Backnang, Germany (November 10, 2026)—d&b audiotechnik has added a new feature, MVR Exchange, to its latest ArrayCalc beta version. The new addition will allow users to import, export and update venue and loudspeaker system data using the open MVR (My Virtual Rig) standard.
Developed by Vectorworks, MA Lighting International and ROBE lighting, MVR is an open DIN standard used by a number of CAD, lighting and visualization platforms, providing a manufacturer-neutral way of exchanging project information across various disciplines. The information shared can include venue geometry, staging, lighting and now loudspeaker system data.
• Subscribe to Mix Magazine and our Weekday Newsletter for free!
Within d&b’s ArrayCalc software, users can import venue models from external applications, export sound system designs back into the wider production workflow and update data as designs evolve.
• Electric Feel Debuts New Miami Studios, HQ
Connecting audio with lighting, staging and venue design workflows, MVR Exchange is intended to help teams stay aligned throughout the planning process, with the aim of ensuring accurate system designs and coordination between departments and greater confidence in planning decisions. Exported loudspeaker data can also be visualized and coordinated within CAD environments, supporting tasks such as sightline verification, collision detection and project documentation.
