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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
Brazil prepares for World Cup and Olympic Games
Blynk Group brings new shape to Pro Audio Systems
Harman: 'greater operational collaboration' in Utah
Touring West Side Story gets new sound design
Travelling church brings new Expression to inmates
USB Audio Knowledge Base
SSL names Live distributors for France and Italy
Early Focusrite preamps go to Germano Studios
DPA mics loud and clear at Web Summit
DiGiCo makes Maiden voyage with Martin Walker

Fast Moves

Mike Kieffer: RTS

Mike Kieffer has been appointed to head RTS Intercom Systems, Telex Aviation and Telex Dispatch in ‘an important next chapter of innovation and customer focus’.
HK Audio management

HK Audio founder and MD Lothar Stamer has announced a new internal team to take over management of the company and lead ‘a strategically planned and sustainable generational change’.
Olivier Maynard: L-Acoustics

L-Acoustics has appointed Olivier Maynard as Executive Director of Strategic Market Development.
Daniel Lee: Hewshott

A/V, IT, theatre and acoustics consultancy Hewshott has completed a global transition with current UK MD Daniel Lee acquiring Hewshott and becoming new Group CEO. Founder and outgoing Group CEO. Peter Hunt will continue as MD of Hewshott Australia, while maintaining his industry association roles.
Russell Wedelich: Eventide Audio

Eventide Audio has appointed Russell Wedelich as President, in addition to his current role as CTO. Wedelich, who has been instrumental in developing some of Eventide’s most celebrated products over the past 17-plus years, will lead operations for the audio business.
Kari Eythorsson: Clear-Com

Clear-Com has appointed Kari Eythorsson as Regional Sales Manager (RSM) for Southeast Asia and Australia.
Anthony Wilkins: Point Source Audio

Point Source Audio is expanding its international presence with the appointment of Anthony Wilkins as Vice President of Sales, EMEA.
Joey Palkowitch: AtlasIED

AtlasIED has appointed Joey Palkowitch as Director of Commercial Audio Sales to ‘lead the company’s commercial audio strategy and market development efforts across key verticals, including education, industrial, corporate and hospitality’.
Klaus Vennemann: dBTechnologies Deutschland

dBTechnologies Deutschland has appointed Klaus Vennemann as Sales Director Rental & Install. With many years of experience in the pro audio and A/V markets and extensive expertise in strategic sales, Vennemann will play a key role in driving the company’s continued national and international expansion.
Eddie Slotboom: Eurotruss

Eurotruss has expanded its executive leadership team with the appointment of Eddie Slotboom as CEO of Structures & Stages, reinforcing Eurotruss’ ambitions for continued international growth and strengthening the Netherlands-based company’s place in high-end roof, staging and trussing.
Brienne Willcock, Graham Kirk: IES/AES

The Illuminating Engineering Society (IES) and Audio Engineering Society (AES) have promoted senior staff members to new Associate Executive Director positions.