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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
Flexibility key to choice of Soundcraft Si Expression
Netia on air with Mongolia’s state broadcaster
Audient notches up 500 sales of ASP8024
ICSA to discuss spatial audio in Germany
JoeCo secures Blackbox distribution in Australia

Fast Moves

Simon Godfrey: IAG Group

Simon Godfrey has returned to the IAG Group, strengthening the leadership team for both Wharfedale Pro and Quad Industrial marques.
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.