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Solid State Logic joins EBU exploratory UHD trials
Martin Audio plays assist at Hockey Women’s World Cup
CosmoFest combines sound expo and music
Yamaha Rivage PM10 takes FOH for Casper tour
Riedel/PIDSO bring new tech to German touring cars
Outline puts performance into Palangos Concert Hall
Iconyx steers San José church to clear message
Clair Global standardises on Tascam for gig recording
SSL’s L500 console on the road with Robert Plant
dBTechnologies puts the Reggae on the Mountain
K-array on track at the 2018 Rock ’n’ Roll Marathon
RM Audio takes on Martin Audio distribution in Greece
Prolyte Group opens US North America office
Bell Biv DeVoe swing into Mandalay Bay Center
Cardiff University upgrades teaching facilities
RME interfaces underpin audio for Björk tour
Doordarshan goes IP with new OB truck
Syncfish takes on Stage Tec distribution in Korea
Pulse PA updates Martin Audio monitor inventory
Meyer Sound granted US patent for Bluehorn
EMD Music lands Studiomaster distribution
Hal Leonard takes Pro Tools and Sibelius in EMEA
SSL is Queens’ choice of Stone Age tools
Outline Newton puts in Killer performance
A&H adapts to Jamie Lawson’s varied touring
Hollywood Beach Bandshell adopts DAS Audio system
Protomusic #1 installation calls on RCF soundscape
Capital Sound serves multiple Hungary festivals
Soning takes on Renkus-Heinz in the Czech Republic
SSE Audio Group acquires Capital Sound Hire
Jünger Audio announces insolvency restructure
Brit Row proves L-isa at Classical Brits
Lebanon airlines training centre flies with EV sound
Harman Pro revises E&E Singapore distribution
Philadelphia Voices Soundscaped by d&b
Dub FX upgrades studio with Unity Audio monitoring
Martin Audio MLA ups role at Rock In Rio Lisbon
Lawo hits the mark with first Nepal radio installation
Sonifex plays up for major Finnish sports broadcasting
Optocore networks Roger Waters’ Us + Them at BST
Ed Sheeran’s Divide flies with BlackBox recorder
Jenkins calls on Shure Axient for Classical Brits
Norway’s TV 2 extends use of IPE Intelligent Display
Mutec announces Poland distribution
ARX performs audio balancing act in Montreux
PVRIS select A&H dLive C1500 for touring duties
Digiland secures API distribution in Italy
NEP Group acquires Big Picture in Australia/NZ
Bell rings for Vue sound systems at Fiesta Hermosa
Music Masters fields Presonus for Ned LeDoux
A&H in the mix for Classical Bowie in Berlin concerts
Ravenna Festival makes major audio advances
Konectar Pro Audio gains Colombia distribution of sE
Minneapolis Armory loads up with Symetrix
Bulgaria MITM festival climbs mountains
Yamaha launches UC Global Partner Program
KMR Audio to distribute Big Bear Audio in Europe
Stage Tec joins Berlin Classic Open Air Festival
Powersoft names fourth India distributor
Ajinimoto Foods explores ‘immersive dining’
Rock Shop refits Ötigheim theatre with Yamaha
Germany’s EVE expands Martin Audio WPC arsenal
Community upgrade for Morphettville Racecourse
Neutrik appoints UK reseller setwork for Xirium Pro
Italy’s Pino Zaccheria upgrades with Outline
Clair Brothers on message in Littleton, Colorado
Van Damme names Portugal distributor
US Baptist Church gains clarity with Renkus-Heinz
REO use Vue PA system at Star of the Desert Arena
Roland Cloud gets native AAX plug-in support
NEP UK moves Wimbledon TV coverage to IP
Pulse 95 goes on-air in Sharjah with Lawo
Martin Audio announces Management Buyout
Ty Fy Studios adds two SSL Duality consoles
Hong Kong church adopts myMix personal monitoring
A&H shines at Las Vegas’ Calvary Chapel
d&b enjoys Renaissance in new French theatre install
Philadelphia’s MCCC expands audio education
ARX Blue DI wireless makes music in Myanmar
EM Acoustics expands manufacturing
NEP Belgium puts IP-based Unit 18 OB on the road
Ayrshire College adopts SSL for production courses
Yankees spring home gets EAW refurbishment
Plano’s Legacy West opens with sound in Vue
Firehouse takes RedNet out for NIN and Jack White
Beatsteaks play Berlin amphitheatre with MLA
Dreamweavers adopts Clair Brothers kiTCurve
Delta Dubai adds Riedel MediorNet stageboxes
Ray LaMontagne passes through on UK Tour
Hungary hire company invests in Martin Audio WPC
Symetrix A/V control gets on top in Lotte World Tower
SSL in winning form at Victory Christian Center
Audient mounts up for Shook’s Bicycle Ride
Renkus-Heinz Iconyx revoices Claremont Church
Community drives Grand Prix de Pau
Allen & Heath dLive makes date for Valentine
Wallmans Oslo renews with Vue al-Class sound system
Danley delivers the message at Alabama church
Metric Halo announces 3D Upgrade
WarnierPosta installs Meyer Sound monitoring

Fast Moves

Pietro Gennenzi: WSDG

WSDG Partner, Project Manager Pietro Gennenzi, is relocating to the greater Los Angeles area as part of the design consultancy’s wider business initiatives on the American West Coast.
Nile Rodgers: Audiomovers

Audio collaboration technologies specialist Audiomovers has recruited Nile Rodgers to serve as as Chief Collaborator and Chair of its Board of Advisors.
Ben Todd: Martin Audio

Martin Audio has strengthened its technical resource with the appointment of Ben Todd as Senior Applications Specialist. His role will also encompass sister brands Optimal Audio and TiMax as the Focusrite Group Audio Reproduction division gains ground with coordinated solutions for the installation sector.
Ryan Penny: d&b audiotechnik

d&b audiotechnik has named Ryan Penny as VP of Global Business Development, responsible for ‘leading and implementing global business development strategies and expanding the company’s footprint across key markets and verticals’.
Perry Swain: Genelec

Genelec has appointed Perry Swain as Regional Business Development Manager, focusing on the UK market alongside Genelec colleague Andy Bensley.
Gopi Ethirajan: LEA Professional

LEA Professional has appointed Gopi Ethirajan, Technical Sales Manager at HL Group, to the LEA Pre-Sales Support team to support LEA’s pre-sales efforts and expand the company’s presence with strategic customer relationships throughout the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) region.
Yvonne Ho: PAMA

The Professional Audio Manufacturers Alliance (PAMA) has appointed Yvonne Ho President of its Board of Directors for a two-year term. Ho succeeds RF Venue co-founder and Chief Innovation Officer, Chris Regan, in the role. Regan remains on the board as a director.
Sid Stanley: Calrec

Calrec has promoted Sid Stanley to the post of Managing Director, effective immediately.
Gerry Marrone: TiMaxSpatial

TiMaxSpatial has appointed Gerry Marrone to the newly created role of Product Support Engineer.
Vaino Gennaro, Lorenzo Sassi: DirectOut

DirectOut has appointed Vaino Gennaro as Business Development Manager North America, the first point of contact for North American customers. With his extensive experience in pro audio and expertise in sales, business development and customer relations, Gennaro will work to expandi DirectOut’s market presence in the region.
Ben Evans, Ross Paterson: Fourier Audio

Fourier Audio has named two new members of staff – Ben Evans, who has been appointed to the post of Operations Manager, and Ross Paterson, who now serves as Product Specialist. The announcement comes as Fourier Audio Co-founder and former CTO Pete Bridgman steps into the role of CEO.