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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
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

Fast Moves

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.
Shure executive appointments

Shure has named new Vice Presidents and added a long-time Company officer to its Executive Staff.
Tony Jacques: Renkus-Heinz

Renkus-Heinz has added Tony Jacques to its Tech Support operations as Applications Engineer to serve as a key technical resource for integrators, consultants and end-users.
Jan Schaffner: Riedel Communications

Riedel Communications continues the expansion of its Managed Technology Division in the Americas with the appointment of Jan Schaffner as Vice President, Managed Technology Americas. The move ‘formalises Riedel’s long-term market development strategy and reinforces its commitment to delivering purpose-built service solutions across sports and live production environments in the region’.
Nat Houle: Martin Audio/TiMax

Nat Houle has been appointed Product Support Specialist for Martin Audio and TiMax in the US.
Ismael Hifda: RCF

RCF has appointed Ismael Hifda as Sales Director of RCF France, ‘reinforcing the company’s long-term commitment to the French market and to the continued development of its partner network across the country’.
Jinfu Chen: Powersoft

Powersoft has promoted Jinfu Chen into the newly created role of Area Sales Manager for Southeast Asia (SEA).
Jamie Dunn: Lawo

Lawo has announced the appointment of Jamie Dunn as Chief Executive Officer.