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Out Board’s TiMax parties with Mamma Mia!
CUK Audio takes on UK Apex distribution
d&b audiotechnik opens Singapore subsidiary
Trius takes on Outline in Germany and Austria
Production People brings A&H dLive to Singapore
Ward-Beck becomes Ravenna partner
Abbey Road masters Aurora’s Demons
Sound Generation puts music and post on the Grid
Massive mix for Avid’s S6L
Oslo Opera House equips with d&b audiotechnik
SF Opera explores acoustic performance postibilities
Valencia Oceanographica dips into sound support
Cirque’s Amaluna tames Albert Hall acoustic
Audient and ICMP music production scholarship
Joan Baez and stage monitoring
A&H scores with Panthers Radio Network
Abbey Road Road Red development programme
Budee takes on Nugen Audio distribution in China
Serious sound graces new Wanhe Grand Theatre
Maccabees tour marks proof of studio time
Riedel manages media for Doha wedding halls
Tannoy and Lab.gruppen find Purple patch in NYC
Community runs to Hills for ANZ distribution
Adriatic welcomes its first L-Acoustics K2 system
Leicester Sports Arena opens with Martin Audio
London Palladium installs first sound system
Independence Bowl installs Jericho horns
Lectro, DPA and Sound Devices hit the Runway
EU radio frequency plans threaten European content
Phillippe Auditorium refits with L-Acoustics
2016 Grammys broadcast
£4m LSBU media complex opens in London with SSL
MDR updates with Lawo
QDB brings first A&H dLive system to Lebanon
Angels commentary team gains range with RF Venue
Gettys go with Harman PA for US tour dates
Latin Crooner finds love with DPA and Lectrosonics
Pan-European distribution platform announced
My Røde Reel 2016
Abilene Civic Center updates audio operations
A&H hatches mix set-up for Standing Egg tour of Korea
d&b audiotechnik to see change of ownership
Qvest Media and Fairlight strike strategic partnership
Passion Conference connects with Optocore
Malmö Live venue opens with SSL/d&b audio system
Pohang First Presbyterian refits with Next-proaudio
Audint push sound limits with 40-inch infra sub
Final Track relocates and refurbishes with Audient
Will Young’s Proof takes Brit Row on tour
ESL joins MLA club
d&b ends acoustic issues at Birmingham church
Source to distribute iOgrapher in the UK
Point Blank opens new London teaching studio
String and Tins takes Avid S6 for Atmos mixing
A&H in the mix for the Auckland Folk Festival
J Cole heads home with live tour and concert recording
TiMax promotes moral dilemma with The Revisor
Théâtre National adds to Yamaha mixing arsenal
DiGiCo takes the floor for Austria’s Dancing Stars
Shure gets close to Bacharach musical
Peter Keppler makes Waves in live recording
Oceanic Studios set sail again... as Grand Cru
ATK serves sound for 2016 Grammy Awards
Hozier Adlibs UK/Europe tour with L-Acoustics
Altonaer Theatre makes audio advance with Alcons
Jamie Lawson tours with Allen & Heath dLive
Australia’s ACETA proposes new convention
PALME Middle East gets new owner, new dates
InHouse extends Bose South Africa reach
MSL holds Sway in Martin Audio bar refurb
Canada’s largest Meyer Sound Constellation
Super Bowl 50 sets new records with ATK
Delta banks on sound for record river soundscape
Kuala Lumpur resort fits out with Renkus-Heinz
Sennheiser establishes Austria subsidiary
Driving force for game sound location recording
A&H plays Pokémon at London’s Eventim Apollo
elysia releases anniversary edition outboard
Amsterdam Muziekgebouw equips with d&b
Boston Symphony refits recording control room
Winwood’s Wincraft Studios adds DiGiCo S21
Cedar rescues the last Goons performance
Paul Whiting retires from Sennheiser
PLAYdifferently promises to unlock music performance
Full Sail adds Mackie monitoring
TiMax drives sound design at IAA motor show
Abbey Road upgrades online mastering service
CS Audio on the Attack for 2106 Massive tour
2016 MPG Awards
Eras end for Shure and Eastern Acoustic Works
Sound in print...
RTV Drenthe adopts A&H for studio expansion
Scorpions call on Yamaha for Anniversary World Tour
HHB equips UHI with hybrid analogue/digital system
Community Pro sounds out Lee Arena
Walt Disney Concert Hall adds sound reinforcement
Calrec counts 33 consoles at Russia’s TTC
New funding model announced by APRS
Capital Sound adds d&b
Setron to handle Klotz in Indian broadcast

Fast Moves

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.
Sennheiser leadership

After more than a decade of shared responsibility as Co-CEOs, Daniel and Dr Andreas Sennheiser will take on different roles within the Sennheiser Group. Daniel succeeds Andreas Dornbracht, who has served as Chairman of the Board for the past four years. Dornbracht will remain on the Board as a member and continue his work alongside the other Board members.
Andrew Goulson: LEA Pro

LEA Professional has appointed Andrew Goulson as Strategic Account Manager.
Chris Wilson: EAW

EAW has appointed Chris Wilson as Education & Training Engineer to lead both in-person and virtual product certification sessions while also developing general education trainings on audio fundamentals including system design, the physics of sound and loudspeaker technology.
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.