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From recording, broadcast, postproduction and A/V

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Plasa 2011 reports strong early interest
New consumer options for MPEG Surround delivery
Kara investement for Rat Sound
First Swiss use of Martin Audio Engineer system
Sports broadcaster monitors own performance
Thailand set to get first mobile TV network
India delays digital broadcast migration
Higher channel count adds business for Berlin studio
The sound of art at London gallery installation
DRM+ digital radio system test set for the UK
Dubai's OSN television network makes major infrastructure expansion
Netherlands theatre leads digital networking move
New premier recording spot opens in Miami
World's first studio monitor gets TEC recognition
Midas Pro6 is new flagship for Belgian rental company
Flexibility is key to Oman university install
VMB audio team goes solo with Lynx
Shure acquires DIS
Clasp recording system gains UK representation and demonstration
TC Group joins AVnu Alliance at ISE
MediaCorp OTT plans add to convergence of Asia broadcast and social media
Sound result for new Czech congress hall
Venuetech holds digital audio seminar in Dubai
Loud Technologies' distributor awards
Winning mix for Gotye gig in Melbourne
Hackenbacker posts new TV series
Optocore has new Germany-Austria distribution
New order of service at World Outreach Church
High profile performance supports China BMW event
HK Audio to unveil Vortis loudspeaker
Oman hire outfit adds second HK Icon system
Radio France adds ninth SSL C100
Recording the instrument with no name
Clear comms for Gulf hire company
Sound systems star in Chinese KTV clubs
Russia adds second DTV multiplex
Plain speaking at Mainz Cathedral
Prism Sound group reshapes US operations with help from PMC
Middle East climates make harsh demands on speakers
New speakers lead Conga to new highs
A/V install makes sound investment in The City
Green Business Award introduced to UK music biz
Audinate appoints its first EMEA partner
Logical choice for Supertramp solo tours
Users key to new digital console for US broadcaster
UK college moves to analogue studio operation
Marigny party spirit gets sound support
Mixing magic at the Guangzhou Opera House
Changing face of TV brings 'social television' to NZ
Meyer Sound lays on live listening sessions at ISE
Japan takes the lead in TV-capable computers
Alcons goes 3D at ISE
PAT puts on Magix show for Oz production houses
Open-air recording challenge for GE-OS team
Middle East gets first HK ConTour system
Clear-Com names new UK distributor
Oryx FM launches in Qatar
Lectrosonics raises its online sites
MTV opens Latin America studios
McGill's music facility expands studios
TC ceases PowerCore development
MPSE Golden Reel Awards nominees announced
Canada broadcaster enters post-Olympic event
ARX gains North America distribution
Aviom names new Finland distributor
DI box solves laptop audio frustration
Ancient setting, modern systems for 3D cinema
New Ease software distribution for Germany
RTV moves tape and vinyl archive to digital storage
Optocore secures distribution deal for Finland
Full orchestral role for A-T mics on California stage
Martin Professional launches myMartin
Avid adds Windows 7 support for EuCon
Formula One goes HD
Fuji TV to air first 3D TV series
JoeCo shows Dante enabled BlackBox Recorder
Joint Chinese-UK media centre planned for Soho
The GE-OS project arrives at Music Nepal Studios
Cedar redefines Asia and Middle East ops
Weller's Black Barn extends outboard collection
On-line mix and mastering 'revolution'
Digital path for Romania radio
Reverb and reverence in US church install
Powersoft redefines US operation
Sound and space tamed in US arts institute
Emmy Award for Linear Acoustic
Digial mix move for French rental market
Brunei faces broadcast staff shortage
Neutrik US relocates
Bosch signs up for AVnu Alliance
Plasa 2011 offers free registration
Recording Academy honours T Bone Burnett
New maximum for Moscow live scene
Level best for London language dubbing
twofour54 to provide media support to Bahrain
UK Gamers Kinect with XBox launch event
Philippines revises target for digital TV
SSE offers demo of L-Acoustics Kara system
Changing Chinese broadcasting
Notes from a travelling ethnomusicologist

Fast Moves

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’.
Jinfu Chen: Powersoft

Powersoft has promoted Jinfu Chen into the newly created role of Area Sales Manager for Southeast Asia (SEA).
Jamie Dunn: Lawo

Lawo has announced the appointment of Jamie Dunn as Chief Executive Officer.
Giacomo Previ: DirectOut

DirectOut has appointed Giacomo Previ as Director of Marketing & Strategic Partnerships, bringing more than 30 years’ experience in pro audio to drive the company’s global marketing strategy and high-level industry alliances.
DirectOut Board of Directors

DirectOut has appointed a new three-member Management Board that ‘prepares the company to navigate its extraordinary global growth and the increasing complexity of the professional audio market’.
Mike Kieffer: RTS

Mike Kieffer has been appointed to head RTS Intercom Systems, Telex Aviation and Telex Dispatch in ‘an important next chapter of innovation and customer focus’.
HK Audio management

HK Audio founder and MD Lothar Stamer has announced a new internal team to take over management of the company and lead ‘a strategically planned and sustainable generational change’.
Olivier Maynard: L-Acoustics

L-Acoustics has appointed Olivier Maynard as Executive Director of Strategic Market Development.
Daniel Lee: Hewshott

A/V, IT, theatre and acoustics consultancy Hewshott has completed a global transition with current UK MD Daniel Lee acquiring Hewshott and becoming new Group CEO. Founder and outgoing Group CEO. Peter Hunt will continue as MD of Hewshott Australia, while maintaining his industry association roles.