Sacramento’s Raley Field upgrades 25-year-old sound
More commonly known as Raley Field, the 14,000-capacity Sutter Health Park in West Sacramento, California, is home to the River Cats baseball team and ‘A’s’ (Athletics), where a major upgrade of its sound infrastructure has been conducted to ‘enhance the fan experience’ and improve game-day technology.
Based around Martin Audio CDD and SX subwoofer components, as well as process-controlled amplification from Focusrite sister brand, Linea Research, the new installation takes over a 25-year-old one that badly needed replacing.
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Clear Tune strikes distribution deal with Guitar Center
IEM systems manufacturer Clear Tune Monitors has expanded distribution partnership with Guitar Center, one of the world's largest music retailers, making the Orlando Florida-based company’s products available for purchase at select Guitar Center stores throughout the US.
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DMI-Klang immersive monitoring adds to Motown’s Magic
A feel-good musical extravaganza full to the brim with Motown classics, The Magic of Motown marked its 20th year at London’s Palladium in March 2025.
FOH engineer Job Lewis handles monitors and supplies all audio gear for the show through his company, JL Sound Reinforcement, with his addition of DMI-Klang IEM to his DiGiCo Quantum 225 deck has not only ‘revolutionising’ how the singers and band interact, but also freeing him to concentrate more fully on the front-of-house mix.
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V1 Church adopts Waves LV1 for FOH and broadcast
Having begun as a gathering of 18 people in a Long Island living room, V1 Church has grown into eight campuses across the US, with approximately 2,500 attending in person each week and more than 8,000 joining online. Its campus in Williamsburg, Brooklyn, serves as its main broadcast hub and doubles as a music venue during the week.
‘This means we set up and tear down our entire set-up every week,’ says V1 Church Lead Audio Engineer, Christopher Wrigley. ‘Despite these challenges, our eMotion LV1 Classic handles the complexity and rigors of our Sundays seamlessly.’
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The Sense Gallery
Covering 30,000sq-m with more than 160 stores, bars, restaurants, play area and a casino, FoxTown Factory Stores was the first factory outlet centre in Southern Europe when it opened in 1995. As the management team planned an expansion in 2022, they conceived a new entertainment experience – The Sense Gallery, Switzerland’s first multisensory museum.
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EAW appoints Blue5 Technology for Europe representation
Eastern Acoustic Works has appointed industry veteran David Budge and Blue5 Technology as an independent sales rep for Europe, to work with EAW’s sales team to support existing partners as well as identify and bring on new partners in countries currently without local EAW representation.
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Renkus-Heinx lands intelligibility at Portland International
Recognised for its integration of local culture, sustainability and innovation, he latest modernisation project at Portland International Airport (PXD) is part of the ambitious PDX Next initiative, blending latest-generation technology with architectural design. Central is the installation of Renkus-Heinz’s Iconyx Compact loudspeakers, bringing audio clarity without disturbing the airport’s aesthetic.
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With nearly 20 years’ experience in professional A/V sales, Gorton has consistently improved sales for leading companies and overseen their global distribution. At LEA, he will focus on enhancing sales in the EMEA region through his close relationship with LEA’s network of EMEA distributors.