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USA - AWS re: Invent is an event, held annually by Amazon Web Services. It is the biggest event of the year for Amazon's cloud division, when customers and developers descend on Las Vegas. More than 30,000 delegates attended the event, held at The Sands Expo and Convention Centre at the end of 2017 to hear Amazon Web Services executives announce new tools and share the stage with representatives from big companies touting their AWS usage.
For 2017, Amazon wanted a 400ft high-resolution LED wall suspended as their primary design and backdrop. Production company ZED Ink knew that with LED dimensions like these, the weight quickly adds up, so they brought Cassidyrig on board to assist with the project and monitor the loads.
The Sands Convention Centre is historically known as a weight restrictive venue, despite being the second largest convention centre in the wor

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UK - St Pancras Renaissance Hotel at London’s St Pancras International station - that Gothic Revival masterpiece of the great Victorian architect Sir George Gilbert Scott - reopened in 2011 as the glamorous St Pancras Renaissance Hotel.
Gilbert Scott has been immortalised in the restaurant that bears his name, as part of renowned British chef, Marcus Wareing’s stable of restaurants.
Also helping to ensure a successful rebirth of this iconic space, formerly the original’s hotel’s Dining & Coffee Room, has been loudspeaker manufacturer JBL, and sound installation specialists, Evolve Install, led by Elliot Patterson.
Evolve were awarded the contract following a successful site meeting with Marcus Wareing Restaurants’ Group operations manager, Lise Mabon.
Elliot Patterson recalls the restrictions of working in a Grade I-listed building. “Other c

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UK - When club owners Matthew Dimmack and Cleto Capetta took over the former Lola-Lo club site in Brighton, they wasted little time in approaching Penguin Media Solutions as they set out to convert it to the Bau Wow Club. As company director Dylan Thompson emphasises, “We already had a good relationship with Matt after working with him on other venues over the years, and so we were invited to tender.”
The integrators went up against a handful of other companies, but their attention to detail won the owners over, as well as their ability to provide a live Martin Audio demonstration of the proposed system via sister company Penguin Media Hire, which holds extensive stock.
“Key to the system was its flexibility,” Thompson recalls, “as the venue needed to be used for live shows as well as club nights - and this had to be taken into account.”
As the 170-ca

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UK - Bourbon, Edinburgh is a three-room basement space that includes a bar/lounge, restaurant and nightclub. Having taken over the space from a previous nightclub, the management team invested in renovating and updating the venue aesthetically and technically.
To meet the high standard of the overall re-fit an audio system of equal quality was required to attract big-name DJ’s and audiences to the new venue.
KV2 Audio were invited to demonstrate products to the venue in situ, following which there was no doubt that KV2 products would be the ultimate fit. Each area was subsequently equipped with a range of KV2 products selected for their sonic quality, clarity and output.
The primary Club Room features KV2’s SL 4.12 and SL 2.15 wide-dispersion, slim-line mid/hi and bass enclosures powered by the dedicated SL 3000 amplification and control unit. Low frequency o

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UK - Rag’n’Bone Man headlined Edinburgh’s Hogmanay Concert in the Gardens, the best New Year celebration in the UK, if not the world. Edinburgh's Hogmanay was the place to be to send off the 70th anniversary of Edinburgh as the festival city and kicked off 2018 in style.
At the sold-out Concert in the Gardens, Edinburgh’s own Nina Nesbitt kicked off the night sharing stories with the capacity crowd in Princes Street Gardens. Nina was followed by BBC Music Introducing Artist of the Year Declan McKenna who wowed the crowd with his eloquent, upbeat indie set. The audience in the gardens lit up for Rag’n’Bone Man’s powerful set with the crowd going mad for anthems Human and Skin and his finisher Gimme Shelter by the Rolling Stones.
This year’s spectacular Midnight Moment was, for the first time, choreographed to a speciall

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Europe - German fibre network giants Optocore reported substantial investments by consolidated resellers in further Optocore devices from all over the world.
Leading the way were global rental giants CLAIR Global, who have substantially increased their Optocore inventory as they gear up for a major, as yet unannounced 2018 tour.
Having used Optocore DD series solutions for some time, mainly with their vast inventory of DiGiCo SD series mixing consoles, the Lititz-based company has added a further six DD32R-FX network converters and pair of DD2FR-FX AES/EBU.
CLAIR Global console dept manager, Jonathan Shober, stated that previously the company had enjoyed a brief experience with an LX4 system prior to utilising Optocore with a DiGiCo D5. “Our clients continually ask us to push the envelope,” he said. “With regard to the new tour, it was suggested that an au

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USA - Focusrite has appointed industry veteran Pepe Reveles to the position of VP sales & marketing for Latin America. Reveles has nearly 25 years of industry experience, having most recently been part of the team at Avid, where he was in charge of the audio division for Latin America.
Reporting to Damian Hawley, Focusrite global director of marketing & sales, Reveles will be responsible for extending the brand’s reach to the customer base in Latin America. He will work to expand Focusrite Novation’s Latin American presence in all market verticals, from home and project studio interfaces for independent artists, all the way up to professionals in commercial studios relying on Red and RedNet interfaces to simplify complex workflows.
“Focusrite is a vibrant and dynamic company,” remarks Reveles. “The passion, quality and innovation printed on each and e

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USA - Bose Professional debuted the S1 Pro multi-position PA system at NAMM 2018 in Los Angeles. An all-in-one PA, floor monitor, practice amplifier and primary music system, it’s the latest addition to the Bose portable professional product line.
Designed for singer-songwriters, DJs, other musicians and general PA use, and drawing upon the award-winning technology developed for the Bose L1 and F1 portable loudspeaker systems, the S1 Pro allows users to sound great anywhere.
At only 15 lbs (6.8 kg) and with dimensions of 13" x 9.5" x 11.2" (330 x 241 x 286 mm) (easily fitting in an airplane’s overhead compartment), the ultra-portable and rugged S1 Pro is lightweight and designed for effortless transport using the convenient carry-handle.
The S1 Pro is engineered to be used in four different positions to accommodate a wide range of applications – tilt-back,

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UK - CPL, working for event producers Bright, supplied lighting, sound and video equipment for Bristol Vision 2017, a networking event held at the University of Bristol Students’ Union building and organised by Bristol Media for individuals and companies engaged in media and communications sectors.
Mike Radford project-managed for CPL, working with a crew of four and closely with Bright’s production manager Fleur Saynor. The team covered several different areas including a main plenary space, associated break-out rooms in the Pegg Theatre and AR Bar, reception / check-in and a café / open / meeting space complete with a number of exhibition display booths.
It was a busy day for the 200 delegates who could catch 18 keynote speakers and engage in a range of digital and media-related commercial and business activities.
In the main plenary room, CPL rigg

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Europe - Lawo has appointed Tibor Tamas to the position of senior sales manager for Austria and Switzerland.
Tamas brings with him over 35 years’ experience in technical development and sales positions in the field of audio mixing consoles, plus extensive broadcasting know-how. After several years of international experience during which he established and organized service and sales infrastructures for Studer in North America, Tamas also worked as business development manager for Studer’s Professional Audio division.
“Lawo is a forward-thinking company that understands applications and customers, and can map the complete broadcast workflow with its IP-based systems and solutions,” says Tamas.
Lawo sales director Martin Blum says, “We are very pleased that Tibor is now a member of our Lawo family. He brings a lot of industry experience and has excellent

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UK - Allen & Heath has announced Dante Domain Manager support for its dLive and GLD digital mixing systems via the M-Dante audio networking card, further widening their use in install applications.
All new Allen & Heath M-Dante cards will be supplied DDM-ready. Existing cards can be made DDM-ready by updating to V4 firmware, available from the Allen & Heath website. The M-Dante audio networking card can be fitted to any Allen & Heath dLive system or GLD mixer to provide a 64x64 Dante interface.
Nic Beretta, Allen & Heath’s head of product marketing comments: “We always strive to make our products as integrated as possible within an installation. Dante Domain Manager is an excellent solution for many of our customers. As soon as we heard about it, we put things in motion to be among the first manufacturers to release V4 Dante firmware with DDM s

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USA - With the launch of the evolution wireless G4 series and two new XS Wireless 1 Dual Sets, audio specialist Sennheiser is bringing a wide portfolio of new wireless solutions to NAMM.
Meanwhile, leading studio microphone manufacturer Neumann is presenting a re-issue of the U 67, the quintessential studio workhorse of the 1960s.
The Sennheiser and Neumann booth is once again continuing its tradition of presenting a diverse roster of musical talent. This year’s artists performing on the booth stage include singer-songwriter Rie Sinclair, contemporary roots duo The Talbott Brothers, and many more.
Alongside evolution wireless G4 and the XSW 1 Dual Sets, both available from April, Sennheiser is showcasing upgrades to its Digital 6000 wireless microphone system as well as the AMBEO portfolio, with immersive audio workshops also held at the booth (daily at 10.30 a

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Europe - Yamaha has released the two latest models in the popular STAGEPAS line-up of portable PA systems - STAGEPAS 400BT and 600BT.
These updated versions are the successors of the STAGEPAS 400i and 600i, which have sold over 400,000 units worldwide and enjoy a reputation as a very compact, yet high-powered, portable all-in-one sound system with exceptional sound quality.
With the addition of Bluetooth audio streaming to the high-efficiency amplifiers, speakers, state-of-the-art Yamaha DSP and comprehensive suite of onboard features, the new STAGEPAS will expand the system's already versatile capabilities for an even broader spectrum of uses.
Both the 400BT and 600BT feature two sleek, lightweight speakers and a detachable powered mixer, along with a pair of speaker cables and a power cord, giving users a complete, portable sound solution that can be set up qu

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Malaysia - This summer saw the completion of the first phase of the transformation of Malaysia’s Bukit Jalil National Sports Complex into one of Asia’s top sporting venues, KL Sports City.
This ambitious project included the installation of an L‑Acoustics loudspeaker system into the 85,000-seater National Stadium, now considered the biggest stadium in Malaysia and Southeast Asia, which needed to be ready in time for August’s SEA Games and 9th ASEAN Para Games.
Sennheiser Electronics Asia, L‑Acoustics certified distributor for Malaysia and provider of the system, was first introduced to the KL Sports City concept in 2015. Shortly after, the company was invited to tender for the project, which had to satisfy exacting requirements for coverage and sound quality, while also adhering to strict limitations on structural weight loadings.
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UK - A.C. Entertainment Technologies Ltd. (AC-ET) has supplied a Nexo Geo M6 main house PA system to the Victoria Theatre, Halifax, to provide high quality audio reproduction during its diverse programme of live shows and events.
Built in 1901, the 1,512-seater venue provides a sensational theatre experience and caters for everyone; from no-holds-barred rock 'n' roll, chart-topping pop, sumptuous ballet and opera, to cutting-edge comedy, fantastic family shows, musicals and not forgetting the annual pantomime.
The theatre was looking to replace its existing PA system, which had been in the venue some 15 to 20 years and was in need of an upgrade. They required something more flexible and modern, like a line array system that would cover all bases, providing clear and articulate vocal reproduction for touring theatre and comedy shows, yet also being more than capable

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USA - The inaugural AES@NAMM Pro Sound Symposium: Live & Studio opened on Wednesday, 24 January, to offer a full slate of unique educational programming and training sessions covering a varied array of live sound- and studio production topics.
The event, produced by the Audio Engineering Society in partnership with NAMM, runs through 28 January, concurrent with the 2018 NAMM Show in Anaheim, CA. The AES has gathered its leading industry experts to train attendees on practical applications of audio science and technology. Attendees also have the opportunity to explore the Main Stage area events and training room listening environments revealing some of the latest pro audio gear and technologies, while networking with industry peers and pros alike.
"On behalf of all our members, we are grateful to the AES leadership team who has created the energy and excitement of A

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Germany - Absen Europe has announced the appointment of Thomas Klukas to the position of business development manager for Germany, Switzerland and Austria (DACH).
Thomas joined Absen in January 2018 and is based at Absen Europe HQ in Rüsselsheim, Germany, travelling to spend time with customers and prospects in the DACH region
In his role as business development manager, he will oversee the development of the retail, corporate and DOOH sectors across the three markets, plus sports and rental in Austria and Switzerland – building the Absen brand to increase specification of its innovative and award-winning LED display products in the region.
Prior to joining Absen, Thomas held a director position with audio solutions specifier and supplier Shure Distribution Gmbh, where he oversaw strategy development and partnerships with manufacturers in the AV industry. Oth

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USA - Adamson Systems Engineering has appointed audio industry veteran Lin Buck to the position of director of sales for the United States, working as an integral part of the team led by Marc Bertrand, managing director of Adamson Americas.
In his new role, Buck will collaborate closely with Adamson’s Partner Network and manufacturer’s rep firms to continue driving sales and growing the brand’s profile in the ever-important U.S. touring and integration markets.
“Our comprehensive strategy for building a long-term, sustainable sales structure in the Americas fits very well with Lin’s experience, as well as his philosophies with respect to customer relations and the Adamson brand,” comments Bertrand. “We’re very pleased to have him aboard, and we expect great results.”
Buck served as senior manager of live entertainment sales for Harman Professio

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USA - At the 2018 NAMM Show this week, Sensaphonics continues its tradition of promoting hearing wellness in music through innovative products and technology. An expert staff of Gold Circle audiologists will be on hand (Booth #12111, Hall A) to answer hearing health questions, and to provide attendees free ear impressions with purchase of any custom-fit product, from IEMs to the popular Musician Earplugs.
Another booth highlight will be hands-on product demonstrations of the 3D-U AARO in-ear system in surround sound. The universal-fit Active Ambient IEM system, the retail-friendly 3D-U AARO is nominated for a 2018 TEC Award.
In addition to free ear impressions, Sensaphonics will offer special NAMM pricing on all custom silicone models, including 3D AARO, 3MAX, 2MAX, and 2X-S. Sensaphonics soft silicone designs are documented to offer the highest isolation for the lowe

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USA - The Adam Hall Group is set to premiere a series of commercial product launches at this week’s show.
LD Systems MAUI P900, first shown at Prolight + Sound 2017 in Frankfurt, is a column PA design concept developed in collaboration with the renowned Porsche Design Studio. The resulting industry feedback revealed that the new pro audio concept completely re-defines the boundaries between engineering, art and design.
The MAUI P900 will now be officially launched to the marketplace at the Winter NAMM Show. With several international design and product awards to its name (including the German Design Award), this PA system combines state-of-the-art technology in an iconic design with exclusive materials making it truly groundbreaking in the pro audio scene, says the company.
The MAUI 5 GO is the battery-powered version of the MAUI 5, the award-winning ultra-port

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USA - German manufacturer d&b audiotechnik is exhibiting for the first time at NAMM at the Anaheim Convention Centre this week.
This year’s theme for the show, ‘Believe in Music’, makes NAMM an appropriate place to preview the d&b Soundscape and the DS100 signal engine, says the company. These two innovations from d&b allow for a completely new auditory experience that “bridges the gap between the physics of loudspeaker system design and the creation of artistic material - an experience you must hear to believe”.
d&b will be running multiple demo sessions each day of the show at room 18820, offering visitors the chance to hear how d&b Soundscape and the DS100 signal engine perform. Guests will have the opportunity to experience listening “that is no longer defined by physics alone, but by the unlimited power of the imagination”.

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Australia - Audio Brands Australia has been named exclusive distributor for Meyer Sound in Australia, with the appointment also extending to New Zealand through a partnership with Pacific AV.
Effective immediately, Audio Brands Australia will be responsible for sales, technical support and service of Meyer Sound products across all markets, including touring and AV rental, performing arts venues, houses of worship, hospitality, cinema and studio.
“In Audio Brands Australia we have found an ideal partnership for strengthening and extending the Meyer Sound presence ‘down under’,” says Antonio Zacarias, Meyer Sound vice president of global customer engagement. “Audio Brands Australia has a solid, strategic approach in the product lines they represent, as well as a proven track record of responsive service and support. The company principals have a close collabor

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The Netherlands - Bringing its next-generation Audio over IP technology to large-scale retail, hospitality and corporate music applications, Barix will unveil its new Retail Player solution on stand 8-K255 at the upcoming ISE 2018 show. The company’s newest multi-channel background music streaming solution, the future-friendly Retail Player system combines robust hardware endpoints with an intuitive, web-based management portal while defining a cost-effective new price point for deployments spanning large numbers of sites.
“For customers wanting to deliver streaming background music and messages across a high number of locations, budget restrictions and price sensitivity have often led them to use consumer-grade players that lack the reliability and usability of dedicated solutions,” said Reto Brader, vice president of sales and marketing, Barix. “Our new Retail Pla

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The Netherlands - At ISE 2018 Stand 7.P-200, German manufacturer Lawo will focus on its IP-based signal processing and control solutions, namely the Power Core Audio Processor, the VisTool GUI Builder and the VSM control and monitoring solution.
The Power Core is a networked 19”/1RU Audio Processing Unit with unprecedented processing capacity providing 96 fully equipped DSP channels, 80 summing busses and a 1,920x1,920 routing matrix. The eight rear side slots accept any variety of IO cards for Mic, Line, AES, MADI and headphone interfaces in addition the unit’s IP and MADI connectivity. Besides standard audio processing like dynamics and EQs, Power Core also features advanced audio assist systems like one-touch AutoGain and 32 instances of AutoMix for automatically maintaining the balance of open mics.
The included touch-screen software VisTool allows for routing
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