RockWave Fibre Systems used Riedel’s RockNet distribution network as the backbone for audio and video at Red Bull’s AMA Amateur National MX Championship and the Traxxas Off-Road Championship (TORC) events in the US.

‘Managing the distance betwwe audio locations and the main audio mix is our primary challenge during race events, but Riedel’s RockNet provides A/D conversion of audio, which then can be transported and distributed via fibre,’ says RockWave Fibre Systems Chief Engineer, Justin Maita. ‘The difference between using a couple of pieces of tactical fibre, rather than the many heavy DT-12 cables normally required, is impossible to convey.

Providing the main performance space for London’s Royal Academy of Music, The Duke’s Hall is a multi-purpose space whose duties include orchestral concerts and master classes.

Recently Autograph Sales & Installations was called on to a design a small but capable sound system that would blend into the room’s decor, style and ambience, and also allow an operator to control the system remotely from within the auditorium.

This year’s Barclaycard Mercury Prize saw the event’s regular audio supplier move to a full DiGiCo system, with the UK-manufacturer’s consoles at each of the show’s mix positions.

Held at London’s The Roundhouse and hosted by Lauren Laverne, the awards’ accolades went to James Blake for his album Overgrown. ‘We’ve been working on the Mercury Prize event for the past ten years,’ says Plus 4 Audio Operations Manager, Mark Ballard. ‘It’s great to work on because of its profile in the industry.

One of the largest and most exclusive clubs in Beijing, Babyface is an icon of the city’s nightlife among the major clubs in the area. Its success relies heavily on its sound system – which includes the first PAG Uniline loudspeaker installation in China.

Opened in 2004, Babyface was refurbished and equipped with an APG SMX15-based sound system in 2011. While successful, owner Mr Wong decided that top billing among the young, wealthy elite of Beijing demanded something more impressive. As a result, 2013 has seen another redesign, including a new APG sound system.

Following placements with Asian audio companies in Vietnam, China and Japan, an Outline GTO loudspeaker system has been purchased by one of Indonesia’s premier rental firms, Melodia Sound & Lighting Systems.

Founded in 1997 and operating with branches in Jakarta e Surabaya, Melodia is also the nation’s Outline distributor. The company entered the rental sector in 2005 with the purchase of an Outline Butterfly system. In the intervening years, Melodia has added various other systems from the Italian manufacturer, including Mantas, Mini-Compass, DVS and Eidos 265 systems.