Sound

Details

19 February 2025

Germany - A HK Audio Cosmo line array system was called into action to support performances on the main stage at the annual Winterleuchten Oelde. The solution for the event was provided by local rental partner MA Holtewert Eventconcept and designed to cover the large audience area in the town’s main square.

Located in the North Rhine-Westphalia region in the west of Germany, Oelde is a small town with a long history. It holds an annual winter lights festival designed to bring locals and tourists alike into the town centre to shop and be entertained. The focal point for this is the town square where the main stage hosts a variety of performances from choral singers to magicians.

The most recent event was headlined by Dutch rock band Enorm, meaning the stage PA needed to deliver high SPLs in a controlled manner.

The main stage for the festiva

Details

19 February 2025

Hungary - Vibe, a newly opened Budapest nightclub from the Costes Group, offers dining, cocktails and music.

Resident DJs from the Hungarian capital and South America combine with Colombian dancers, artists and even circus performers to create a carnival atmosphere, all powered by a Nexo sound system designed and installed by local lighting and sound specialists Lisys-Project Kft.

The most spectacular elements of a visually exciting venue include trees made of columns, in the branches of which the Lisys-Project team has built LED strips controlled via the DMX control network.

“In addition to the Yamaha DM3 mixer, the Pioneer CD-3000 DJ multiplayers, the Pioneer DJM-A9 digital mixer and the Shure and Sennheiser microphones, the Vibe sound system is based on products from Nexo,” reports Péter Tatarek of Lisys-Project. “The seven P10 full

Details

19 February 2025

Europe - For engineers to choose a particular brand of console it requires multiple plus points. For audio engineer Daniela Seggewiss, DiGiCo ticks a host of boxes – workflow, customisable layout, support and, most importantly, sound performance that is compatible with many different styles of live performance.

As a child, Seggewiss knew she wanted to be involved in the live music industry. She loved music but was not keen on performing. “When I was 23, I moved to Leeds in the UK to go to university. It was a monitor engineer who lived in Leeds that I had first met when I was younger, who really helped me out,” Seggewiss recalls. “I’d asked him for work experience and he’d shown me a few things. He also took me to his local venue in Leeds, I got chatting to the team there and a week later, when they needed a monitor engineer, they called me! I ne

Details

19 February 2025

USA - Genelec has significantly expanded its international Installed Sound team with the appointment of Anthony Berry as sales support engineer and Andrew Glasmacher as US sales manager. In these newly created roles, Berry will be responsible for helping to develop the Genelec Installed Sound brand globally, while Glasmacher will support contractors, consultants and architects across the US, and develop and cultivate new business relationships and accounts.

Growing up in Australia, Berry studied Audio and Acoustics at Sydney University before embarking on a career in AV that has involved prestigious projects around the world, including clients such as the Sydney Opera House, Google and Spotify. After relocating to Europe in 2014, Berry handled system design and audio commissioning for Swedish integrator JML, and technical sales and support for Nordic distrib

Details

18 February 2025

Germany - Prolight + Sound, the international trade fair highlight for event and entertainment technology is celebrating its 30^th anniversary.

Mira Wölfel, director Prolight + Sound, comments: “With the anniversary edition, we want to offer exhibitors and partners, but above all visitors, a particularly inspiring environment with a stronger technical focus and optimised networking opportunities.

“My heartfelt thanks go in particular to our association partners and our new trade fair advisory board, which is providing us with significant support in the further development of the show. Above all, the 30th anniversary of Prolight + Sound is an occasion for us to look to the future with great motivation.”

Based on numerous discussions with the movers and shakers of the sector, the next Prolight + Sound will have three top themes

Details

18 February 2025

UK - During 2024, Backup welcomed three new companies to its list of partners – L-Acoustics (platinum partners), Chauvet (gold) and Carallon (silver). The contribution that all Backup Tech partners make is testimony to the spirit of the industry, and each company has its own reason for joining. The end result is the same: helping continue the amazing work Backup does to support industry family members when they need it most.

"Live sound professionals are a valued and essential part of our community and ecosystem – they inspire our innovations and share our passion for connecting people through extraordinary experiences," says Anne Hamlett, chief people officer at L-Acoustics. "Supporting Backup means supporting the very people who bring sound to life and make these meaningful connections possible."

Chauvet Professional has supported Backup for ma

Details

18 February 2025

Poland - Once again, Gigant Sound was entrusted with delivering, installing, preparing, and operating the sound systems for Poland’s largest annual charity event, the Great Orchestra of Christmas Charity (WOŚP) Finale. The 2025 edition, held on 26 January, set a new fundraising record, surpassing 178m zloty (€42.2m) by the end of the evening.

Founded by Jerzy Owsiak, WOŚP is one of Poland’s most recognised non-governmental, non-profit organisations, dedicated to improving healthcare by providing medical equipment to public hospitals. Owsiak, also the creator of the renowned Pol’and’Rock Festival, has been instrumental in shaping the country’s most significant charitable and cultural events.

Gigant Sound deployed a powerful Outline audio setup, including their flagship GTO line-array systems. In the dedicated TV studio area, Out

Details

18 February 2025

UK/India - Diljit Dosanjh is a mega-star Punjabi singer and actor, with over 50m followers across all his social media channels. His Dil-Luminati world tour utilises DiGiCo Quantum 338s at the front of house and monitor positions, supplied by Solotech Group for the UK and European leg of the tour, complete with DMI-KLANG immersive in-ear monitoring.

Engineers Kenny Narayan and Ranjeet Singh have toured with Diljit Dosanjh for many years, choosing DiGiCo because of the console’s durability and the range of features that enable it to cope with the demands of a multimedia artist.

“The show is very heavy on snapshots and MIDI recalls. Diljit is very active on social media, so we use a lot of busses, too,” Narayan explains. “The console really meets our needs. There are often TV news cameras, or social media teams that need feeds, so havi

Details

18 February 2025

UK - The Royal Masonic School for Girls is an independent day and boarding school in Rickmansworth, Hertfordshire. The Great Hall, with its ornate plaster ceiling, is the heart of the school's daily activities, hosting assemblies and special events throughout the academic year. The Hall recently added an L-Acoustics sound system to improve the venue's acoustic capabilities, particularly addressing the challenges posed by the hall's highly reverberant environment.

Following the successful recent installation of an L-Acoustics A Series system in the school's performance venue known as The Space, the Royal Masonic School again selected L-Acoustics certified provider Adlib for this installation. Tim Robinson, senior applications engineer at Adlib explains: “The aim was to provide a future-proof system which could provide accurate coverage throughout the space

Details

18 February 2025

UK - Warwick Arts Centre has upgraded its audio infrastructure with two new mixing consoles, thanks to a long-standing partnership with provider, HD Pro Audio. This marks the latest collaboration between venue and supplier in a business relationship spanning four decades.

In response to Warwick Arts Centre’s request for new sound desks to enhance the venue’s versatility, HD Pro Audio supplied the Midas HD96, replacing the previously supplied Midas PRO6. This upgrade marks a significant step forward in the venue’s audio capabilities.

In addition to the Midas upgrade, HD Pro Audio has also equipped Warwick Arts Centre with a DiGiCo Quantum 225 system, complete with MADI and Dante connectivity. Both console packages were delivered with custom flight case and cable packages, ensuring seamless integration and optimal performance.

The technic

Details

18 February 2025

Germany - The Mediterranean flavours of Cologne’s Da’s Lupo restaurant – one of five owned by the restauranteur, Gabriel Zanchetti – were reflected in its requirements when a new audio system was sought out. The restaurant opted for the Optimal Audio ecosystem that AV specialists Starpoint recommended.

Spread across two floors, Da’s Lupo’s restaurant features a large dining room divided into two areas with a separate bar. A function room with dancefloor occupies the lower floor.

For Da’s Lupo, music is an integral part of the dining experience, and the restaurant needed an audio system that met three criteria. The first of these was that the system was customisable for each of the three distinct areas of the restaurant, so that the music fitted the flavour of the day and time. The second was that the system was simple and intuitive so t

Details

18 February 2025

Australia - Originally opened in 1930 as a movie theatre, the Plaza Hotel in Sydney has undergone many iterations over the years. Featuring a striking Spanish mission-style façade, under the ownership of the Winchester Hotel Group, with creative direction from Sarah and Ryan Maloney, the theatre has been revitalised.

The operation now boasts six distinct areas (including a revived, classic 1930s theatre). Ryan Maloney conceived Level One as a nightclub inspired by Ibiza – recognised around the world for a top-tier sound, lighting and videowall infrastructure that would attract international DJs and performers.

The installation project was awarded to Brendon Fava from Xcite Audio Visual, and the sound – chosen to fulfil the brief of a premium product line that would meet international rider specifications – came from Martin Audio.

The m

Details

17 February 2025

UK - In its 12th year, the Association of Motion Picture Sound (AMPS) winners’ presentation for Excellence in Sound for a Feature Film 2025 took place at a reception at Warner Bros De Lane Lea, with Dune: Part Two receiving the award.

Gareth John AMPS and Ron Bartlett were present to receive their polished bronze AMPS trophies from chair Andrew Wilson, in the company of AMPS members including Award Group leader and three-time Academy Award nominee Graham Hartstone. Tom Harrison, Martin Kwok, Richard King, Doug Hemphill were unable to attend but will be sent their awards.

Upon accepting the award Ron Bartlett said: “We couldn’t be more pleased because it is from sound professionals. To be honoured by them means a lot, it is from people we know and work with. It is a great honour.”

During the reception, Andy Nelson als

Details

17 February 2025

Dominican Republic - The Hilton Garden Inn La Romana in the Dominican Republic epitomises a romantic destination. Located steps away from sun-kissed beaches and the renowned crystal-clear water of the Caribbean, it’s a slice of paradise for locals and visitors alike.

The 5,000sq.m property has 130 rooms and features a swimming pool, two outdoor bars, a restaurant, a gym, and event and meeting spaces for social and corporate celebrations. The hotel wanted to implement an audio system that matched the splendour of its natural surroundings and chose Connect Series amplifiers from LEA Professional.

Hotel staff contacted local integration firm Symantel to design a robust audio distribution system for the hotel’s common areas and meeting rooms. The hotel wanted background music with local zone control for specific areas like the bars and restaurant. Sy

Details

17 February 2025

USA - DPA Microphones has welcomed Nicholas ‘Nick’ Mariano and Vincent ‘Vince’ Divine to the U.S. sales and marketing teams, respectively. Mariano will serve as the regional sales manager for the mid-south region, while Divine joins as content creator and marketing admin.  

“The addition of Nick and Vince to our team will further strengthen our position as a renowned leader in the professional audio industry,” says Chris Spahr, vice-president of sales and marketing, DPA Microphones and Wisycom USA. “They both bring experience, knowledge and skills that will benefit the company. We look forward to witnessing their contributions to DPA and Wisycom as we continue to reinforce our commitment to the industry.”

Mariano will develop and execute sales strategies to aid in pushing forth the presence of DPA Microphones and Wisycom in Texas, O

Details

14 February 2025

USA - The 67th Grammy Awards staged at the Crypto.com Arena in Los Angeles wasn’t just about celebrating the biggest names in music, it was also an opportunity to show solidarity and support for the Los Angeles community, which is still recovering from the devastating fires in January.

The audio production teams worked diligently to provide an extraordinary, transparent audio experience with the support of Shure wireless systems, including 46 channels of Shure Axient Digital microphones, 24 channels of PSM 1000 in-ear monitoring systems with 150 receiver packs, and a channel of Axient Digital PSM Digital In-Ear Monitor System used for host Trevor Noah’s IFB (interruptible foldback).

“Shure has been supporting the Grammy Awards for over 40 years, ensuring the audio quality is clear and reliable, and helping artists sound their best for the broad

Details

14 February 2025

Argentina - Wisycom has announced a new distribution agreement with Equaphon. With this agreement, Equaphon expands its offerings in Argentina and Uruguay by providing wireless solutions from Wisycom.

“We have followed the evolution of Wisycom in recent years, and we firmly believe in the brand’s innovation,” says Carlos Maiocchi, general manager of Equaphon. “Everything that Wisycom manufactures is of a high technological and innovative level, and we are confident our customers will find value in these solutions. In particular, we see an enormous opportunity for Wisycom in the broadcast, cinematography, theatre and live sound sectors in Argentina and Uruguay.” 

Equaphon is a professional audio solutions company with more than 50 years of experience in the industry. Founded in 1973 by Maiocchi, then a young electronic engineering student w

Details

14 February 2025

UK - Distributor and audio solutions provider Audiologic marks 20 years in the AV business with expansion into new facilities as well as additional staff to support continued growth plans.

The Harlow-based company recently completed its move into a new purpose-fitted 6,400 sq.ft facility at Harlow Innovation Park, not far from its existing site (where its logistical hub will remain). The new location will provide a fit-for-purpose home for Audiologic’s growing commercial and customer-facing teams as well as a new Learning Space training and product experience suite, dedicated conference room and smaller meeting and huddle spaces.

The new training room is fitted out with Q-Sys backend including Seervision camera automation, Fohhn loudspeakers and a range of in-ceiling array microphones from leading brands including Shure, Sennheiser and Yamaha. The

Details

14 February 2025

Germany - The Adam Hall Group has successfully completed its Eco-Management and Audit Scheme (EMAS) verification. In doing so, the global event technology manufacturer, which is headquartered in Neu-Anspach, Hesse, is making its commitment to sustainable business measurable and transparent. This verification requires the company to disclose environmentally relevant activities and data and to go above and beyond the requirements mandated by environmental law.

Following nearly a year of the internal working group, spearheaded by CEO Alexander Pietschmann, working hard and planning, the Adam Hall Group has been officially certified in accordance with EMAS since autumn 2024. Thanks to this verification, the Group is now a crucial step closer to its major corporate goal: the development of a well-founded sustainability strategy for the Adam Hall Group.

EM

Details

13 February 2025

Europe - Ashton Bentley, acquired by Kramer and an innovator in integrated meeting room technology, announced at ISE 2025 that its range of display mounts has received verified certification for use with select Cisco Collaboration devices.

Ashton Bentley's display mounts, designed for single and dual displays ranging from 43" to 105", are now fully compatible with Cisco’s Room Bar, Room Bar Pro, Room Kit Pro, and Room Kit EQ/Quadcam. This compatibility enables users to experience a streamlined and efficient setup for their collaboration needs, enhancing productivity and ease of use.

The integration of Ashton Bentley Display Mounts, with its advanced meeting room technology and Collaboration Meeting Room Tables, provides organisations with a complete and cohesive meeting room solution. From intuitive installation to superior functionality, Ashton Be

Details

13 February 2025

Japan - Powersoft’s Mezzo and Dynamic Music Distribution (DMD) are at the heart of a sound system delivering three zones of high-quality audio in Yebisu Brewery Tokyo, a historical brewery and museum located in Tokyo. Once a quiet museum, the new sound system overhaul and installation of the brewing facility have transformed it into a vibrant, multi-zone audio experience with beer tastings in the taproom, exhibitions and a shop for visitors.

 Yebisu Brewery Tokyo’s audio revamp was driven by the need to shift its image from “classic” into a lighter and more playful one, aligning with the changing taste of the modern audience. “We wanted to create a vibrant atmosphere that would change the Yebisu beer’s previous reputation,” says Takako Okii, marketing division deputy manager from Sapporo Breweries. “We also needed to get rid of the echo issu

Details

13 February 2025

China - Lawo, developer of the Ravenna audio-over-IP technology, has welcomed the Soundking Group – headquartered in Ningbo, China – as the latest partner to the Ravenna community. Soundking is a pioneer in intelligent audio and video systems integration, both in China and the global market.

Specifically, the collaboration concerns Soundnet – a subsidiary of the Soundking Group – whose SND Network audio transport technology is already Ravenna-compatible. The partnership was celebrated with an official signing ceremony at ISE 2025 attended by several Soundking and Ravenna partners.

In addition to the signing ceremony, Soundking enjoyed a highly successful ISE 2025, where the company showcased the Soundnet AES67 module and introduced a range of professional audio products incorporating this innovative technology.

A further benefit to th

Details

13 February 2025

UK - Manchester-based audio specialist tube uk dipped into its considerable stock of event equipment to service eight special nationwide Christmas trail installations over the festive period that were produced and curated by art and live experience afficionados, Culture Creative Ltd (CCL), in partnership with Raymond Gubbay, a division of Sony Music.

The trails were in different locations up and down the UK in a variety of nature-related settings including Bedgebury National Pinetum and Forest, Leeds Castle in Kent, Wimpole Estate near Cambridge, Stourhead in Wiltshire, Chester Zoo and Dunham Massey, plus the flagship trail in Kew Gardens.

Each trail involved between 15 and 28 separate sonic installations – 156 in total – which were essential to enhancing the mood, atmosphere, and magic, together with lighting and SFX. The sound installations ran

Details

13 February 2025

Spain - Work Pro, a stand-alone brand from Spanish manufacturer Equipson, announced the launch of the Raptor series, a new line of audio systems that ‘redefines ease of installation and sound performance for audiovisual professionals’.

The new series will be available through official distributors by the end of March. It includes two models: Raptor 8 and Raptor 10, both designed to offer superior sound experience and hassle-free installation.

The new Raptor series consists of compact systems that combine an amplified subwoofer and a satellite speaker. The Raptor 8 includes a 2x8” subwoofer and a passive satellite, while the Raptor 10 features a 2x10” subwoofer and an active satellite. Both models have a dual 5” satellite speaker plus tweeter, mounted on a speaker stand coming from the subwoofer, creating an easy-to-install system optimized