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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
Taiwan’s NTNU opts for A&H mixing in sound upgrade
Unforgettable assignment for Lectrosonics in NYC
New Vista for AXS TV music broadcasts
Microsoft Production Studios moves to AoIP
Steely Dan do it again – on the road with Martin Audio
Meyer Sound dives into immersive art installation
Williams Conference Centre online with TeamConnect
Coldplay’s Ghost Stories tour with Roland
NHK to show 8K at IBC
Sounding out the Seogwipo Art Center
Korea’s Club Muuto rocks with EAW and Powersoft
Levine extends studio flexibility with Audient
IMG puts Lawo at the heart of major new studio facility
SSL takes the fight to live WWE broadcasts
TransMedia Dynamics adopts Wohler RadiantGrid
EAW and Powersoft take the floor at new Chinese club
Yamaha consoles shine at Edinburgh Festival Fringe
Audio Solutions Takes on Optocore for Russia
Lake & Lab.gruppen join Tannoy at Prase in Italy
Studio des Bruères adds Audient ASP8024
Primavera sets the stage new Twin Cam PA system
Roland enables 'flipped classroom' university model

Fast Moves

Jesse Dean: beyerdynamic

beyerdynamic has appointed Jesse Dean as Managing Director of the Americas to oversee business operations, sales strategy and brand development across North and South America.
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.
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.