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McDonald’s opens ‘flagship’ restaurants in China
Martin Audio appoints Sama Sound as Korea distributor
Klang:fabrik monitoring joins US church service
Community joins St Nicholas’ services
Genelec’s Devine detail
Lord’s Church LA takes ‘light-years tech jump’
Crestron introduces Powersoft amplifier options
Nelli Matula steps out on tour with Allen & Heath
Gethin Pearson joins Pro7ect 2019
Second Warehouse announces app
O2 Academy Bristol refits sound with Adlib
Resorts World Sentosa invests in Riedel MediorNet
Mexico’s Estadio Azteca claims sound system ‘firsts’
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

Fast Moves

Markus Zimehl: d&b audiotechnik

d&b audiotechnik has appointed Markus Zimehl as Commercial Director for the DACH region to ‘drive growth in the strategically important DACH region, further shaping go-to-market models, developing partner programs and strengthening team structures’.
Bobby Sohal, Steve Cox: Audiologic

Audiologic has appointed Bobby Sohal as Procurement Manager and Steve Cox as Business Manager (South region), in a move that signals a continued investment in the company’s operational excellence and partner support infrastructure. The appointments come as Audiologic continues to build on its market-leading position, reinforcing key functions within the business to support sustained growth.
Amadeus expansion

Amadeus has expanded its staff of engineers and researchers with Adrien De Giovanni, Ph.D as new Head of R&D, alongside Electroacoustic Engineer Numa Galipot, Hector Teyssier and Axel Jougleux, as well as International Sales Director Yassine Zaim and Brand Content Creator Helen Karam.
Jonathan Freitag: K&F

Jonathan Freitag joins the management team of Kling & Freitag as Chief Operating Officer (COO) alongside his father Jürgen Freitag, founder and until now sole Managing Director of the company, who will continue to serve as Chief Executive Officer (CEO) with responsibility for the company’s strategic direction.
Sebastian Huber: HK Audio

HK Audio has restructured its sales team in Germany and Austria, with Sebastian Huber taking over as Head of Field Sales.
Stéphane Lefebvre: Solotech

Stéphane Lefebvre has been appointed President and Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of audiovisual technology solutions specialist Solotech, taking on the role from Martin Tremblay.
Glenn Lin: AtlasIED

AtlasIED has appointed Glenn Lin as Director of Sales, Asia-Pacific (APAC), ‘strengthening the company’s commitment to supporting partners and expanding its presence throughout the region’.
Rahul Mankar: Renkus-Heinz

Renkus-Heinz has appointed Rahul Mankar as Regional Sales Manager for the Middle East & Africa.
CJ Lewis: SSL

Solid State Logic has appointed CJ Lewis as National Sales Manager, Western US, responsible for SSL, Harrison Audio and Slate Digital ACP (Audio Creation Product) solutions, and reporting to Rick Naqvi, Senior VP of USA Sales.
Agnieszka Roginska: Audio Engineering Society

The Audio Engineering Society’s Board of Governors has elected Agnieszka Roginska to assume the role of AES Director beginning 1 January 2026, succeeding outgoing Director Bill Schulenburg.
Han Luis Cera: Wharfedale Pro

Wharfedale Pro has recruited Han Luis Cera to its International Application and Solutions team.