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Focusrite tracks iconic console history
SSR Jakarta expands teaching studio with A&H
Oppikoppi festival prepares for d&b encore
Gearhouse and Prosound offer united front in SA
Enco automation empowers Radio Adelaide
ST Audio named new Asia ARX distributor
Alcons extends US representation
LA’s Rattle Room takes on hybrid working with SSL
Full house for Harman at new Italian live venue
First Vietnam McDonald’s opens with Audica
DiGiCo tops the bill for Malaysia’s Clef Productions
Leading China TV channel takes Vi4 route to HD
SSL recruits Hi-Tech Audio to US Live network
LEA Awards showcase for Nexo and Yamaha at PL&S
Guy Chambers expands Sleeper’s UA inventory
Nugen expands into the US
Ruadhri Cushnan gets funky with ATC monitors
Public Television of Russia opens with Calrec
TV Asahi adds Lawo console to the mix in OB refit
Half Moon shows new Flare for live sound
Strictly Come Mixing
Extreme action for NMK and Clear-Com in UAE
A&H appoints Oz agent for Xone DJ mixers
Cadac targets live sound with new distributor
Real World updates Pro Tools systems
Meyer Sound lands early Leo placement
Blake Augsburger joins Namm board
Symetrix supports sound service at Marytown
JBL to incorparate Duran Audio product line
Audinate adds AES67 transport to Dante
Sound mixing for Peter Gabriel concert movie
Qu16 on cue for QEII conferences
Harman settles with D&M and Calrec over FaderGlow
Symetrix, Attero and Stewart collaborate on Dante
Outline shares The Experience in Africa
Ashly Audio ups Asia presence with GMM
Once tours with Masque Sound production
Beer Club makes Vietnam connection with Van Damme
Game on for Powersoft at Palais des Sports
APG lands key role in major Moscow theatre
RTW appoints new Australia/NZ distributor
d&b in the pink at new Moscow diner
Chicago church expands with L-Acoustics
BALS rocks Argentina live scene with Powersoft
Abu Dhabi Media adds fifth Calrec Omega
Gravity team wins inaugural AMPS sound award
De Toneelschuur tones up with Yamaha desks
RTW recruits 1SourceVideo for US distribution
WSDG names Russian rep
dBS Music adds Audient desks for audio teaching
Plasa launches Job Board
ESI joins Dante fold
Tannoy gives sound service at Guatemala’s Casa de Dios
DK-Technologies recruits Maser for UK distribution
8K Ultra High HD TV tested by NHK in Japan
Istanbul Telesine expands EAW presence in Turkey
Welttheater on track with sound localisation
Symetrix heads class in Norwegian universities
Supa Dups adds Prism Sound Lyra to studio set-up
ASPEC merges with Plasa
New Expression for top Toronto venue
New SSL Live distributors in Austria and Hungary
Shenzhen TV rings changes with Bel monitoring
XLR takes on Genelec distribution in Belgium
Coda Audio announces new Benelux distribution
Symetrix makes camp at Stone Mountain Park
Absolute Radio tools up with Scrub
Orbital Sound takes on Flare Audio distribution
Back to school for Audient
Penguins party puts Martin MLA in the spotlight
New US Dolby Atmos facility opts for Merging VCube
SZMG TV upgrades with Studer OnAir consoles
Last ever Cadac R-type goes to Thessaloniki Concert Hall
SSL expands US Live console sales network
Soundcraft control climbs the Tree of Life
AWS 948 opens The Vault doors to Latin Grammy win
Waves recognises Bitcoin online payment
RedNet rescue for first Dolby Atmos studio
Plasa announces new strategic & operating plans
Rumble Audio Post adds Meyer Sound monitoring
Funky Junk to distribute Sandhill Audio
VDC unveils YouSpec custom cable service
Merging makes sound landing at Aéroville
Shure changes Italy distribution
AVnu Alliance recruits Crestron
Symetrix swims into Hamptons social scene
Wallis Annenberg Center opens with L-Acoustics
Sound Light Systems takes on Next-proaudio
Yamaha acquires Line 6
Harman systems cast their spell on Voodoo Festival
Msonic joins SSL Live distributor network
Audinate raises Dante chip functionality
Blackwood buys Audient
Chicago Symphony Orchestra upgrades studio
Fresh air for London mastering service
Pearl Jam on song with Rat Sound and L-Acoustics
Factory Studios streamlines with AWS mixer/controllers
DPA secures new funding
TNDV standardises on Studer/Soundcraft
Meyer Sound acoustic system in pioneering recording

Fast Moves

Ryan Penny: d&b audiotechnik

d&b audiotechnik has named Ryan Penny as VP of Global Business Development, responsible for ‘leading and implementing global business development strategies and expanding the company’s footprint across key markets and verticals’.
Perry Swain: Genelec

Genelec has appointed Perry Swain as Regional Business Development Manager, focusing on the UK market alongside Genelec colleague Andy Bensley.
Gopi Ethirajan: LEA Professional

LEA Professional has appointed Gopi Ethirajan, Technical Sales Manager at HL Group, to the LEA Pre-Sales Support team to support LEA’s pre-sales efforts and expand the company’s presence with strategic customer relationships throughout the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) region.
Yvonne Ho: PAMA

The Professional Audio Manufacturers Alliance (PAMA) has appointed Yvonne Ho President of its Board of Directors for a two-year term. Ho succeeds RF Venue co-founder and Chief Innovation Officer, Chris Regan, in the role. Regan remains on the board as a director.
Sid Stanley: Calrec

Calrec has promoted Sid Stanley to the post of Managing Director, effective immediately.
Gerry Marrone: TiMaxSpatial

TiMaxSpatial has appointed Gerry Marrone to the newly created role of Product Support Engineer.
Vaino Gennaro, Lorenzo Sassi: DirectOut

DirectOut has appointed Vaino Gennaro as Business Development Manager North America, the first point of contact for North American customers. With his extensive experience in pro audio and expertise in sales, business development and customer relations, Gennaro will work to expandi DirectOut’s market presence in the region.
Ben Evans, Ross Paterson: Fourier Audio

Fourier Audio has named two new members of staff – Ben Evans, who has been appointed to the post of Operations Manager, and Ross Paterson, who now serves as Product Specialist. The announcement comes as Fourier Audio Co-founder and former CTO Pete Bridgman steps into the role of CEO.
Jake Hartsfield: A&H USA

Allen & Heath USA has appointed mixing engineer and experienced touring professional Jake Hartsfield as new Live Sound & Touring Manager. Hartsfield, known for his work with artists such as Carly Rae Jepsen, Ben Rector, and Vulfpeck, brings a wealth of expertise and a passion for audio that will significantly strengthen Allen & Heath’s commitment to live sound users.
Vince Borrelli: Adamson

Canada’s Adamson Systems Engineering has appointed Vince Borrelli as Business Development Manager for the UK and Ireland. Bringing with him many years of experience gained of professional loudspeaker manufacture, Borrelli is described by Adamson EMEA Sales Director, Jasper Ravesteijn, as a perfect fit...
Mark Posgay: EAW

US loudspeaker systems and technologies manufacturer Eastern Acoustic Works (EAW) has appointed Mark Posgay as Vice President of Global Sales, responsible for leading and scaling global sales teams, building strategic partnerships and ensuring the organisation’s sales operations are aligned for growth.