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IDB banks on L-Acoustics for sound performance
Madigan takes CS&N to the Bridge
Yamaha to acquire Revolabs
Cigars and sound
Flare Audio array gets first major tour test
Avid approves Sonnox for S3L console
Taiko troupe drum up sound support from DPA
A&H makes comms connection at Hebei HQ
DPA names GerrAudio as new Canadian distributor
PAS takes UK’s first Meyer MJF-210 monitor
MBC raises South Korea broadcast standards
SSL mixes well with Universal’s Satellite Tour
Optocore shines at Sochi Olympics closing ceremony
New pro loudspeaker manufacturer launches
Luxury living; smart A/V
VME adds punch with MLA investment
SSL Live hits the road on Peter Gabriel tour
Dedicated Ravenna cable released by Cordial
GigantSound makes powerplay in Poland
Studer places first Vista 1 console in Malaysia
Joseph Electronics takes Lawo in North America
Adlib Audio opens AA speaker range to market
Wicked brings Meyer Constellation to Mexico
Lawo goes Nova in Brisbane
Yamaha Revolution hits Belgium live circuit
BroaMan and Optocore enter French Parliament
NPR updates with Lawo
ITN makes news with Calrec
Ozzie Floyd hit UK circuit with Capital Sound
Novatech takes Optocore for fibre festivals
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

Fast Moves

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.
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.