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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
Miking West Side Story
Audient names new China distributor
Plasa Focus to show in Glasgow and Brussels
Starlight expresses delight in new sound system
LMC adds Cadac UK dealership
KBS installs Calrec Omegas
Muse man settles on Sigma
New age in the Temple of Tune
Alford Media joins Martin Audio MLA club
Brazil’s World Cup stadia get set for sound
DPA takes the Royal Exchange challenge
Audient announces South Korea distributor
A&H takes to the streets for Brazil carnival
HHB Canada secures Merging distribution
Lawo sails in to French Pirates spectacular
Studio Technologies plans Dante developments
Box fresh in the Freq Zone
High praise for sound refurbishment at SVCC
Stone Post Production enters new age with Nuage
ACE hand at Chang Jiang International Music Festival
First S6 placement promotes Envy in Soho post
Gran Canaria arena opens with DAS sound system
Wolf Alice on live adventure with console update
MoMo TV moves on and up with new DiGiCo consoles
Bartha tames large venue sound with Meyer’s Lyon
Van Damme finds Synergy in Shanghai recording studio
Aussie Floyd live show shines with AKG
A&H oils multi-function cogs at Sinopec
Poland takes first Soundcraft Vi3000s
IPS launches Audio Training Programme
Modern mics preserve the sound of classic jazz
MBC Radio adopts Lawo mixing systems
DPA names Direct Imports for NZ distribution
ACETA announces Australian approval mark
DIS gains Finnish profile
Next-proaudio takes the word to Russian church
Crosspoint named for Sonifex Belgium distribution
PAT extends distribution role in Australia
Jason Aldean burns with SSL Live
Jelly man goes solo with Metric Halo
Lofi Studios returns to recording with new room
A&H squares up with new Indian music studio
Harman to acquire AMX
Pretoria’s CRC opens in praise of DiGiCo
Audient announces Benelux distribution with M Works
TV Skyline sets the pace with new OB truck

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.