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Sonifex becomes first UK Ravenna partner
Merging recordings claim further awards
Wrenn House Studios adds API 1608
Sound makes waves on luxury yacht
Health to provide soundtrack to Max Payne 3
Fuzion to handle Ateïs in UK and Ireland
Japanese Popstars settle FOH desk choice
Outline gains Martech support in Canada
Buesa Arena Pavilion sound refurbishment
Wollongong learns lessons in lecture room intelligibility
Prism Sound takes on Qualis Audio distribution
Ryukyu Golden Kings get sound assist from d&b
Red Alert – Red TX updates mobile recording truck
Sleeping Souls sold on DiGiCo
National Skills Academy helps build audio expertise
New website for Litestructures
Meyer Sound to host free AVB webinars
Live LEDs make monitoring challenge for Chili’s tour
BBC adds Brazil to Latin America viewing
Big desk earns top marks in students’ studio
TiMax parties in surround
Merging moves distribution network in Germany
Ravenna Partnership reaches China
Studer presents OnAir 1500 at Jakarta seminar
DirectOut Technologies gets Australian support off PAT
Detroit Electronic Music Festival moves with Meyer
Prolyte adds Thailand to i-line network
Japanese TV OB raises game with new comms
Avitec set to take DIS into Turkey
Outline appoints Oasis PPD for the Middle East
First UK rental company takes Shure Axient systems
SSL passes the post for horse race broadcast
Digital Aid joins L-Acoustics Rental Network
4HM limbers up for Olympic broadcast performance
ORF christens new Lawo-equipped OB van
Philippines live circuit takes to new VerTec set-up
AC-ET to host Yamaha CL console open days
BBC adds 250 Sadie systems
New French President’s speech Eclipses old
Martin Audio to explore private equity backing
Farm Group raises London postproduction standard
FA Cup Final crowd wooed by Chinese X-Factor star
UK debut for Clear-Com HelixNet system
CCTV prepares for London Olympics
First Midas Pro6 console placed in Iran
Lawo finds community spirit in Oz radio install
Middle East casino adds to Midas Pro6 count
Pet (Clark) sounds for DiGiCo down under
Iranian singing idol heralds German debut of Aero 50
API counts ten 1608 desks in Argentine studios
Miloco Group claims UK's first ASP4816 consoles
Listening in on Station X
Richmond Film Services updates mics
Shanghai Media Group installs Soundcraft Vi1
Sound Technology opens Harman Pro demo facility
Stardraw’s cloud simplifies system design
TC Electronic extends support for broadcast hardware
Alcons makes India debut with local offices
Cutty Sark sails back into action with Martin Audio
South Africa college aids teaching with A&H
Biamp ships Tesira Networked Media System with scalable AVB backbone
Bruce Springsteen swings the Wrecking Ball
Sticky touch for Audient outboard preamps
Audio Technique makes major Uniline committment
New live venue for iconic Manchester bar
Helensvale heads class with educational initiative
Nexo gives Council of Europe new voice
Samsung moves on music streaming
Group Technologies adds itC Commercial Products
Palme Middle East show posts results
iZotope licences Cedar technology for Spectral Repair
Midas Pro2 enters Slovakia rental market
Powersoft gains Denmark distribution
APG names new agent for Spainish market
Canford acquires Enclosure Systems
Théâtre Musical de Pibrac moves to digital
Zdrojowy Teatr Animacji completes sound renovation
T Servis adds to L-Acoustics inventory
Russian guide to DRM released
Qatar lines up digital TV; Portugal axes analogue
HK Audio launches sharp new website
Europe Nowruz celebration
Nova Distribution opens account with Eve Audio
L-Acoustics gains Russian Certified Provider Distributor
Guanabanas gets outdoor sound on the level
Powersoft names new distributor for Italy
Students in Orbit around technical training
Gearhouse ICS promises to raise standard of South African events industry
Doonsan First Methodist Church sounds out
Midas rings in golden ears with new demo room set-up
Saint Bede takes flexible sound system into service
Punk'd to the 'core
Oman Radio makes comms key to studio upgrade
Japanese spa resort rebuilds with QSC ILA
Marius Produções adds Soundcraft consoles
Black Keys unlock live sound consistency
Prolyte names Sales & Service Partner for UAE
API appoints Visom Digital as Brazil distributor
Electric Factory gains Celestion distribution in Oz
Prolyte Group appoints DWR for South Africa

Fast Moves

Sofian Osman: Powersoft

Powersoft has appointed Sofian Osman as Solutions Engineer for Southeast Asia, bringing more than 15 years’ experience in A/V and video conferencing to the role.
L-Acoustics EMEA Application Team

L-Acoustics has announced its Middle East, Africa & Eurasia Application Team, ‘reflecting the company’s strategic commitment to delivering world-class technical support in one of its fastest-growing markets’.
Menno Appelhof: Follow-Me

Netherlands-based Follow-Me has appointed Menno Appelhof to the role of Technical Sales Specialist.
Broadcast Solutions management

Systems integrator Broadcast Solutions has expanded its management team with Stefan Breder and Maximilian Breder sharing Co-CEO roles and Zlatan Gavran appointed COO.
Jay Eigenmann: Martin Audio

Martin Audio welcomed sound engineer and production manager Jay Eigenmann, to its product support team. In his new role, Eigenmann will provide product and application support primarily across the Americas, including design work, service calls, commissioning, event support and training.
Isabelle Wear: HK Audio

HK Audio has appointed Isabelle Wear as Head of Sales Emerging Markets, responsible for the Middle East and Africa, India, Australia, and New Zealand regions.
Geneviève Brodeur: Solotech

Solotech has appointed Geneviève Brodeur as Vice President of Business Development, Quebec Region, Live Productions Canada. reporting to Martin Carrier, President of Live Productions Canada.
RG Jones appointments

With the appointment of Commercial Manager Sam Thomas in November, RG Jones moved to maintain the company’s agility and efficiency in the fast-moving live touring production industry, resulting in the appointment of Sam Brazier and Ricky Spiers as Project Managers in the Sound Engineering Pro Audio Division, and furhter investment in its audio inventory.
Ulrich Voigt: Riedel Communications

Ulrich Voigt has joined Riedel Communications as Director Live Production Solutions, taking over the SimplyLive business leadership role from Luc Doneux.
Mike Wright: Lawo

Lawo has appointed Mike Wright as Vice President of Sales for North America. In his new role, Wright will spearhead Lawo’s commercial strategy in the region, focusing on expanding market presence, strengthening customer relationships, and driving brand awareness across key verticals.
Hyukmo Mun: Amagi

Cloud-based SaaS technology solutions provider Amagi has appointed Hyukmo (Max) Mun as Sales Director for Korea, further expanding the company’s footprint in East and Southeast Asia. In his new role, Hyukmo will oversee Amagi’s growth in Korea and support business development efforts in Hong Kong, Taiwan, and Vietnam.