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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

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09 January 2025

UK - Based in Crawley, Sussex, Tulleys Farm turns into a seasonal theme park in the autumn and winter months. It’s then that they promote an evolving programme of festivals and visitor attractions with Shocktober (developing into a Pumpkin Festival), now followed by a newly inaugurated Christmas Light Festival through its various woodland trails, occupying the month of December.

Owned for the past four generations by the Beare family, to give an idea of scale at this pumpkin farm, when Martin Audio partners SWG Events were brought in to create an integrated and immersive sound and light trail – part of an overall Christmas experience – it required around 400 of the manufacturer’s Adorn A55T series loudspeakers, spanning 40 zones.

SWG Events were introduced to handle the inaugural Christmas Light Festival, w

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09 January 2025

Canada - Holt Renfrew, the luxury retail department store, recently unveiled ON 3, a newly renovated shopping floor in its flagship Downtown Toronto location. ON 3 showcases men’s and women’s fashion while offering exhibitions, pop-ups, panels, and entertainment. In an online statement, Holt Renfrew president and CEO Sebastian Picardo described ON 3 as “a place where style, culture, and community intersect into an exciting new space for our customers”.

To create an immersive shopping experience, Holt Renfrew partnered with GAV MGMT to design the audio-visual elements needed to support store events, activations, and conferences with special guests. The goal was to have an integrated audio system that not only enhanced the luxury atmosphere but also accommodated their diverse event needs.

GAV MGMT chose 1 Sound’s Cannon C5s for this distribut

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08 January 2025

USA - Eastern Acoustic Works (EAW) has announced the opening of its new headquarters in Franklin, MA.

Located just 45 minutes from Boston and 30 minutes from Providence, the new 56,000sq.ft standalone building consolidates all EAW operations, advancing the company’s efficiency.

The facility includes 32,000sq.ft dedicated to production and warehousing, 6,000sq.ft of engineering lab space, a 3,000sq.ft indoor training and demo space, 3,000sq.ft for in-house technical service and support operations, and 12,000sq.ft of office space. Alongside all of this, expansive outdoor demo spaces on the grounds are a new addition to EAW’s operations.

The modernised warehouse and production areas are equipped with advanced systems and infrastructure, enabling faster lead times for customisable products, including colour options. “Streamlined logistics a

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08 January 2025

USA - DirectOut was chosen for Jonas Brothers’ The Tour. The Prodigy.MP was selected for the band’s global trek, thanks to its precision engineering and audio clarity. Adam Robinson, front of house engineer, along with systems engineer Cameron Manes, explain how they came to decide on Prodigy.MP for Jonas Brothers system and redundancy requirements.

“In the past we were using different system processors, but it felt like it was colouring our sound, so we wanted to look for a new solution that gave us the flexibility we were looking for without affecting the signal,” Manes recalls. “We needed a way to future-proof our system and respond to the growing demands of the production throughout the tour, but also retain the clarity we were looking for.”

Both Robinson and Manes were excited by the opportunity to expand control of their au

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08 January 2025

Croatia - The Church and Monastery of St. Francis, a landmark of Croatian heritage nestled in the heart of the seafront city of Pula, has served as a place of worship and cultural gathering for centuries. Recently, the church embarked on a transformative journey to elevate its acoustics and improve sound clarity.

With its recent collaboration with Renkus-Heinz, facilitated by the brand’s new Croatian distributor, LAV Projekt, the church achieved an impressive integration of audio technology.

Dating back to the 14th century, the Church and Monastery of St. Francis combines Romanesque and Gothic architectural styles. Dedicated to St. Francis of Assisi, the church comprises a central hall, elevated sanctuary, and apse areas, along with a gallery featuring a historic pipe organ. In addition to its role as a place of worship, the church frequently hosts

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08 January 2025

USA - Clear-Com has announced its continued role as the official intercom supplier for the Yamaha Grand Plaza Stage at NAMM 2025, taking place 21-25 January at the Anaheim Convention Centre. Known as the centrepiece of NAMM’s vibrant live music scene, the Yamaha Grand Plaza Stage will once again feature performances from world-renowned artists and rising talent.

Mastermind Production Group, Clear-Com’s long-time partner, will manage the stage’s audio production, integrating intercom into the setup. “Clear-Com continues to be our first choice for all of our events in the live music and corporate spaces. Their systems are reliable, flexible, and essential in live event production,” said Chad Griswold, CEO of Mastermind Production Group.

For NAMM 2025, the Yamaha Grand Plaza Stage will deploy the Clear-Com Arcadia Central Station, a powerful s

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07 January 2025

USA - On New Year’s Day, LD Systems celebrated 50 years in business and took a significant step towards securing its future by becoming a part of the Clair Global Group through acquisition.

“This partnership honours LD Systems’ rich legacy while providing the resources and shared vision to ensure its continued growth and success for the future,” says a statement.

LD Systems, based in Houston, Texas, with additional offices in San Antonio and Austin, is a provider of audio, video, and lighting production services and installed solutions serving the US market and beyond.

“We were impressed with LD’s caring culture, long-term client relationships, and their commitment to quality, and that standard of unwavering service and excellence will continue with us,” said Clair Global CEO, Troy Clair. “The shared vision is exciting as we c

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07 January 2025

UK - The Royal Albert Hall in London hosts diverse performances every night of the week. DiGiCo consoles are at the centre of the building’s audio setup, a Quantum 852, Quantum 7, SD10, SD9 and SD11 are all owned by the venue. This ensures continuity for quality of sound, whatever the performance, and enables the audio department to prepare shows in advance, improving workflow during quick daily turnarounds.

Ben Evans has been audio operations manager since 2021. “During 2018, we went out to tender and had a d&b audiotechnik system designed for us, in addition to new network infrastructure,” Evans says. “We have a different show pretty much every day, so our five consoles allow us to prep and rehearse efficiently. When combined with our fibre networking, we can serve our multitude of shows effortlessly.”

Tom Marshall is a sound designer