Having recently crossed its milestone 40th anniversary and added its 1,000th team member at the close of 2024, L-Acoustics heads into NAMM and the new year touting the news that Bryan Bradley has joined the company as CEO Americas. The announcement jointly comes from worldwide L-Acoustics co-CEOs Laurent Vaissié and Hervé Guillaume, to whom Bradley reports. Bryan Bradley now oversees all of the manufacturer’s North, Central, and South American operations and will be sharing his time between the global hub in Westlake Village, California and a new Americas operations and creative hub at Nashville Yards when it officially opens later…
Author: James Robertson
Stage 4, a rental company based in Singapore, has joined the growing list of Singaporean rental companies to use Ayrton products and the first in Singapore to invest in Rivale Profiles. The company explained its decision to add Rivale Profile to its stock. “We chose Rivale Profile for our inventory so that we can cater for the wide range of lifestyle and conference related events that we work on. We had been using other brands for around 15 years and we needed to replenish our moving heads. We had heard lots of positive news from the industry about Ayrton and…
Funktion-One has appointed Rob Hofkamp as Business Development Consultant for the United States. With nearly four decades of experience in the professional audio industry, Hofkamp brings a wealth of expertise in brand development, marketing, and commercial audio integration. Hofkamp began his pro audio career in 1984. His extensive experience spans the recording studio sector, commercial audio and live sound, making him an invaluable asset to Funktion-One’s growing presence in North America. “Over the years in the pro audio industry, I have had great respect for the products that Tony Andrews has created, and the opportunity to work with Tony and…
Ayrton has revealed Mamba a versatile lighting concept. Equipped with a laser source twice as powerful as Cobra, Mamba delivers a multitude of new psychedelic effects. As the first laser-sourced IP65 fixture in Ayrton’s 6 Series, Mamba boasts unmatched graphic capabilities, featuring 18 motors dedicated solely to effects creation. It offers a vast selection of 92 fixed and rotating metal gobos across two wheels, specifically designed to sculpt light in “beam” mode. An endlessly rotating ovoid animation wheel adds to its dynamic arsenal. The gobos can be paired with an initial level of two palettes, each containing four individually rotating,…
ACT Entertainment has made two promotions and announced a retirement in the company’s technical service department. CTO Mario Collazo retires from the firm while Ryan Kanarek has been promoted to Director of Technical Services and Dustin Barnes has been elevated to the role of Software Support Manager. Mario Collazo retired after 29 years of service at ACT Entertainment; he joined ACT in 1996 and became CTO three years ago. One of the company’s longest tenured employees, Collazo leaves in place a roster of experienced technical personnel who ensure that ACT’s service and support will continue to be best in class.…
d&b audiotechnik announces the launch of the CCL System (Compact Cardioid Line Array), the first product in the new CL Series. This system provides broadband directivity control with low frequency cardioid behaviour in a passive design, enabling single channel amplifier operation – an industry first in the compact line array category. The CCL features a revised implementation of a patented d&b design to bring the acclaimed cardioid directivity and electroacoustic performance, formerly only available in d&b SL Series models, to smaller, closer audience areas, more installation applications, and a broader range of customers. At the heart of the system are…
On New Year’s Day 2025, LD Systems celebrated 50 years and took a significant step toward securing its future by becoming a part of the Clair Global Group through acquisition. This partnership honours LD Systems’ rich legacy while providing the resources and shared vision to ensure its continued growth and success for the future. LD Systems, based in Houston, Texas, with additional offices in San Antonio and Austin, is a premier provider of audio, video, and lighting production services and installed solutions serving the US market and beyond. “We were impressed with LD’s caring culture, long-term client relationships, and their…
Adding significant new features, the latest firmware update for Yamaha DM7 digital mixers is now available, alongside the new, versatile PY64-D Dante interface card. Together they add immersive functions and more, helping DM7 users to create an even wider range of bespoke live and installed sound systems. The latest DM7 Version 1.60 firmware brings remote control to AFC Image, Yamaha’s object-based immersive system, creating efficient workflows for immersive audio experiences in the live environment. It also adds 5.1 surround panning and monitoring to the DM7’s Broadcast package expansion. Through close collaboration with Digital Audio Labs, the latest firmware has also…
Entedi closed out a remarkable 2024 with major announcements that set the stage for continued growth in 2025 and beyond. With an expanding team, the announcement of a brand-new Board of Directors, and some exciting plans for the New Year, Entendi are all about keeping things fresh, innovative, and for the creatives. Founder Cally Bacchus reflected on the year, saying: “2024 was a whirlwind of everything I love about this industry. Our team has grown, our partners continue to amaze us with their boundary-pushing innovations, and we’re thrilled to be backing the next generation of industry talent through our technical…
The Palau Sant Jordi is the largest indoor arena in Spain, but even this sleek 18,000-capacity venue couldn’t contain all the energy and excitement generated by the 19th edition of the annual Los 40 Music Awards held there this November. First there was the music, with 17 internationally acclaimed artists performing 40 songs, the ceremony celebrated virtually every facet of Latin and urban music. There were also the glittering awards presentations — and this year an extra dimension, as Los 40 served as a telethon, partnering with The Red Cross to raise money for those affected by the 2024 Spanish…
As Meyer Sound wraps up its 45th anniversary, the company celebrates a landmark year marked by product successes, expanded global partnerships, and audio innovations across sectors. From concert touring and festivals to cinema and immersive sound, Meyer Sound’s dedication to superior sound continues to position the company as a leader worldwide. 2024 saw the introduction of the ULTRA-X80 versatile point source loudspeaker, which brings new clarity and power to compact point source loudspeakers. Designed to meet the needs of diverse applications from intimate venues to expansive outdoor stages, ULTRA-X80 exemplifies Meyer Sound’s commitment to high-performance, versatile solutions. Meyer Sound’s PANTHER…
One of the world’s best-known and widely acclaimed DJs and record producers, David Guetta is an advocate of K-array’s sound solutions. Guetta first encountered K-array systems in an entirely unexpected way. “I organised a big party for my son, and they told me there would be a K-array sound system,” Guetta recalled. “I was a bit nervous because the space was huge, but I couldn’t believe how incredible it sounded. The clarity and power were astonishing.” This experience sparked Guetta’s interest in the brand, leading him to explore its potential further and adopt K-array systems in other settings. Impressed by…
N&M recently joined the United Nations Global Compact, which sees itself as the world’s largest and most important initiative for sustainable and responsible corporate management. As Martin Hartmann-Schüler, the Sustainability Manager at N&M, explained: “This step underlines our commitment to sustainability and social responsibility.” The UN Global Compact is based on ten universal principles and aims to support companies in incorporating sustainability as a strategic element in their business activities. The principles cover the areas of human rights, labour rights, environmental protection and the fight against corruption. At the same time, the initiative supports efforts to achieve the United Nations’…
The organisers of Afterlife invited fans to embark on “a captivating sensory journey and unique immersive experience,” when promoting their show at the Snai Hippodrome in San Siro, Milan. Afterlife’s creator Tale of Us performed at the event and was joined by a stellar line-up that featured Mind Against, Massano and Olympe as well as two performances alternating on stage by “Anyma introducing Genesys,” and “Mrak introducing We Don’t Follow.” These DJ sets were not only impeccable; they also captivated with the telling of intimate and visionary travel stories of the musicians behind the decks. Supporting the DJ performances was…
In the real world, there is no such thing as a “perfect venue” for a lighting designer. Every site, regardless of its virtues, presents at least one issue that must be addressed. For example, at The Caverns, part of an 8,000 linear foot underground cave passage located a little over 80 miles south of Nashville, designers like Justin Casey have to contend with a lack of level surfaces. “Nothing there is level,” Casey, owner of Helm Projects said of the iconic venue. “That’s the first challenge. We have done so many shows at this place, so we know it takes…
On February 4-7 2025, the Adam Hall Group will be presenting its diverse product portfolio across two stands at the Integrated Systems Europe 2025 show in Barcelona. In addition to the latest lighting technology highlights from Cameo, the focus of the event will be on audio, lighting and control solutions from Adam Hall Integrated Systems for use in installation projects. ISE visitors can also use the Adam Hall Group’s free shuttle service to visit the Adam Hall showroom in Barcelona. The 2025 highlights at the Adam Hall Integrated Systems – the Adam Hall Group’s market segment for the installation sector…
Scottish-American rock band, Garbage’s latest European Tour was the band’s first headline tour for five years. The huge dynamic shifts in their music were matched by intense stage lighting and graphics displayed on large-scale, high-resolution LED screens, delivered by 80six. 80six deployed a combination of ROE Visual LED screens powered by Brompton LED processing to ensure a perfect display of the band’s visuals. The client’s primary requirement was to produce a solution that would keep up with the visual complexity of the show and have the highest accuracy. High-quality LED equipment was crucial, providing a flexible, creative visual backdrop, powerfully…
Global Truss has acquired Global Truss Corp, based in Taipei, effective January 1, 2025. This strategic acquisition strengthens Global Truss’ position as a leading provider of professional truss systems worldwide and marks a significant step in expanding its global presence and brand strength. The company’s headquarters will now be located in Karlsbad, Germany. The primary goals of this acquisition are to foster the growth of the Global Truss brand, enhance relationships and support for distributors, and introduce new, innovative products to the market. Additionally, the focus will be on optimizing global service offerings to deliver the highest quality and best…
