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Genelec opens ‘unique’ Beijing demo facility
Multi Audio Visual takes Mackie for Sri Lanka
Second City stands up for audio on comedy circuit
Coldplay launch Ghost Stories with new mix set-up
Dallas Audio Post takes first US Genelec 1237As
Estonia Public Broadcasting upgrades OB with Studer
Orbital adds Flare to ’50s musical theatre production
Audio-Technica Europe takes Symetrix into Turkey
Dallas Symphony recording raises recording stakes
SSL joins Oprah Winfrey’s self-help tour
Symetrix proves a safe bet at Grand Casino Mille Lacs
DPA mikes Dalai Lama for Kalachakra 2014
Grand Ole Opry updates mixing facilities
Bright Star premieres with Masque Sound
Smoke & Mirrors adds Avid A6 and updates Pro Tools
Tonspur takes ARX into Switzerland & Liechtenstein
Netherlands’ largest music venue opens with DiGiCo
Festival of Carthage to use new Lawo console
Avicii takes digital route to Creamfields with SSL
Fox Brasil moves to digital broadcasting
Outkast’s Atlanta homecoming
Trinity-by-the-Cove’s Lectrosonics conversion
National Theatre adopts Optocore audio network
Agile Broadcast takes on Digigram distribution
Tomorrowland parties with L-Acoustics
Theaters Tilburg re-equips with DiGiCo
Symetrix names Sisme for Italian distribution
Sky Vision Sound Studios upgrades Fairlight systems
Hollywood’s United Recording reopens
Nugen Audio ports plug-ins to VST3 standard
Nitin Sawhney uses Martin Audio MLA at Albert Hall
Face.nl extends support for TiMax systems
Cinecitta re-equips with Yamaha CIS installation
Audient’s DAW-analogue bridge at Dharma Studios
Netia automation and archiving for Oman radio
Orbital demonstrates Flare for new loudspeaker line
Black Keys take Sennheiser to the big stage
Juan Gabriel US tour puts SSL Live at FOH
Cruzan Amphitheatre updates with L-Acoustics
SAE Institute takes Roland recorders on location
Nova Distribution brings Chandler into UK
RG Jones courts Wimbledon upgrade
Artesuono Studios hits high notes with Horus
L-Acoustics installation brings church reformation
MLA used on inaugural On Blackheath Festival
HDR chooses Andiamo interfaces for ne HDOB
Digigram selected for programmatic ad platform
New Portugese agent named by DiGiCo
Robert Lang Studios installs refurbished SSL E-series
V3 acquires Chameleon Labs
Community’s carillon call
Mexico’s CCMB opens with Allen & Heath
Axente to handle Symetrix lines in France
Wide Hive raises channel count in latest refurb
Country music festivals favour L-Acoustics
AV Networking Roadshow launches at InfoComm MEA
MPS streams live from GamesCom
Powersoft rocks Fairy Mountains Music Festival
Sound Summit LA sets dates and programme
Festival giant raisess stakes with new sound system
Cedar Audio grants licence to Sonic Studio
NHK pairs Pro Tools with Merging studio interfaces
Snarky Puppy reveal pet recording tricks
AudioXL gains distribution of JBL Intellivox and Axys
Ballei sports new sound with Tannoy install
Symetrix Corners control for new Houston venue
Theatre DeVille stages sound revival
DiGiCo goes Dutch with SD10 and Flowsound
Almoe adds Shure UHF-R systems to rental inventory
Chile’s CHT Estudios goes with API for added appeal
Penteo features in film score music upmixes
Asian Games rings Bel for audio monitoring
New Toruń venue sports Community speaker system
4HM and Bel Digital merger
Jutel adopts Ravenna
Apex names new Netherlands distributor
New Audient console takes lead role in LA studio
E&E equips Singapore Sports Hub
Ottawa’s TD Place Stadium opens with EAW
Kings of Leon crown Sennheiser on Bull tour
d&b T-series proves line array/point source flexibility
Taiwan’s NTNU opts for A&H mixing in sound upgrade
Unforgettable assignment for Lectrosonics in NYC
New Vista for AXS TV music broadcasts
Microsoft Production Studios moves to AoIP
Steely Dan do it again – on the road with Martin Audio
Meyer Sound dives into immersive art installation
Williams Conference Centre online with TeamConnect
Coldplay’s Ghost Stories tour with Roland
NHK to show 8K at IBC
Sounding out the Seogwipo Art Center
Korea’s Club Muuto rocks with EAW and Powersoft
Levine extends studio flexibility with Audient
IMG puts Lawo at the heart of major new studio facility
SSL takes the fight to live WWE broadcasts
TransMedia Dynamics adopts Wohler RadiantGrid
EAW and Powersoft take the floor at new Chinese club
Yamaha consoles shine at Edinburgh Festival Fringe
Audio Solutions Takes on Optocore for Russia
Lake & Lab.gruppen join Tannoy at Prase in Italy

Fast Moves

Han Luis Cera: Wharfedale Pro

Wharfedale Pro has recruited Han Luis Cera to its International Application and Solutions team.
Carlos Chu, Peter Crithary: The HELM

Sydney-based cinematic broadcast solutions specialist for live production The HELM has announced the appointments of Carlos Chu as Vice President of Business Development - APAC, and Peter Crithary as Business Development Manager - Americas. Both bring decades of international expertise in live production, reinforcing The HELM’s expansion strategy and global reach.
Anne Berggrein: Wisycom

Wisycom has appointed Anne Berggrein as its new Chief Marketing Officer (CMO) to lead global marketing strategies, focusing on strengthening brand recognition through communications, product launches, enhanced channel support and forward-thinking initiatives with key partners.
TJ Adams: Audinate Group

Audinate Group has appointed TJ Adams to the newly-created position of Chief Platform Officer, operating from the United States and reporting to Chief Strategy Officer Nick Peace.
Mark Skipper: SSL

Solid State Logic has named Mark Skipper as National Sales Manager, Eastern US, responsible for SSL Broadcast and Live solutions and reporting to Rick Naqvi, Senior VP of USA Sales. In his new role, Skipper joins US distributor Group One Ltd in expanding SSL’s business development and customer relationships.
Renkus-Heinz Engineering Department

Renkus-Heinz has recruited three new team members to its engineering department. Hai Le joins the team as Embedded Software Engineer, Robert Newman takes on the role of Loudspeaker Engineering Technician and Peng Yin joins as Senior Software Engineer.
David Hunter: Keenfinity Group

David Hunter is stepping into the post of Business Unit Communications Systems lead with the Keenfinity Group (formerly Bosch Building Technologies), which includes the Bosch, Electro-Voice, Dynacord, RTS and Telex brands.
Vicente Rios Silvestre: HK Audio

Vicente Rios Silvestre is the latest addition to HK Audio’s support team, brought onboard as the go-to contact for the manufacturer’s Spanish-speaking customers.
Audiologic Technical Team

UK audio technology distributor Audiologic has announced the internal appointment of Matt Nettlefold to take over from Ben Spurgeon as Head of Technical, as well as the addition of former Biamp and B&W audio engineer, Berk Yucemoz.
VDC Trading sales team

UK supplier of analogue and digital audio, video and fibre cables, VDC Trading, has expanded its sales team, a move driven by continuing growth and the desire to better serve its broad customer base.
Wisycom management

RF solutions specialist Wisycom has announced ‘a transition in corporate management’, appointing Davide Morsiani as CEO and Gerrit Buhe as CTO, while Andrea Bulfon continues as COO and Marika Stangherlin is promoted to Chief Sales Officer.