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Focal and Naim join Barco Group
Synthax takes on UK and Ireland distribution of DirectOut
ARX Systems appoints Stabilite as new Turkey distributor
Le Pin Galant replaces V-Dosc with L-Acoustics upgrade
Phoenix takes DiGiCo Quantum mixing into Central India
Jersey Opera House reopens with DiGiCo and d&b
Sonifex unveils new website
Karan Aujla fields largest d&b deployment in India
LEA appoints Finnish distributor
Apex names OSO Colmenero as new distribution partner
Andalucia’s premier music and art club plays L-Acoustics
Prolight + Sound show ends 30-year Frankfurt run
Zelo fits out Maison Bâtard with bespoke EAW sound
Arxiduc Audio invests in DiGiCo Quantum 852 mixing
Portugese shrine upgrades sound systems for pilgrims
Colombian rental company invests in Martin Audio WPC
Audio-Technica gains Crestron Automate VX certification
DPA takes piano role on latest Yann Tiersen tour
Powersoft and Bose Pro renew technology partnership
BBC Studioworks dances with Calrec’s Type R at Elstree
Hisoric Tallinn theatre receives sound upgrade
Rabat joins Ice Hockey top table with K-array arena install
Wintercircus brings Hyperreal sound to Ghent club scene
Britten-Norman advances airborne 5G system integration
Phil Wickham tours US with DiGiCo Quantum consoles
Met upgrades Grace Rainey Rogers Auditorium sound
Oxford Uni equips new studio with Classic32 console
Singapore’s Shaw Brothers adds LEA to cinema experience
Renkus-Heinz opens Bangkok Experience Center
University of Leeds chooses Audient for new teaching studio
Yellow Technology standardises on Van Damme cabling
Outline GTO plays hard at Genoa techno DJ event
Tennessee church message made loud and clear by EAW
Lawo to incorporate swXtch.io multicast overlay
The Focusrite ISA Story
‘World’s most advanced platform for live sports production’
Pro Sound Effects Avid Media Composer integration
L-Acoustics, d&b audiotechnik launch SDE standard
Manhattan’s Jungle City installs first SSL Origin Evo
Thomas Riedel acquires Arri
Ireland’s Lyric Theatre makes L-ISA immersion permanent
PXL Media advances audio stake in India with Martin Audio
Stagetec opens US office
Sennheiser Spectera set for Eurovision Song Contest debut
MyWorld Smart Cinema ‘not just a cinema’ for Dynaudio
Gordon Dutch has named GivingBack.tech Ambassador
Genelec leads the dance at Tallinn College of Music & Ballet
Breakbeat breaks new ground for US immersive venues
Charlotte church gathers flock with DiGiCo and Klang
Tiffany’s Show Pattaya makes anniversary upgrade
Aspen’s Wheeler Opera House raises stakes with Alcons
Netherlands’ Sound Events expands Martin Audio inventory
Williams AV names A-T France as new distributor
Polar takes on Areal distribution
Outline European patent for WFIR filter design
Spectera IEMs continue reign on Hujan parade
Riedel comms adopted for new CS live OB vehicle
EM Acoustics brings clear vision to Toronto church
Latvia’s Ogres Kultūras Centrs installs L-Acoustics PA
Brookspeare Music ditches ‘the box’ for hands-on with SSL
Cour des Loges hotel reopens with Powersoft sound
22live invests in DPA N-Series Digital Wireless systems
Cedar Audio appoints GerrAudio for Canada market
Country roads open up for Sennheiser Spectera
Audio-Technica expands Microsoft Team support
HK Audio ready for Casablanca’s Africa Cup of Nations
Subtitling specialist Titrafilm standardises on Genelec
Stairway climbs production league with Martin Audio WPC
Outline appoints Hi-Tech Audio Video Systems for India
Georgia ’mill church’ builds modern worship with Danley
Roland names South Africa distributor
Venice’s Teatro La Fenice upgrades recording facilities
TiMax appoints Ampco Flashlight as Netherlands partner
Erikson Pro to distribute Linea Research in Canada
EAW names Clean Sound & Light as distributor for Romania
Wondrous Genelec install in Melbourne Museum
Matrix Sales named LEA distributor for Denmark
HK Audio steps up for Classic Rave in Germany
WMSA Europe launches
Hx Pro lands Philippines’ first DiGiCo Quantum 852
Netherlands’ Purple Group invests in WPC and WPL
Scala Leverkusen installs dBTechnologies VIO
FRS Productions solves acoustic issues at 1867 Sanctuary
Milan’s Teatro alla Scala adopts Riedel intercoms
Teatro Colón finds balance for Astor Piazzolla Eterno
UK industry charity GivingBack.tech launches
Las Vegas’ Studio DMI installs Focal Utopia Main monitors
d&b becomes supporter of Music Venue Trust’s UK Liveline
Tokyo café-bar adapts ambience with Powersoft
Stuttgart’s HMDK upgrades recording facilities with Genelec
Lewitt and Elgato ‘bring creator audio to next level’
New Moon risies on Nantes
Blue Array Productions buys into d&b SL-Series line array
Florida church calls on Martin Audio for major expansion
Church on the Move moves to SSL Live L650 Plus mixing
Andrew Hale adds Harrison 32Classic to Owlspace
Broadcast Electronics acquisition
Tonhalle Düsseldorf upgrades virtual acoustics
Neutrik Group adds Italian distributors
Spaceport adopts Clear-Com cloud-based intercoms

Fast Moves

Marc Engroff, Frank Eischet Riedel Communications

Riedel Communications has named Marc Engroff as Chief Financial Officer (CFO) and transitioned Frank Eischet into the role of Chief Operating Officer (COO) of the Riedel Group.
Ron Tizzard: B&C

Electro-acoustic transducer specialist B&C has announced a change in its commercial leadership with Chief Marketing Officer Ron Tizzard stepping down from his role after 19 years to devote more time to family and friends.
Peter Heath: Plasa

Peter Heath is retiring from his role as MD of the Professional Lighting & Sound Association (Plasa) to enjoy a well-earned retirement. He will remain in the position while a replacement is found and intends to continue to represent the Association through the #WeMakeEvents campaign and in a consultancy capacity post-retirement.
Brian Grahn, Ben Turnwell: Clear-Com

Clear-Com has appointed Brian Grahn as Market Outreach Manager of the Americas and Ben Turnwell as Business Development Manager for EMEA live, expanding their respective roles to strengthen customer engagement.
Lars Yoshiyama: RCF

RCF has appointed Lars Yoshiyama as Sales Manager for Switzerland for both RCF and TT+ Audio, as part of a broader development plan aimed at strengthening the company’s direct commercial presence. The appointment marks a further step in RCF’s strategy to enhance customer proximity, streamline market operations, and support long-term growth across professional audio, installed sound, and touring applications.
Bartosz Pętlak, Roger Lim: AtlasIED

AtlasIED has expanded its international team with Bartosz Pętlak appointed EMEA region Applications Engineer and Roger Lim as Applications Engineer for the APAC region.
Shure executive appointments

Shure has named new Vice Presidents and added a long-time Company officer to its Executive Staff.
Tony Jacques: Renkus-Heinz

Renkus-Heinz has added Tony Jacques to its Tech Support operations as Applications Engineer to serve as a key technical resource for integrators, consultants and end-users.
Jan Schaffner: Riedel Communications

Riedel Communications continues the expansion of its Managed Technology Division in the Americas with the appointment of Jan Schaffner as Vice President, Managed Technology Americas. The move ‘formalises Riedel’s long-term market development strategy and reinforces its commitment to delivering purpose-built service solutions across sports and live production environments in the region’.
Nat Houle: Martin Audio/TiMax

Nat Houle has been appointed Product Support Specialist for Martin Audio and TiMax in the US.
Ismael Hifda: RCF

RCF has appointed Ismael Hifda as Sales Director of RCF France, ‘reinforcing the company’s long-term commitment to the French market and to the continued development of its partner network across the country’.