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Roland adopts Dante with M-5000 console release
Fairlight number four goes into Margarita Mix
Netherlands’ Soundcheck adds Outline control
PreSonus realigns Spain-Portugal distribution
Russian broadcaster builds biggest Calrec Hydra2 network
Algonquin College chooses SSL for music diploma
Top Queensland theatre updates sound system
Joker Media Rental joins L-Acoustics Rental Network
Norwegian Academy of Music makes sound update
De Montfort Hall upgrades mixing facilities
Found search for sound finds Masque
RAI centres on Calrec for new Milan news studio
Soho post houses seize on iZotope RX 4 update
Scandec Systemer takes on DiGiCo for Norway
Community wins winter weather challenge
Calrec adds Neumann monitoring to demo room
Symetrix books into Lotte Hotel World ambitions
Wigwam first to offer multiplexed fibre ring
Yamaha stamps its mark on Irish dance tour from Ragús
Genelec opens ‘unique’ Beijing demo facility
Multi Audio Visual takes Mackie for Sri Lanka
Second City stands up for audio on comedy circuit
Coldplay launch Ghost Stories with new mix set-up
Dallas Audio Post takes first US Genelec 1237As
Estonia Public Broadcasting upgrades OB with Studer
Orbital adds Flare to ’50s musical theatre production
Audio-Technica Europe takes Symetrix into Turkey
Dallas Symphony recording raises recording stakes
SSL joins Oprah Winfrey’s self-help tour
Symetrix proves a safe bet at Grand Casino Mille Lacs
DPA mikes Dalai Lama for Kalachakra 2014
Grand Ole Opry updates mixing facilities
Bright Star premieres with Masque Sound
Smoke & Mirrors adds Avid A6 and updates Pro Tools
Tonspur takes ARX into Switzerland & Liechtenstein
Netherlands’ largest music venue opens with DiGiCo
Festival of Carthage to use new Lawo console
Avicii takes digital route to Creamfields with SSL
Fox Brasil moves to digital broadcasting
Outkast’s Atlanta homecoming
Trinity-by-the-Cove’s Lectrosonics conversion
National Theatre adopts Optocore audio network
Agile Broadcast takes on Digigram distribution
Tomorrowland parties with L-Acoustics
Theaters Tilburg re-equips with DiGiCo
Symetrix names Sisme for Italian distribution
Sky Vision Sound Studios upgrades Fairlight systems
Hollywood’s United Recording reopens
Nugen Audio ports plug-ins to VST3 standard
Nitin Sawhney uses Martin Audio MLA at Albert Hall
Face.nl extends support for TiMax systems
Cinecitta re-equips with Yamaha CIS installation
Audient’s DAW-analogue bridge at Dharma Studios
Netia automation and archiving for Oman radio
Orbital demonstrates Flare for new loudspeaker line
Black Keys take Sennheiser to the big stage
Juan Gabriel US tour puts SSL Live at FOH
Cruzan Amphitheatre updates with L-Acoustics
SAE Institute takes Roland recorders on location
Nova Distribution brings Chandler into UK
RG Jones courts Wimbledon upgrade
Artesuono Studios hits high notes with Horus
L-Acoustics installation brings church reformation
MLA used on inaugural On Blackheath Festival
HDR chooses Andiamo interfaces for ne HDOB
Digigram selected for programmatic ad platform
New Portugese agent named by DiGiCo
Robert Lang Studios installs refurbished SSL E-series
V3 acquires Chameleon Labs
Community’s carillon call
Mexico’s CCMB opens with Allen & Heath
Axente to handle Symetrix lines in France
Wide Hive raises channel count in latest refurb
Country music festivals favour L-Acoustics
AV Networking Roadshow launches at InfoComm MEA
MPS streams live from GamesCom
Powersoft rocks Fairy Mountains Music Festival
Sound Summit LA sets dates and programme
Festival giant raisess stakes with new sound system
Cedar Audio grants licence to Sonic Studio
NHK pairs Pro Tools with Merging studio interfaces
Snarky Puppy reveal pet recording tricks
AudioXL gains distribution of JBL Intellivox and Axys
Ballei sports new sound with Tannoy install
Symetrix Corners control for new Houston venue
Theatre DeVille stages sound revival
DiGiCo goes Dutch with SD10 and Flowsound
Almoe adds Shure UHF-R systems to rental inventory
Chile’s CHT Estudios goes with API for added appeal
Penteo features in film score music upmixes
Asian Games rings Bel for audio monitoring
New Toruń venue sports Community speaker system
4HM and Bel Digital merger
Jutel adopts Ravenna
Apex names new Netherlands distributor
New Audient console takes lead role in LA studio
E&E equips Singapore Sports Hub
Ottawa’s TD Place Stadium opens with EAW
Kings of Leon crown Sennheiser on Bull tour
d&b T-series proves line array/point source flexibility

Fast Moves

Simon Godfrey: IAG Group

Simon Godfrey has returned to the IAG Group, strengthening the leadership team for both Wharfedale Pro and Quad Industrial marques.
Phil Bunch: M&W Pro Audio

M&W Pro Audio, a new company founded by Greg Mackie and Peter Watts, has appointed Phil Bunch as Chief Executive Officer. Bunch joined M&W Pro Audio immediately prior to the company’s debut of the D24 and D32 digital mixers at the recent InfoComm trade show in Las Vegas.
Kyle Dibbin: Broadcast Electronics

Broadcast Electronics has named Kyle Dibbin as Director of International Sales, responsible for leading the company’s sales growth across Europe, the Middle East, Africa, Asia and Canada.
Cesar Gueikian: Gibson

Gibson President and Chief Executive Officer Cesar Gueikian is to step back from his role as President and Chief Executive Officer and transition into a new role as strategic advisor to the Board at the end of July. Chief Commercial Officer Anne Rohosy will serve as interim President and CEO while the Board works to identify a permanent successor.
Riccardo Marra: B&C

Riccardo Marra is now leading B&C Group Marketing & Commercial strategy, as Marketing Officer and Commercial Director.
Gudrun Scharler: Riedel Networks

The Riedel Group has appointed Gudrun Scharler as CEO of Riedel Networks, succeeding Michael Martens, who has held the post since 2012.
Adam Wong: RCF

RCF has appointed Adam Wong as Business Developer for Southeast Asia to support RCF and TT+ Audio growth strategy across the region, developing new opportunities in live sound and installed professional audio markets.
David Kalt: Guitar Center

David Kalt, founder of the Reverb platform for selling new, used and vintage gear online, has joined Guitar Center’s Board of Directors as an independent member.
Rocky Solarta, Varun Asokan: Audio-Technica ME

Audio-Technica Middle East has appointed Rocky Solarta as Business Development Manager and Varun Asokan as Technical Sales Manager, supporting growth across the region’s commercial audio sector.
Marc Engroff, Frank Eischet Riedel Communications

Riedel Communications has named Marc Engroff as Chief Financial Officer (CFO) and transitioned Frank Eischet into the role of Chief Operating Officer (COO) of the Riedel Group.
Ron Tizzard: B&C

Electro-acoustic transducer specialist B&C has announced a change in its commercial leadership with Chief Marketing Officer Ron Tizzard stepping down from his role after 19 years to devote more time to family and friends.