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24 February 2025

USA - Alto Professional has announced the launch of the TX4 Series of powered loudspeakers and subwoofers. Engineered for reliability, power, and simplicity, the TX4 Series is purpose-built to meet the diverse needs of live sound professionals, musicians, DJs, and business owners alike. The series is designed for a variety of applications, including weddings, restaurants, gyms, DJ booths, rehearsal spaces, and small-to-medium venue setups. Each model in the series is precision-tuned in the USA, providing consistent performance in any environment, says Alto.

“The TX4 Series is the culmination of Alto Professional’s commitment to creating reliable, high-quality audio solutions for professionals at every level,” said John Boudreau, director of product management at Alto Professional. “Whether it’s a mobile DJ set, a gig or rehearsal, or a restaurant i

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21 February 2025

Italy - Powersoft has announced the signing of a binding investment agreement to acquire from H.P. Sound Equipment 51% of the share capital of K-array. The agreement also envisages the mutual granting of call and put options in favour of Powersoft and HP Sound, respectively, on the remaining 49% of K-array’s share capital. The closing of the transaction is, to date, expected by March 2025.

Luca Lastrucci, CEO of Powersoft comments: "We are excited to announce this acquisition, a significant strategic step for our company and the professional audio market. This transaction arises from a successful partnership between two companies that have been collaborating for many years now, with a strong territorial proximity and sharing a creative and innovative spirit, both convinced of the potential to create important product and technological synergies.

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21 February 2025

Poland - Renkus-Heinz has announced a new distribution partnership with Aplauz Audio, a well-established Polish distributor.

Founded in 2003, Aplauz Audio has built a reputation as a trusted distributor of premium audio solutions. The company initially started with audio and video cabling and high-quality connectors, but over the years, Aplauz has grown into a key player in the Polish audio market, offering solutions from renowned manufacturers such as Sennheiser, Neumann, Merging Technologies and more. 

“Renkus-Heinz is a well-known and recognised brand, producing high-quality products,” says Grzegorz Fotek, president and managing director of Aplauz Audio. “When choosing brands and products for the Polish market, we prioritise quality. Renkus-Heinz fits perfectly into our portfolio and complements our other brands.

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21 February 2025

USA - Sennheiser was the choice for several winners and nominees at the Grammy Awards, while the Sennheiser Group pledged commitment to the music industry by supporting the Recording Academy to bolster MusiCares’ Los Angeles fire relief efforts.

The night featured performances by The Weeknd, Shakira, Lady Gaga, Janelle Monáe, Cynthia Erivo, and Shaboozey – whose teams all chose Sennheiser and Neumann to amplify their voices, including Sennheiser’s Digital 6000 wireless system.

The ceremony looked very different this year as it was reworked to shift the focus towards the devastating situation in Los Angeles and raise funds to support those impacted by the unprecedented fires across the city that so many artists and creatives call home.

Throughout the Grammy weekend broadcasts, the Recording Academy raised over $24m for fire relief effor

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21 February 2025

USA - LEA Professional has announced its partnership with Thousand Oaks-based manufacturer’s representative, AV Partners. This partnership brings LEA’s technology catalogue to Southern California residential market customers.

This partnership will enable AV Partners to offer LEA Professional’s award-winning Network Connect series of professional amplifiers and companion Dante Connect series featuring Dante and AES67 connectivity. These series allow integrators to utilise cloud-based remote control, monitoring, notifications, and more from any internet-enabled device, allowing them to stay connected anywhere in the world.

"We always aim to offer our customers a full and complete experience when they work with us. As part of that package, LEA Professional has the ability to enhance their AV experiences,” said Eric Leicht, president of AV Partne

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21 February 2025

Cambodia - With the new partnership between LD Systems and Kfour Group Co, the Anny 10 mobile Bluetooth PA speaker with integrated battery and mixer is now available from the retailer. In addition to the Anny 10, Kfour's portfolio also includes the LD Systems Maui, Stinger, Icoa and Curv 500 series.

"LD Systems has been one of the leading pro audio brands in Cambodia for over 10 years," says Bunarong Kit, executive director of Kfour Group. "With the column speakers, we have broken new ground and created previously non-existent demand. The Anny series will also perfectly meet the growing demands of our customers and offer innovative solutions."

Markus Jahnel, COO of Adam Hall Group, adds: "We are delighted to further expand our collaboration with Kfour Group. Kfour is an experienced and trustworthy specialist retail partner that can optimally address

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21 February 2025

USA - When British electronic music composer and producer, Tipper, played his first theatre events since before the pandemic at the Orion Amphitheatre in Huntsville Alabama, Philadelphia’s One-Source Productions provided the audio for the shows. Owner and CEO Joe Adkins deployed a Funktion-One system comprising 20 x Funktion-One Vero for mains, 12 x F124 and 12 x F221 subwoofers, and Funktion-One Evo for in-fills and out-fills.

One-Source Productions has been delivering sound for Tipper for almost decade, having first worked together at a small show in Boston. A mutual commitment to precise and clear audio quality has driven the relationship ever since.

One-Source powered the Funktion-One Vero at the Orion shows with amplifiers by UK manufacturer XTA, pairing the company’s DPA and DNA series amplifiers with the Vero system for the first time. Joe

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20 February 2025

Poland - In a bold fusion of cultural heritage and cutting-edge technology, the renowned Mazowsze National Folk Song and Dance Ensemble has transformed its 600-seat concert hall into a fully immersive 360-degree performance space, Poland’s first to combine L-ISA technology with L-Acoustics’ newest L Series progressive ultra-dense line array loudspeakers.

The transformation, themed ‘New Sound of Tradition’, centres on the installation of an L-Acoustics L-ISA Immersive Hyperreal Sound system - a sophisticated solution that surrounds audiences with sound from every direction, including overhead, creating an unprecedented three-dimensional acoustic experience that brings Poland's rich musical traditions to life with extraordinary clarity and depth.

Founded in 1949 and celebrated globally as an ambassador for Polish culture, Mazowsze has consisten

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20 February 2025

USA - The Snohomish people have inhabited the Port Gardner Peninsula for thousands of years, but the city of Everett, Wash., was not founded on it until 1893. While many of its 110,000 residents commute daily 25 miles south to Seattle, Everett itself is a burgeoning community that opened a small airport in 2019 and is home to a large Boeing manufacturing facility, as well as the 10,000-seat Angel of the Winds Arena.

Opened in 2003, Angel of the Winds Arena houses three venues that host sporting events (especially hockey games), trade shows, music concerts, school functions, and a variety of other programs. From its opening, the audio system in Angel of the Winds Arena has been built around JBL Professional loudspeakers, but after 20 years the original system was aging and dirty and no longer met the needs of the venue’s event schedule.

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20 February 2025

Saudi Arabia - Riyadh is home to the biggest outdoor festival in the Middle East - SoundStorm.

Created by entertainment company MDLBeast, in December 2024, the event welcomed over 450,000 fans and 200 international artists - including Clair Global touring clients Eminem, Muse and Linkin Park as headliners, boasting an eclectic mix of genres.

Clair Global's contribution required coordination from multiple warehouses across four time zones, utilizing 150 worldwide crew from group partners Eighth Day Sound, ATK and AudioRent Clair. The audio team was led by Clair KSA regional manager Stuart Wright, and Eighth Day Sound's Owen Orzack, while Ethan Quint and Carlos Elizondo from the Clair Data Services team, led the IT, comms, and radio deployments for the entirety of the production site.

Reflecting on the festival’s most ambitious event yet, Stu

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20 February 2025

France - Le Collectif La Bringue’s recent Kick-Start My Heart event was not only its biggest party of the year, but also its largest to date. Featuring a wealth of DJ talent, including Aykan, Cassie Raptor, Cera Khin, Øtta, Slam, and Somewhen, the French techno collective’s end-of-year celebration welcomed 6,000 guests to Parc des Expositions d'Angers in western France.

Kick-Start My Heart was produced by La Bringue, with support and supervision from 99dB. Combeuil Audio was chosen to handle the sound design, delivering its largest Funktion-One deployment to date and the biggest sound system La Bringue has ever had at one of its events.

“We have relied on Funktion-One systems since the beginning,” says 99dB’s Arnaud Bouillon. “The brand perfectly aligns with the style of music we play. Its reputation in electronic music

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20 February 2025

UK - Marquee AV has partnered with Davys to deliver a high-quality, multizone sound system for Vintners Lanes, a new boutique bowling alley in Greenwich.

Housed within a former Victorian brewery, now owned and utilised by Davy's of London as part of their wine merchants' operations, Vintners Lanes retains many original features, blending industrial chic décor with grand period furniture and vintage timber wine barrels. The venue features six bowling lanes and plans to offer a range of additional entertainment, including live music, cocktail-making classes, and private event hire.

Vintners Lanes approached Marquee AV to provide a high-performing sound system to enhance the vibrant atmosphere, support various events, and manage the noise from the bowling lanes.

Marquee AV's special projects team led the audio installation, selecting a range of

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20 February 2025

USA - For the fourth consecutive year, ProductionOne was selected as the AV provider for the ESPN-televised AutoZone Liberty Bowl Halftime Show in Miami Beach. Leveraging the power of the dBTechnologies VIO line array, featuring L1610 arrays and S218 subwoofers, the team sound quality and performance to thousands of fans in attendance.

ProductionOne is recognised for its ability to deliver seamless audio experiences in challenging environments. This year, the company introduced their newly acquired VIO system, which provided quality audio throughout the pre-game ceremonies and halftime entertainment.

To optimise sound coverage and efficiency, ProductionOne configured the VIO system on six custom carts, each featuring L1610 three-way tops stacked over S218 subwoofers. These mobile systems were rolled onto the field for the national anthem and

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20 February 2025

Canada - Adamson has announced the release of the FletcherMachine V2.3. This update introduces several new features and improvements to enhance the user experience and expand its capabilities. This update includes remote software, engine firmware, Virtual software and Plug-In.

Key Features and Improvements in V2.3 include improved network connectivity, particularly on computers with multiple network adapters. With User-Selectable Initial Sync Direction, users can now choose the direction of initial sync between the remote and engine. Preferences from previous remote versions can be imported seamlessly.

The FletcherMachine is recognised for its simple and efficient sound spatialisation tools, offering versatility across various loudspeaker setups from frontal to complex 3D surround applications. It is designed for small or large-scale venues, touring,

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19 February 2025

UK - PLASA Focus Leeds returns to the Royal Armouries on 13-14 May 2025, bringing together the latest innovations and the brightest minds in live events, installation, and entertainment technology. The show will celebrate the people behind the industry, providing a unique platform for learning, networking, and hands-on exploration of cutting-edge technology.

With over 175 leading brands spanning audio, AV, lighting, rigging, and staging, the show floor will be brimming with groundbreaking technology and industry-first launches. Attendees can get hands-on with the latest products, connect directly with brand specialists, and build lasting relationships with industry peers.

Lighting professionals can explore leading brands including headline sponsor Ambersphere, alongside Avolites, ChamSys, Chauvet Europe, Entedi, ETC, GLP UK, Prolight, Robe UK, TMB, a

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19 February 2025

USA - RF spectrum is the lifeblood of all wireless communication systems like TV broadcasting, mobile networks, satellite systems, and wireless microphones. These wireless communication systems are all competing for this scarce vital resource. 

Shure Incorporated is forming the Wireless Microphone Spectrum Alliance (WMSA), a coalition of stakeholders who are committed to ensuring access to RF spectrum for wireless microphones. This alliance will include end users, content creators, live production service providers, equipment manufacturers and other stakeholders.

The goal of this alliance is to advocate for access to the RF spectrum that allows events to operate using wireless microphones. Whether it is on a global stage or a community platform, the importance of preserving spectrum is vital for many reasons. Diverse industries rely on spectrum to s

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19 February 2025

China - Audinate Group and Beijing Film Academy (BFA) have announced that they have signed a memorandum of understanding to integrate Dante Certified Training into the curriculum of BFA’s Sound School department.

As part of the agreement, the two organisations established a Dante Certified Training Centre at the BFA campus to expand education of IP-based audio and video systems and applications. Through the Dante Training Centre, the Chinese film industry will offer a comprehensive series of training opportunities for Dante AVoIP technology and cloud-based applications to expand students’ knowledge and prepare them for future career opportunities.

The BFA is the largest film academy in Asia and China’s premiere educational film production academy. Founded in 1950, BFA developed a multilevel, multidisciplinary cultivation system that embraces th

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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.

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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