(June 5, 2026) Last night on AV NIRVANA Live, Sonnie Parker and I welcomed StormAudio's Gary Blouse and Matthew Trinklein for a deep dive into several major developments from the French audio brand. While the conversation touched on everything from StormAudio's growing ecosystem to plans for CEDIA 2026, the biggest headline was an exclusive first look at two all-new products: the EvoOne processor and AoIP Bridge.
The EvoOne represents a significant expansion of StormAudio's lineup, introducing what will become the company's most affordable processor platform to date. Tentative pricing starts at $8,999 for the EvoOne-8, with 12-channel and 16-channel versions expected at $10,999 and $12,999, respectively.
What makes EvoOne particularly interesting goes far beyond the tempting price point. StormAudio has designed the platform around flexibility and future growth. Housed in a compact 1U chassis, EvoOne occupies minimal rack space while delivering a fully digital architecture built around the company's fourth-generation processing platform. Buyers can start with an 8-channel configuration and later upgrade to 12 or 16 channels in the field, eliminating the need to replace the processor as system requirements evolve.
The platform combines HDMI 2.1 connectivity, StormAudio's new Advanced Decoder (ADEC), full Dirac Live, Dirac Bass Control, and Dirac Active Room Treatment licenses, along with extensive AoIP support, including AES67 and Dante compatibility. For enthusiasts and custom integrators looking toward increasingly networked audio ecosystems, EvoOne appears positioned as a highly capable entry point into the StormAudio ecosystem without sacrificing advanced features that have defined the brand.
Storm also unveiled the new AoIP Bridge, a compact network device that adds two analog XLR outputs to any AoIP-based immersive audio system. Supporting both Dante and AES67 protocols, the Bridge allows users to easily integrate analog devices into a digital audio network, making it particularly useful for subwoofers or other components that still rely on traditional analog connections.
The Bridge features adjustable output levels to better match a variety of amplifier types, can be powered via PoE or USB-C, and is housed in an aluminum enclosure with high-quality XLR connections. While pricing has not yet been announced, the product further reinforces StormAudio's commitment to expanding its all-digital ecosystem and providing integrators with greater deployment flexibility.
Taken together, EvoOne and AoIP Bridge highlight a broader trend that's becoming increasingly difficult to ignore. Networked audio and all-digital system architectures are steadily moving from niche applications into the mainstream of high-performance home theater design. StormAudio appears determined to be at the forefront of that transition.
For a complete look at both products, along with discussion about the Impulsion 8 amplifier, StormAudio's presence at last year's CEDIA Expo, and a few teasers about what's coming at CEDIA 2026, check out the full AV NIRVANA Live stream below:
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