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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
Vistamix provides essential ingredient for C à Vous
Baldwin Auditorium reopens with Meyer’s Mina
SSL takes Live console distribution into Mexico
JoeCo and Orban go with PAT in Australia
Berlin Philharmonic updates Chamber Music Hall sound
Brainworx to develop Chandler plug-ins
London ArtsEd refurb focuses on DiGiCo SD9
Soundcraft Vi1 gains ground in Greece
First takers for Martin Audio MLA Mini
SeeSound takes Spanish distribution of Symetrix
Optocore networking wins extreme sports challenge
Broadcasting the MTV European Music Awards
New mix for MGMT monitors
First 4K images beamed down from space
RedNet raises the stakes for Richie Hawtin in Ibiza
Peru debut for Meyer Sound’s Leo
SSL adds Netherlands distribution for Live console
New Vue PA system tested by Steve Miller
Panix shakes up German event production scene
First 5.1 surround location film is made in the UAE
Korean cultural complex uses Optocore fibre transmission
Comédie Française reopens with Tannoy QFlex
Focusrite’s RedNet lands Hollywood role
Avid S3L mixes it with Madeleine Peyroux
Miller to build Quested profile in Middle East
APG takes distribution of Lab.gruppen and Lake
VDC adds fibre-optics for broadcast and touring
TLA takes the stage on Philly's live scene
BT Sport network puts Riedel in play
Alfa Audio and Arva Trading join SSL Live network
Cadac continues roadshows
Outline names distributor for Turkey and Cyprus
Martin MLA Mini wins Westpoint reverb war
Symetrix secures place at Czech tech university
Israel’s largest OB installs Studer Vista 1
Malaysia’s Astro adds RTW loudness metering
DPA provides the keys to Alicia’s piano sound
New German distributor takes Martin Audio and DiGiCo
Amber named Aus/NZ distributor for SSL Live
The largest ever multi-thread audio investigation
HHB Communications unveils Pro Audio Report
Pumpkins tour with DiGiCo

Fast Moves

Pietro Gennenzi: WSDG

WSDG Partner, Project Manager Pietro Gennenzi, is relocating to the greater Los Angeles area as part of the design consultancy’s wider business initiatives on the American West Coast.
Nile Rodgers: Audiomovers

Audio collaboration technologies specialist Audiomovers has recruited Nile Rodgers to serve as as Chief Collaborator and Chair of its Board of Advisors.
Ben Todd: Martin Audio

Martin Audio has strengthened its technical resource with the appointment of Ben Todd as Senior Applications Specialist. His role will also encompass sister brands Optimal Audio and TiMax as the Focusrite Group Audio Reproduction division gains ground with coordinated solutions for the installation sector.
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.