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Classical combination chosen for DXD recording
Vue opens European HQ
Expression is key to Austrian live production
L-Acoustics makes early US K2 placement with Thunder
Audient joins Ohio education programme
Audio-Technica gets new Australian profile
Calrec breaks new ground in Asia with Good TV
Vibe! demo hits app Store
New support for SSL Live in Asia markets
Lawo enters the Big Brother house
Focusrite tracks iconic console history
SSR Jakarta expands teaching studio with A&H
Oppikoppi festival prepares for d&b encore
Gearhouse and Prosound offer united front in SA
Enco automation empowers Radio Adelaide
ST Audio named new Asia ARX distributor
Alcons extends US representation
LA’s Rattle Room takes on hybrid working with SSL
Full house for Harman at new Italian live venue
First Vietnam McDonald’s opens with Audica
DiGiCo tops the bill for Malaysia’s Clef Productions
Leading China TV channel takes Vi4 route to HD
SSL recruits Hi-Tech Audio to US Live network
LEA Awards showcase for Nexo and Yamaha at PL&S
Guy Chambers expands Sleeper’s UA inventory
Nugen expands into the US
Ruadhri Cushnan gets funky with ATC monitors
Public Television of Russia opens with Calrec
TV Asahi adds Lawo console to the mix in OB refit
Half Moon shows new Flare for live sound
Strictly Come Mixing
Extreme action for NMK and Clear-Com in UAE
A&H appoints Oz agent for Xone DJ mixers
Cadac targets live sound with new distributor
Real World updates Pro Tools systems
Meyer Sound lands early Leo placement
Blake Augsburger joins Namm board
Symetrix supports sound service at Marytown
JBL to incorparate Duran Audio product line
Audinate adds AES67 transport to Dante
Sound mixing for Peter Gabriel concert movie
Qu16 on cue for QEII conferences
Harman settles with D&M and Calrec over FaderGlow
Symetrix, Attero and Stewart collaborate on Dante
Outline shares The Experience in Africa
Ashly Audio ups Asia presence with GMM
Once tours with Masque Sound production
Beer Club makes Vietnam connection with Van Damme
Game on for Powersoft at Palais des Sports
APG lands key role in major Moscow theatre
RTW appoints new Australia/NZ distributor
d&b in the pink at new Moscow diner
Chicago church expands with L-Acoustics
BALS rocks Argentina live scene with Powersoft
Abu Dhabi Media adds fifth Calrec Omega
Gravity team wins inaugural AMPS sound award
De Toneelschuur tones up with Yamaha desks
RTW recruits 1SourceVideo for US distribution
WSDG names Russian rep
dBS Music adds Audient desks for audio teaching
Plasa launches Job Board
ESI joins Dante fold
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

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.