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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

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07 January 2025

UK - An Audient ASP880 eight-channel mic preamp was chosen for the new production studio at Soho House|Soho Works in Dean Street. Consisting of a spacious control room and live room, the studio is tailored to meet the needs of artists, writers and producers and is available to Soho House members.

The equipment was supplied and installed by studio installation specialist, Arcadia Solutions. The live room is cabled directly to the control room patchbay so clients can patch into an array of outboard, which includes the Audient ASP880.

Gavin Miller, owner of Arcadia Solutions explains: “The live room has the space to be able to record up to eight vocals and instruments at one time and Soho House needed an option for a bank of preamps to cater for multi-channel recording. ASP880 was the natural choice.”

Studio manager Sarah Haycox comments:

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07 January 2025

India - Goa’s Spectrum Audio Solutions has commissioned a further round of investments. The move aims to bolster the company’s audio, lighting, and trussing inventories to meet the evolving demands of high-profile live events.

Known for delivering unparalleled technical reinforcement for some of the most prestigious events in the region, the company continues to cement its reputation as a trusted partner for world-class productions. And Maria Rodrigues – the dynamic 23-year-old director of Spectrum Audio Solutions – has been instrumental in shaping the company’s success with her visionary leadership that has driven the company’s innovative approach, and her hands-on involvement in operations that has solidified its reputation for excellence.

She credits this success to the company’s unwavering commitment to quality, as she comments: “

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07 January 2025

Europe - DJ and record producer David Guetta is an advocate of K-array’s sound solutions. Guetta first encountered K-array systems in an entirely unexpected way. “I organised a big party for my son, and they told me there would be a K-array sound system,” Guetta recalls. “I was a bit nervous because the space was huge, but I couldn’t believe how incredible it sounded. The clarity and power were astonishing.”

Impressed by the quality and innovation, Guetta was eager to associate his image with the brand, making it an integral part of his weekly residency at Ibiza’s Ushuaïa nightclub.

Working mainly with K-array’s point source Dragon range and Kayman and Mugello line-array loudspeakers, Guetta now includes a full K-array system on his weekly residency. “Every Monday, I use the K-array sound system for my events and e

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07 January 2025

Spain - Martin Audio is gearing up its ISE presence this year with The FlexPoint Pitstop Challenge, a competition to test your speed and skill in rotating the driver on its flagship FlexPoint loudspeaker, the FP8. The contestant with the fastest time recorded over the four-day event will be crowned ‘the ultimate speed champion’, and receive a prize package valued at £10,000, including 2x FP8, 2x SX112 and 1x iKON iK41.

Each model in the FlexPoint range – aside from the ultra-compact FP4 – features a multi-angle enclosure that allows seamless orientation in either portrait or landscape mode. Thanks to Martin Audio’s proprietary quick-release grille latches and captive release clamps, the FlexPoint driver can be effortlessly rotated 90° by hand, without any tools.

This design ensures quick adjustments in the field, a feature Martin Audio is

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07 January 2025

Spain - The OCA Alliance, the trade association supporting the AES70 standard for Open Control Architecture, is to host an event at ISE 2025. In partnership with the Audio Product Development Alliance (ADPA) – an association dedicated to improving the knowledge and skills of professionals involved in the development of audio products, from concept to delivery – the OCA Alliance is holding a product development meet-up on their stand 7-E260 at 2pm on Wednesday 5 February, 2025. 

Interested parties are invited to learn more about how the incorporation of open standards such as AES70 into their products can help get their products to market faster and appeal to a wider audience. It’s also an excellent opportunity to connect with fellow professionals and exchange ideas and insights. To enrol, register your interest here by 17 January 2025: https://ocaalli

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07 January 2025

China - Wharfedale Pro has welcomed Marko Jovanović to its International Application and Solutions team. Based in China, Jovanović will support local customers while contributing to the team's global strength.

Jovanović has extensive experience as a live sound engineer, specialising in FOH and stage monitor mixing for events and festivals in Eastern Europe before continuing his career in China since 2015. His expertise in live sound engineering includes system design for large-scale events and also encompasses his role as head of dept for the world's largest immersive audio system in Shanghai.

"Marko's experience will be a great asset for us here at Wharfedale Pro," says Danny Clarke, sales director. "With his extensive European background and expertise in immersive audio, he brings a wealth of knowledge that will greatly strengthen our global sup

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06 January 2025

India - As it marks 33 years in the live event sector, rental solutions company Mowzz Entertainment has made significant investments in new technology, with L-Acoustics’ K Series loudspeakers and the first Celto Acoustique IsoRay system in India.

"From its inception, Mowzz has only partnered with globally reputed brands for its inventory – be it loudspeakers to backline and anything in between. We’ve consistently set the benchmark for quality and performance in everything that we’ve done over the past 33 years; and this year proved to be the perfect time for Mowzz to leap into a new era of performance excellence,” states Zakir Alladin, founder-director of Hyderabad-based Mowzz Entertainment.

Prakash Savio, partner and head of technical production at Mowzz Entertainment adds: “A strong commitment to superlative performance and reliability,

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06 January 2025

India - PP Sound Light Productions delivered the soundscape for Mumbai’s India Cocktail Week with technologies from Meyer Sound, DiGiCo and d&b Audiotechnik.

“India Cocktail Week is a celebration of sensory experiences, and sound plays a crucial role in amplifying the audience’s connection to the event. Our goal was to deliver an immersive and consistent audio experience across the expansive festival grounds, ensuring every attendee enjoyed impeccable sound quality, regardless of their location,” says Prasad Parkar, founder-director of PP Sound Light Productions.

India Cocktail Week (ICW) returned for its fifth edition on 30 November and 1 December 2024 at Mumbai’s Jio World Garden.

A vibrant community platform, ICW has long established itself as more than just a festival. It is a melting pot where spi

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06 January 2025

Germany - Founded in Ibiza in 1973, the international club brand Pacha has had a presence in Munich’s city centre since 2000. As is the case for its other sites around the globe, the Munich venue regularly hosts world-famous DJs from the techno and house scene including Sven Väth, Fat Boy Slim, DJ Hell, and Carl Cox. Naturally, given the club’s status, its audio system is of the utmost importance.

Munich-based TAPS Media has been responsible for Pacha’s sound technology for two decades and was recently involved in an upgrade to the venue’s system which relied on Coda Audio’s HOPS (high output point source) range of loudspeakers.

The TAPS team, led by managing directors Alexander Mayr and Manfred Heilmaier, installed a comprehensive system comprising six HOPS12i-Pro three-way dual 12” units, eight HOPS8i two-way dual 8”, and three G15-S

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06 January 2025

USA - LEA Professional has added the 1504 model to its Cinema Digital Series. The company unveiled the Cinema Digital Series of IoT-enabled smart amplifiers last April. The four-channel CDS1504 model drives 1,500W per channel into 2, 4, and 8 ohms as well as 70Vrms and 100Vrms.

Each Cinema Digital Series model supports two or four channels, with wattages ranging from 350 to 1500W per channel. All models can integrate with the Dolby Cinema Processor CP950 and include AES67 primary and secondary inputs, analogue backup inputs, and the ability to accept AES67 feeds directly from a CP950 without requiring additional hardware, ensuring superior connectivity and flexibility.

LEA Professional’s smart amplifiers feature onboard 96kHz DSP, LEA Cloud connectivity, WebUI, third-party API control, real-time load monitoring, Lo-Z/70V/100V selectable by channel,

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06 January 2025

UK/Ireland - Entedi closed out the year with major announcements that set the stage for continued growth in 2025 and beyond, including an expanding team and the announcement of a new Board of Directors.

Founder Cally Bacchus reflected on the year, saying: “2024 was a whirlwind of everything I love about this industry. Our team has grown, our partners continue to amaze us with their boundary-pushing innovations, and we’re thrilled to be backing the next generation of industry talent through our technical partnership at RADA.

“I’m delighted to announce some key updates to our team and the launch of our Board of Directors to guide us into this exciting new chapter." Cally Bacchus will step into the role of CEO; Erik Lynas will become managing director; and Marcel Wijnberger will transition to technical director.

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20 December 2024

France - Capping off a year of marking the company’s 40th anniversary, L-Acoustics has announced another significant milestone with the addition of its 1,000th team member. Kevin Gouriou joins the company as a prototypist in R&D, marking a milestone that showcases four decades of growth from the company’s European roots to its current position as a global leader in professional audio.

This milestone comes during a remarkable period of growth for L-Acoustics, which has seen a 40% increase in its workforce over the past two years. With global hubs in Paris, Los Angeles, London and Singapore, the company has strategically expanded to support its worldwide network of partners and clients while maintaining its commitment to innovation, with 20% of its workforce dedicated to design and R&D.

"For 40 years, L-Acoustics has been driven by a spirit

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20 December 2024

UK - The University of Manchester's Martin Harris Centre for Music and Drama has long been a cornerstone of the institution’s performing arts and education programmes. Home to two key performance spaces, being the Cosmo Rodewald Concert Hall and the John Thaw Studio Theatre, the Centre recently underwent a significant AV upgrade to meet evolving teaching and performance needs.

The project was led by Stage Electrics, a trusted audiovisual partner of the University for over two decades, in close collaboration with British loudspeaker manufacturer EM Acoustics. The focus was on integrating high-quality audio systems tailored to each space to improve the audio experience for students, faculty, visiting performers and audiences alike.

Stage Electrics was tasked with upgrading the trusted existing EM Acoustics audio systems to match current standards and

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20 December 2024

UK - With a capacity of 700 and located in the heart of Bilston, The Robin is one of the West Midlands’ premier live music destinations. Opened in 1998 and staging more than 20 shows a month, the popular venue hosts a varied programme of artists, including well-known names, up and coming original bands, and leading tribute acts.

Given its packed schedule, it is essential that the venue’s audio provision is of a high standard in order to cater for the variety of styles on stage and cope with the rigours of prolonged daily use. With this in mind, events manager Chris Meddings keeps all the venue’s technical requirements under constant review, and recently took the decision to upgrade and modernise the Robin’s amplification, choosing XTA amplifiers to replace the existing units:

“Our house rig is an excellent, tried and trusted EAW system, com

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20 December 2024

USA - The Liberty Public School District (LPS) is a cornerstone of the Liberty, Missouri community, dedicated to providing a high-quality education that prepares students for success in college, career, and life.

The school district has a rich history with STEM programs like Project Lead The Way, winning numerous accolades. However, LPS is also renowned for its commitment to the fine arts. For example, the high-school broadcasting programme operates cable channel 18 under the non-assigned call letters KLPS.

The district initiated an innovative programme three years ago to install mobile AV racks in every fine arts classroom, complete with speakers, an amplifier, microphones, a mixer, and a CD recorder so that teachers could record and send home CDs of student performances for parents and extended families to enjoy. Over time, district staff

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20 December 2024

UK - To mark the company’s 100th year, Celestion has been honoured by Vox Amplification with the presentations of a special limited-edition Hand-Wired VOX AC30HW60 Amplifier. 

The special VOX AC30 was originally created for Vox’s 60th anniversary, and the particular unit features a congratulatory plaque to Celestion, presented by Vox’s managing director Ian Doggett to Andy Farrow, Celestion’s global director of sales.

Since the late 1950s, Vox and Celestion have worked in collaboration to mark some key moments in the history of guitar tone. Most notably, the pairing of the Vox AC30 and Celestion Blue, creating a unique sound that was used by the likes of The Shadows, The Beatles and The Rolling Stones.

The partnership dates back to 1959, when Vox started using a modern variant of the original Rola G12 radiogram speaker in their AC15

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20 December 2024

UK - Overlooking the Tetris skyline of London, SushiSamba is an opulent rooftop restaurant and bar that takes diners on a culinary journey. Located on the top three floors of the Heron Tower – the second tallest building in the capital’s financial district – SushiSamba offers panoramic views of London through floor-to-ceiling windows. A full sensory experience, the restaurant sought the help of Cosmic Electronics to elevate its offering through an upgraded audio system. KV2’s ESD loudspeakers were chosen to bathe diners in high-quality sound. 

“SushiSamba has been a client of ours for a few years now and it’s a magical place,” begins Mark Damon, CEO of Cosmic Electronics. “They wanted a system that wouldn’t take away from the splendour of the restaurant – it needed to blend into the surroundings whilst sounding amazing and consistent acr

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19 December 2024

APAC - Powersoft is expanding its reach in Asia with the appointment of new distribution partners in three key territories. Qorsys AV Technologies is now the official distributor for Powersoft in the Philippines, while Universal Procurement Systems (UPS) will represent the Italian brand in both Singapore and Vietnam.

The new partnerships mark a significant step in Powersoft’s ongoing expansion in the APAC region and bring its audio solutions closer to local integrators and end users.

Universal Procurement Systems, headquartered in Singapore, has built a reputation for its professionalism and strategic approach to pro audio distribution in south-east Asia. Christian Liebenberg, senior consultant at UPS, comments: “Powersoft has always focused on developing technologically advanced solutions beyond amplifiers. Their work on projects like Sphere in

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19 December 2024

USA - Bruce Springsteen and The E Street Band are continuing their energetic performances and monumental live sets decades after their inception. On their current tour, which began in 2023, fans are enjoying the music of an extended 19-member E Street Band through a Cohesion PA system, provided by Clair Global. 

Led by tour director George Travis and production manager Sean Magovern, the touring audio team is a close-knit affair, and the synergy and respect seen on-stage – thanks to the professionalism of Springsteen – is reflected in this crew.

The tour’s three-hour set list has been hand-picked from an extensive music catalogue, built around their 2020 album (and Springsteen’s 20th studio album), Letter to You. The creative process to put this production together is revealed in Road Diary: Bruce Springsteen and The E Street Band,

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19 December 2024

India - Martin Audio’s versatile loudspeakers have been tasked with reproducing many musical genres to optimum effect over the generations. But one of the most demanding must be the spirituality of Indian Sufi music, as performed by one of the leading exponents, Bismil ki Mehfil (Mohd Asif).

His recent concert outdoors at Delhi Technological University (DTU) was a spectacular showcase of Sufi fusion music. Having been studying since the age of five under the tutelage of maestros from the Moradabad and Delhi gharanas, he captivated an audience of between 8,000 people with soulful renditions, including his hit single Tere Bina and his popular cover of Nusrat Fateh Ali Khan’s Kali Kali Zulfon Ke Phande. To capture the concert’s deep emotion and electrifying energy, leaving the audience spellbound, required all the powers of Martin Audio

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18 December 2024

Saudi Arabia - Renkus-Heinz has announced a distribution partnership with Hasoub, a premier regional distributor specialising in Extra Low Voltage (ELV) systems and Information and Communication Technology (ICT) solutions, based in Jeddah.

This collaboration marks a pivotal step in Renkus-Heinz’s expansion in the Middle East, where the demand for professional AV integration solutions is rapidly growing.

“MEA is one of the most promising yet challenging regions when it comes to delivering best-in-class professional solutions,” says Karan Kathuria, director of sales and development for Asia at Renkus-Heinz. “Renkus-Heinz is committed to offering the best customer experiences in the region via its advanced engineered solutions.

“With recent shifts in customer expectations, both pre- and post-sales, we wanted to restructure our go-to-ma