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…
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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…
HH Audio, part of the Headstock Group, has promoted Emma Thompson to the position of Marketing Manager with responsibility for developing and executing HH Audio brand campaigns globally. Headstock Group CEO James Laney commented: “Having started at Headstock Group on our marketing apprenticeship programme in 2022, Emma quickly demonstrated an aptitude for adding value to the business, bringing a critical eye to brand aesthetics and a dynamic approach to content creation. Having been promoted to a Marketing Associate role twelve months ago, Emma has been very productive working across multiple campaigns and different brands within the group.” Thompson looks forward…
L-Acoustics L Series successfully deployed across Il Divo’s recent UK and European tour. The multinational classical crossover quartet, known for their powerful vocal performances spanning multiple genres from classical to pop, relied on an L Series professional sound system to maintain exceptional sound quality as their tour progressed from intimate theatres to concert halls and major arenas. Event technology specialists Adlib provided their first full-service audio, lighting, and video solution for Il Divo and built their sound design around an L-Acoustics L Series system. The core configuration featured main hangs of up to three L2 and one L2D enclosures per…
Ben Silas (previously MD of Europe) has been promoted to EFM Global’s Group Chief Commercial Officer (CCO). Silas steps into this role with the vision and determination to elevate the group’s commercial strategy to new heights. His expertise will be instrumental in shaping the group’s direction as it aims to expand its service offerings, strengthen customer relationships, and reach new markets globally. His appointment comes at a time when the firm strives to meet growth objectives while delivering exceptional value. Silas will work closely with teams across all regions to ensure a unified approach to achieving excellence. His leadership will…
The CongressCentrum Pforzheim (CCP) has upgraded its modern event hall by investing in the F45 truss system from Global Truss. This strategic addition allows the CCP to offer greater flexibility in rigging options for events, such as sound systems and lighting equipment. The F45 truss system, based on the F44P truss system, is distinguished by its high load capacity and represents an innovative advancement. Specifically designed for applications requiring centered suspension of LED screens, the F45 system offers numerous benefits: LED panels, line-array systems, or other technical equipment can be directly and securely attached to the central chord at the…
The 30th Pol’and’Rock festival ensured that music fans enjoyed the best guest and musical experiences – whether listening to some of the best Polish and international bands on one of the five stages or engaged in other activities under the banner of “Love, Friendship, Music” – around the Broczyno airfield site in Czaplinek, western Pomerania, home to the event since 2022. Among Poland’s best-known and loved music events, Pol’and’Rock is also one of the largest free and unticketed music events in Europe, regularly attracting upwards of half a million people. Founded by Jerzy Owsiak in 1995, it was inspired by…
Southwest Value Partners, AEG, and L-Acoustics have announced that L-Acoustics is the latest company to open office space at Nashville Yards. Expected to launch in the summer of 2025, it will become the company’s major operations and creative hub for the Americas, joining its global hubs in Paris, Los Angeles, London, and Singapore. “The opening of our Americas headquarters in Nashville, the Music City, marks a significant milestone for L-Acoustics globally and reinforces our commitment to serving our partners throughout North America from a central location,” said Laurent Vaissié, co-CEO of L-Acoustics. “Being part of this dynamic creative hub perfectly…
Claypaky Ultimo Hybrid will be making its world premiere at LDI. The Ultimo Hybrid combines a high IP66 rating and extended lamp life in a compact, lightweight fixture packed with innovative features. Offering impressive brightness, a wide zoom range, and a versatile effects engine, it allows lighting designers to push creative boundaries and craft remarkable visual experiences. Powered by an advanced 550W short-arc lamp, Ultimo Hybrid offers an impressive 19,000-lumen output and a lifespan of up to 4,000 hours, providing reliable performance across countless shows while reducing replacement and energy costs, making it the go-to solution for low maintenance applications.…
The largest folk festival in the world, the 189th edition of the Oktoberfest took place on the Theresienwiese in Munich. Across the event’s sixteen day duration, more than six million guests of all ages visited the site, spreading out across streets, tents and beer gardens to take advantage of a huge variety of entertainment on offer, and slaking their thirst with more than seven million litres of beer. One key venue at the site is the Paulaner Festzelt tent, which has been an integral part of the event since 1895. Germering-based event production specialist Dora Showtechnik handled the audio for…
Audient has released both the iPad Remote App and optional Dante Card for the Immersive Audio Interface and Monitor Controller ORIA. The iPad Remote App is completely free and allows the user to control ORIA remotely, straight from the iPad. Designed to speed up workflow, Audient’s Andrew Allen explains: “The App’s Home Tab is essentially the ultimate command centre for ORIA, granting you quick access to all of ORIA’s key monitoring features on a single screen, without the need to reach for the rack.” By tapping on ORIA’s other control tabs in the side menu of the Home Tab, users…
Over the years, UK-based audio engineer Jamie Tinsley has made the transition from studios to live-system technician to monitor mixing to front of house. They’re different worlds, he concedes, but that doesn’t mean they need to sound differently. After studio work with artists like Florence and the Machine at Antenna Studios in London, he hit the road as a system tech, touring with the likes of Sam Smith, Duran Duran, and Kylie Minogue. He also mixed monitors for Will Young, Two Door Cinema Club, Rag’n’Bone Man, and Rudimental before landing in the FOH seat for the two-time Grammy Award winner…
