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10 June 2025

UK - 22live has now been confirmed as a Yamaha Rivage dealer to cover the full range of PM consoles, DSP engines and stage racks.

22live has also announced their first Yamaha Rivage training day which will be hosted at their Redditch HQ on 14 August 2025. Booking is via info@22live.com.

22live was appointed as a Yamaha Pro-Audio dealer in early 2023 announcing its arrival alongside the launch of the DM7 series consoles. Yamaha DM has gone on to be a key product for the company’s resale and rental activities becoming a staple to 22live and its client base.

Following this success 22live also made a further commitment to Yamaha in 2024, through an initial investment in the Yamaha Rivage PM5, DSP-RX engine and RPIO stage rack.

Post delivery of the first system 22live has enjoyed a busy schedule for the package with it being utilised for

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10 June 2025

Kazakhstan - Well-known for excellence in performance, Almaty Theatre has undergone many technological enhancements over the last few years, including the recent purchase of a new DiGiCo Quantum 338 T, installed by Samat show technic LLP.

The theatre’s nightly performances span a full spectrum of theatrical, dance and musical performance. Sound engineer, Roman Dvoretsky, explains that searching for a mixing console that is flexible enough to facilitate this range of performance styles, while delivering high channel counts, and crystal-clear audio could only end with the purchase of a Quantum 338 T.

"The heart of any musical theatre show is the console, and in our case, the DiGiCo Quantum 338 T,” he says. “Sound designer Mikhail Sokolik, who came to our theatre to design the musical Juliet, prefers DiGiCo consoles, so when there was a c

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10 June 2025

UK - The 235-cap Junction live music venue in Plymouth recently upgraded its ageing sound reinforcement infrastructure, opting for a Martin Audio premium PA.

The installation was carried out by locally-based Martin Audio rental and installation partner Nub Sound, and overseen by their director of operations, Josh Small. He recommended the manufacturer’s powerful triaxial THS 15in point source loudspeaker, combined with SXC118 cardioid subs to provide both the requisite headroom and vocal clarity - far exceeding the capability of the ancient system that it was replacing.

The long-running venue has been operated by the independent Bedford Breweries for the past decade-plus but has been trading as The Junction for at least 20 years.

The venue has been systematically upgrading its sound capabilities over the past 18 months, with loudspeakers al

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10 June 2025

Italy - With nearly 50 years of experience in live events, conventions, corporate meetings, webinars, and private functions, Cipiesse – based in Rezzato, near Brescia in Northern Italy’s Lombardy region – is one of the most established providers of technical and organizational services in the area.

The company has recently expanded its equipment inventory with a major investment: a GTO C-12 large-format line-array system from Outline, designed for the most demanding live sound applications.

Cipiesse’s use of Outline technologies dates back to the 1990s, when the company began incorporating the renowned manufacturer’s point-source loudspeakers into its productions. In the early 2000s, Cipiesse adopted Outline’s Butterfly line-array system – still in service today – and has now taken the next step forward by acquiring the GTO C-12. The

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10 June 2025

Japan - ON, an international provider of AV solutions with operational hubs in Brazil and Portugal, was entrusted with the full AV integration and daily operation of the Portugal Pavilion at Expo 2025 Osaka, a standout cultural and technological space, which has already welcomed over 500,000 visitors.

The Pavilion, designed by internationally acclaimed architect Kengo Kuma, explores the theme The Ocean: The Blue Dialogue through immersive storytelling, interactive installations, and large-scale projections.

ON was contracted by Rimond SRL, the general contractor for the project, to deliver the complete AVL infrastructure for the Portugal Pavilion - covering everything from equipment acquisition and system design to installation, integration, and daily operation throughout the six-month event. Their scope included projection systems (walls, f

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10 June 2025

USA - Building on the momentum of its 40th anniversary last year, Adamson (booth #6071) will unveil its new XG Integration Amplifiers, alongside highlighting its VGt and VGs intelligent speakers from the flagship Vergence Group and the FletcherMachine spatial engine.

XG Integration Amplifiers represent a major leap forward in power, integration and system intelligence. Designed with real-world AV installations in mind, the XG line delivers up to 16 kW in a compact 2RU form factor, whilst combining native Milan-AVB for audio and control over a single cable, DSP and integrated protection and monitoring, all in a convenient rack-mounted solution.

Available in 1RU and 2RU models and 4 and 8 channel configurations, the new XG Integration Amplifiers mark a milestone by enabling end-to-end Adamson system interoperability for a larger portion of Adamson's pr

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10 June 2025

On Broadway - UK-originated productions and creatives received 13 prizes at this year’s Tony Awards. Stranger Things: The First Shadow, which premiered in London in December 2023, was this year’s biggest winner at a ceremony held in New York’s Radio City Music Hall. It won awards including best sound design and a special award for its illusions and technical effects team, with Miriam Buether taking home the prize for best scenic design of a play for the show.

Sunset Boulevard, directed by Jamie Lloyd, picked up three prizes, including best revival of a musical and a best actress gong for Nicole Scherzinger, while performer Jak Malone took home best featured actor in a musical for Operation Mincemeat.

SOLT and UK Theatre co-chief executive, Claire Walker said: "This year’s Tony Awards have been a brilliant showc

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09 June 2025

UK - PLASA Show 2025 is now open for free registrations. This September, the UK's market-leading trade event for live entertainment technology will set the stage for breakthrough products, big ideas, and invaluable industry connections. Celebrate entertainment technology and the people behind it at PLASA Show, returning to its home at Olympia, London from 7–9 September 2025.

Drawing 7,500+ professionals from across the global industry, the show offers unrivalled access to 250+ leading brands, an expert-led seminar programme, and hands-on experiences with next-generation technology.

Headline sponsored by Robe, PLASA Show 2025 features an expanded show floor filled with world-class manufacturers, distributors and service providers. Attendees can explore the latest tools and technologies for lighting, audio, AV, staging and rigging – all under one r

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09 June 2025

UK - As UK City of Culture 2025, Bradford is playing host to an extensive programme of events in the arts and entertainment field. With a rich and diverse cultural heritage as the backdrop to a year of celebration, Bradford 2025 has invested in a number of existing and new creative spaces to further opportunities for people to engage in cultural events. One such significant venue is the appropriately-named Loading Bay, a multi-use arts centre located in a disused warehouse.

Music, comedy, talks, exhibitions, immersive theatre, and even live video-gaming take place across its two performance spaces and gallery. To ensure the best possible experience for artists, performers, and audience members alike, the Bradford 2025’s technical team enlisted Bradford-based production specialists Pro Audio Systems (PAS) to supply and install all the audio and video techno

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09 June 2025

UK - IPS (Impact Production Services) has announced the launch of its new website (www.ips.co.uk), marking the next major step in its ongoing work to enhance customer experience and improve operational efficiency. The launch follows the recent opening of IPS’s new warehouse in Milton Keynes, a major physical upgrade now mirrored by this significant digital development.

The new website represents a substantial improvement on the long serving platform that supported IPS through many years of growth. As user needs have evolved and the scale of operations expanded, the redesign was driven by the goal of creating a modern, intuitive, and transparent digital experience that better reflects IPS’s service-led approach.

Built with functionality and accessibility at its core, the refreshed site features a fully mobile responsive interface, enhanced ai powe

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09 June 2025

USA - At InfoComm 2025, dBTechnologies will highlight scalable solutions engineered to meet the diverse demands of today’s integrators - from small commercial installs to large-scale, networked systems.

A key focus will be the IS Installation Series: passive, weather-resistant loudspeakers designed for seamless integration in permanent installs, including hospitality, retail, and outdoor environments. Built for reliability and consistent voicing across models, the IS Series offers flexibility for any project scope. Regular demos will be held in Demo Room W230D.

The company is also demonstrating the wide range of its live sound reinforcement products with Vio, DVA, Fifty Line, and Opera Reevo Series.

The Constant Curvature Vio C Series delivers precision-controlled sound for venues that demand consistent coverage and ease of deployment. Thes

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09 June 2025

Italy - K-array has announced a landmark step forward in AV-over-IP integration. Through a simple software update, its full line of Kommander amplifiers is now NDI-enabled, making K-array the first professional audio brand to natively embed the Network Device Interface (NDI) protocol directly into its amplifiers. No external gateways, licenses or additional hardware required.

NDI is a low-latency, IP-based protocol capable of transmitting synchronised audio, video, and metadata over standard networks. While widely adopted in the video broadcast and live production sectors, its expansion into the audio domain marks a strategic evolution, one now being driven by K-array’s adoption.

“Bringing NDI into our amplifiers, at no cost to the user, demonstrates how our software-defined architecture is ready to embrace every evolution of AV-over-IP,” says

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09 June 2025

USA - Avante Audio, a member of the ADJ Group of Companies, is set to present its latest pro audio solutions at InfoComm 2025 this week. Avante Audio's products will be featured prominently within the immersive AVL Experience, along with sister company ADJ Lighting, at Demo Room W230A and booth #7973.

The AVL Experience is designed to provide attendees with a comprehensive demonstration of integrated audio, video, and lighting systems. Avante Audio's participation will highlight its commitment to delivering high-quality, versatile audio solutions suitable for various applications, from live events to permanent installations. Attendees who visit demo room W230A can join an immersive audio, video and lighting experience at select time to hear the impressive clarity of Avante Audio.

Among the products on display will be the Akro Series, Avante Audio's f

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06 June 2025

Europe - Celebrated Italian tenor, Andrea Bocelli, has delivered his latest live offering through an L-ISA immersive spatial audio system, an all-encompassing sound experience taking fans through three decades of operatic and orchestral excellence.

The tour’s core sound engineers all began their careers with UK tour supplier, Britannia Row Productions. FOH engineer Davide Lombardi, systems engineer Alessandro Cestaro and monitor engineer Stefano Serpagli, describe the rental house’s partnership as a familial experience.

Davide begins: “I started in the Britannia Row warehouse in early 2000s; Britannia Row and particularly Bryan Grant, gave me my first opportunities in the international live music business, so when there is a chance to work together, it’s always a real pleasure as it feels as though I’m coming back home.”

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06 June 2025

Thailand - AtlasIED has announced the opening of new offices in Thailand. This move represents a significant step in the company’s global expansion efforts. The new location enhances AtlasIED’s presence in the APAC region, allowing the company to provide innovative solutions and dedicated, on-the-ground support to customers worldwide.

Located strategically in Thailand’s capital, Bangkok, the new office will function as a regional hub for customer engagement, operations, and sales. This setup will enable AtlasIED to effectively meet the needs of its expanding client base throughout Asia and beyond.

"The launch of our Thailand office serves as a launchpad for opportunities that expand not just our geography but also our influence and impact, positioning us to drive innovation and customer engagement as we continue to write the next chapter of our

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06 June 2025

Germany - d&b audiotechnik has introduced Create.Control, a standalone software that opens the creative possibilities of the d&b Soundscape ecosystem to a wider range of users.

With Create.Control, the creative freedom of object-based mixing now gets its own space, enabling sound designers, engineers, and creatives to explore extensive features in an independent environment - whether in pre-production or during a live show. Users can design and prepare projects offline, adding a new layer of flexibility and creative workflow to the d&b system across churches, theatres, and concert halls.

Create.Control brings peace of mind to system engineers working with guest engineers and creatives. By having a dedicated native software for the mixer, there is no longer the need to share the R1 system interface to creatively work with Soundscape. While

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06 June 2025

Spain - Madrid is packed with nightlife options to suit any taste and any budget. With so much choice, clubs and bars in the city need to work hard to stand out, and Ayala 120 is doing just that. 

Nestled discreetly in Madrid's exclusive Salamanca district, between Goya and Manuel Becerra, Ayala 120 seamlessly blends elements of a sultry nightclub, high end cocktail bar, and lively salsa club, making it a go-to spot for those looking to party late into the night. 

With a capacity of 300 and music playing from 7pm until 6am most days, the club needs a reliable and memorable sound system to keep the dancefloor full and to ensure customers keep coming back. To make this happen, the owners looked to high-end loudspeaker manufacturer Renkus-Heinz.

“Our goal was to transform the customer experience from ordinary to extraordinary by providing an

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06 June 2025

USA - Bose Professional has announced the global availability of the Forum series multipurpose loudspeakers. The Bose Professional Forum series offers fidelity and high output in a compact, install-friendly form factor.

“Forum full-range coaxial point-source loudspeakers are incredibly clear and loud, delivering outsized performance in an ultra-compact enclosure that solves the most common issues designers and installers face,” said Shawn Watts, director of product management, Bose Professional.

“Forum raises the bar by combining precision engineering with the installation flexibility required to configure mounting options on the fly. The proprietary Beamwidth Matching Waveguide ensures signature Bose Professional sound quality, delivering consistent frequency response, clarity, and projection, while the surprisingly small cabinets can be rotat

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06 June 2025

USA - EAW has added the UXA4807D to its successful installation amplifier line. The new addition will debut at InfoComm 2025.

UXA installation amplifiers offer onboard processing that includes FIR and limiter settings called greyboxes. Greyboxes come preloaded and can be assigned to each output from a pull-down menu using intuitive software. Ample user-adjustable EQ, limiter/compressor and delay settings are available to fine tune the installation.

“Through the creation of the UXA Installation Series and specifically the UXA4807D, we are making it easier and faster to specify and integrate EAW systems,” says TJ Smith, president of EAW. “We understand that today’s consultants and integrators do not have time to review mountains of specifications and download settings. EAW UXA installation amplifiers save time during specification, integration

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06 June 2025

Malaysia - HK Audio helped set the tone for a high-profile celebration at the Majlis Sambutan Aidilfitri Madani 2025, held on 19 April at Stadium Perpaduan Petra Jaya in Kuching. The event brought together a mix of cultural performances and official speeches in front of thousands of attendees, including Malaysia’s Prime Minister, the Premier of Sarawak and other senior officials - all supported by a powerful and precise HK Audio sound system.

With a venue of this scale and significance, speech intelligibility and full-range musical clarity were critical. To meet the challenge, the sound for the event was handled by Authentic Ideas and Events Enterprise (AIEE), which deploying an HK Audio Cosmo concert sound system, with additional HK Audio LTSA and L SUB 4000A for out-fill coverage. The result was consistent, high-definition sound across every cor

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06 June 2025

UK - The Crosville Social Club in the North Wales city of Bangor is a multi-use venue whose origins lie in traditional working-class social club culture. Formerly the after-work haunt of the city’s bus-drivers, the club has evolved into a community hub, providing facilities for a broad range of events. Its membership and clientele crosses the generations, and the club’s continued existence owes much to its forward-thinking outlook.

Whether promoting its regular traditional staples of cabaret, comedy and bingo, or hosting DJ sessions, live bands and wide-ranging private events, the club remains committed to sustaining a cultural hub for the whole community. As the scope of its ambitions has broadened, so the need for high quality technical provision has developed.

Good audio is crucial to supporting the club’s varied programme and following a re

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05 June 2025

Spain - Barcelona’s historic El Molino, a former cabaret theatre and a cultural landmark for more than 100 years, reopened in October 2024 following renovations and a total refresh of its installed sound, lighting and stage technologies. The club, which presents music, stand-up comedy and other entertainment five nights a week, now features a Solid State Logic Live L100 Plus mixing console at front-of-house that is tightly integrated with the venue’s new immersive audio speaker system.

El Molino’s technical director, Ramon Sendra Entrena, a 20-year live sound veteran, was tasked in late 2024 with equipping the venue, which Mayor Jaume Collboni called “a symbol of Barcelona’s vibrant artistic soul” during its reopening ceremonies. The principal challenge, Sendra says, “was implementing high-quality audio in a relatively compact auditorium that m

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05 June 2025

USA - Clear-Com’s FreeSpeak II beltpacks are at the heart of an outdoor tracking sequence in the Broadway revival of Andrew Lloyd Webber’s Sunset Blvd., directed by Jamie Lloyd. This cinematic, real-time scene begins backstage at the St. James Theatre and spills out onto West 44th Street, with the production captured live on a massive LCD screen. The ambitious sequence, involving 62 cast and crew members, requires precision timing, flawless communication, and robust technology to execute every night.

Clear-Com plays a crucial role in providing seamless communication among the diverse team as they manage complex logistics outdoors while ensuring perfect synchronisation with the orchestra indoors. The real-time coordination required for this performance includes crowd control, outdoor route adjustments, and security, tasks made possible only with

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05 June 2025

USA - Martin Audio returns to this year’s InfoComm 2025 where it will be joined by sister brands, Linea Research, Optimal Audio and TiMax at Booth #5843. Martin Audio also promises a major visitor attraction at the booth, and at the same time will join forces with TiMax for a series of live presentations in audio demo room W224F (which starts a day earlier).

Alongside their strongest ever product line-up, Martin Audio is revving up the excitement with The FlexPoint Pitstop Challenge. Visitors are invited to test their speed and skill in rotating the driver on the flagship FlexPoint loudspeaker, the FP8. The contestant with the fastest time recorded over the four-day event will be crowned the ultimate speed champion and receive a prize package valued at $10,000.

Away from the booth - which will provide the first showing of the new Adorn A80