Anaheim, California, will be the home of the global pro audio community when it gathers at The 2025 NAMM Show, held on 21 to 25 January. NAMM (The National Association of Music Merchants), the largest global not-for-profit music trade organisation, has maximised the show’s exhibit and demo space, so professionals will have their best-ever opportunity to get hands-on with the latest in pro audio technology. These new product introductions will be complemented by a full suite of educational sessions and training opportunities for professionals in live sound, recording and music technology. Tens of thousands of global professionals will pour into…
Author: Jacob Waite
AURORA recently completed a European tour which included a mixed itinerary of arena and theatre shows ranging in capacity from Brussel’s 8,000-seater arena Forest National to Edinburgh’s 2,200 Usher Hall. In total, the tour reached over 60,000 fans across the three-week period with Adlib providing audio and video for the tour. Adlib Account Manager, Craig Hamilton commented: “We deployed a CODA Audio system at the request of AURORA’s Front of House Engineer Paul Inge Vikingstad. The system was to provide not only the fidelity, coverage and definition to showcase AURORA’s phenomenal vocal range, but also deliver the flexibility to deliver excellent…
For the third year running, AudioRent Clair has provided 360° production services to Basel Tattoo, a celebration of music entertainment featuring classical and traditional musicians performing around the city’s 400-year-old cultural centre, Kaserne Basel. The multifaceted event is a major supra-regional spectacle, with the Federal Department of Defence, Civil Protection and Sport (DDPS) recognising it as the official tattoo of Switzerland. This year, talent from Europe, Asia, North America, Africa and Australia played for live audiences of up to 72,000 and were broadcast across national TV and radio stations in Switzerland for 450,000 viewers. AudioRent’s Head of Production, Reinhard Hoehn,…
Production Futures, the organisation founded to create opportunities for young people to learn, train, network and develop real careers in every sector of the production industries, is excited to announce a partnership with event transport and logistics specialists, KB Event. Since its inception in 1992, KB Event has been a provider of support for music events, exhibitions, concerts and international stadium tours, offering sustainable transport solutions. KB Event will make its first appearance at a Production Futures ON TOUR event at Production Park in Wakefield on Wednesday 27 November where it will showcase the custom-wrapped mega cube trailer used earlier…
Naostage has entered into strategic partnerships with Novatech in Australia, ArcSource in Hong Kong and EZpro in mainland China to cater for the growing demand for Naostage’s tracking solution, K SYSTEM. In Australia, Naostage will be represented by Novatech Creative Event Technology, a family-owned event production company based in Adelaide, South Australia, focussing on providing innovative, creative turnkey solutions for events of all sizes, while offering a one-stop shop for event organisers and promoters. The partnership with Naostage sees Novatech become the exclusive distributor for Naostage in Australia, where it will focus on introducing artists, event producers, and production and…
Audioscenic – the UK-based audio technology innovator – has appointed John Croteau, a veteran technology executive, as Chairman of its Board of Directors. Croteau brings an impressive track record of driving innovation and growth in the tech sector including his roles as GM at Analog Devices, Senior VP at NXP, CEO at MACOM, and currently as CEO at neural biosensor company Pison. Croteau’s strategic guidance will be instrumental in steering Audioscenic through its next phase of technological advancement, innovation, and product integrations. Croteau’s career is marked by his ability to drive technological innovation and business growth. At Pison Technology, Croteau…
James Gallagher-Powell has joined d&b group as Chief Strategy Officer (CSO), a role that will support the company’s ambitious growth and innovation strategies. Gallagher-Powell’s expertise in strategic planning, finance and operational excellence will be instrumental as d&b group continues to expand its position as an experienced technology company. Gallagher-Powell joins d&b group following a number of strategic and financial leadership roles with PwC, RFRSH and CSM Sports & Entertainment, where he was Group CFO. His proven track record in building growth models and improving business performance through strategic initiatives will complement d&b group’s ambition to drive innovation and operational success.…
Approximately 86% of professional audio manufacturers responding to a recent survey reported that their companies were moderately to majorly affected by pandemic-born supply chain disruptions and the simultaneous interruptions in semiconductor fabrication. The survey, conducted by the Professional Audio Manufacturers Alliance (PAMA) of its member companies, whose product lines span the gamut of audio specialties, revisited the topic of pandemic-era supply chain issues seeking an overview of lessons learned, practices adapted and whether concerns were lingering. None of the respondent companies said they were unaffected by the supply chain crisis, though 14% said they were barely affected. Supply chain issues…
Christie has launched two new models in its Jazz Series, a family of 1DLP laser projectors that offer exceptional performance without a premium price tag. Two 4K UHD+ projectors join the previously announced WUXGA models, which made their debut at InfoComm Asia. The new models, the 4K1600-JS and 4K2100-JS, feature 16,600 and 21,350 lumens respectively, and use Texas Instruments’ 0.8” HEP (High Efficiency Pixel) DMD for improved colour and contrast and a more efficient cooling system design. Jazz Series projectors deliver high brightness and resolution in a manageable and compact chassis, weighing only 29.4kg (64.8lbs). With its quiet operation, built-in…
Matrix Sales will now serve as the official dealer of ETC in Denmark, following the acquisition of long-term ETC partner Atendi A/S’s Protech division. Matrix Sales – a distributor of professional lighting, stage equipment, audio and AV across Danish market – brings extensive experience in the Danish entertainment industry and will provide access to an even larger segment of the market for Atendi A/S. Atendi A/S’s Protech division includes the activities of the company’s theatre, event and architectural lighting department with employees Søren Jørgensen, Hans Henrik Schmidt, and Henrik Sundahl continuing their work now as part of Matrix Sales. Matrix…
When Aki Bosse sings about dreaming, living, loving and despairing, it often sounds surprisingly happy and danceable. Übers Traumen (‘About Dreaming’) is also the name of his latest album, for which he undertook a major arena tour in Germany in 2024. Lighting Designer, Rico Münzer has been lighting Bosse (and his band of the same name) since 2018. For the current tour design, no fewer than 200 GLP fixtures combine to create a unique look. In total, the designer specified 86 GLP KNV Arc, 76 JDC Line 1000, 24 impression X5 Wash and 14 JDC1 in a structure to fill…
Neumann & Müller Veranstaltungstechnik (N&M) has invested in MAC Viper XIP fixtures, the next generation of moving lights from Martin Professional. MAC Viper lights have been a regular feature of N&M equipment for the past 12 years, but the time came when a successor was urgently needed. The demands placed on the equipment have grown enormously in line with technical developments, and many once trailblazing functions have now become standard. “We have had a good partnership with Martin Professional for many years now. It has been marked by ongoing communication, in which we have regularly informed Martin about our practical…
Adamson has revealed a new addition to its Vergence Group: VGs, a new benchmark in low-frequency performance for the most demanding scenarios. Adamson’s new VGs, the second product released as part of the Vergence Group, is a powered subwoofer built upon the foundation of the trusted low-end impact and versatility of Adamson’s E-Series E119 subwoofer, combined with a custom-designed and in-house manufactured, single-channel 6kW Class-D Amplifier with on-board DSP. Loaded with a single lightweight, long-excursion, 19” SD19 Kevlar Neodymium driver utilising Adamson’s Advanced Cone Architecture and Symmetrical Drive Technology, the VGs is capable of reproducing frequencies from 29Hz to 100Hz. With…
The Taihu Jazz Festival is held every year in the National Centre for Performing Arts in Beijing. During five days in May, musicians from China and beyond performed to excited crowds in the purpose-built outdoor performance spaces. Over 50 jazz performances took place, including sets from French harmonica master Laurent Maur, jazz trumpeter, Li Xiaochuan, and other Chinese and international musicians, who took to the stage of the Taihu Stage Art Centre to kick off the 2024 Taihu Jazz Festival. Central to each was the power of DiGiCo’s Quantum series, with a Quantum 338 at the front of house position,…
Since its humble beginnings in 1984, AUDIX has grown to offer a wide range of microphones. To celebrate its history and continued innovation, the company has produced a Limited Edition of the iconic D6 kick drum microphone. The Limited Edition D6X microphone has all the sonic attributes that makes D6 a classic, plus additional filtering options for unsurpassed flexibility. Only 100 units of the bead blasted D6X Limited Edition will be produced and will be available through selected giveaways throughout the next months. In 1986, the AUDIX OM1 handheld dynamic mic was born. The OM1 began to amass a word-of-mouth…
Janet Jackson’s Together Again arena tour headed across the pond to the UK and Europe with PRG UK and North America collaborating to bring a stunning 360° production package. Crossfade Design, who have worked with PRG and Janet’s team for many years, evolved the design from the 2023 US run to make the show bigger and more dynamic for the UK and Europe arena tour. Designer, Eric Wade worked together with his team, Brandon Wade and Sam Brown who also toured the show, and Janet and Randy Jackson to bring together their ideas into an eclectic collection of epic moments…
tvONE has appointed Nick Spencer as Technical Product Manager for Green Hippo’s Hippotizer Media Servers. With a decade of experience as a Lighting and Media Server programmer for live and corporate events, concert tours, exhibits, and custom experiences, Spencer brings a wealth of knowledge from the Entertainment and Pro AV industries working with Hippotizer Media Servers in various applications. In his new role as Technical Product Manager, Spencer will continue at the forefront of industry trends and technology, managing and cultivating the on-going development of Hippotizer media servers. “We are thrilled to appoint Nick as our new Technical Product Manager.…
Long-term Martin Audio rental partner, W E Audio, recently underlined its commitment to the British manufacturer, by making a massive investment across the latest Wavefront Precision line array portfolio. This not only reinforces its promise to deliver best-quality sound for its core event and festival markets, but broaden the scope when it comes to large scale international touring. Founded by Wayne Barker, W E Audio’s upgraded inventory is headed by Martin Audio’s flagship WPL large format line array, and SXH218 subwoofers, as well as FlexPoint FP12s, TORUS, and XE500 wedge monitors. At the same time, in order to give them…
