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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

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31 March 2025

Japan - Powersoft’s compact transducer, Mover, and its Quattrocanali and Duecanali amplifiers play a key role in The Moon Cruise, an innovative VR installation in Tokyo that takes visitors on an immersive journey to the moon.

The Moon Cruise opened its doors to the public in November. It offers visitors an unforgettable immersive VR journey to the moon, a view of Earth from space, and the opportunity to walk on the lunar surface and take photos that they can download as souvenirs.

"The Moon Cruise is a free-roaming VR experience permanently installed in a new space experience facility themed around space travel called Space Travelium TeNQ. The space entertainment facility has permanent and special exhibits, as well as workshops to provide visitors with a single world-view learning experience,” says Tsuyoshi Nom

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31 March 2025

USA - DPA Microphones will present a wide array of product advancements at NAB 2025 (Booth N767). Included among these is its Core+ technology. The company will also showcase MicroLock, a microphone connector with a newly developed locking mechanism and compact design compatible with a variety of wireless systems.

DPA’s new 2061 Omnidirectional Miniature Microphone, a high-quality, easy-to-use solution that is great for any live or recording application, will also be available at the show. Finally, the company will also present solutions from its recently acquired brand, Austrian Audio, which will be exhibiting at NAB for the first time.

“DPA has been leading the charge with a wide array of new technologies since last year, and we are excited to showcase these solutions to NAB 2025 attendees,” says Christopher Spahr, vice-president of sales and

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28 March 2025

UK - Nottingham Trent University (NTU) has unveiled its new campus in Whitechapel, London, with the launch of NTU London. The venue, located in the heart of London's creative scene, features a 600-capacity performance space equipped with an L-Acoustics Kara II line array professional audio system, delivering the same technology used at the major music festivals while providing hands-on learning for aspiring live sound engineers.

The system was designed and installed by L-Acoustics certified provider Solotech, following a specific request from NTU staff members who are themselves Nottingham campus alumni and wanted to continue their success with L-Acoustics technology.

Building on the success of NTU’s Nottingham Metronome venue, where Solotech installed an L-Acoustics Kiva II system in 2018, the London campus required a sound solution that could sca

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28 March 2025

Germany - Jan Brandt is an engineer with over 20 years’ experience. Co-owner of 040 audio, alongside Eike Brameier, the pair supply the audio equipment for Brandt’s current client, Max Mutzke. This year, they upgraded their setup by adding KLANG:vokal, adding the immersive monitor mix processor to their Yamaha DM7 Compact.

Since 2018, Brandt has toured with German singer-songwriter and TV personality Max Mutzke. Mutzke rose to fame after winning TV total’s SSDSGPS in 2004 and has since delivered numerous chart-topping hits, including Eurovision Song Contest performances. For the latest tour, Brandt was looking for a way to elevate the band’s monitor mixes and KLANG had the solution.

“I introduced the band to KLANG, and they were all fascinated by the possibilities,” Brandt recalls. “We’d worked hard on the monitor mi

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28 March 2025

USA - WSDG has announced the foundation of the Nancy Flannery Memorial Scholarship. The scholarship – named for the long-serving partner/CFO of the firm who passed away in 2023 – is offered through the AES Educational Foundation and was created to provide opportunities to women pursuing graduate-level studies in architectural acoustics.

The scholarship is available solely to AES-member students. The AES Educational Foundation is currently accepting applications through May 15. For more information, visit: https://www.aeseducationalfoundation.org/scholarships

“Nancy was the lynchpin of WSDG for many years – an incredible organiser and powerful spirit who saw us transform from a small, local operation into the global force for architectur

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28 March 2025

Canada - The Niagara Parks Power Station in Niagara Falls, Ontario, has undergone a transformative journey, evolving from an industrial powerhouse to an immersive museum that blends history, technology, and storytelling. As part of this transformation, two new exhibits were introduced: the Tesla Coil Exhibit and the Niagara Parks Tunnel.

These exhibits needed an advanced audio solution to enhance the experience, support live demonstrations, and ensure that both the exhibits were amplified with clarity. The solution was found in the technology of 1 Sound loudspeakers.

Located in a former power plant, the Niagara Parks Power Station museum faced acoustical challenges in its vast, industrial space. To overcome these challenges, Branch AV was contracted to design and install a high-performance audio system for both exhibits. Branch AV

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27 March 2025

Estonia - In a move to elevate the acoustic experience for its guests, the Estonian Traditional Music Centre in Viljandi has partnered with Heliart OÜ, a provider of professional audio solutions, to install an EAW AC6 ADAPTive sound system. This marks the first venue in Estonia to elevate its sound with EAW’s revolutionary ADAPTive technology.

As a hub for cultural and live performances, the Estonian Traditional Music Centre needed a sound solution that could accommodate its diverse events, ranging from traditional folk festivals to international acts, all while maintaining a visually appealing environment for the audience.

Heliart OÜ stepped in with a solution – the AC6 ADAPTive Column Loudspeaker. With a sleek design and efficient vertical coverage, the system provides clear sightlines for balcony audience members and improves the overall aes

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27 March 2025

Europe - The Script took to the road last year in support of their most recent Satellites album. The tour of arenas in the UK and continental Europe saw the band return to live performance with a high-energy show which typified their approach to pushing boundaries. Added to the band’s collection of anthemic tunes, the boisterous hip-hop and funk rhythms of their new material made for a memorable show.

Event technology specialists Adlib has supplied audio to The Script for nearly 15 years, and has seen the band develop into global superstars. Adlib once again chose a Coda Audio system to meet the needs of a tour which played to venues that varied in capacity from 6,000 to 23,500 fans.

The Script’s production manager Colin Rogers is a fan of Coda Audio’s flagship AiRAY line array system, having seen it in use in the band’s previous are

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27 March 2025

Tunisia - Located on a prime stretch of Tunisia’s Mediterranean coastline, just 15km north of Tunis, the upscale beach resort of Gammarth is known for its designer boutiques and luxury hotels.

By day, the streets buzz with life, but when night falls, the town transforms into a hotspot for clubbers and night owls, and since a collaboration with KV2 Audio, many are heading underground to BSMNT Club.

BSMNT is run by the organisers of Tunisia’s largest electronic music festival, Fabrika. This collective of artists, DJs, and visual arts enthusiasts, who have a decade of experience in cultural events, wanted an exceptional audio system for their club. They wanted to showcase both DJ sets and live performances and to achieve this, the Fabrika team turned to Sound Source, local experts in audio installation and the official distributor of KV2 Audio in No

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27 March 2025

Lebanon - Mons Faraya is a ski resort that combines a chic restaurant vibe with an electrifying music bar scene. Set on approximately 1400m², it strikes the right balance, accommodating a lively crowd without losing its intimate charm. With indoor, outdoor and pool area, it’s a location where haute cuisine meets high-energy beats, drawing in locals and tourists alike. The venue hosts the best local and international DJs as well as popular local bands such as Kimotion, Moblack and Aryme.

The venue itself, which has been masterminded by Youssef Hadid, Nazir Bassit and Chris Bosnoyan, recently took ownership of a Martin Audio PA after Charbel Fahed of Technosound, the Martin Audio partner, met with Bassit and Hadid. “They were seeking a top-tier sound system, so I recommended Martin Audio for its exceptional quality and performance,” he said. “However,

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27 March 2025

UK - TVC hit all the right notes when tasked with enhancing Hotshots Liverpool by installing two karaoke rooms. This addition ensures guests can now belt out their favourite tunes in style, adding another dynamic entertainment option to the venue’s already impressive line-up. Known for its blend of American pool, snooker, interactive darts, and live sports screenings, Hotshots Liverpool wanted to crank up the fun.

On entering the karaoke rooms, guests are met with 55” Mitchell & Brown 4K Ultra HD Smart TVs, installed by TVC. These high-performance displays provide clear visuals, ensuring that every lyric is displayed. To ensure optimal viewing angles, TVC fitted Peerless-AV’s ST640P SmartMount Universal Tilt Wall Mounts, offering a sleek, space-saving solution that blends into the venue’s dynamic setting.

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27 March 2025

South Africa - For Namibian-based technical supply company, dB Audio, the past two decades have been all about training, growth, and getting even better at what they do.

Over the years, dB Audio has sent over 15 teams to DWR Distribution in South Africa for International Rigging and Basic Rigging courses, the most recent training having taken place earlier this year and presented by Ruud de Deugd of T&E Support. This is over and above attending workshops like Absen Certified Engineer training, roadshows, and open days that keep their crew sharp and ready to tackle anything.

Founded in 2004 by David Benade and Manu Jacobs, the company has always been about staying ahead of the game. “I can still remember the old days in 2004 like it was yesterday,” says Manu. “Back then I was excited, it was all about analogue gear, and suddenly there was di

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26 March 2025

USA - The Grand Ole Opry 100th Celebration, broadcast live on NBC and streamed on Peacock, featured a procession of artists who relied on Shure audio technology as they honoured the legacy of the country music institution. Both founded in 1925, the Grand Ole Opry and Shure share a rich history together, with music and cultural stars trusting Shure microphones on the Opry stage.

“Two icons in the entertainment industry both celebrating 100 years is quite an honour,” said Chris Schyvinck, president and CEO at Shure. “We literally grew up together. From day one, the Grand Ole Opry has provided the world with wonderful talent and significant impacts on the world of music. We congratulate the Grand Ole Opry and all its members and fans for a century of success and hope for another 100 years of country music entertainment.”

Chuck Young, di

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26 March 2025

UK - The Ballymoney Church of God is a Pentecostal evangelical church that has served its community in County Antrim, Northern Ireland for 75 years. The church has recently celebrated the refurbishment of its Sanctuary which included the design and installation of a new Nexo Geo M6 line array sound system.

“We had previously installed PS15-R2 point source speakers at Ballymoney, so the church was already familiar with the performance and clarity of Nexo systems,” reports Rea Sound director Roger McMullan.

“Part of the new brief was to propose a system with exceptional clarity for voice reproduction and the power to handle live music, while achieving consistent coverage throughout the space.

“Left and right clusters of three Nexo Geo M6s beneath a single MSUB12 delivered all the performance criteria with the benefit of a low visual imp

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26 March 2025

Japan - Kanazawa, a city rich in history and tradition on Japan’s western coast, is now home to a dining experience that blends innovation with hospitality. OTM Restaurant & Bar is Japan’s first restaurant specialising in microgreens, which has opened its doors on the second floor of Kanazawa Hakomachi, a shopping mall near JR Kanazawa Station. With its stylish, industrial interior and focus on health-conscious cuisine, OTM offers a fresh take on dining – enhanced by the sound of 10 Genelec 4020C loudspeakers.

Microgreens are young vegetable shoots that have been sprouting for just one to three weeks. These tiny vegetables, less than 5cm tall, are a powerhouse of nutrients, packed with over five times the amount of vitamins and minerals than their mature counterparts. At OTM, their home-grown microgreens are not just an ingredient but the foundatio

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26 March 2025

UK - eCube is a global company specialising in aircraft storage, disassembly, and transition services. It has bases in the United States, the EU and in the UK at a facility in St Athan Aerospace Business Park, South Wales, formerly part of RAF St Athan.

Although well-equipped and positioned for eCube’s primary functions, the arched, heritage architecture in which the company’s meeting rooms are housed, was creating problems for clear internal and external audio and video communications.

eCube’s global head of IT Darren Farmer explains: “We moved into a new office space around two and a half years ago, and we immediately struggled with poor acoustics in our meeting rooms. The combination of high, curved ceilings and our custom winglet board tables created excessive sound reflection. Despite trying various technical solutions within our budget,