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09 July 2025

UK - Allen & Heath has announced the release of dLive firmware V2.1, building on the landmark V2 release with powerful new processing and RackUltra FX, expanded wireless integration, group to group routing, and some of the most requested workflow features from the dLive community.

Headlining V2.1 is CompStortion, the DEEP emulation of the definitive hardware compressor. With a wide range of attack and release times, distortion modes, and Smash and Brit modes, CompStortion is designed for everything from vocals and guitars to drums and mix bus compression.

RackUltra FX card users will welcome the addition of Rhythm Delay where a pattern-based delay engine provides fully customisable repeat patterns and musical filtering. Rhythm Delay unlocks delay possibilities previously only achievable through top-end studio plugins.

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09 July 2025

APACMEA - Eddie Tan has been appointed HH divisional sales and tech support manager for the APACMEA region from 1 July. 

Reporting to Ian Wright, director of HH Audio, Eddie will be responsible for the overall growth of HH within the APACMEA territory and will also provide partners with technical support and product & systems training.

“Eddie brings HH considerable knowledge and experience in both the commercial audio and professional audio/live sound, and has a proven track record in sales, technical support and after-sales,” says CEO James Laney. “Eddie also has extensive technical qualifications, which boost the standard of the HH team as the brand continues to expand into a larger range of system solutions.”

Ian Wright, HH brand director, comments: “I am looking forward to working closely with Eddie on the development of th

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09 July 2025

UK - TiMax, has expanded the audio capabilities of TiMax SoundHub with a progressive new feature named, Scaling Surfaces. The new tool’s exclusive feature-set allows users to rescale a spatial show file from a studio playback environment to an auditorium – all with just two mouse clicks. It makes it easier to translate the work users do in the studio to the stage or from venue to different-sized venue, saving significant time.

Users can rescale their entire show for a new venue by simply changing the Scaling Surface size, shape, and, critically, height, and they can do this at any time. When an object is attached to a Scaling Surface, and that surface is moved, all spatial positioning and movement automation for that object, across the entire show file, moves with it.

Users can also distribute content without knowing the absolute scale of the pla

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09 July 2025

USA - Clear-Com has announce an expansion of the award-winning Arcadia Central Station with new software updates. Together, these releases enhance Arcadia’s functionality. It now supports the full Clear-Com product ecosystem, enabling connectivity across Clear-Com products as well as third-party Dante/AES67 devices.

The latest enhancements include support for V-Series IrisX Panels & flexible port allocation. Users can now connect up to 32 V-Series IrisX panels directly to Arcadia, enabling high-density keypanel workflows traditionally reserved for expensive and complex matrix systems, making this a true game changer. Port allocation flexibility also lets operators balance HelixNet digital partyline and I.V. Direct connections as needed, for the flexibility to suit almost any workflow.

“With this release, Arcadia moves beyond party line commun

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08 July 2025

Uzbekistan - Sevara Nazarkhan stands as Uzbekistan's most internationally recognised musical artist, known for blending traditional Uzbek music with contemporary arrangements and for collaborating with artists like Peter Gabriel and Sinéad O’Connor. Her solo concerts at the 12,500-capacity Humo Arena drew audiences from across Central Asia, with all three performances reaching full capacity. The artist's intricate vocal arrangements and diverse instrumentation - from traditional Uzbek instruments to modern orchestration - demanded a sound system capable of reproducing every musical detail with precision and clarity.

Technical production company Yastreb-Sound became the region's first L Series partner with their L2 acquisition, and the concerts marked the system's first major deployment. The partnership was facilitated by L-Acoustics certified provider dis

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08 July 2025

Vietnam - Located in the capital of Ho Chi Minh City, POC POC Garden first featured in DJ Magazine Top 100 clubs the year after Duc Pro Audio fitted a premium Martin Audio sound system, back in March 2023. Now in 2025 it has risen higher in the rankings of the world’s leading nightclubs.

Situated in the heart of District 3, and with an impressive outdoor space and premium stage, the club combines artistic performance with high octane dance music.

Faced with competitive tenders, Duc Pro Audio extended its long association with Martin Audio by drawing on the brand’s matchless nightclub pedigree. It has enjoyed consistent presence in superclubs ranging from Ministry of Sound to fabric -the latter recently upgraded with next generation Martin Audio sound.

Duc Pro Audio product manager, Pham Duy Quang was confident that a Torus constant curvat

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08 July 2025

Germany - A colourful London bus is making its last stop for the time being in Neu-Anspach near Frankfurt. To mark the 50th anniversary of the Adam Hall Group, the restored tour bus of Paul McCartney and his band Wings has been presented to the public for the first time on the company’s campus.

The psychedelically painted double-decker bus in which the band toured Europe in 1972 will in future be on display as part of the company’s own Rock‘n’Roll Library in the Experience Centre at the Adam Hall Group’s German headquarters – and is symbolic of the company’s anniversary claim, namely: “Honouring the past, driving the future.”

The tour bus – a Bristol KSW5G, built in 1953 – was specially converted in 1972 for the European tour of Paul McCartney’s new band Wings. Instead of travelling by plane as usual, McCartney opted for a dou

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08 July 2025

USA - In support of their seventh hit album Clancy, Twenty One Pilots launched their most expansive tour yet: a 73-date, four-continent tour that debuted in Denver last August and continued through Oceania and Central and South America, before finishing this spring in Europe. To best support The Clancy World Tour, all facets of production, particularly the audio system, needed to align with the artists’ cinematic vision. Cohesion was the chosen PA for the tour.

The Clancy World Tour was designed to electrify the senses by incorporating a massive number of visuals, pyro, cryo, lasers, and a consistent, robust PA in Cohesion that would deliver sonic impact every night.

“It’s about evoking an experience,” said FOH engineer Kenny Sellars. “Sometimes you feel like your head is pinned back. We have insane sub drops, fir

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08 July 2025

Ireland - An Audient iD14 audio interface was awarded to Jessica Gardiner McInerney at the LSAD Graduate Show at the Limerick School of Art & Design - part of the Technological University of the Shannon (TUS) - last month. Recognising her as an outstanding student who excelled throughout her studies, the prize-giving is part of an exhibition celebrating the work of final year students across a wide range of creative disciplines.

The exhibition is an annual event which features standout projects in fine art, fashion, animation, graphic design, music production & technology, and creative broadcast & film production. Open to the public, the show is a major event in Ireland’s cultural calendar and a key platform for emerging talent.

Michael Gavin, co-programme leader of the undergraduate Music Production and Technology programme explains ho

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08 July 2025

Thailand - Powersoft has announced its participation in InfoComm Asia 2025, continuing its 30th anniversary tour.

This will be the second time Powersoft will independently exhibit at the event, leveraging the InfoComm Asia platform to spotlight its newest innovations and integrated solutions for the professional audio market.

On booth #J20, show attendees can explore all the latest Powersoft technologies, including the ultra-compact Nota 142 amplifier platform, the rugged Unica T platform for touring applications and MyUniverso 2.0, Powersoft’s cloud platform for remote monitoring, management and control of audio systems.

In demonstration, Powersoft will be exhibiting its Nota 142, a PoE/PoE+ two-channel amplifier that delivers 140W of power in a plenum-rated, ultra-compact design. With onboard DSP, USB-C connectivity and s

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07 July 2025

Germany - The long-established Prolight + Sound trade fair/convention in Frankfurt is entering 2026 with a refined concept. At the heart of this realignment is a streamlined three-day format and a sharpened focus on the European market.

Following a comprehensive survey of exhibitors, Prolight + Sound 2026 will take place from Tuesday 24 to Thursday 26 March. The streamlined duration was also endorsed by the show’s advisory board, which comprises industry experts and representatives of renowned companies and professional associations. As a key driving force, this body plays a pivotal role in shaping the future of the event.

The goal of the new three-day format is to deliver “a more focused and high-quality trade fair experience for both exhibitors and visitors”. At the same time, the increased concentration on Europe a

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07 July 2025

Vietnam - The Opera Convention Centre in Hai Phong recently opened its doors, aiming to establish itself as a premier venue for international-class artistic performances, conventions, and large-scale weddings. Committed to excellence in sound and lighting, the Opera Convention Centre selected advanced audio solutions from RCF.

The new audio installation, handled by ProAVL, RCF's official distributor in Vietnam, features a robust lineup of RCF products, including 38 HDL 6-A compact line array modules. Known for their precise, detailed audio reproduction and powerful performance, the HDL 6-A systems provide consistent and accurate sound coverage throughout the venue, ensuring optimal acoustic experiences for every seat.

Complementing the line arrays, 12 SUB 8008-AS active subwoofers were strategically deployed, enhancing low-frequency reinforcement and

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07 July 2025

Portugal - Taking place throughout July in Cascais, just west of Lisbon, Ageas Cooljazz 2025 continues to offer audiences a summer experience that ‘blends music, nature, and heritage’. Now in its 21st edition, the festival is held in the Hipódromo Manuel Possolo and the surrounding green spaces, drawing international artists across genres including jazz, soul, pop, and world music.

Alongside its programming, Ageas Cooljazz is known for careful attention to staging, ambience, and technical execution. For the 2025 edition, local rental company Audiomatrix was selected to supply and manage the festival’s main audio system, choosing an integrated solution based on Outline technologies.

The main PA features two hangs, each combining Outline GTO and GTO C-12 line-source modules. These systems are designed to ensure consistent throw

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07 July 2025

USA - Hip-hop artist, producer and record executive Dr. Dre has upgraded the main room at his Aftermath Entertainment studio facility in Los Angeles to a 96-input Solid State Logic Duality Fuse SuperAnalogue mixing console.

Dr. Dre – whose influential debut solo album, 1992’s The Chronic, introduced G-Funk to the world and defined West Coast hip-hop – has owned or worked on every model of large-format SSL analogue music console since the E series, commenting, "The first love of my life was the SSL board."

Aftermath Entertainment’s head engineer, Quentin ‘Q’ Gilkey, has worked not just with Dr. Dre but also many of the artists on the label’s roster, including Eminem, Kendrick Lamar, Anderson .Paak, The Game and Earl Sweatshirt. He began working with Dr. Dre 15 years ago, becoming Aftermath’s lead engineer in 2014. He

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04 July 2025

UK - Over the past 50 years, Britannia Row Productions has grown into a globally recognised provider of world-class audio solutions, working with some of the biggest names in music, sports and live event production, guided by its leaders in the development and application of technical innovation, training and crew logistics.

The story began in 1975 when rock band Pink Floyd purchased a building at 35 Britannia Row, Islington, London, to house their rapidly growing touring equipment. The Britannia Row group of companies was formed to rent out Pink Floyd’s sound and lighting inventory to other bands during tour breaks. These companies were headed up by key crew members Robbie Williams, Mick Kluczynski and Graeme Fleming; Bryan Grant joined four years later to coordinate the rental activities under the banner of Britannia Row Productions.

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04 July 2025

India - Funktion-One has announced that Em-Tec, the loudspeaker manufacturer’s exclusive distributor for the GCC, is expanding into the Indian market. Headquartered in Dubai and led by audio industry veteran Andy Williams, Em-Tec is joining forces with Audio & Beyond (an EMIL company) to deliver Funktion-One systems to one of the world’s fastest growing markets.

This expansion builds on Em-Tec’s successful project history in India, which already includes prestigious venues such as Big Bull (Hyderabad), The Nines (Mumbai), Four Seasons (Mumbai), and Epitome (Pune). The move formalises the company’s presence in the region and lays the foundation for growth, with a goal of establishing showcase Funktion-One venues across the country. Audio & Beyond is an experienced AV solutions provider with bases in Hyderabad and Delhi.

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04 July 2025

Europe - Art on Ice is a frozen extravaganza where performers dance, sing, play and perform acrobatic stunts on ice. Audiences in Europe continue to be captivated and, highlighting the success of its format, the show will celebrate its 30th anniversary in 2026.

Behind the scenes, conditions are as demanding as they are for the artists: camera operators complete their work on the ice using Segways, and sound engineer Michael Nöth mixes from behind the PA on the side of the ice rink. Thanks to KLANG:konductor, performers enjoy clear, immersive mixes ensuring they stay in time with the music, without distractions from sonic reflections while speeding around on the ice. Michael Nöth comments:

“We operate on a very tight schedule, with limited rehearsal time and welcome multiple, high-profile guest artists,” he says. “The show itself is h

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04 July 2025

Japan - Expected to welcome more than 20,000 visitors daily until mid-October, World Expo 2025 opened in Osaka in April, with 160 countries showcasing their cultures, crafts, technologies and visions of the future in a series of exhibits.

In addition to more than 250 of its speakers installed in a spectacular visitor experience at the France Pavilion, Geo M10 and P12 systems from Nexo are also installed at Ashita Hiroba in the Osaka-based Yoshimoto Kogyo Holdings Co’s Yoshimoto waraii myraii pavilion, one of 13 exhibits by private companies and organisations at the Expo.

Comprising the smiling sphere Tamar and the event space Ashita Hiroba, the pavilion hosts a variety of laughter-themed events daily with immersive sound central to the visitor experience.

“The main speakers are Nexo Geo M10 with 2/4 facing speak

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04 July 2025

Germany - d&b audiotechnik has announced Jocelyne Bückner as vice-president of marketing, starting from 1 July. In her new role, Bückner will lead the company’s global marketing strategy, driving brand growth and market expansion. She will focus on developing and executing a comprehensive marketing roadmap, ensuring alignment across all territories and supporting d&b’s continued growth and innovation.

Having worked at d&b audiotechnik from 2016 to 2023, she has a deep understanding of the company’s culture, values, and spirit. Bückner has successfully mentored and developed teams in the past. Most recently, she led Holoplot’s global marketing team.

“There’s a renewed energy and sense of direction at d&b that really resonates with me. Rejoining now feels like a natural step toward making a meaningful impact. Innovation a

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03 July 2025

USA - LEA Professional has announced its partnership with Audio Visual Associates (AVA), a manufacturer’s representative based in Missouri. This partnership promises to bring LEA’s technology catalogue to Missouri, Kansas, Nebraska, Iowa, and Southern Illinois customers.

This partnership will bring LEA Professional’s Network Connect series of professional amplifiers and companion Dante Connect series featuring Dante and AES67 connectivity to AVA’s customers. 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’re excited to bring LEA Professional’s intelligent amplifier technology to our customers throughout the Midwest,” said Ben Shipman, president, AVA Reps. “Our team focuses on represen

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03 July 2025

Italy - On 13-14 June, the Italian beach resort of Fano became the location for a one-of-a-kind audiovisual extravaganza as the Adriatic Sound Festival brought a celebration of techno music and underground spirit to the city’s historic airfield.

Designed by Stufish, the Hangar Stage paid tribute to Fano’s aviation legacy and the power of electronic music, reimagining Fano’s historic airfield as an open-air techno cathedral, framed by three iconic hangars.

Sound for the stage was supplied by local event production and technology specialists Backstage, who deployed an all-Nexo system comprising main left and right hangs of 15 x STM M46 Main modules flown alongside the same number of STM B112 Bass Extension modules, with another hang of STM M46/B112 providing an out-fill.

A total of 60 x STM S118 subs ground stacked across the front of the

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03 July 2025

Spain - Motorworld Mallorca, which opened in April, combines automotive passion with lifestyle, gastronomy and event culture. On the site of the former Festival Park in Marratxí near Palma, an interactive experience has been created, complete with freely accessible exhibition areas for classic cars, super sports cars and motorbikes, catering concepts, shops and versatile event spaces.

The iLUX Veranstaltungstechnik team from Germany was responsible for the media technology equipment in the recently opened catering areas at the heart of the complex – complete with a customised audio and sound system from LD Systems.

The order for iLUX is based on a long-standing collaboration with the catering company responsible for the Motorworld Group. “We have been working with Rauschenberger for several years now,” explains Enrico Rocca from iLUX. “After

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03 July 2025

USA - “How can we mic two nude opera singers?” was the provocative challenge posed to Soundmirror, a renowned Massachusetts-based classical music recording and production company, in the live recording of the Houston Grand Opera’s (HGO) production of Missy Mazzoli's opera, Breaking the Waves.

Undaunted by the production’s staging, Soundmirror and HGO successfully navigated the challenge through creative placement of Lectrosonics ultra-compact SSM digital hybrid wireless micro transmitter, and Breaking the Waves was performed and recorded with nary a microphone in sight. 

The recording of Breaking the Waves, an operatic treatment of the Lars von Trier film, presented specific and considerable difficulties during the pivotal scene where two of the main characters, Bess and Jan, were staged to be "almost completely nu

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03 July 2025

UK - 12th Knot, the rooftop bar at London’s Sea Containers hotel, is already known for its views, striking design, and vibrant atmosphere. Now, it sounds as good as it looks. Working with 1 Sound’s UK distributor CUK Group, London-based integrator Tateside brought in a full 1 Sound audio system to enhance the venue’s energy - from relaxed afternoon lounging to busy weekend DJ nights.

The motivation for 12th Knot was that the audio system was no longer meeting the evolving needs of the space. Over time, audio coverage and speaker placement had become inconsistent. The goal for this project was to update the system with an evenly distributed audio design and respect the interior’s sleek aesthetic while upgrading the system’s performance. “It was time for a proper upgrade, and 1 Sound stood out as an ideal solution,” explained Jack Cornish, techni