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21 May 2025

USA - ETC has announced the launch of the TK 10 Button Accessory, the newest addition to the Eos programming accessory lineup. The TK 10 Button Accessory provides users with the full power of Apex Target Keys in a portable, mountable format. Compatible with all Eos Family devices running Eos v3.2.11 or later, the TK 10 allows you to tailor your setup like never before, making any venue feel like home.

With its rugged design and 3D-printable clip-on accessories, the TK 10 is just as comfortable tucked into a carry-on for your next ETC nomad gig as it is sitting beside a console. Featuring 10 built-in display buttons powered and connected via a single USB-C cable, the TK 10 delivers the versatility, durability, and compact design that programmers, designers, and installations demand. Add your labels, images, and navigational elements to create a platform that

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21 May 2025

USA - At InfoComm 2025, K-array USA is preparing to unveil a new booth design and a powerful lineup of professional audio solutions. With a clear focus on the live events market, K-array will showcase its latest innovations across Booth #6352 and Audio Demo Room W223AB, offering attendees a truly hands-on experience of the brand’s latest high-performance technologies. 

“We’re pleased to introduce several new additions to our portfolio at InfoComm 2025,” says Rusty Waite, president at K-array USA. “These new products enhance our offerings across all verticals, with a particular focus on the live and portable events market. We aim to highlight our cross-brand solutions as a complete audio ecosystem for systems integrators and live event professionals.”

One of the highlights will be the new generation of the Dragon Series, featuring the KX1

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21 May 2025

UK - Solstice AV has announced the appointment of Chris Ball as its new chief financial officer (CFO) and chief operating officer (COO).

Based in Solstice AV’s Diss and Tewkesbury offices, Chris joins the company’s board of directors, reporting to chairman Tony Hunt. His key responsibilities will include reviewing and overseeing the company’s financial planning, risk management, and operational performance.

His appointment follows recent news announcements from Solstice AV to mark its UK distribution partnerships with LED and interactive displays providers LianTronics and i3CONNECT, delivering even greater choice and value to UK resellers.

Commenting on his new role, Chris Ball said: "I am honoured to join Solstice AV at such an exciting time in the company’s journey. Solstice AV has built a strong reputation for innovation and excell

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20 May 2025

India - tvONE has announced its partnership with Cavitak as a distributor for tvONE and Green Hippo products in India.

Established in 1986 and headquartered in Ahmedabad, Gujarat, Cavitak has built a robust reputation in the ProAV market through its expertise in channel management and the distribution of specialized technology products. With over 36 years of experience, the company boasts a network of more than 4,500 channel partners and dealers across India, supported by six regional offices and 15 warehouses.

Cavitak's value-added distribution model encompasses comprehensive networking, in-depth product understanding, solution design, and post-sales support. This approach ensures that clients receive not only the latest products but also the necessary support to implement and maintain them effectively.

"We are thrilled to partner with Cavit

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20 May 2025

Australia/UK - Advatek Lighting has announced that White Light has officially joined its global dealer network as an authorised distributor for the UK market. This partnership marks a strategic move to expand Advatek’s footprint across Europe and further strengthen its presence in the entertainment, AV, and architectural lighting sectors.

“White Light’s expertise across live entertainment and performing arts makes them an ideal partner,” said Luke Taylor, managing director at Advatek Lighting. “As demand for advanced pixel lighting continues to grow, we’re excited to work with a team that shares our passion for technical excellence and innovation.”

The partnership gives UK customers direct access to the full range of PixLite Mk3 pixel controllers, including the recently updated Long-Range series, which offers robust differential transmi

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20 May 2025

UK - 7thSense has announced a strategic partnership with Teq4 Systems Limited. Teq4 is a valued and long-standing collaborator of 7thSense and is known for delivering innovative, experience-led solutions. This strengthened relationship underpins the shared commitment of both 7thSense and Teq4.

As part of the newly established partnership, Matt Barton and Richard Brown, both directors of 7thSense, will take seats on the Teq4 board of directors.

The new partnership between 7thSense and Teq4 is focussed on advancing immersive and interactive technologies in support of the global creative and integration community.

Richard Brown, CTO at 7thSense, said: “Our integrator partners remain at the heart of everything we do. 7thSense’s continued success is built on deep collaboration with the global integrator community, and this focus remains unchan

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20 May 2025

UK - Media control solutions specialist Hive is expanding its team with five new roles as it continues to scale. Rory Jervis joins as sales director to drive commercial growth, while Nigel Sadler has been promoted to chief pollinator, a newly created role focused on strengthening partnerships and amplifying Hive’s vision.

Further reinforcing Hive’s expansion, Ciaran Abrams has been appointed as lead developer, Danielle Hastings joins as customer service executive and Alex Couzins steps in as marketing specialist.

In his new role as chief pollinator, Nigel Sadler will lead Hive’s mission to democratise the media engine market, making complex video technology more accessible. With a passion for storytelling and deep industry expertise, Nigel will focus on forging strong partnerships and expanding Hive’s influence.

As sales director, Ror

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20 May 2025

UK - Polar, supplier of key industry brands to the installation, MI, and professional audio markets has announced that it will demonstrate its full portfolio at the Old Savoy Theatre, Northampton on Wednesday 28 May.

Polar Expo, a day-long event for integrators, AV consultants, rental companies, sound engineers, and everyone passionate about technology, will present an opportunity to see, hear, and explore the full Polar catalogue.

Last year, Polar staged a series of successful demo days for specific brands, including one at the Old Savoy for Turbosound, which drew plaudits from the wide range of audio professionals in attendance. Convinced by the success of the format, which gives visitors a real-world, hands-on experience of products, Polar sales manager Andy Plunkett will host Polar Expo, the company’s largest demo day to date:

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20 May 2025

UK - Sam Fender has successfully completed the first leg of his tour with sold-out arena shows across the UK and Ireland, with L-Acoustics certified provider distributor Adlib supplying a custom-designed K Series system.

The Liverpool-based audio specialist deployed the powerful K1/K2 configuration to meet the sonic demands of Fender's anthemic guitar-driven sound while seamlessly integrating with the tour's ambitious production design, featuring a massive 28-metre-wide video wall. Fender is now set to continue his momentum with stadium and festival dates across the UK & Europe this summer.

The tour marks a significant milestone in Fender's relationship with L-Acoustics, building on his experience with the system during headline festival appearances. "K1 has been the preferred choice of PA for Peter Fergie, Sam Fender's long-standing front-of-hou

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20 May 2025

UAE - The McGettigan's Irish Pub franchise continues to expand across Dubai, but their latest bar and restaurant - situated in the Four Points by Sheraton Production City - is the first to be located within a Marriott-owned hotel property.

Set within this growing production hub it will serve the community of media-based businesses who are resident there. Also based at Production City are Martin Audio’s distributor for the UAE and GCC region, Pro Lab LLC, who will be able to use the venue as a showcase. For this project, they supported system integrators Exacting Diseno Technical Services - specialists in the leisure hospitality sector - helping to recommend appropriate sound reinforcement solutions across several ranges in the loudspeaker manufacturer’s portfolio.

Set on a 5,000sq.ft footprint, the lively bar restaurant offers a haven for busines

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20 May 2025

South Africa - Lenroc Entertainment recently installed a complete audio solution at Woodlands International College in Boksburg, equipping their large school hall with premium sound tailored for their production needs. The system featured equipment from FBT and JTS Professional, supplied by distributor, StageOne.

After an initial site visit, Lenroc Entertainment’s Cornel Potgieter quickly identified that the venue required a robust sound system. "The large hall needed a solution with exceptional clarity and substantial headroom," Potgieter explained. "Audio levels also needed to be limited so that the system wouldn't run at full capacity or anywhere near its peak."

After evaluating several brands, Potgieter chose FBT. “The directionality was superb, and the midrange clarity was incredible - something not easy to find in other systems,” said Pot

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20 May 2025

USA - Pennsylvania's St Luke Greek Orthodox Church is renowned for its Byzantine architecture and elaborate iconography. The church serves as a spiritual and cultural hub for its congregation, offering a space where the community gathers for worship, celebration, and reflection. With its high-domed ceilings, expansive nave, and traditional Orthodox design, the sanctuary is visually stunning but posed significant acoustical challenges. 

Poor speech intelligibility had become a growing concern, making it difficult for worshippers to fully engage with Fr. Christ. With a reverberation peak of 3.38 seconds, congregation members struggled to hear the spoken word clearly, leading to increased complaints. Seeking a solution that would preserve the church’s aesthetic and elevate the auditory experience, the team at Spinnaker, the project integrator, led by VP of p

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20 May 2025

USA - The 67th annual Grammy Awards, honouring the best recordings, compositions, and artists of the year, returned recently to its traditional home: the Crypto.com Arena (formerly Staples Centre) in Los Angeles.

It also returned to its long-term show lighting designer, Full Flood, whose founder, Bob Dickinson, has been designing the Grammys since 1994, bringing in Noah Mitz as co-designer in 2017. In 2021 the latter took over design responsibilities entirely.

GLP’s product portfolio has also built up a reputation at the event over a long period – and 2025 continued that evolution. Adapting a rig that was originally devised in 2023, Mitz deployed quantities of JDC Line 500 and 1000, impression X5 Compact and impression X4 S. “We continually adjust and revise the lighting design each year even when the set doesn’t change,” he explains.

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20 May 2025

Germany - Audiences across the country are posting positive reviews for Till Reiners’ latest stand-up show Mein Italien Grandissimo.

The Duisburg-born comedian, podcaster and television presenter has just finished an arena tour taking in cities including Stuttgart, Hannover, Köln, Hamburg, Frankfurt and Nuremberg, travelling with a Nexo STM sound system deployed by Paderborn-based event production specialists Sound Linear.

“For the main PA we used six STM M46 Main and 12 x STM M28 Omni line array boxes maximum, plus up to nine Nexo Geo M10s per side as out-fills” reports Sound Linear event technology specialist Philipp ‘Flip’ Bock. “A total of 12 x STM S118 subs were absolutely sufficient even for the larger arenas and we used up to 12 of Nexo’s compact ID24s on the edge of the stage and a Nexo P12 in each corner as near fills

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20 May 2025

UK - Allen & Heath has announced six new Qu mixers, bringing 96kHz FPGA and DEEP Processing capabilities, Dante options, and a host of workflow and hardware enhancements to the digital mixing platform.

Keith Johnson, senior product manager, says: “Every aspect of the mixer has been rethought, the XCVI core, enhanced I/O capability, all the way to the screen and faders. We’ve completely reimagined the UI, keeping the simple layout and workflow that Qu is known and loved for.”

Based on a unified platform, all new Qu mixers deliver 38 inputs (32 mono/linkable, 3 stereo), 12 mixes, 4 matrix, 6 FX engines with dedicated stereo returns, plus SLink port for connection to the Everything I/O ecosystem of remote expanders. All models feature a 32x32 USB-C audio interface for DAW recording, 32-channel multitrack support via SD card, and simple stereo

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20 May 2025

USA - ETC has announced the launch of ETC SiteLink, a powerful, new always-on monitoring solution designed to give facilities complete visibility of their lighting and rigging systems - anytime, anywhere.

SiteLink is engineered for professionals who demand reliability, flexibility, and peace of mind. Whether you're managing an entertainment space, building complex, or touring, SiteLink ensures your systems are always within reach. With real-time alerts and user-specific access controls, SiteLink empowers technical teams to stay ahead of issues and maintain peak performance across all ETC-connected devices.

“ETC SiteLink is more than just a monitoring tool - it’s an active partner in system management,” says Kirk Starks, networking product manager at ETC. “From electrical closets to rigging lines, ETC SiteLink brings your entire infrastructure

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20 May 2025

Europe - tarm, one of the pioneers in the show laser industry, is entering the world of professional lighting technology with the tarm Blaze, its first beam moving head with laser light source. The company, which has been known for many years as an expert in high-quality laser systems and laser technology, is now applying all its knowledge and experience to moving heads with laser light sources.

The first product, the tarm Blaze, is a beam moving head with a 100W laser source. It is characterized by an extremely narrow beam, which achieves an expansion of only 0.7°. This low angle ensures that the light output is maintained even over a very long distance, making the beam visible over long distances.

The tarm Blaze is a beam moving head for special effect accents and was specially designed for outdoor use with its IP66 rating. Its metal housing makes

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20 May 2025

UK - Penn Elcom has launched Case Designer 2, a new version of its software platform for the streamlined all-in-one design, costing and production of high-quality flightcases. v2 features a completely rebuilt software stack and is subscription-based.

Case Designer 2 builds on the success of global manufacturer Penn Elcom’s original v1 Case Designer flightcase design software. It offers an agile, fast, and user-friendly build-and-order programme that optimises flightcase construction utilising Penn Elcom’s extensive range of robust and reliable hardware components.

The programme offers improved performance from v1, an intuitive interface, and expanded hardware compatibility with real-time 3D rendering, STP file support, and links to Penn Elcom’s continuously updated component database.

New Case Designer 2 features include the support of

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20 May 2025

‘Absolute Losers’ - Sir Elton John described the government as "absolute losers" and said he feels "incredibly betrayed" over plans to exempt technology firms from copyright laws. Speaking to the BBC, he said if ministers go ahead with plans to allow AI firms to use artists' content without paying, they would be "committing theft, thievery on a high scale".

Last week the government rejected proposals from the House of Lords to force AI companies to disclose what material they were using to develop their programmes. A government spokesperson said that "no changes" to copyright laws would be "considered unless we are completely satisfied they work for creators". Generative AI programmes mine, or learn, from vast amounts of data like text, images, or music online to generate new content which feels like it has been made by a human.

Sir Elton said th

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19 May 2025

Middle East - EM Acoustics has announced its partnership with 7Hertz, a prominent supplier of audio technology across the Middle East. This partnership will strengthen EM Acoustics’ reach into new markets and bring the brand’s portfolio of loudspeakers, including point sources, line arrays, subwoofers and related electronics, to new audiences.

“We are thrilled to announce our partnership with 7Hertz, who are truly aligned with our ethos in terms of their expertise and their commitment to quality,” says Roger Harpum, business development manager at EM Acoustics. “We are excited to introduce our product portfolio to this rapidly expanding market with such an outstanding operation, and we trust in Chadi, John, and the expert team at 7Hertz to uphold our high standards.”

Established in 2009, 7Hertz is a leader in the professional audio market