coverage, or the type of event, users can choose a more compact installation or expand dispersion through separated configurations while maintaining consistent sound distribution.
The concept behind Nettuno 10 reflects one of the most significant trends shaping the professional audio industry: bringing the performance traditionally associated with larger systems into solutions that can be transported and deployed by small crews. For rental companies, system integrators, and technicians working with corporate events, multipurpose venues, hospitality environments, and live performances, this flexibility represents a considerable operational advantage.
The system’s adaptability also extends to its scalability.
“It is an ideal solution for venues accommodating between 100 and 150 people. By linking two systems together, it can comfortably cover audiences of between 250 and 300 people,” Boveri said.
The ability to expand coverage without changing the system’s overall design philosophy allows the same solution to support a broad range of productions, from conferences and corporate events to live music performances in mid-sized venues, while also maximizing return on investment for rental companies serving multiple types of applications.
Beyond its compact footprint and clean design, Nettuno 10 incorporates features that simplify both installation and day-to-day operation by reducing the amount of external equipment required to put the system into service.
“This is Nettuno 10: the essence of Italian sound combined with professional power, control, and versatility.”
With Nettuno 10, Montarbo is doing more than expanding its portfolio of compact solutions. The system also reflects a broader transformation taking place across the professional audio industry: the pursuit of systems capable of delivering performance increasingly comparable to large-format configurations without sacrificing the portability, rapid deployment, and operational simplicity demanded by today’s productions.
