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18 July 2025

The Netherlands - In the Dutch city of Maastricht, integrator Verjans AV, specialists in the hospitality sector, recently designed and supplied Coda Audio systems for three city-centre venues.

With considerable experience of both installation and live event audio, Harald Verjans first encountered Coda Audio in 2013 and has been a fan of the brand and customer of Viladco, Coda’s Benelux distributor, ever since.

“I attended a demo in Hanover and was immediately struck by the audio quality and the power coming from such small boxes. The fact that all the different cabinets share the same sonic signature was also a big plus. When the three venues in Maastricht wanted exceptional high-fidelity audio from their systems, Coda loudspeakers were the obvious choice.”

Verjans installed a new Coda Audio system for the recently opened Bar Nola. The

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18 July 2025

UK - The Morris on Thomas Street, which opened in May, is in the heart of Manchester’s Northern Quarter, a bustling area characterised by independent bars, boutiques, cafes and restaurants. Creativity is king in this area and The Morris, as a three-floor multi-concept venue, is a fine example how carefully considered design with great attention to detail can create the perfect atmosphere.

In Thomas Street’s competitive environment, The Morris’s ownership wished to gain an edge by investing in a flexible sound system which could provide high-quality audio for background music and live performance, whilst also complementing the venue’s aesthetic.

The Morris engaged experienced Salford-based integrator Hollowsphere, who provided a premium solution based on Pioneer Pro Audio CM-Series commercial audio loudspeakers. The range has quickly establish

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17 July 2025

World - Columbian reggaeton star Maluma chose DiGiCo for his 2025 Maluma+Pretty+Dirty worldwide arena and stadium. Front-of-house engineers German Tarazona and Rudy Rosales Cuéllar chose the DiGiCo Quantum 338 with Pulse upgrade, supplied by Clair Global, for both the monitor and front-of-house positions.

Over recent years, Maluma has enjoyed major success, filling stadiums globally and massing large numbers of followers and listens across all his social media platforms. His collaborations include singles with Madonna, Shakira, Jennifer Lopez, Karol G, The Weeknd and more.

Tarazona has been working with Maluma for seven years, starting on monitors, now working at the front-of-house position, and Rosales Cuéllar joined them at the monitor position last year. The consoles provide an elegant workflow and all the audio processing the pair need

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17 July 2025

USA - From major touring productions and festivals to high-stakes corporate events and high-profile permanent installations, Las Vegas-based 3G Productions LLC has spent more than 20 years delivering audio, lighting, video, and rigging solutions. Now, some of that same professional-grade equipment is available for purchase through the launch of 3G’s new website: UsedGear.com.

“The production industry runs on trust - in your equipment, team, and suppliers,” says 3G Productions CEO Keith Conrad. “With UsedGear.com, we’ve created a marketplace where audio, lighting, video, and rigging professionals can access the same calibre equipment used on major productions at prices that respect the realities of budgets. Top-notch, tour-ready gear, professional service, and reasonable prices are the genesis and hallmarks of UsedGear.com.”

The new site f

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17 July 2025

USA - Every year, KultureCity, a leading nonprofit for sensory accessibility, hosts KultureBall, a black-tie evening where celebrities and philanthropy walk hand-in-hand to promote acceptance, inclusion, and raise funds for individuals with invisible disabilities.

Recently, the organisation marked its 10th anniversary with an evening filled with inspiration, surprise performances, and sensory-inclusive design, powered by a JBL Professional audio system provided by longtime partner Epic.

The gala featured a mix of content, including a full orchestra, multiple presenters, ASL interpreters, a centre-stage extension, and live performances from Arnel Pineda of Journey, Orianthi, and American Idol winner Taylor Hicks.

The event called for a sound system with the power and clarity of a touring rig, but with the elegance and intelli

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17 July 2025

USA - For years, Church Unlimited has sought to create powerful worship experiences that resonate with every person in the room. But as its Corpus Christi, TX campus grew, the church found itself working around the limits of a 20-year-old PA system that could no longer deliver the clarity, consistency or impact needed for modern worship.

Determined to overcome those challenges and elevate the experience for its congregation, Church Unlimited turned to its long-time integration partner, Messenger AVL, and ultimately found the solution with an Eastern Acoustic Works’ (EAW) ADAPTive sound system.

Messenger AVL, a Georgia-based design-build integrator specialising in worship spaces, knew that traditional systems would struggle to meet the church’s goals without compromising aesthetics, budget or coverage. EAW’s ADAPTive technology offered a uniquel

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17 July 2025

Mexico - The new Lavo restaurant in Mexico City marks another collaboration between 1 Sound and Tao Group, with this project and the recent Lavo Las Vegas coming to life around the same time. As the group expands globally, that audio has become a brand standard - one that prioritises clarity, design, and the guest experience. 1 Sound systems help bring this to life.

For this space, integrator NTX turned to the Cannon Series for distributed coverage. A total of 30 Cannon C5i loudspeakers were installed throughout the venue, chosen for their high output in a compact form and their ability to deliver clean, intelligible sound even at low levels. Cannon C4s were also added to smaller areas that required a little less throw.

Thanks to their sonic clarity and lack of distortion, the music at LAVO doesn’t fight the conversation - it fills the room in a wa

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17 July 2025

South Africa - Following Plus Audio’s involvement in several recent high-profile events, the brand continues to gain momentum. Multi-Media is the latest company to make a significant purchase of multipurpose point source loudspeakers from the Stage Audio Works Group brand.

Specialists in event design and production, Multi-Media partners with a variety of brands to provide technology solutions for everything from live concerts to corporate events. Now, Multi-Media has invested in 24 Plus Audio MPS12A loudspeakers, giving them a trusty new arsenal of high-performance gear for a busy schedule of both national and international productions. Loudspeaker bags from Stage Audio Works’ Stage Plus range of premium protective cases were also purchased.

“This move underscores our company’s continued commitment to delivering high-end technical production

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17 July 2025

Europe - Clear-Com recently celebrated the successful implementation of its Equip intercom system at Merlin Theme Parks, enhancing ride operations, safety, and guest satisfaction through improved team communication. As a long-standing trusted technology partner, Tyrell introduced Merlin to Clear-Com’s Equip system, a hands-free, full-duplex intercom solution designed to streamline real-time conversations between ride operators, loaders, and platform staff.

From the outset, Tyrell worked closely with both Merlin and Clear-Com to scope the technical requirements, facilitate product demonstrations, and ensure each deployment was tailored to the unique footprint of individual attractions.

Kiran O’Connor, continuous improvement lead at Merlin Theme Park, highlights the communication challenges the park faced: “People would stand at a phone or a poin

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17 July 2025

Europe - Yamaha has launched the YCM705, a condenser microphone which delivers professional-quality sound for voice, vocals and music production.

Expanding Yamaha’s range of studio microphones for content creators, streamers and bloggers, the YCM705 is a bigger, more professional sibling of the entry-level YCM01, which has been a popular solution for content creators since its launch in 2023.

The new YCM705 is primarily aimed at musicians who want to showcase themselves and their instruments to their best advantage. Designed to flawlessly reproduce the sound of the popular acoustic guitar/vocals, singer-songwriter setup, Yamaha’s long experience of manufacturing traditional instruments means it is equally impressive with other instruments, from strings to percussion.

At the heart of the YCM705 is its condenser capsule, featuring a gold-sp

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16 July 2025

Italy - Event technology specialists, Agorà, won the European tender for the construction of an audio and video distribution system, intended for the 2025 Jubilee celebrations in St. Peter's Square, Rome.

Following the death of His Holiness Pope Francis, the system was also used for the solemn funeral, the proclamation of Habemus Papam and the subsequent inauguration events of His Holiness Pope Leo XIV, with an estimated participation of between 60,000 and 150,000 people.

In the tender notice, the customer expressly requested visually discreet solutions for both the support structures and the audio system, indicating the K-array Firenze KH7 loudspeaker as a specific reference. The installation, which remained operational for almost two months, served two main areas.

Zone 1 included Via della Conciliazione, Piazza Pia, Piazza Pio XII

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16 July 2025

Germany - Perched dramatically 454m high in Germany's Harz Mountains, the historic Harzer Bergtheater is an open-air cultural landmark facing extraordinary operational challenges due to its exposed mountain environment. Following a comprehensive five-year renovation, the venue's new management aimed to attract high-calibre performers and expand their summer programming, requiring a professional sound solution to replace previous rental systems.

The venue presented two formidable obstacles: extraordinarily steep audience seating demanding precise coverage, and strict safety regulations requiring complete removal of the main sound system nightly due to unpredictable mountain weather conditions.

"The venue presents a truly unique situation," explains Alexander Schad, CEO of session-pro, an L-Acoustics certified partner who collaborated with consultant M

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16 July 2025

France - The Rockstore has been the beating heart of the live music scene in the French city of Montpellier ever since 1986 when Level 42 played to a sold-out crowd at this club on its opening night.

More than 4,500 concerts later and Rockstore now takes the music outside into the Occitanie summer sunshine with Club Peyrou at Le Peyrou, usually a peaceful location for picnickers and promenaders but, on June 28th, the site of an electro and funk festival for 3,500 people.

The local branch of production technology specialists Texen rigged the stage with Nexo Geo M12 for a diverse lineup including DJ sets from French music duo Polo & Pan and Dabeull.

“We flew main left and right line arrays of 11 x Geo M12 with adjacent hangs of six MSUB18, plus six Nexo STM S118 subs on the ground for additional LF impact,” reports Texen’s Nicolas Bel

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16 July 2025

Vietnam - Harman Professional Solutions, in collaboration with AV integration partner Ba Sao Audio, recently deployed – in Ho Chi Minh City – one of the region’s first large-scale spatial audio deployments for live theatre.

The production CHÀO celebrates Vietnamese heritage through traditional music, narrative design and immersive technologies, all powered by a fully integrated Harman Professional Solutions system across the brand portfolio, including JBL Professional, FLUX::, BSS, and others.

Conceived by Nguyễn Khắc Anh, CEO of Ba Sao Investment, with technical direction by Vũ Hữu Thắng, CHÀO reimagines Vietnamese heritage through a compelling fusion of traditional music, dynamic visuals, and immersive sound design. The performance features an original orchestral suite with 30 traditional Vietnamese instruments, s

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16 July 2025

Finland - A destination for beer aficionados, the OLVI Foundation Brewery Museum offers an opportunity to delve into the history and traditions of Finnish beer brewing. Located in Iisalmi – which also happens to be the home of loudspeaker manufacturer Genelec – this is Finland’s only brewery museum open to the public.

At its heart is a new immersive installation titled The Spirit of OLVI. Built into a custom-designed five-sided space, it invites visitors into a multi-sensory experience that uses light, image, vibration, and spatial sound to explore the 145-year history of Finland’s last major independent brewery. The system behind it is entirely bespoke – and is powered by a sophisticated Genelec loudspeaker setup.

Janne Lankinen, COO of Finnish integrator 4business, led the technical design of the museum alongside creative partner

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15 July 2025

France - changeNOW, the European sustainability summit, presents an audio engineer's ultimate challenge: 20 simultaneous performance zones operating across Paris's reverberant Grand Palais. The three-day event hosts 40,000 attendees from 140 countries in a format that combines international conferences with live artistic performances.

Six main stages plus 14 additional performance areas must function simultaneously throughout the event, creating massive sound spill challenges in the glass-domed venue. Previous editions relied on headphone systems to solve the interference problem, but this isolated audience members in individual audio bubbles.

This year, changeNOW and events agency Moma Event - led by production director Catherine Durand and technical director Olivier Duraton - challenged Fleik, their audio partner to eliminate those headphones entir

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15 July 2025

Norway - Perched atop the historic Folketeater Building in Oslo, Byens Tak is an event space that offers stunning panoramic views of the cityscape, fjords, and surrounding forests. Once known as Stratos, this 12th-floor venue has long been a hub for cultural and social gatherings.

When Rodeo Architects took over the space, they envisioned a venue that blended modern functionality with its rich historical character. To achieve this, they needed a dynamic audio solution that could deliver quality sound while preserving the venue’s aesthetic integrity. That’s where Renkus-Heinz came in.

Byens Tak is a versatile space, hosting everything from corporate events and conferences to concerts, club nights, and private celebrations. The venue’s architectural heritage presented a set of challenges for audio installation. With its long, narrow layout and in

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15 July 2025

UK - As the first higher education facility in the UK to bring an esports broadcast course to market, the University of Staffordshire offers students professional-level training in state-of-the-art facilities.

The spaces provided to students at the University’s Stoke-on-Trent campus include a 60-seater esports arena, two broadcast galleries and well-equipped studio. Created as part of a recent multi-million pound expansion project, the facility can be run in parallel (with one gallery linked to the arena and the other to the studio), or as one large production suite.

Digital Garage (UK integrator and supplier) partnered with Audio-Technica on the audio components of the esports broadcast facilities. This was delivered via network solutions, including eight channels of Audio-Technica 3000 Series Digital wireless and two Allen & Heath Avantis dig

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15 July 2025

UK - Martin Audio’s Blackline Series of affordable professional loudspeakers has been available for over 25 years.

BlacklineQ provides ‘a comprehensive reimagining’ of this series. The nine-strong product range comprises improved passive two-way point source loudspeakers, all-new column speakers and a suite of subwoofers. The entire series features intelligent design details, making it equally at home in portable or install applications, such as portable sound reinforcement for live sound, theatre, DJs and corporate events; unobtrusive stage monitoring; and permanent installation in clubs, hospitality venues, conference rooms and houses of worship.

In sync with Martin Audio’s design philosophy, BlacklineQ extolls the virtue of meticulous driver design to deliver improved coverage, consistency and control. For the first time in its class, both

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15 July 2025

UK - Celestion has introduced the Truvox 1225, a new 12-inch mid-bass driver offering ‘exceptional performance at a highly competitive price point’.

Designed for two- and three-way sound reinforcement systems, the Truvox 1225 is available through retailers, making it an option for DIY builders or as a drop-in replacement/upgrade to rejuvenate overworked PA set-ups, by restoring the energy, richness and emotional impact of the mid-bass-frequency domain. The driver will also be available as standard to manufacturers, direct from Celestion, in OEM quantities.

With a continuous power handling of 600 watts and a rated, high-sensitivity efficiency of 96dB, the Truvox 1225 will provide "years of unwavering service in high-powered full-range systems in small or medium-sized venues".

Several aspects of the Truvox 1225’s construction contribute t

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14 July 2025

World - The latest issue of LSi is out now, and can be read online for free here.

‘90s music has seen a resurgence in popularity of late. Just look at the current Oasis reunion tour, and high-charting new albums by the likes of Pulp, Suede and more. Another ‘90s heavyweight enjoying the limelight once more is this month’s cover star, Robbie Williams. Currently on this road with the Britpop Tour, Robbie’s energetic, ambitious show features a giant, articulated rocket structure – and a complex lighting and sound set-up. Phil Ward catches up with the crew for his report.

Also inside, Ian Cullen gets the production scoop on The Great Gatsby, and we bring you a r

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14 July 2025

China - Rightway Audio Consultants (RAC) has been appointed Optocore distributor for China, Hong Kong and Macau. This marks a strategic elevation of the existing reseller partnership between the two companies, which has flourished for a number of years.

“It was a mutual decision to deepen cooperation, which aligns with the long-term mutual benefits sought by both parties,” stated marketing director, Nan Hu. “This will create broader synergies in the future.”

Hong Kong-based RAC has immediately set up a programme of Optocore demos and training for its customers and partners. However, it has long been familiar with the German fibre company’s tech as Eric Liew, RAC’s product director, explains: “We have successfully deployed Optocore in large-scale projects in the past, such as the Tianjin Grand Theatre – as far back as 2018/2019.”

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14 July 2025

USA - Professional Wireless Systems (PWS) played a critical behind-the-scenes role in the grand opening of Universal Orlando Resort’s Epic Universe. The massive, multi-day media event included coverage from NBC’s The Today Show, Access Hollywood, Telemundo’s Hoy Día, livestreams, influencer content and an array of international news outlets, which all relied on PWS’ expertise to stay connected and interference-free.

The newly opened Universal Epic Universe is the most ambitious theme park project in Universal’s history. Spanning over 750 acres, the park introduces entirely new lands, attractions and immersive experiences based on franchises such as The Wizarding World of Harry Potter – Ministry of Magic, Super Nintendo World, How to Train Your Dragon – Isle of Berk, Dark Universe and Celestial Park. Universal’s Epic Universe, which

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14 July 2025

USA - PK Sound, the robotic line array company, has advanced its longstanding partnership with Moonlight Productions, a production technologies provider based in Montana. Moonlight recently expanded its inventory of PK’s robotic line source technology with an investment in a new T8 compact line array system and complementary T18 intelligent subwoofers.

“PK Sound’s variable robotic coverage control remains an impressive and highly beneficial technology for our work,” says Moonlight co-founder Greg Ostrander. “Our rigging time decreases significantly when flying the arrays, and the ease of adjusting vertical and horizontal dispersion angles in real-time is absolutely key to the diverse list of applications and venues we handle. It’s also just a showstopper when clients see it in action for the first time, not to mention the high-fidelity audio and