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Cutting a neat speaker hole in a ceiling can create an ugly problem you never see until it matters: a weakened fire barrier. We open today’s Inside CI News Brief with Monitor Audio’s new range of fire hoods engineered specifically for Creator Series in-ceiling and in-wall speakers, designed to help maintain the fire performance of ceilings and walls after installation. We talk through why manufacturer-matched, compliant accessories are becoming a core part of custom installation planning, not an afterthought, and how a consistent, purpose-built approach can reduce surprises on site.

There’s also a welcome bonus for performance-minded installers. Monitor Audio says the hoods can reduce sound transmission into adjacent spaces, while the semi-sealed air volume may support improved bass performance and overall dynamics. If you work in residential AV, home cinema, or mixed-use spaces where both safety and sound isolation matter, this is a product category worth keeping on your radar.

Next, we shift to the Nordics where acoustic treatment demand continues to rise. Univacoustic appoints CapTech as its official distribution partner across Sweden, Finland, Denmark and Norway, bringing its acoustic treatment portfolio into established Pro Audio, Pro AV and consumer audio channels. We cover how the partnership began at ISE 2026 in Barcelona, what CapTech’s local sales and logistics infrastructure could mean for integrators and studios, and where you can explore the range at CapTech Expo 2026 at Obi Arena in Gothenburg.

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