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07 April 2025

Europe - Sennheiser has launched a new, compact stereo shotgun microphone, the MKH 8018 for broadcasting and filming applications. The mic completes the company’s MKH 8000 range of RF condenser microphones.

Providing flexibility to the audio engineer, the compact and lightweight MKH 8018 features three switchable stereo modes: MS stereo, wide XY stereo and narrow XY stereo. The MS mode allows the engineer to adjust the spatial imaging steplessly on the mixing desk, while the XY modes are premixed in the MKH 8018, with settings fine-tuned in many tests. The microphone will be on display at NAB, at the Sennheiser Group’s booth N1428.

“The MKH 8018 is a high-class shotgun model that rounds off our MKH portfolio at the top end,” says Kai Lange, senior product manager for the MKH series. “It has extremely low self-noise and truly excellent sound

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07 April 2025

Europe - TMB has announced the addition of Nick Berenok to the TMB customer development team for the European, Middle Eastern, and African (EMEA) region.

Based in Nice, France, Berenok brings over 20 years of experience in entertainment technology, international sales, and software development. He has held key roles at Ayrton and Light Converse, where he successfully combined technical expertise with strategic business development across global markets. Fluent in English, Ukrainian, and Russian, and conversational in French, Berenok is known for building strong relationships across global markets. His appointment marks a strategic expansion of TMB’s reach and commitment to delivering trusted support and innovative solutions throughout Europe, the Middle East, and Africa.

“I'm really excited to be joining TMB. TMB has been the backbone of Rock &am

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04 April 2025

Turkey - The Adam Hall Group is further expanding its international distribution network. Istanbul-based Prosistem Elektronik is now the new distribution partner for the LD Systems, Gravity, Palmer, and Defender brands in Turkey.

Over the past 25 years, Prosistem Elektronik, which was founded in 2000, has developed into one of the leading distribution companies for professional audio, lighting, and video technology in Turkey. Aside from its large dealer network, Prosistem Elektronik – in close cooperation with its dealers – attaches great importance to providing first-class service to offer customers and users crucial added value and to further consolidate its position as a leading distributor on the Turkish market.

“We are delighted to represent another key player on the international event technology market with the Adam Hall Group,” commen

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04 April 2025

Asia-Pacific - Fulcrum Acoustic has announced a new international distribution partnership with Universal Procurement Systems (UPS). With an expanding presence in professional audio, UPS will distribute Fulcrum Acoustic products across Bangladesh, Cambodia, Fiji, Laos, Malaysia, Nepal, Papua New Guinea, the Philippines, Samoa, Singapore, Sri Lanka, and Vietnam.

UPS has a proven history of developing professional AV brands throughout the Asia-Pacific region. By representing complementary product lines and leveraging deep industry expertise, UPS will help strengthen Fulcrum Acoustic’s footprint across the area.

“We see tremendous potential for professional audio solutions in this part of the world,” said Val Gilbert, director of international sales at Fulcrum Acoustic. “As we gain traction, having the right partner is crucial. UPS aligns with o

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04 April 2025

France - L-Acoustics has announced a strategic collaboration with AFMG, developers of EASE 5 (Enhanced Acoustic Simulator for Engineers). The partnership creates a seamless workflow between L-Acoustics Soundvision, a 3D acoustic modelling software and AFMG's EASE, a brand-agnostic industry standard for acoustic simulation.

The new integration allows sound designers and acoustic consultants to transfer their L-Acoustics system designs created in Soundvision directly into EASE 5, providing workflow efficiency while maintaining acoustic accuracy across both platforms.

"Designing with L-Acoustics products in EASE 5 has never been this easy," said Ryan John, director of product management, software at L-Acoustics. "This collaboration with AFMG represents our ongoing commitment to providing audio professionals with tools that enhance their workflow efficie

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04 April 2025

UK - Charli XCX’s Brat album was one of the sounds of 2024. She has been making music for well over a decade, but this year has seen a massive explosion in her popularity. The album dominated the charts, dictating the colour and the vibe of the year.

The Brat Tour started in July 2024 and continues throughout 2025 with dates all over the world. Charli commands the stage, with only occasional guests and minimal set pieces, so all eyes are on her for the entire performance. To ensure complete reliability and crystal-clear sound throughout the tour, front-of-house engineer Mat Collis and Barry Tymms, monitor engineer have chosen to rely on the DiGiCo SD12-96 at the monitor position and Quantum 338 at FOH, both supplied by Eighth Day Sound.

“The Quantum 338’s ease of use and bright screens are a welcome upgrade and perfect over the summer

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03 April 2025

South Africa - DWR Distribution has announced its appointment as the official distributor for Sound Devices in South Africa.

Sound Devices, based in Reedsburg, Wisconsin, has provided innovative audio solutions used on movies, TV shows and documentaries like Dune: Part Two, Wicked, and Squid Game with local backup and support. With over 20 years of experience in manufacturing, their equipment is renowned for its rugged durability and audio performance.

Kiah Hassall, sales manager at Sound Devices comments: “We care about audio and want to help the customer understand the pitfalls and magic of everything RF-related. We have made an RF visual to save you lots of time and rack mount space and give you peace of mind that you are in safe hands. Our Astral wireless series has receivers and transmitters to suit

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03 April 2025

Georgia - Genelec has further strengthened its global distribution network with the appointment of Geovoice to handle the distribution of its professional audio monitoring, installed sound and home audio ranges in Georgia.

Founded in 2004 and based in Tbilisi, Geovoice is a leading professional audio distributor in the Caucasus region, with a partner-based approach built around trust and collaboration. Having developed a strong network of local relationships supported by an experienced, highly qualified team, Geovoice provides levels of service tailored to the different needs of the local market.

“The Genelec brand has become synonymous with innovation and excellence in professional audio and installed sound,” comments Lasha Matitaishvili, CEO of Geovoice. “Genelec's extensive range of solutions presents a significant opportunity for growth, no

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03 April 2025

Germany - Neumann & Müller has completed the move to its new base in Munich at Frankenthaler Strasse 20, relocating from Taufkirchen.

The new site not only boasts better infrastructure but also a much more central location with good access to public transport, with both tram and train stations situated within walking distance. This makes the offices equally easy to reach for employees and clients alike while also further improving networking opportunities for N&M within Munich. Employees will also profit from the modern and inspiring working environment.

A first highlight at the start of the spring meeting of the shareholders was the inauguration of the new location on the evening before. Held twice a year, the objective of the shareholders' meeting is to discuss key strategic issues, compare notes and benefit from fresh inspiration coming o

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03 April 2025

Malaysia - Set within 13 acres of tranquil gardens, the National Mosque of Malaysia (Masjid Negara) Kuala Lumpur is an oasis of calm in the centre of the bustling capital city. With a 240ft minaret, a 16-point star on its roof, and space for up to 15,000 worshippers at any one time, the mosque is one of the best-known in Malaysia.

Since its construction in 1965, the mosque has seen several upgrades to its PA system, in both the indoor and outdoor prayer spaces, but has continued to struggle with poor intelligibility, inadequate coverage and a system that was difficult for mosque operators to manage. It wasn’t until the fourth and most recent refit using steerable loudspeakers from Renkus-Heinz and the brand’s innovative OmniBeam technology that the sound issues were fully resolved.

Leading the project was specialist AV integration and acoustic co

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02 April 2025

Europe - Ecler has announced a partnership with Sennheiser, to deliver ‘an exceptional conferencing experience’ combining the latest Ecler VEO-SWC45 presentation switcher with Sennheiser's TeamConnect (TC) Bar Solutions.

The VEO-SWC45 is a versatile 4K presentation switcher designed for modern meeting spaces. It offers easy connectivity and intuitive control, featuring dual HDMI outputs, wireless content sharing, Web GUI for quick or advanced configurations and integrated USB for simple connection to video conferencing systems. Other features include: priority transmitter, video mute and screensaver, configurable Aux buttons and User Mode.

Sennheiser's TC Bars are intelligent videobar collaboration devices with a 4K camera, clear audio and advanced speech intelligibility. Available in two models – the TC Bar S and TC Bar M – they accommodate

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02 April 2025

UK - Stage Sound Services (SSS) is a sound, video and projection rental company based in Cardiff, offering solutions to the theatre and live events industries. Huw Semmens explains how DirectOut products such as Prodigy.MP and .MX, as well as Exbox and many more, sit in the SSS inventory and provide the kind of bespoke solutions that SSS has built its name upon.

“We've been using DirectOut Technologies' kit since 2013 when we bought the original Andiamo MADI Analogue converter,” he says. “Following that initial investment, whenever we had a specific task that required a hardware solution, we found that DirectOut already had a suitable product in their line-up. We now have just under 100 DirectOut assets in our inventory.”

If a designer requests equipment that is not in the company’s regular rotation, it is down to Semmens and his team to en

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02 April 2025

USA - As the future of media production brings broadcast and AV technologies closer together, Audinate Group is set to demonstrate how the Dante platform is advancing audio and video with broadcast-grade standards and performance, ensuring seamless product interoperability and control.

At NAB 2025, Audinate aims to embrace the growing accessibility of broadcast technology and its seamless integration with AV markets, recognising the growing importance of video production in sectors such as corporate, higher education, and houses of worship.

Visitors who drop by the Audinate booth N127 can explore the latest advancements empowering broadcasters to embrace the future of IP-based production, cloud workflows, and remote events. The Dante platform integrates best-in-class audio, video, control, and management features, delivering seamless interoperability

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01 April 2025

Germany - The Friedrichstadt-Palast is one of those institutions that give Berlin the glamour and glitz of a cosmopolitan city. It has done so for over 100 years. The Großes Schauspielhaus opened in 1919 and was renamed Friedrichstadt-Palast in 1947. When the building had to be closed in 1980 because the foundation pillars had sunk, it was decided in the same year to build a new, no less magnificent theatre.

Completed in 1984, the new Friedrichstadt-Palast was one of the last prestige buildings of the former GDR. Big Saturday night TV shows were also recorded here, and numerous artists from the West also performed.

Today, the Friedrichstadt-Palast is (once again) a revue theatre with spectacular shows. The Grand Shows of the last 10 years have attracted over 700,000 visitors each.

A Grand Show season runs for a period of tw

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01 April 2025

Croatia - With an enviable location on Croatia's celebrated Zrće Beach, Papaya Beach Club has electrified the European music scene since 2002. For over two decades, Papaya has pulsated with the rhythms of festivals and DJs, from Tiesto to Calvin Harris to Paul Van Dyk.

Now, the club has partnered with L-Acoustics to install a professional sound system. "Our vision was to transcend the limitations of rental equipment and create our own dedicated future-proof audio system," explains Luka Udovičić, production manager at Papaya Beach Club. "We sought a system that would allow us to showcase our creative potential for performance acoustics and ensure we remain at the cutting edge of audio technology for years to come."

The decision to install L-Acoustics A Series was driven by the brand's reputation for excellence and the service provided by L-Acoustic

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01 April 2025

USA - The Funeral Portrait, a rock band hailing from Atlanta, Georgia, hit the road once again for their A Hex On The Nation tour following the release of their latest album Greetings From Suffocate City. For the tour, the band’s long-time audio engineer Jesse Stojanovski stuck with his go-to mixing system, Allen & Heath’s dLive.

In his second consecutive year of touring with his own dLive system, Stojanovski was more than satisfied with the performance and versatility the system provides. The mix for The Funeral Portrait’s high-energy rock concerts is handled on a DM32 MixRack equipped with a RackUltra FX card, a DX168 Expander, and a CTi1500 control surface complete with a Waves V3 SoundGrid network card for virtual soundcheck and multi-track recording.

“I’ve been working with The Funeral Portrait for seven years, an

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01 April 2025

UK - Martin Audio partner, dBS Solutions recently provided sound reinforcement for The Hallé Orchestra at their resident venue, The Bridgewater Hall in Manchester. A regular fixture in the dBS Solutions diary, this time the focus was Top Gun: Maverick – In Concert.

This brought back memories of the Tom Cruise blockbuster for a near sell-out audience in the 2,355-cap hall. The show originally premiered at the Royal Albert Hall in late summer, with the Royal Philharmonic Orchestra, attended by Tom Cruise.

In Manchester, under project manager James Roberts, dBS Solutions provided a Martin Audio scalable resolution WPS line array featuring 14 elements a side, driven in optimum 1-box resolution by Martin Audio iKON iK42 amplifiers. Martin Audio FlexPoint FP12 side-fills (two per side) provided foldback for the SFX and dialogue to accompany the

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01 April 2025

UK - Microphone manufacturer Sontronics and Abbey Road Institute have announced the new Sontronics Scholarship, designed to support and inspire the next generation of music producers and sound engineers.

This collaboration will offer one aspiring candidate an opportunity to study at Abbey Road Institute London on the one-year Advanced Diploma in Music Production and Sound Engineering, with Sontronics funding their full tuition.

The Institute, launched by Abbey Road and Universal Music in 2015, has become synonymous with excellence in music production education.

The Sontronics Scholarship is more than just financial support. It offers an aspiring creator the chance to study at one of the most respected audio schools in the world. The scholarship includes a bespoke package of Sontronics microphones and accessories, providing the recipient with

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01 April 2025

UK - Looking for an “easy and stable solution” when kitting out the new Dolby Atmos rooms at Coventry University last year, Music & Audio Production course director Benoit Granier and his team turned to the Audient Oria when choosing their immersive audio interface and monitor controller.

“The Oria’s simplicity makes it user-friendly, which has significantly improved our workflow and helped staff and students get started easily,” he says. There are currently two Orias installed in two separate rooms. The smaller of the two rooms runs a 7.1.4 ADAM Audio speaker configuration and the other is a 10.1.4 Genelec speaker configuration.

“With the integration of the Dante card, it has enabled us to work seamlessly across our vast Dante studio network, integrating our current systems and hardware. We’re using them in studios that contain bot

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01 April 2025

UK - DiGiCo has released software Version 20 for all Quantum and SD-Range consoles.

The new V20 software update, available for download from the dedicated support section of www.DiGiCo.biz in early April, is equipped with a host of new features, notably including direct Fourier Audio integration for all Quantum console worksurfaces. Users can simply connect their desk to the transform.engine’s control network to synchronise session files and snapshots as well as see and control plugins on their console touchscreen.

Soloing a channel with a Fourier chain inserted displays the plugin chain on the master screen of the console. All of the visual processing is done within the transform.engine, taking no processing power from the console. From this panel, parameters can now be controlled using the touchscreen and the touch turn dial, where this functiona

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01 April 2025

UK - Van Damme’s latest tour-proven solutions are raising expectations for what can be achieved with LMR cables. Following an intensive period of R&D, combined with road-testing on demanding global tours, the VDC240 and VDC400 have been shown to offer the same performance as traditional LMR cables, but with increased flexibility and at a fraction of the cost, says the company.

“All tour professionals know that LMR cables are industry standard for RF transmission but come at an incredibly expensive price,” says Herpreet Kaur Singh, commercial director at Van Damme. “We were certain that there were ways to deliver the performance that is demanded in the industry without the eye-watering prices, so we set about proving it.”

The manufacturer’s technical team spent over a year finding the right components to deliver an LMR cable that would

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01 April 2025

UK - TiMaxSpatial has announced the appointment of Gerry Marrone to the newly created role of product support engineer. Operating out of the new central London TiMax offices and demonstration suite which are nearing completion in Tile Yard, Kings Cross, the role will provide training and support for new TiMax users and existing deployments.

Marrone, known to many in the industry as Gerry Brown, is an experienced sound engineer who has worked for the last two years almost exclusively mixing immersive systems for live experiences, in both end-on formats and in-the-round performances.

In his new position with TiMax, Gerry will harness the customer-facing elements of the role to feedback user-experience to the product development team as well as to develop user training programmes and workshops supported by the production of new training material.

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31 March 2025

USA/Europe - Meyer Sound has confirmed strategic organisational changes aimed at ‘better aligning the company’s strengths, capitalising on its monumental growth, and reinforcing its leadership structure’. Following a record-setting year in 2024 and 30% growth since pre-pandemic levels, the company says it is positioned to optimise its global operations and accelerate innovation.

In a broadened role, Meyer Sound senior vice-president John McMahon will now oversee R&D and operations in addition to sales and marketing, while key Meyer Sound regional leaders will assume expanded responsibilities. This strategic reorganisation aims to promote cross-functional collaboration and streamline processes from product conception to manufacturing and distribution, as well as reinforce global customer support as Meyer Sound continues to expand its ecosystems.

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31 March 2025

USA - As Brevard County's premier performing arts venue, the Maxwell C. King Center has served the community for 37 years, hosting everything from Broadway tours to rock icons. Located in Central Florida, the King Center in Melbourne is the only venue within over 50 miles equipped to accommodate national touring productions, making it an essential cultural hub for the region.

The heart of the multi-venue facility, the 2,016-seat L3 Harris Technologies Theatre, is an acoustically live space with a wide fan shape and a spacious mezzanine level, designed to host a wide variety of events. By 2024, the previous JBL Professional sound system, now 20 years old, had served its time. Recognising the need to stay ahead in delivering unparalleled experiences for audiences, the decision was made to upgrade the sound system.

The variety of events, including Broad