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Net gains for Arena TV at Commonwealth Games
Symetrix network takes control in HK’s V City
Plasa cancels Austin Focus event, adds Orlando in 2015
Penteo masters upmixing projects for Ken Hahn
KRK brings sound education to Icon Collective
The Casino makes record win with new mixing desk
SSL makes news at new ITV Wales studio facility
SSE becomes Soundcraft Vi Select Dealer
Indochine return to rock the Stade de France
Les Quinconces cultural centre opens with Amadeus
Olympic Studios reborn as Olympic Cinemas
Intrepid exhibition for space shuttle Enterprise
Return of the Pythons
Cedar processor ‘essential’ to live broadcast
TID takes Lab.gruppen, Tannoy and Lake into SA
Yamaha lands a place at leading Swiss concert hall
Powersoft names new South Africa distributor
Calrec, DiGiCo and Allen & Heath announce alliance
No debate over audio at Cambridge Union Society
Tele-Ponto takes Optocore to World Cup broadcast
Audient strengthens distribution profile in Italy
Community takes sound role at Nagyerdei Stadion
SuperSport commissions Calrec equipped OB
Canford to carry Fischer FiberOptic Series
Arvada Center takes new Vue of sound system
Dubai club scene goes green with Morjana
Lectrosonics’ Purple patch
A&H takes centre stage at Chinese arts centre
JoeCo expands operational facilities and staff
SSL’s Matrix makes good Mates in Los Angeles
Sound romance for Takarazuka Revue
Metronome beats path to Soundcraft live recording
SC Alliance to distribute TiMax system in Japan
Recks ships Roland out to lighthouse for OB challenge
Vegas Rooms makes safe bet on A&H mixing system
Phoenix TV expands China operations with Lawo
Powersoft Deva at debut Italian multimedia festival
Harman Pro consolidates customer support & training
Calrec scores hat-trick with World Cup broadcasts
Community EntaSys solves church sound woes
Sound Emporium Studios updates with API
SAE Mexico opens new audio engineering courrse
Oregon Shakespeare Festival goes electric
RG Jones debuts sound system at Henley Festival
KBS updates radio workflow
Coda takes the stage in new China theatre installations
Stagetec brings ‘big switch’ to Italian broadcast
Gearhouse Ghana opens
Symetrix extends presence in Sweden
DiGiCo travels hard road in search of new artists
Shuangln brings Digigram tech to China broadcasters
Dayton Dragons field Dante network in A/V overhaul
Funktion-One lands electronic role at Roskilde
MLA makes Taipei debut with Masaharu Fukuyama
TVN has its eye on Hurricane Festival
Fairlight takes Tannoy, Lab and Lake to the Netherlands
Malta revives war ruin as music venue with d&b
SSL mo b there for Michael McDonald tour
Jensen Transformers in new hands
CineLab adds Foley facilties
Sound Image takes new vue on PA hire stock
Riedel takes the racing line for Formula One comms
New Japan distributor for Cedar Audio
Glastonbury hits record sound high with MLA
Nugen Audio joins DPP compliance programme
Lørenskog Hus ‘transforms auditorium’ with AFC3
Randwick races ahead with extensive Dante installation
Miami club sound system thrives in ocean air
Broadcasting the World Cup from a rooftop studio
Gigant Sound Letus makes major Outline investment
First UAE placement for Martin Audio MLA
Berklee networks continents and campuses with Avid
One-off Guetta gig calls on classic Martin W8LC
JoeCo BlackBoxes to record final Python reunion
AdLib nails NIИ tour with DiGiCo and L-Acoustics
Örebro Uni adds API 1608 for music recording courses
Avid S6 Builder webpage
Multitracking Moogfest
Wohler joins DPP Compliance Program
Symetrix makes a splash at world’s largest waterpark
A&H plays up front in World Cup broadcasts
Fiery reception for new API console installation
Top Italian TV broadcaster takes up Nuage
Community on ice at the Chizhovka Arena
First Danish Soundcraft Vi3000 sale announced
Killer tour for SSL Live
Broaman comms on the grid for 2014 F1 season
Sincopa deplys Optocore for major Tel Aviv events
Doo.Bahr sets Angola landmark with Martin Audio install
SMPTE and HPA move towards merger
Matrix Sound named as ARX South Africa distributor
HBS gets Esfera surround onside for World Cup
Sennheiser announces new UK Sound Academy dates
Egypt’s CBC adopts Riedel MediorNet
Ukraine’s 1+1 Media adds Calrec to OB mix
Lectrosonics gets a kick out of Footkhana film
Maracana stadium refitted for World Cup final
Sonifex acquires Innes Corporation
QSC systems win big at world's largest casino
Audient adds to presence in South Africa

Fast Moves

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.
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.