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11 November 2025

Namibia - A vibrant new eatery located in the Windhoek’s popular Hilltop Village entertainment area, Casa Focaccia offers rustic Italian food. Stage Audio Works (SAW) Namibia designed and installed a solution centred around Audac loudspeakers and amplification, to deliver consistent quality audio across both the indoor and outdoor areas of the restaurant.

The brief, undertaken in collaboration with Chamberlain Architects, was to implement a professional-quality background music system that is intuitive to control and capable of streaming music directly from online platforms, allowing restaurant staff to manage playlists from their phones or a dedicated computer.

“The client requested a straightforward background music system that could easily be managed day-to-day by the team at Casa Focaccia,” says Udo Stehle, senior sales consultant at SAW Na

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11 November 2025

China - Zhuhai was lit with sound, light, and pure energy as Adamson’s new Vergence Group Series made its powerful debut at one of Asia’s most electrifying events, Vision and Colour Music Festival (VAC).

The two-day festival featured performances from international DJs including Calvin Harris, Chris Lake, Illenium, Excision, and Outlaw (DJ Snake). For a crowd of thousands eager to party, Real Music Acoustics and Lighting Technology deployed Vergence Group VGt line arrays and VGs subwoofers.

To achieve full-range, distortion-free sound, Real Music Acoustics deployed: 20 per side VGt mains, 24 per side flown VGs subwoofers, 12 E15 over 6 E12 out-fills, 54 E219 ground subs,16 E12 front-fills, eight per side S10 down-fills and 18 E15, 12 S10, and 12 E219 delays.

System designer Richie Wang and system engineer Liu Kaiji worked alongsi

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11 November 2025

UK - Set in the rolling Pennine countryside at Roydhouse near Huddersfield, the Three Acres has been a family run inn since 1968. The building suffered a major fire in late 2023 which saw it close for an extended period of time, during which it was completely refurbished. After overcoming this significant challenge, the pub has returned with a new layout. As well as its culinary offer, the pub also hosts weddings, private events, and live entertainment.

The Three Acres Team engaged regular provider and AV integrator Posynergi of Huddersfield, to supply and install a flexible, zoned sound system, which could cater seamlessly for the varying demands of the pub’s offer. At its heart was an AtlasIED Atmosphere eight-zone signal processor supplied by AtlasIED’s UK distributor Polar, who supported the project with design assistance and commissioning.

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10 November 2025

Portugal - Culturgest in Lisbon has long been a cornerstone of Portugal’s performing arts and events community. Situated in the Caixa Geral de Depósitos head office building, Culturgest features 11 fully equipped spaces, including two auditoria, and hosts a wide range of programming from theatre, music and dance to conferences and film festivals. Its main space, the 612-seat Emílio Rui Vilar Auditorium, is celebrated for its architectural detail, wood-panelled acoustics and AV infrastructure.

In collaboration with Audium and FLUX::, Culturgest recently became the first venue in Portugal to implement a fully immersive live sound system with FLUX:: SPAT Revolution while leveraging the venue’s existing cinema surround speaker system for hybrid use.

“Culturgest asked for an immersive system, and after a thorough analysis of the available options,

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10 November 2025

South Africa - The L-Acoustics House of Worship Tour, which visits churches and worship spaces around the world, is coming to South Africa. Church technical teams, volunteers, consultants, and anyone interested in PA design or building audio systems are invited to attend the workshop in Johannesburg on 19 November and in Cape Town on 21 November from 1pm to 5pm.

Joshua Maichele (application, Americas – house of worship global lead) and Alan Johnson (business development, Americas – house of worship global lead) from L-Acoustics will guide attendees through audio infrastructure and the creation of immersive sound experiences. This experience is designed to empower attendees with world-class audio insight, training, and innovative sound solutions tailored for worship environments. While the workshop is free of charge, booking is essential. 

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10 November 2025

UK - Sontronics has announced the release of Aria 2, a ‘completely redesigned valve condenser microphone for vocals, voiceover and acoustic instruments’. The new model builds on the legacy of the original Aria, used in studios around the world by artists including Adele and Ed Sheeran.

“Aria was one of our most-loved microphones, but we knew we could push things even further,” said Miles, product manager at Sontronics. “With Aria 2, we’ve retained the soul of the original while refining every element of its design and performance.”

At the heart of Aria 2 is a new large-diaphragm capsule, developed in-house to deliver a smoother, more open sound with beautifully balanced mids and detailed high frequencies. This new capsule captures vocals and instruments with clarity and warmth, making it suitable for studio use.

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10 November 2025

UK - Adamson Systems Engineering has welcomed applications engineer Aaron Boothe to its UK and European team.

Boothe brings over 24 years of expertise in system design and tuning to the table. His career spans the UK, highlighted by his roles as production manager and FOH engineer for The Jacksons. Aaron will join forces with business development manager Vince Borrelli to amplify Adamson’s presence in the UK and deliver hands-on support.

“Growing our team in Europe is very important to build stronger relationships in the region. Aaron has already shown great skill by assisting in training our new distributor, Kiela Sound of Lithuania, and we look forward to him providing even more support,” said Jasper Ravesteijn. 

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07 November 2025

Uganda - The Adam Hall Group is further expanding its international sales network and strengthening its presence in the African market: Kwetu Systems is now the exclusive distributor of the LD Systems brand in Uganda. This partnership marks an important step towards the targeted establishment of professional audio solutions in a broadly diversified market with great growth potential, says AHG.

Kwetu Systems is one of the leading providers of professional event and AV technology in East Africa. With a focus on quality, service, training and solution-oriented customer support, the Kwetu Systems team supports customer projects from the planning stage through to implementation and technical support.

“Uganda is a young, up-and-coming market where we see great potential for our LD Systems brand – especially in the area of worship installations, educati

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07 November 2025

UK - Push The Button (PTB), which specialises in theatre electrical infrastructure and production systems, has transitioned to 100% employee ownership, securing the company's long-term independence and rewarding the team that has driven its success. The transition was announced to staff on 20 October 2025 with managing director Nick Ewins, confirming that he will remain in place.

"In simple terms, this means the business is now owned collectively by the people who know it best, our amazing team,” said Ewins. “This isn't just recognition of their hard work, commitment and care for our customers; it's an investment in our future. Employee ownership will strengthen our ability to deliver innovative solutions for our clients, whilst maintaining the collaborative culture that defines us."

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07 November 2025

USA - Pacific Coast Entertainment (PCE) has once again partnered with EAW to further enhance the state-of-the-art sound system at Great Park Live. Following last year’s installation of EAW’s Anya ADAPTive system, PCE returned ahead of the 2025 summer season to upgrade the rig and ‘ensure flawless coverage’ for the venue’s newly expanded seating.

“Last year’s system sounded fantastic, but the venue has since evolved,” says Tom Pappanduros, production manager at PCE. “When the City of Irvine decided to widen the seating sections, we needed to make sure the system could cover every new seat without compromise. Adding to our existing EAW system gave us the flexibility to expand while maintaining consistency and clarity.”

Originally launched with 24 Anya boxes and 24 Otto subwoofers, the initial installation successfully addre

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07 November 2025

UK - Striking the right ambience is a fundamental part of the character of Kettle’s Yard in Cambridge. Created in 1957 by former Tate Gallery Assistant Jim Ede and his wife Helen, Kettle’s Yard was not just a home for the couple, but an open space for the public to enjoy contemporary art in an informal, domestic setting.

Almost 70 years later and that ethos still exists, so when a spatial audio component was required for a new exhibition by Lubaina Himid and Magda Stawarska, it was important to get the aesthetics right. The artists in question subsequently commissioned specialist integrator ArtAV to assist in creating an environment that worked with the space rather than against it, with the installation of four specially customised Genelec 4420 monitors.

The house at Kettle’s Yard still displays a permanent collection of artworks and was exten

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07 November 2025

USA - Located along the coast of New Jersey, DSN is a community centre and beach club that recently elevated its sound experience with a full 1 Sound audio system installed throughout the indoor and outdoor spaces. Installed by L&M Sound & Light, the new setup was designed to deliver ‘exceptional sound quality and versatility’ for the wide range of activities hosted at the venue - from community events and fitness programmes to kids’ camps and summer celebrations.

Outdoors, the club features Cannons placed throughout the gardens, using fully stainless steel 316 hardware to ensure durability in the oceanfront environment. These loudspeakers are permanently installed year-round by the ocean, designed to withstand salt air and harsh weather while maintaining consistent quality sound. Through 1 Sound’s Custom Shop, the team created custom garden

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07 November 2025

Canada/USA - Cohesion supported Avril Lavigne’s Greatest Hits tour across 66 dates in North America. The tour was a culmination of two decades of music for the Canadian-born artist, who has sold more than 40m albums and has received eight Grammy Award nominations.

Vocal intelligibility was of paramount importance on the tour, and Cohesion PA was selected. FOH engineer Paul David Hager explained: “We had to get that vocal to sit right and to be warm and clear - if the vocal doesn’t connect, the rest of it almost doesn’t matter. Cohesion is clear, it’s flexible, and it’s powerful.”

Production manager Adam ‘Cutlets’ Richards described how Hager specified Cohesion for this tour. “I trust his judgment above all. From the moment I heard it, it was dialled in. It sounded great from day one.”

The PA, deployed by Clair G

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07 November 2025

USA - The process of taking The Eagles’ live show from the streets to the Sphere in Las Vegas was no small feat, and the transform.engine from Fourier Audio has played a major role.

Tom Evans has been mixing the band’s sound on the road since 2017, including on their 2021 tour in which they performed the Hotel California album in its entirety with a full orchestra. The Eagles are all about their soaring, closely harmonized vocals, and getting Don Henley, Joe Walsh, Timothy B. Schmit, Vince Gill, and Deacon Frey just right night after night was the primary task.

That became a bit more challenging when the Eagles embarked on their Sphere residency. There, the venue’s immersive 42 speaker zones included the main PA components set behind the stage, which Evans recognised as a potential issue.

“Because of the clever beam-forming p

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07 November 2025

USA - Bose Professional has announced the global availability of the DesignMax Luna DML88P pendant loudspeaker system. Luna is suited for open-ceiling environments such as retail stores, restaurants, breweries, fitness studios, and similar design-conscious spaces.

At the heart of Luna is Bose Professional’s proprietary Ring Array configuration, which combines eight precisely positioned 2” mid-high drivers and an integrated 8” woofer to create a smooth, articulate listening experience that fills the coverage area without hot spots or dead zones. This innovative design achieves clarity and balance down to 40 Hz, which eliminates the need for external subwoofers even in open-ceiling spaces. With a maximum SPL of 111 dB and consistent 140° coverage, Luna delivers immersive sound that requires fewer speakers to cover large areas - preserving both aesthetic

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06 November 2025

USA - Sontronics has announced its ‘official relaunch’ in the United States through a new partnership with KMC Music.

Through this partnership, Sontronics will be represented exclusively in the US by KMC Music, giving artists, engineers, producers and performers direct access to its full range of British-designed microphones.

Founded in the UK in 2005, Sontronics has built an international reputation for designing ‘premium-quality microphones with distinctive looks and characterful sound’. Sontronics products are used in studios, live venues, film sets, and universities.

“This is a pivotal moment in the Sontronics story,” says Chris Cook, head of sales. “The North American market represents a key focus for our brand of British microphones. Having spoken with many of the team at KMC Music, we knew immediately that their professio

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06 November 2025

USA - Dua Lipa kicked off her 80+ date Radical Optimism Tour in November 2024 in Asia. The tour visited Australia, New Zealand, Europe and the UK, including two shows at Wembley Stadium that saw over 160,000 tickets selling out in a matter of minutes.

The tour is currently making its way across North America and will conclude in December 2025 in South America. Front-of-house engineer, Will Nicholson, and monitor engineer, Alex Cerutti, are both utilising DiGiCo Quantum 852s, supplied by Britannia Row, a Clair Global Company.

At FOH, Nicholson has four SD Racks loaded with 32-bit cards, plus an Orange Box with Dante and HMA cards. He relies on the Fourier transform.engine for his plugin needs, appreciating the latest integration with his console.

“DiGiCo has always stood out for me because of the consoles’ functionality, robustnes

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06 November 2025

USA - Tom Evans has been mixing shows by the Eagles on a Solid State Logic Live console for the past eight years, choosing the desk primarily for its audio quality, but also relying on the automation capabilities to recreate the band’s sound. But for the band’s residency at the Sphere in Las Vegas - 44 shows over 22 weekends through 8 November 2025 - Evans scrapped his old mixes, rebuilding them from scratch to take full advantage of the venue’s immersive audio system.

The Sphere, which opened just off the Las Vegas Strip in late 2023, incorporates nearly 1,600 matrix array speaker cabinets (a total of 167,000 speaker drivers, amplifiers and processing channels) that deliver immersive sound throughout the domed venue, which accommodates around 18,000 people.

For the Eagles’ residency, Evans used the 64 aux sends on his SSL Live L550 Plus cons

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06 November 2025

Canada - Led by CEO Jean-Sébastien Roy, Headroom Productions has become a go-to provider of broadcast equipment rentals for high-profile, unscripted productions, managing everything from consoles to advanced RF systems. With a portfolio that includes Survivor Canada, I’m a Celebrity: Get Me Out of Here and Star Académie, Headroom relies on solutions from Wisycom.

One of the company’s most ambitious projects to date is the reality series The Traitors, which presents significant logistical challenges due to its sprawling set, remote locations and constant on-the-go cast movement. “Traitors is the perfect example of why we use Wisycom,” explains Roy. “We run a full-scale Wisycom setup across the entire production. From the moment the cast leaves the manor to the final challenge, we capture pristine audio,

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06 November 2025

USA - For the 13th consecutive year, Firehouse Productions supplied the sound for the Global Citizen Festival in New York City’s Central Park, where more than 60,000 attendees gathered to see performances by Shakira, Cardi B and other international artists. To achieve even coverage across the park’s expansive Great Lawn, Firehouse deployed a JBL Professional VTX system powered by Crown amplifiers.

The system included 76 JBL VTX V25-II-CS loudspeakers for mains and delays, 36 VTX G28 subwoofers in a cardioid configuration, six VTX S28 subwoofers on the sides, and 20 VTX A8 loudspeakers used for front-fill and out-fill. The entire system was powered by 54 Crown I-Tech 4x3500HD amplifiers.

Firehouse account manager Vinny Siniscal credited JBL’s Venue Synthesis software as a key factor in the system’s accuracy and efficiency. “Venue Sy

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06 November 2025

Indonesia - Held this year on 3-5 October at Gambir Expo, Jakarta, the Synchronize Festival features a diverse lineup of artists across multiple genres from traditional, indie, to modern commercial pop acts.

The festival’s District Stage featured a lineup including Efek Rumah Kaca, Barasuara, Bernadya, nostalgic 2000s acts such as Kangen Band and Letto, and a much-anticipated performance by Guruh Gipsy, who combined 96 channels of traditional and modern instruments to make it one of the most complex setups of the weekend for the sound team at Jakarta-based event services company DSS Rental.

The District Stage deployed an all-Nexo system with a Yamaha Rivage PM7 digital mixing system, with support throughout from members of the Yamaha Musik Indonesia Distributor (YMID) technical team.

A Geo M12 line array was configured with 12 boxe

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06 November 2025

Cyprus - AEK Arena – Georgios Karapatakis soccer stadium in Larnaca (completed in 2016) – serves as the home for AEK Larnaca FC and has a seating capacity of 8,000. AEK Arena is classified as a Union of European Football Associations (UEFA) Category 4 stadium, meeting the specifications required to host UEFA European competitions. The seating stands are named after regions and villages of the Larnaca province, reflecting the club's deep local roots.

Getting to a Category 4 rating required the venue to be partially reconfigured, including adding box seats and upgrading the sound system to cover the entire stadium. The venue contracted with DSP Innovative Solutions and their sister company Kalsedia to design and implement the upgrades, and they included LEA Professional amplifiers as part of the retrofit.

“The all-in-one amplifier plus DSP capabi

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06 November 2025

Germany - HK Audio has announced that Isabelle Wear has taken up the position of head of sales emerging markets. In this role, she will be responsible for the Middle East and Africa, India, Australia, and New Zealand regions.

Isabelle Wear has extensive experience in international sales management and the supervision of important distribution networks. Many in the pro audio industry already know Isabelle from her time at Interfacio, where she and her team successfully managed and mastered recruitment projects in the pro AV industry. After 13 years in her recruitment company, she is now returning to a sales and business development role.

Working closely with David Leonhard, HK Audio’s international sales manager for these regions, she will focus on strengthening existing partnerships and expanding the German audio specialist’s presence in these im

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06 November 2025

USA - Martin Audio has announced the arrival of experienced sound engineer and production manager, Jay Eigenmann, to its product support team.

Based in New York City, Eigenmann has developed a long-standing relationship with the company and its personnel over the years - first, as a freelance engineer, then via the sound system installation at (Le) Poisson Rouge (LPR) in New York’s Greenwich Village. As LPR’s production director and chief audio engineer, he oversaw the deployment of a wide portfolio of Martin Audio solutions.

He has since freelanced regularly for the company, assisting with service, events and commissioning while frequently encountering and spec’ing their systems in the field and for other installs and special events. “I have always enjoyed working on MA systems,” he says. “I admire the brand’s products, unique philosop