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Optocore and Fohhn develop speaker network
Audio Design adds K2 for India hire circuit
WCSU opens new arts complex
Of mixes, Mice & Men
Harman aids arts in Beijing Poly Theatre refit
Genelec smooths ride for Foos’ Highway documentary
Airing the Australian Open
Yamaha hits cultural high at France Bibliothèque
Blitz GES solves Madi glitches with Bel
Crown Works finds console alternative with Audient
BCS adds to L-Acoustics loudspeaker inventory
Zhaoqing Radio updates mixing systems
Low-cost, high-value mixing for Fernando Lameirinhas
NEP Australia commissions ‘super truck’
Skyville Live opens with TNDV tech support
The Wider Spectrum calls for radio frequency action
KLCC takes ARX boxes for broadcast splits
Symetrix administers tech update at Vienna hospital
Fairlight announces object-orientated audio handling
Riedel adopts Ravenna
Noteworthy update at Sydney’s A Sharp
EM Acoustics signs in with Autograph sale
Paris’ Vampires production puts sound in place
Morris Light & Sound becomes SSL Live partner
Digigram prepares for India FM radio expansion
Martin Audio delivers new wave of sound at Club NOA
Yamaha joins the act at Koninklijk Theater Carré
Slovak TV takes Nugen route to loudness control
Tarkan tour brings DiGiCo Turkish delight
ARX at the Sri Lanka papal visit broadcast
Flare Audio loudspeakers make panto debut
Harman Professional acquires SM Pro Audio
M3 looks to RedNet for audio networking
Soundcraft Vi3000 takes the stage at Florida theatre
BBC Northern Ireland opts for Madi-Mon monitoring
AR Rahman adds X factor with Vista mixing
Aspen Media takes UK distribution for Bel Digital
Out Board names new Finnish distributor
Esplanade solves noise issues with digital comms
QVC buys into Lawo for new broadcast network
Royer mics are ahead of the game in Marr’s Playland
API secures first Korea educational placements
Constellation stars at US Performing Arts Center
Brighton’s Audio gains Traction with new PA
Adlib opens Glasgow office
First Oxford/Sennheiser Electronic Music Prize
Optocore aids EICC in wide-ranging audio requirements
Games sound man finds a winner with Manley Slam!
Audient announces new GAS distribution
Sound Training Online adds Pro Tools course
Alcons earns high praise at Skjærgårdsgospel
Cosmic awareness bring SSL to Daddy Kev’s Zoo
Alfie Boe and MLA in 02 extravaganza
Soundcraft in the mx at Czech rental operation
Denmark’s TV2 adopts Dante with Broaman
League of Legends plays out in Seoul
Namdhari AV brings JBL VTX to India
Nothing lost in translation at LA’ S JACCC
Dragon training sounds good for L-Acoustics
Flagship Sergio Tomassone store equips with Yamaha
Audiosales takes on Powersoft distribution
Audio Precision now under new ownership
MediasPro takes on Renkus-Heinz in Germany
DiGiCo joins the mix at Chicago’s Orchestra Hall
HK Audio secures new Turkey distribution for 2015
RiverRink brings smart city status to Philadelphia
Shure footing for Pharrell Williams Europe tour
AC-ET takes on DAD distribution
Epcor Centre expands audio facilities with DiGiCo
PMC takes monitoring role at Woodworm Studios
Steve Robson leads UK take-up of API’s Box
Eindhoven Muziekgebouw refits audio systems
Italy shops to live music at leading mall
Cinema 8 brings Dolby Atmos to Switzerland
Airport show gets Savage treatment from Lectrosonics
Faith No More to make recording return
Müpa brings DiGiCo mixing to Budapest cultural venue
RTS Belgrade upgrades radio station studios
Earls Court hosts final gig
Sound win for Control-Point at new race facilities
TiMax makes space for Jaguar XE launch
AKG lends an ear to the Grammy Museum
Arcade Fire tour Reflektor with Solotech & L-Acoustics
Amplifying the Earth Harp
Roland adds A/V to NYMAZ teaching plan
First Mexico sessions for Merging’s Hapi
Optocore en route with Video Equipment Rentals
HHB takes audio lead at Imperial College London
Yamaha on course for educational placements
Ground-breaking super club opens with Funktion-One
Royal appointment draws blood for DPA mics
Audio procedural is no drama for new NCIS series
UK Jersey Boys makes first use of DiGiCo SD10
New Asia distributor appointments for DPA
Focusrite announces flotation on AIM
London’s Silverglade Post scrubs up with new Avid S6
Innovox Audio gains European support
New distribution announced for L-Acoustics in Bulgaria
Studio DMI puts Prism Sound on Vegas bill
Sennheiser UK announces 2015 training courses

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.