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17 January 2025

Spain - Amadeus Acoustics has announced its new Q-SYS plugin integration – Amadeus Immersive Acoustics plugin – that will be available from 28 January 2025. As a contributor to the Q-SYS Ecosystem, Amadeus Acoustics collaborated with Q-SYS to create a market-ready control solution that integrates seamlessly into Q-SYS, a cloud-manageable audio, video, and control platform.

Amadeus worked closely with Q-SYS to develop the Amadeus Immersive Acoustics plugin, which has been fully vetted and endorsed with a Q-SYS Certified badge. The plugin offers innovative features designed to enhance the immersive audio experience.

Fabio Kaiser, CEO at Amadeus, says: “The Amadeus Immersive Acoustics plugin exemplifies our commitment to pushing the boundaries of audio technology. By integrating seamlessly with Q-SYS, it empowers users to unlock the full poten

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17 January 2025

UK - Audio-Technica has recently expanded its UK commercial audio sales team with two new appointments, Craig Higgins and Sonny Sloggett, reflecting the company’s increasing activity in the integrated audio and live sound verticals.

The new roles ensure dedicated support for customers across the UK, with Higgins and existing team member Tom Ackroyd taking up positions as business development managers, live sound for northern and southern regions respectively. The company’s Integrated Audio team now comprises business development managers Sloggett (North) and Jack Spenn (South).

In addition to expanding its commercial sales team, Audio-Technica has introduced project support services to offer customers designs and recommendations from Audio-Technica’s brand portfolio. Further, Audio-Technica has launched a B2B trade portal, which allows customer

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16 January 2025

UK - Rag’n’Bone Man has been enjoying using KLANG-DMI, inserted into the DiGiCo Quantum 338 console for his latest What do you believe in? UK and European tour. Monitor engineer, George ‘Sol’ Solidakis, explains how KLANG’s technology, supplied by Britannia Row Productions in London, played a key role in delivering precise monitoring for the musicians, helping to maintain the energy on stage.

“My objective was to create intimate, natural-feeling IEM mixes, because the music covers a really full range, from quieter emotional songs to full on rock,” he says. “Rory (Graham, Rag’n’Bone Man’s real name) is all about making sure there is a real vibe and giving the audience an exciting time, so my mix has to reflect that energy too. My job as monitor engineer is to create an environment where the artists can perform and express themse

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16 January 2025

Australia - LEA Professional has announced its partnership with Queensland-based manufacturer’s representative Global AV Sales. This partnership will bring LEA’s technology catalogue to the APAC, Middle East, and EMEA residential markets.

This partnership will allow Global AV Sales to offer LEA Professional’s Network Connect series of professional amplifiers and companion Dante Connect series featuring Dante and AES67 connectivity. These series enable 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 strive to continually offer the best of the best to our global network of customers," said Dave Williams, CEO, Global AV Sales. "LEA lives up to and exceeds this standard, we’re looking forward to opening up a whole ne

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16 January 2025

USA - The Luckman Club, an exclusive lounge space at Soho House in West Hollywood, offers members a sophisticated bar and lounge with musical performances while serving as a venue for hosting events.

The management sought a sound system that could support a variety of corporate events, private parties, and more, all while seamlessly fitting into the room’s aesthetic. Pinnacle Audio, Video, & Lighting spearheaded the installation of the distributed 1 Sound system, resulting in an audio upgrade that prompted the Soho House operations team to say: "The sound quality is amazing. The form factor and the custom paint and fabric match our elevated aesthetic. The combination of both is exactly what we wanted as we elevated the space for our members."

For the two main lounge areas audio design, 1 Sound’s Cannon coaxials were the loudspeaker that fit t

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16 January 2025

USA - The NFL’s highly anticipated 2024 Christmas Day Halftime Show, dubbed the ‘Beyoncé Bowl’, during the Baltimore Ravens vs Houston Texans game on Netflix, showcased not only a breathtaking performance from Beyoncé but also innovative wireless technology, courtesy of Professional Wireless Systems (PWS).

This event required intricate planning and execution from all parties involved in the production. “The speed and scale of the Beyoncé Bowl were unprecedented,” says Jimmy Van Winkle, general manager, Professional Wireless Systems (PWS). “It was every bit the size and complexity of a Super Bowl Halftime Show, condensed into less than two months of preparation.”

Pre-production was a race against time, with confirmation only six weeks prior. The PWS team conducted a site survey to determine optimal antenna placement and gathe

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16 January 2025

Spain - Martin Audio will showcase the expansion of the popular contractor series of Adorn ceiling, pendant and on-wall loudspeakers at ISE 2025, with the addition of Adorn A80T.

A80T is a two-way passive speaker with an elegant design that is designed for architectural environments that require high-fidelity sound from an unobtrusive, compact enclosure. It brings class-leading performance, reliability and value to a wide range of commercial sound applications – from retail outlets, bars and restaurants to corporate offices and convention centres.

A80T is suitable for background and foreground systems which require superior performance. Its Martin Audio signature sound characteristic also provides a seamless sonic transition within a multi-zoned complex using larger Martin Audio systems such as CDD or BlacklineX.

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15 January 2025

UK - The Roof Gardens in Kensington, West London, has re-emerged as a social club, featuring a bespoke L-Acoustics professional sound system.

Perched 100ft above London's bustling streets, The Roof Gardens has been a constant in the city's ever-changing skyline for over eight decades. Now, with a renewed mission and purpose, this nearly acre-wide Art Deco oasis opens a new chapter. The Roof Gardens celebrates London’s modern diversity while honouring its rich history rooted in community and cultural evolution.

Tasked with bringing the audio vision to life was L-Acoustics certified provider, Marquee AV. Its challenge was to design a system versatile enough to complement the diverse areas of The Roof Gardens while maintaining the venue's aesthetic integrity.

The result is a technologically ambitious yet discreet and sophisticated installation

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15 January 2025

UK - Gateshead’s Baltic Centre for Contemporary Art (Baltic) – a repurposed flour mill along the city’s scenic Quayside – stands as a premier arts and cultural venue in Northeast England.

Opened in 2002 as part of a local regeneration effort, the gallery has hosted work from celebrated artists including Yoko Ono and Anish Kapoor. Now, Baltic has worked once again with integrator ArtAV to showcase a bold new exhibition by British artist Hannah Perry. Utilising Genelec's 8330 studio loudspeakers, Perry’s work delves into themes of labour, motherhood, and class in an experience that is ‘as auditory as it is visual’.

A long-standing collaborator with Baltic, ArtAV specialises in integrating audiovisual components into artistic presentations. “Our focus is always to provide high-quality equipment that matches the vision of galleries and ar

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15 January 2025

USA - Audinate Group has announced the launch of Dante Virtual Soundcard Pro (DVS Pro). Building on the foundation of the trusted Dante platform, DVS Pro expands the possibilities for demanding audio environments with higher channel capacity, integration into virtualized environments, and versatile installation options.

Dante Virtual Soundcard Pro equips users with a comprehensive set of features to address even the most complex audio challenges, empowering professionals across live sound, studio recording, broadcast, and commercial AV applications.

Dante Virtual Soundcard Pro integrates with the Dante platform, leveraging the Dante control and management plane for easy audio routing and system management. It pairs seamlessly with Dante Domain Manager or Dante Director for advanced features like enhanced monitoring, user access control, and cross-sub

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15 January 2025

Spain - Italian professional audio solutions manufacturer K-array (stands 2H110 and 7G600) is unveiling five new products alongside significant updates across its brand ecosystem.

“We’re pleased to introduce several new additions to our portfolio at ISE 2025,” confirms Lorenzo De Poi, brand manager at K-array. “These new products enhance our offerings across all verticals. Alongside our suite of software solutions, we aim to highlight our cross-brand solutions as a complete audio ecosystem for systems integrators and live event professionals.”

Among the brand’s stand-out launches is the Dragon Series, featuring the KXT12P and KXT18P. These new KXT loudspeakers, available in 12” and 18” models, boast advanced tri-axial technology, passive radiators and precision-engineered metal construction. Designed to deliver ‘monstrous SPLs with

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15 January 2025

Spain - Stage Precision is preparing for a busy ISE 2025 with the launch of SP Grid, the next evolution of its technology built upon the success of SP V1. Designed to redefine how professionals create, manage and deploy digital experiences, SP Grid transitions Stage Precision’s core offering from a standalone software product to a comprehensive application building, 3D data management, control hub, automation and interactive technologies integration platform.

SP Grid is a no-code or low-code platform aimed at streamlining workflows used in virtual production, live entertainment and AV installation, enabling users of all skill levels to access cutting-edge tools to build AVLM projects of all complexities and sizes. SP Grid scales to fit any project, from small-scale setups using LiDAR sensors and touch tablets to comprehensive full building system control.

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15 January 2025

Italy - Powersoft has announced the appointment of Cristiano Traferri as a house account professional leader. With over 25 years of industry experience across audio-video, commercial, and power electronics sectors, Traferri brings the expertise to strengthen client relationships and drive growth with increased emphasis on sustainable products and practises.

Throughout his career, Traferri has held key roles in marketing, key account management, and business development, collaborating closely with clients worldwide across diverse industries.

“For me, joining Powersoft is the perfect opportunity to bring together the skills and expertise I have developed over the years,” he says. “It is undoubtedly the ideal environment for me, particularly due to the uniqueness of our products and the company’s values.

“I aim to implement best practi

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14 January 2025

Europe - DPA Microphones has acquired the majority share of Vienna-based Austrian Audio. Founded in 2017 by former AKG Vienna employees, Austrian Audio builds on that heritage to deliver audio products that are renowned for engineering excellence.

Leveraging over 350 years of combined engineering experience, the mission of the Austrian Audio team is to “Make Passion Heard”. This is accomplished by developing and producing innovative microphones, headphones and audio tools while maintaining a strong connection to the brand’s deep acoustical heritage.

Austrian Audio caught the attention of DPA Microphones with its fast-growing brand, highly skilled team of dedicated engineers and product portfolio that complements DPA’s offerings perfectly. DPA is a leading manufacturer within several miniature microphone categories while Austrian Audio has a s

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14 January 2025

Thailand - Universo Ferrari, an immersive exhibition showcasing the world of Ferrari cars, took place in Bangkok late last year. The event, which took place at UOB Live, Emsphere, showcased more than 20 models and offered Ferrari enthusiasts in Thailand an up-close and personal experience of limited editions, legendary classics, and the very latest F80, the most powerful road car to emerge from the Ferrari factory.

The exhibition was divided into a number of zones which featured different elements of the Ferrari story. It was important that the event audio matched the visual presentation, and Coda Audio was the preferred choice.

Audio rental and installation specialist, and Coda’s distributor in Thailand, Modern Solutions Plus, worked to support its client Perfect Duck, who had the agreement of Ferrari HQ to switch from its original rider choice of

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14 January 2025

Europe - d&b audiotechnik has announced the launch of the CCL System (Compact Cardioid Line Array), the first product in the new CL Series. This system provides broadband directivity control with low-frequency cardioid behaviour in a passive design, enabling single-channel amplifier operation – an industry first in the compact line array category, the company says.

The CCL features a revised implementation of a patented d&b design to bring the acclaimed cardioid directivity and electroacoustic performance, formerly only available in d&b SL Series models, to smaller, closer audience areas, more installation applications, and a broader range of customers.

At the heart of the system are two 7" front-firing drivers, two 5" side and rear drivers and two 1.75" high-frequency transducers of a completely new design. This approach combines super

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14 January 2025

Spain - Cadac Consoles is celebrating its return to UK manufacturing with the unveiling of the first UK sample CM-J50 consoles and CM-SR stage racks off the production line at ISE 2025. Two UK-built CM-J50s will be running live on the stand debuting the latest V2.0 CM-J software and a number of significant hardware improvements inherent in the UK production version of the desk.

James Godbehear, director of marketing and business operations, says: “ISE 2025 marks the first showcase of UK-built CM-J50 consoles, together with a full range of CM system components also manufactured in the UK. The new ‘designed and manufactured in the UK’ consoles also introduce a number of hardware improvements that we are sure will be widely welcomed by prospective customers, and further enhance the specification of this uniquely high-performing mixing console.”

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14 January 2025

Spain - On stand 7A300 at ISE 2025, Optimal Audio’s new Talk 8, eight-zone paging system, spearheads the expansion of the brand’s ecosystem. Alongside Talk 8, visitors to the stand can get hands-on with the new ZonePad 8 dedicated venue control solution as well the powerful new Sub 18.

Talk 8 adds reliable and precise paging to the Optimal Audio ecosystem. Offering the flexibility demanded from an efficient and high-quality commercial sound system, Talk 8 provides clarity for spoken messages and more.

The paging system features 4GB of memory and the stored content can be assigned to any of the six instant message playback buttons. Alternatively, it can be scheduled via Optimal Audio’s WebApp for automatic playback as part of a time-of-day routine. There’s an optional pre-announcement chime and, as part of its simple-to-use interface, Talk 8 f

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13 January 2025

UK - The Association of Motion Picture Sound (AMPS) has revealed the nominees for the 2025 Excellence in Sound for a Feature Film. They are: A Complete Unknown, Conclave, Dune: Part Two, The Substance and Wicked.

The award recognises outstanding contributions from sound professionals who bring cinematic stories to life through the power of sound, and honours key roles including production sound mixer, supervising dialogue/ADR editor, supervising sound editor or sound designer, and re-recording mixer. Production sound mixers can nominate a key 1st assistant sound for exceptional contributions, ensuring all critical team members are acknowledged.

Now in its 12th year, the AMPS awards honour the creativity and dedication of professionals across five categories: feature films, TV dramas, factual films

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10 January 2025

USA - Organisers of the 2025 NAMM Show, scheduled to take place 21-25 January in Anaheim, are monitoring the wildfires in and around nearby Los Angeles. As of today, 10 January, the show will go on.

“We are closely monitoring the wildfires in Los Angeles and their devastating impact on local communities,” says NAMM president and CEO John Mlynczak. “During the past few days, our efforts have been focused on reaching out to our members and partners located in the metropolitan Los Angeles area to confirm their safety. Our thoughts are with them at this time.

“Anaheim is located 60 miles southeast of the wildfires and is currently unaffected.  We are actively working with our partners in Anaheim and the local authorities to ensure we have accurate, up-to-date information. Both Los Angeles International (LAX) and Orange County (John Wayne) airpor

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10 January 2025

Spain - Production Futures has announced that its team will be present at this year’s ISE in Barcelona, where it will take over the Live Events Stage on Friday 7 February for a focus on inspiration, networking, training, and career growth in live event technology and broadcast.

The organisation exists to create opportunities for young people to learn, train, network and develop careers in production across every area of the live event, music, touring, theatre, TV, broadcast and film industries, and this will be its first venture outside the UK.

Part of ISE’s Fast Forward Friday initiative, the takeover is targeted towards production newcomers in the first five years of their careers, and aims to promote a day of learning that will help develop the skills and confidence to meet career challenges head-on.

Mike Blackman, managing di

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10 January 2025

USA - Located in the heart of Central Florida, Lake-Sumter State College (LSSC) offers a supportive environment designed to help students succeed. As the fastest-growing college in Florida, serving 8,600 students annually and a 25:1 student-to-faculty ratio, LSSC is experiencing growing pains in its classrooms and campus facilities. The college recently upgraded the audio system in its multipurpose gymnasium by deploying amplifiers from LEA Professional.

The Everett A. Kelly Convocation Center is home to LSSC’s National Junior College Athletic Association volleyball programme. With seating for up to 1,100 spectators, the convocation centre also hosts local high school basketball games and tournaments. Outside of athletics, the facility can be transformed to hold events such as award ceremonies, banquets, and special events.

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10 January 2025

UK - Celestion has introduced the Truvox 1525, a new 15” bass and mid-bass driver offering “exceptional performance at a highly competitive price point”.

Suitable for two-way sound reinforcement systems, the driver will be available as standard to manufacturers, direct from Celestion, in OEM quantities. Truvox 1525 is also available through retailers, making it an option for DIY builders or as a drop-in replacement/upgrade where it can rejuvenate overworked PA setups, restoring the energy and emotional impact of the low-frequency domain.

Several aspects of the Truvox 1525’s construction contribute to its longevity and low-distortion punch. The cone is reinforced with fibreglass to increase its durability. A triple-roll surround keeps the cone moving stably under heavy use, and the pressed steel basket features front and rear mounting gaskets

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09 January 2025

Europe - ISE 2025 returns to Fira de Barcelona Gran Via from 4-7 February 2025, offering a platform to connect with industry leaders, innovators, and peers.

With a wide range of categories and the experiential Audio Demo Room feature, ISE 2025 covers all technologies essential in creating impactful live events including stage lighting, rigging and staging equipment, loudspeakers, DIVA control consoles, spatial audio, holography, video mapping, intercom systems and more. ISE 2025 will showcase the tools and solutions that are driving the industry forward.

A ticket to ISE 2025 grants attendees access to eight expansive halls, including the newly added Hall 8.1. There are seven distinct Technology Zones and the Innovation Park, where startups showcase their groundbreaking ideas on the Pitching Stage.

ISE 2025 features an expanded Lighting and St