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MBC continues facility upgrade with Studer
Norefjell Resort opts for Outline loudspeaker system
Removing the constraints of classical music venues
Set Square becomes UAE Live Console Partner
GatesAir adopts Ravenna networking for broadcasters
Cedar and Merging agree use of Retouch patent
1CMS installs Australia’s first Lawo crystal MkII
LineQ takes on US distribution of Barix
US cinema school adopts Avid Everywhere
Sound choice for Botswana’s Molapo Arena
Kevin Madigan makes waves with Graham Nash
Mackie remote mixer control on cue for Richard Forte
Kraftwerk tour The Catalogue in Europe
DRM trials set for Indonesia
New voiceover studio for Graeme Judd
HK Audio builds China market position
Palais des Congrès updates with SSL live
Reidel fibre-optic network at the heart of Sochi Autodrom
Gearhouse gears up with ARX interfaces
Adelaide Oval refits with EAW loudspeaker system
Aimline appeals to Applied Sciences institute
Greece bank cashes in on Community sound
JW Marriot makes room for sound in Pune
Paul O’Duffy undergoes Audient conversion
My Røde Reel competition returns for 2015
Lyon tames NAJA and SAJA theatre acoustics
PAS takes on EM Acoustics
Renkus-Heinz steers worship services
TrueBusyness masters mixing with SSL
DPA’s a dream for soprano Rebecca Newman
Audiologic takes UK distribution of Audica Pro
Sergio Mendes leads after-show Oscar parties
No Deja Vu for Crosby, Stills & Nash US tour
Entech cancelled
WSDG enters City of Owls
Soundcraft mounts Massive Attack on European tour
Arena Lublin equips with Community
RTW agrees HHB distribution
Bayerischer Rundfunk updates OB faciltities
The Man Who Sold the World owns the stage
Martin Audio makes Twilight appearance at Taronga
Human rights get sound hearing from SH Acoustics
Stage Electrics adds to L-Acoustics inventory
Shure Distribution voices RF Spectrum concerns
Ashly amps gain UK distribution
Media Networking Alliance names new members
Hafjell Nationalanlegg updates ski sound
Calrec Summa installed in RT UK London news bureau
Paris’ Les Vôutes gets the sound of the underground
Access All Areas for Martin Audio in Dubai
Timely exchange of tech for Manchester’s Royal
SSL Live Certified Training Program UK dates
Funktion-One joins new Cairo nightlife
Scott Gershin puts Barefoots in the post
L-Acoustics takes to the Ice for musical spectacle
SMPTE film history documentary on track
HK Audio announces Lab.gruppen integration
Riedel acquires Tele Comm Sportservice
Canadian broadcaster consolidates audio network
Meyer Sound joins Crestron Integrated Partner Program
Symetrix cameo at Tussauds Singapore
Equaphon debuts new sound system
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

Fast Moves

Peter Heath: Plasa

Peter Heath is retiring from his role as MD of the Professional Lighting & Sound Association (Plasa) to enjoy a well-earned retirement. He will remain in the position while a replacement is found and intends to continue to represent the Association through the #WeMakeEvents campaign and in a consultancy capacity post-retirement.
Brian Grahn, Ben Turnwell: Clear-Com

Clear-Com has appointed Brian Grahn as Market Outreach Manager of the Americas and Ben Turnwell as Business Development Manager for EMEA live, expanding their respective roles to strengthen customer engagement.
Lars Yoshiyama: RCF

RCF has appointed Lars Yoshiyama as Sales Manager for Switzerland for both RCF and TT+ Audio, as part of a broader development plan aimed at strengthening the company’s direct commercial presence. The appointment marks a further step in RCF’s strategy to enhance customer proximity, streamline market operations, and support long-term growth across professional audio, installed sound, and touring applications.
Bartosz Pętlak, Roger Lim: AtlasIED

AtlasIED has expanded its international team with Bartosz Pętlak appointed EMEA region Applications Engineer and Roger Lim as Applications Engineer for the APAC region.
Shure executive appointments

Shure has named new Vice Presidents and added a long-time Company officer to its Executive Staff.
Tony Jacques: Renkus-Heinz

Renkus-Heinz has added Tony Jacques to its Tech Support operations as Applications Engineer to serve as a key technical resource for integrators, consultants and end-users.
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.