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19 March 2025

UK - Opened in 1882, the Cathedral of St John the Evangelist in Portsmouth is the mother church of the Catholic diocese and seat of the Bishop of Portsmouth.

Services in the church’s striking nave – designed in Gothic Revival style – are now being delivered via an Audio-Technica System 20 PRO 2.4GHz digital wireless system, supplied and installed by church installation specialist System Design Audio. The company can trace its history back to 1967 and its relationship with St John’s began in 2010.

“We’ve used Audio-Technica wireless systems in many house of worship projects over the years,” says System Design Audio managing director Peter Hearn, “and I was very interested in System 20 PRO as soon it was launched. We typically need a very robust, reliable and easy-to-use solution for our clients and the licence-free nature of 2.4GHz sys

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19 March 2025

Thailand - Opened in 1945, Bangkok’s Rajadamnern Stadium – the oldest Muay Thai stadium in Thailand – stands as one of Thailand’s most revered sporting venues. Known as the birthplace of Muay Thai (Thai boxing) as a globally recognised professional sport, Rajadamnern is the world’s first dedicated Muay Thai stadium and has played a pivotal role in shaping the sport’s rules, cultures, traditions, and global reputation. The venue also stands out for its one-of-a-kind circular design, ensuring an unobstructed view from every seat.

While the stadium’s historical significance remains unchanged, the grand vision of the Rajadamnern management team was to establish the venue as a premier global destination for sports and cultural experiences. Their mission was to create something unique; the time had come to reimagine the Rajadamnern experience – esp

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19 March 2025

Germany - The Weissenhaus Private Nature Luxury Resort in Germany has launched Big Barn Studios, a creative musical retreat housed in a thatched barn at the centre of the picturesque 185-acre site. The residential recording studio’s control room features a Solid State Logic AWS 948 δelta SuperAnalogue console and has been outfitted to handle Dolby Atmos projects.

The entire project is the brainchild of Jan Henric Buettner, a German entrepreneur with a background in telecommunications and the internet. 20 years ago, he purchased a dilapidated historic estate and village in the north of Germany, overlooking the Baltic Sea, and turned it into a privately operated luxury resort, which opened in 2014. Several years ago, after seeing Bohemian Rhapsody, the biopic about rock band Queen, Buettner was inspired to construct a recording studio in an unused

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19 March 2025

USA - Celestion has announced the appointment of Matt Daigler as business development executive. In his new role, Daigler will work together with Celestion’s valued sales and distribution partners in the US musical instrument category, the PA service market, and retailers who cater to DIY hobbyists. In addition, Daigler will be managing existing OEM relationships and pursuing new OEM partners in the pro audio and high-end home theatre markets.

Daigler joins Celestion continuing his extensive career in the audio industry that started at Westlake Audio as a mechanical assembler, then production manager, eventually moving to Harman-owned Audax of America where he worked as a sales engineer. Daigler later worked in custom residential integration for Harrison Systems, Pro Design AV, and Logic Integration. He is an audio enthusiast with personal projects repairi

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18 March 2025

Spain - HK Audio has been offering its distributors a look to the future with an exclusive event to explore the manufacturer’s market strategy and internationalisation efforts. HK Audio invited 100 of its international partners to a dedicated conference which also included an in-depth look at some of the products that are set to be launched later this year.

Taking place at the Holmusic Centre in Barcelona, the event provided the meeting point to discuss HK Audio’s plans for the coming months and years. The presence of key decision-makers from both the manufacturer and its partners ensured that high-level conversations could be had, and plans put in place to help the international growth of the company and align sales strategies with its distributors.

Alongside the presentations, HK Audio also took the opportunity to recognize the efforts of its p

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18 March 2025

Israel - The Israel Expo Centre in Tel Aviv has undergone a significant audio upgrade with the implementation of L-Acoustics L-ISA Hyperreal technology for the two-and-a-half-month Tozeret Haaretz event series. This marks a pivotal shift from traditional temporary sound systems to a consistent, high-precision audio environment capable of accommodating varied performance requirements while maintaining exceptional sound quality.

Sincopa, an L-Acoustics certified provider with over 20 years of industry expertise, engineered a flexible 7.1 frontal configuration that addresses the venue's specific acoustic challenges while providing accurate sound reproduction for audiences of up to 6,500 attendees.

The technical implementation features five main hangs of one L2 and one L2D, complemented by two extensions of nine Kara II loudspeakers on each side

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18 March 2025

USA - A 50th anniversary is a once-in-a-lifetime milestone, but in the fleeting world of television, even a decade on air is a rare achievement. When Saturday Night Live prepared to celebrate its golden anniversary, perfection was the only option. The high point of the show’s multi-event commemoration was SNL 50: The Homecoming Concert, broadcast live on NBC, SNL’s long-time network home, and streamed on Peacock from Radio City Music Hall in Manhattan, as well as at select IMAX Theaters at Regal Cinemas.

As much known for its musical performances as for its comedy, SNL has been a progressive stage for music throughout its 50 years, with performances by artists of every era of those years as well as a launchpad for new voices.

Artists returning to recreate the magic for this singular event included Bonnie Raitt, Cher, Dave Grohl,

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18 March 2025

Poland - Recognised as one of the world’s leading EDM festivals, Don’t Let Daddy Know (DLDK) has evolved from an Ibiza club night into a global phenomenon, staging high-energy events in over 20 countries.

The latest edition at Ergo Arena in Gdańsk, one of Poland’s premier multifunctional venues, featured a world-class lineup - including Axwell, Benny Benassi, and Nicky Romero - drawing thousands of passionate electronic music fans.

To deliver an audio experience worthy of the event’s scale, Poland-based rental firm Gondek Sound - a prominent player in the region’s high-profile EDM scene - supplied an Outline sound system engineered for precision, power, and clarity.

The main PA comprised Outline GTO C-12 arrays, reinforced by DBS 18-2 subwoofers for deep, controlled low-end. Out-fill coverage relied on Outline Sup

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18 March 2025

USA - Owned and operated by the Muscogee Nation, the River Spirit Casino in Tulsa, Oklahoma is a premier entertainment destination offering a range of gaming, dining and live entertainment experiences. Among its highlights is the new Gridiron Sportsbar, the largest sports viewing bar in the State.

Headquartered in Ireland and London, AV design specialists, Audiotek, were introduced to the project by builders and fabricators i5 Design and were tasked with designing and installing a new, advanced audio and video (IPTV) system throughout the space, which also incorporates two TopGolf swing suites (golf simulators), the Locker Room banquet suite and VIP lounge.

The system needed to support a variety of content, from live sports broadcasts to special events, with consistently reliable and high-quality audio and video. AV-over-IP services needed to be inte

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18 March 2025

UK - The Canto series of installation loudspeakers is now available in the UK through the Italian manufacturer’s British distribution partner, FBT Audio (UK). The product was initially launched at the 2024 edition of ISE before shipping towards the end of the year and is now available in the UK for the first time.

The Canto family has been designed, engineered and manufactured in Italy to be a versatile range of installation loudspeakers capable of delivering high-quality sound across a variety of environments. Engineered with FBT's commitment to exceptional clarity, these speakers are ideal for venues requiring reliable and immersive sound reinforcement.

The six-member family offers a variety of solutions. The Canto 3CT is the smallest member of the series featuring a 3” woofer and a 0.6” tweeter. The two-way coaxial passive speaker with 100V/

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18 March 2025

USA - PK Sound has formally released the Tx Series of intelligent multi-purpose point source modules, beginning with the versatile Tx14 and Tx26. Configured and controlled via PK .dynamics software, the Tx Series complements PK Sound’s Trinity range of robotic line source systems to offer a complete solution for ‘a myriad of mobile and installed applications’.

“The Tx Series embodies our product philosophy of handling the widest possible array of applications with the fewest individual products,” shares Colton Schmidt, engineering manager with PK Sound. “The Tx14 and Tx26 offer premium standalone performance with onboard DSP, AVB networking, and unmatched peak SPLs in their respective classes. Combined with our robotic line array solutions, these versatile Milan-ready tools augment a complete system offering with an unprecedented degree of contro

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18 March 2025

Europe - Coda Audio continues to place strong emphasis on responding to customer needs and requests, as evidenced by its latest updates to System Optimiser and the Linus Control platform.

A Coda Audio steering group, coordinated by Coda’s global sales support manager Robin Dibble, combines experienced members of its development team with a range of leading professional end users from the wider audio universe to consult on ways to best serve users in real-world situations.

Robin Dibble comments: “Our steering group is invaluable in ensuring that we are able to respond with agility to the requirements and suggestions of our customers. The latest improvements not only improve existing performance but allow for exciting future developments.” 

In the latest developments, System Optimiser’s 3D modelling now benefits from the inclusion of v

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17 March 2025

UK - Adlib returned to the Royal Liverpool Philharmonic Hall stage earlier this month for the largest annual music industry careers event for young people in the North of England. The team engaged with attendees to discuss career paths and showcase the inspiring roles available in the live events industry.

Over 700 people attended the 2025 Liverpool Philharmonic Music Industry Careers Fest, which was delivered in partnership with Universal Music, Spotify, UK Music, PLASA, LIPA, Revere Arts, and LIMF Academy.

Adlib has a long-standing tradition of supporting the next generation of talent through regular open days at Adlib HQ, as well as providing work experience, apprenticeship opportunities, and participation in Early Careers events.

Lisa Mitchell, training and development, Adlib comments: "We’ve been delighted to support the Liverpool Phil

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17 March 2025

UK - Rise AV, an organisation dedicated to promoting gender diversity and professional development in the AV, live, and residential technology sectors, has announced the launch of its inaugural UK Mentoring Programme Agenda. Starting in May, the six-month initiative is designed to empower women by providing invaluable support to those with up to six years of experience, as well as those at the start of their career journey.

The Rise AV Mentoring Programme is made possible through the essential support of leading industry organisations that share the programme’s commitment to empowering women and upskilling the workforce to safeguard the future of the AV sector. Thanks to the generosity of Rise AV’s industry partners and the dedication of its esteemed mentors, participation in the programme is free of charge.

Rise AV extends its thanks to headline

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17 March 2025

USA - The Dolby Theatre was filled with anticipation as audio engineers and broadcast professionals utilised Shure’s technology to deliver quality audio at the 97th Academy Awards.

With a dedicated team of experts and a robust lineup of Shure gear, including TwinPlex lavalier microphones and Axient Digital wireless systems, the event's audio production once again set the standard for live television broadcasting.

The crew list included A1 broadcast, Paul Sandweiss; music mixer, Biff Dawes; orchestra mixer, Tommy Vicari; monitors, Michael Parker; orchestra monitors, Tom Pesa; FOH, Patrick Batzell and RF frequency coordinator, Steve Vaughn. 

Jeremy Peters, monitor engineer for Doja Cat, comments: “We started using the Nexadyne microphone to capture the full spectrum of Doja Cat’s vocal abilities, from her softer rapping to her powerful,

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17 March 2025

South Africa - For over two decades, Johannesburg-based Keystone Productions has delivered quality shows, product launches, and conferences. Their team of experts provides full technical support, including live audio, lighting, screens, streaming, video mapping, stage effects, and staging.

Recently, Justin and Jonathan Le Roux, the brothers behind Keystone, identified a gap in their audio department. After years without a major console upgrade, they knew it was time to invest in a solution to elevate their productions. Following a few months of research and consultation with trusted sound engineers, the decision was clear – a DiGiCo S21 from DWR Distribution.

“We still had a few of our older consoles in rotation, but as our broadcast and live event workload grew, we needed a desk that could keep up with demand,” says Justin Le Roux. “We talke

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17 March 2025

Germany - Located in Berlin-Charlottenburg, Soundfabrik Berlin recording studio has long been a hub for musicians, producers, and audio professionals. Spanning 400sq.m on the top floor of a historic factory building, the studio has undergone a major renovation and expansion with the assistance of renowned architectural acoustic consulting, design, and media systems engineering firm, WSDG.

The renovation, completed in the summer of 2024, includes the addition of a state-of-the-art Studio B, a compact space optimised for immersive Dolby Atmos audio production.

Founded in 2013 as Blackbird Studios, the facility was acquired by musicians and entrepreneurs Guilherme Castelhano and Julia Selbherr Castelhano in 2022. Upon taking ownership, both envisioned transforming the space into a comprehensive creative environment for production, songwriting, and recor

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14 March 2025

Europe - Following the successful launch of Milan Manager at InfoComm 2024, d&b audiotechnik and L-Acoustics have announced the launch of milanmanager.com, a dedicated website for accessing this network management solution.

The platform serves as a unified resource for audio professionals and manufacturers seeking to implement Milan-AVB networks across various applications. The website provides a centralised, manufacturer-neutral location where all users can download Milan Manager software free of charge.

The launch of a dedicated Milan Manager website coincides with the release of Milan Manager V2.0. This major upgrade includes many new features, the most significant being the addition of an advanced offline mode that enables the pre-configuration of Milan-AVB networks using

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14 March 2025

Vietnam - UK amplifier tech manufacturing partners XTA and MC² have appointed Viet KTV Electronics Company of Hanoi as their exclusive distributor for Vietnam. Viet KTV is an established and trusted distributor of leading global AV brands in Vietnam, as well as a successful integrator of audio and video systems across the country.

Commenting on behalf of XTA/MC², Richard Fleming looks forward to developing a productive relationship with Viet KTV: “Led by Vu Phi Diep, the Viet KTV team comprises a group of highly motivated AV experts who have vast experience in supplying and advising clients, as well as carrying out their own wide-ranging projects using world-leading brands. We are delighted to have such strong representation in this fast-growing emerging market.”

Vu Phi Diep, director at Viet KTV comments: “XTA/MC² has an excellent internati

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13 March 2025

World - Shure Incorporated has collaborated with two other international audio equipment brands to address a network in China engaged in the large-scale manufacture and export of counterfeit products, including microphones, headphones, and amplifiers.

In May 2023, Shure received information about a network of nine entities in China exporting counterfeit audio equipment to Southeast Asia. The network operated more than 80 separate online stores selling to customers in Vietnam, Thailand, Indonesia, Malaysia, and Philippines.

Shure, working through IP services business Rouse and its strategic partner firm, Lusheng, collaborated with two other audio equipment manufacturers to launch coordinated action against the counterfeit operation.

China’s police force in the province, the Guangdong Province Public Security Bureau (PSB) launched simultaneou

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13 March 2025

Egypt - Powersoft has announced the appointment of Audio Technology as its new distributor for Egypt. The distribution agreement will strengthen Powersoft’s presence in the region, leveraging Audio Technology’s strong reputation in the Middle East, built on engineering, planning, supply and after-sale services.

Established in 1993 in Cairo, Audio Technology has 450 employees and represents over 30 international manufacturers in the pro AV industry, providing a comprehensive portfolio of solutions across AV, security, professional systems and retail industries.

“We have always been aware of Powersoft’s reputation, including in rental staging, and kept being impressed by the products’ exceptional performance, reliability, and ease of use,” says Nermeen Iskander, marketing director of Audio Technology, who is looking forward to establishing

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13 March 2025

Greece - Martin Audio has realigned its distribution in Greece, appointing Athens-based ABAS Integrated Systems – whose origins date back 45 years – as its new territorial representative.

“We realised towards the end of last year that we were missing an opportunity for growth in the Greek market, so it timed in nicely that ABAS reached out to us at around this time, proposing a new partnership,” reports Suraj Vadher, EMEA sales executive, Martin Audio.

He was soon discussing strategies with ABAS project manager, Konstantinos Drosos, and his brother, sales director Themistoklis. “It was clear to me that ABAS knew their market well and had the right kind of plans to grow both ours, and their own business within Greece. They are well-established within commercial integration and public address and have the scope to expand into a wider range of

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13 March 2025

The Netherlands - An impressive new permanent exhibition inside Drents Museum has been brought to life by Ata Tech with a comprehensive audiovisual package from Pharos Architectural Controls and Genelec.

The exhibition comprises 15 rooms that create a labyrinth of interactive storytelling, revitalising the northeastern province of Drenthe in the Netherlands. Visitors experience an array of interactive adventures, from a mammoth hunt to a farmer’s wedding. The exhibit also features the world’s oldest-known boat, the 12,000-year-old Pesse canoe, discovered near the museum in the 1950s.

Advanced technologies from Pharos and Genelec were utilised to create the interactive soundscapes and projections that also enable guests to participate in games such as spear throwing and canoeing. A Pharos Designer LPC (Lighting Playback Controller) created the int

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13 March 2025

Hungary - Lightware has announced its commitment to fostering strong relationships with top technology companies through its alliance and ecosystem partnerships. These collaborations help to create dynamic and flexible professional AV environments. By integrating Lightware’s advanced signal management technologies with leading products from manufacturers of video conferencing, audio and control solutions, customers benefit from improved performance and ease of use, whilst systems integrators and AV professionals can be confident that the systems they are installing or specifying will work well together.

“One of our core values is our philosophy of open integration,” says Gergely Vida, CEO of Lightware. “This ensures our devices work effortlessly within existing AV infrastructures. Through our integration partnerships, we go one step further, strength