Martin Audio has appointed RM Audio, specialist provider of sound, lighting, video and staging equipment for the live events industry, as its new distributor in Greece.

RM Audio/Ressou Bros Co was founded by Marinos and Michalis Ressos, who run the business from Moschato, Athens, with Giannikos Pavlos and Giorgos Kapolas.

‘It is well known that Martin Audio is one of the world’s leading manufacturers of speakers, with a history of innovation that has changed the history of the live concert industry and music in general,’ Kapolas says. ‘Unfortunately, in recent times, the brand has been missing from the Greek market and so we contacted them, setting out our vision of Martin Audio to [EMEA Sales Manager] Brad Watson, and the opportunities that exist in Greece to get Martin Audio back as first choice of sound professionals again.

‘Whether we are dealing with concert coverage via MLA or installing CDD5s, as we have recently in one of the most famous cocktail bars in Paros, there is something for all applications. Thanks to these series and others, we can meet the needs of professionals and at the same time strengthen our network of dealers, rental partners and installers.’

RM Audio wasted no time backing up its faith by deploying a variety of systems across multiple stages at the inaugural edition of ADD 2018, Athens’ contemporary dance music festival. They also placed a large order for a system that includes WPC, monitors, iKon amps, CDD – both for their own rental stock and as a demo system. The iKon amplifier racks have been designed to drive Martin Audio’s new SXH218 subwoofers in bridged mode.

RM Audio has also supported Martin Audio webinars, and in person at exhibitions and will attend the manufacturer’s forthcoming open day. ‘Any help we need, we know Martin Audio’s specialists are always on hand to share their knowledge with us,’ says Kapolas.

‘We’re delighted to welcome RM Audio to the Martin Audio family,’ Watson says. ‘Their passion and knowledge for the sector is well respected in Greece and we believe they will be able to maximise the portfolio as they have already demonstrated with this stunning opening event.’

‘Although it is still early, the results are already clear, which makes us highly optimistic about strengthening Martin Audio’s position in the PA industry,’ Giorgos Kapolas.