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HK post facility Touches base with Merging Technologies
Wisseloord Studios to reopen with new Vision
Flogging Molly speed world tour with Soundcraft Vi1
EBU R128 Loudness directive adopted in Germany
Superstar DJ producer finds the magic mix button
British blues guitarist gets a rise out of Auralex
Audix releases mic primer videos online
Big Argentine showing for Wanzo's new PA
Star role for A&H iLive
Owls sounding good for new football season
Hong Kong gig for Hanjin
Symetrix adds Spanish language support
HHB names Burlington Audio America distributor
National treasure installs steerable arrays
Monkeys at play with Soundcraft monitors
Tannoy gives sound service to Evangelische Kirche
Delta Sound Dubai in Tempest talks
Cadac names Adagio.pro for Spain and Portugal
Melody's Unique solution to Doha rental needs
Mamma Mia! – it's in Mandarin!
CCTV launches three TV channels in the UK
Theatre system proves long-term speaker compatibility
More than a Rumor
Ateis on track with major rail installations
Folksters go head-on with QSC monitors
Metric Halo on the move
Sound conversion for Carrington Hall
A&H announces new UK distribution arrangement
University of Delaware makes play with Soundcraft
Renkus-Heinz sets Ease training schedule for 2012
Sight and sound make RH preferred HOW system
RTM readies for move to new news centre
China trials 3D TV
Country Music Television Artists of the Year
Perimeter pushes boundary with new worship system
Florida Lakeland Center divides to conquor
Iran launches Spanish language TV channel
Road Productions maintains console edge
First L-Acoustics Arcs II system hits US
Wicked goes Dutch with Orbital Sound
Historic London Arts Club keeps sound edge honed
Singapore broadcaster refits live studio for mutilingual show production
New studio signal new systems for 2MBS
Eton College gets wise to Roland REAC
French HbbTV trial broadcasts set for 2012
New Delhi claims Legendary audio install
Elementary, my dear Matrix
Des Femmes production mixes tensions
Midas Pro9 upgrade for Sound & Stage in Dubai
Bombay Bicycle Club on track with new monitors
MBC to launch second Al Arabiya channel
Bell rings in EM speaker stock at Delta Sound
SSE looks to Lake for (Arctic) Monkey business
Altinex to hold AVSnap webinar training
ACETA posts Trade Show Report findings
New high-end studio opens its doors in Paris
New sound for New Light
DAS Audio gains honours at US university
Canyon Hut Recording Studio adds API console
Worpswede Music Hall makes power play
Yanni at Haixinsha Park
Original Idol winner tours with Outline and DiGiCo
Canford opens Dubai office
Tel Aviv theatre installs L-Acoustics Kiva system
A question of mics...
Soundcraft Guide to Mixing released as iPad app
NFL sounds out HQ for Super Bowl XLV
Performance tracking on the move in Swedish theatre
Hell warms to the sound of the blues
Apollo Cinemas completes full chain technical update
Florida College on course with Music Production
DiGiCo enters new round of funding and development
DRM prepares to go mobile with new platform
SSL adds golden touch to major Brazil music studio
TopVision adds Stagetec for 3-D Bundesliga coverage
Apex Audio announces new China distribution
Leading Italian OB operation opts for Artemis
Red Hot reception for Chilis' L-Acoustics rig
New Shure IEM system builds Middle East profile
Sky is no limit for dBTechnologies in Serbia
Outline reveals new distribution model for Central Europe
Game on for Portal 2 sound designers
Symetrix makes 2011 awards
Upmix upgrade for sports OB broadcast
Apogee Stadium opens with sound score
Worship Technologies Asia show launches in 2012
India to switch off analogue cable TV
China to launch 3D TV channel
IRIB announces digital TV channel plans
Moscow's Theatre of Nations makes sound return
DPA mics get Sharp take-up in Middle East
ABC adopts Tieline approach to iPhone ENG
ARX appoints Iceland distributor
China and Taiwan agree joint film and TV production
AEQ joins Ravenna fold
MediaCorp Radio anniversary concert
Tannoy announces Vertical Line Source
Ejin Horo Banner Theatre
Looking smart – sounding sweet
Soundfirm Australia installs Harrison MPC4-D

Fast Moves

Gudrun Scharler: Riedel Networks

The Riedel Group has appointed Gudrun Scharler as CEO of Riedel Networks, succeeding Michael Martens, who has held the post since 2012.
Adam Wong: RCF

RCF has appointed Adam Wong as Business Developer for Southeast Asia to support RCF and TT+ Audio growth strategy across the region, developing new opportunities in live sound and installed professional audio markets.
David Kalt: Guitar Center

David Kalt, founder of the Reverb platform for selling new, used and vintage gear online, has joined Guitar Center’s Board of Directors as an independent member.
Rocky Solarta, Varun Asokan: Audio-Technica ME

Audio-Technica Middle East has appointed Rocky Solarta as Business Development Manager and Varun Asokan as Technical Sales Manager, supporting growth across the region’s commercial audio sector.
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.