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Israel broadcaster moves to digital operation
Chem19 updates with SSL AWS mixing desk/controller
Cadac licences Waves SoundGrid
ABU Assembly contrasts futures of print and radio
Broadcast Networks and IEC announce strategic alliance
Alcons outfits landmark Pathé Tuschinski cinema
TC ‘crossgrade’ offer targets users of old Lexicons
AES NY Convention reports five-year high
Symetrix networking brings US schools up to date
Sonifex growth prompts production expansion
Funktion-One wins China trademark battle
Prolink TV takes Second SD10B
Chris Lord-Alge abandons DASH recording
Kara proves flexibility on Jack Johnson tour
Buford Jones heads PAS/Meyer Sound workshop
Asimetrik completes first Turkey install for Powersoft
New Vista appears on German OB Skyline
Allen & Heath launches community website
Australia’s ABC announces ‘long-form’ broadcast app
BPI and AIM onboard with ISRC in Broadcast WAV
Studio Van Schuppen pre-trials new recording plug-in
Korean church raises stakes on audio service delivery
Harman International acquires Duran Audio
Control is key to new Italian theatre systems installation
Hard Rock Mumbai gets smart with Apex Intelli
Riedel acquires Code One
The new jazz Standard
Wimbledon rewires for 2014
Royal Albert Hall updates sound system
GTO rocks Greenbrier Classic Concert Series
Martin Audio extends MLA tech supprt
Manley gains Canada distribution with HHB
Community on track with new sound solution
Audio at the Belfast MAC
Black Saloon adds Prism Sound Lyra 2
New OB for Russia’s VGTRK
Canford takes on Q5X distribution in the UK
Fuji Rock Festival
NMK earns Clear-Com certification
HD Pro Audio takes on SSL Live dealership
Rock in Rio trials JBL VTX/Crown I-Tech pairing
Merging recruits Stagetec for Asia distribution
Barocco joins Martin Audio’s Vietnam club
Chicago theatre goes surround with L-Acoustics
DiGiCo mixing consoles in good voice in China
Wyndham Cultural Centre gives Tannoy cultural role
Canal+ Group adopts first all-SSL broadcast infrastructure
Soundcraft brings Si of relief from NY live scene
David Bowie is... historic exhibition on the move
China takes first APG Uniline system
AEQ adopts Dante digital media networking.
SAE continues uptake of Audient mixing consoles
Apex continues Asia expansion
MLA demonstrates pattern control at outdoor event
SSL ships first Live digital mixing consoles
A&H consolidates Thai distribution
Cadac names distributor for Germany and Benelux
RedNet brings new order to vintage synth studio
Sonifex names 2013 best distributors
Top Tune brings Midas Pro1 to Bahrain hire scene
TC Electronic builds representation in Asia
Cool console choice at The Ice Plant
Bestival showcase for Powersoft and Traction Sound
ASC networks with Optocore and BroaMan
APG enters Scandinavia
Ibiza season gets hot for A&H Xone DJ mixers
Dutch broadcaster AKN upgrades to Studer Vista 1
Studer and Riedel announce router collaboration
Bicentenary recording of Verdi’s Otello
Dubai News Center equips with Shure mic systems
Harman Pro revises South Korea distribution
Sonifex names Wild & Marr as South Africa distributor
Tannoy’s sound saving of St John the Baptist
Martin Audio extends presence in Japan
RedNet signs in on US Recording Arts course
Nafplio nightclub gets the t&m treatment
Kimono and KISS add sight and sound to Kobe masturi
Dante scores 100th partner
Shanghai Motion Magic offers China pilot for Merging’s Iris
Symetrix names South Africa distribution partner
Lawo announces automation tie-in with Enco
Afrojack takes mixing on the road with PMC
Netherlands’ Rent-All adds six Yamaha mixing consoles
CTV-Montreal extends TV production with Lawo
Soundcraft adds Si to console training programme
James captures live dates with Roland R-1000
Vietnam Television updates multichannel audio spine
Show Supply named Tannoy Switzerland distributor
Digital audio network fuels Gyllene Tider tour
Yamaha takes Governmental office job in Brunei
Canada’s CJNT goes live with Lawo interfaces
CPL Broadcast opens UK broadcast division
Pro Production Services adopts GreyBox PA pairing
SSL Matrix shapes Future Sound of Bollywood
Studer Broadcast Academy training goes online
Ayaka Hirahara on 10th Anniversary Tour with MLA
DiGiCo announces exclusive Swiss distributor
Biggest bar in Asia opens with JBL’s Marquis
WE Audio takes first UK MLA from Martin Audio
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Fast Moves

Jay Eigenmann: Martin Audio

Martin Audio welcomed sound engineer and production manager Jay Eigenmann, to its product support team. In his new role, Eigenmann will provide product and application support primarily across the Americas, including design work, service calls, commissioning, event support and training.
Isabelle Wear: HK Audio

HK Audio has appointed Isabelle Wear as Head of Sales Emerging Markets, responsible for the Middle East and Africa, India, Australia, and New Zealand regions.
Geneviève Brodeur: Solotech

Solotech has appointed Geneviève Brodeur as Vice President of Business Development, Quebec Region, Live Productions Canada. reporting to Martin Carrier, President of Live Productions Canada.
RG Jones appointments

With the appointment of Commercial Manager Sam Thomas in November, RG Jones moved to maintain the company’s agility and efficiency in the fast-moving live touring production industry, resulting in the appointment of Sam Brazier and Ricky Spiers as Project Managers in the Sound Engineering Pro Audio Division, and furhter investment in its audio inventory.
Ulrich Voigt: Riedel Communications

Ulrich Voigt has joined Riedel Communications as Director Live Production Solutions, taking over the SimplyLive business leadership role from Luc Doneux.
Mike Wright: Lawo

Lawo has appointed Mike Wright as Vice President of Sales for North America. In his new role, Wright will spearhead Lawo’s commercial strategy in the region, focusing on expanding market presence, strengthening customer relationships, and driving brand awareness across key verticals.
Hyukmo Mun: Amagi

Cloud-based SaaS technology solutions provider Amagi has appointed Hyukmo (Max) Mun as Sales Director for Korea, further expanding the company’s footprint in East and Southeast Asia. In his new role, Hyukmo will oversee Amagi’s growth in Korea and support business development efforts in Hong Kong, Taiwan, and Vietnam.
Sennheiser leadership

After more than a decade of shared responsibility as Co-CEOs, Daniel and Dr Andreas Sennheiser will take on different roles within the Sennheiser Group. Daniel succeeds Andreas Dornbracht, who has served as Chairman of the Board for the past four years. Dornbracht will remain on the Board as a member and continue his work alongside the other Board members.
Andrew Goulson: LEA Pro

LEA Professional has appointed Andrew Goulson as Strategic Account Manager.
Chris Wilson: EAW

EAW has appointed Chris Wilson as Education & Training Engineer to lead both in-person and virtual product certification sessions while also developing general education trainings on audio fundamentals including system design, the physics of sound and loudspeaker technology.
Markus Zimehl: d&b audiotechnik

d&b audiotechnik has appointed Markus Zimehl as Commercial Director for the DACH region to ‘drive growth in the strategically important DACH region, further shaping go-to-market models, developing partner programs and strengthening team structures’.