L-Acoustics unveiled L1, the flagship of the L Series, and its companion cardioid subwoofer, CS1. Built on L-Acoustics patented Progressive Ultra-Dense Line Source (PULS) technology, L1 sets a new reference for stadium sound systems that has already been entrusted to the world’s biggest stages. L1 has been deployed on Bruno Mars’ The Romantic tour with Clair Global, for Harry Styles’ Together Together tour with Solotech, and on Joker Xue’s world tour with MRT, as well as a debut at the Brit Awards in London with Britannia Row, a Clair Global company. CS1 delivered the low end on the main stages…
Author: Daisy Thorogood
L-Acoustics has announced Source Intelligence, a proprietary voice-separation technology that delivers clearer, more intelligible vocals and unprecedented gain before feedback for live performances. Running as an exclusive licensed application on the L-ISA Processor II and fully integrated in the L-Acoustics system workflow, Source Intelligence gives front-of-house engineers mixing on an L-Acoustics PA a groundbreaking tool to clean up vocals from noisy stages and allow performers to move freely across any stage configuration, including in front of the PA, without risking feedback or sacrificing vocal clarity. L-Acoustics Source Intelligence runs on the L-ISA Processor II as a licensed software subscription, requiring…
Following an outstanding inaugural year in 2025, Rise AV has announced the return of its flagship leadership initiative, Elevate. The programme continues its mission to accelerate the progression of women into senior leadership roles across the AV industry. Past delegates have described the programme as “transformative, insightful and energising,” highlighting the unique combination of practical tools, expert guidance, and a powerful cross-industry network. Elizabeth Callens from Barco said: “It helped me build confidence, strengthen my leadership skills, and gain clarity in my professional direction… empowering me to contribute more meaningfully.” Building on the momentum and impact of its first cohort,…
Opened in 2015, Pontio is Bangor University’s arts and innovation centre. As well as numerous teaching and learning spaces, the venue is home to a 600-capacity flexible theatre space, 200-seater cinema, studio theatre, and a cutting-edge Innovation Centre. With an eclectic programme of music, drama, gigs, cinema, cabaret, and more, Pontio is in use seven days a week for the benefit of both the university and local community. Funded by the Welsh Government through the Arts Council of Wales with match funding from the University, the venue recently completed a major upgrade to its theatre and studio lighting systems with…
A long-term creative partnership between the amusement park’s internal team, integrator Bentin Projects, and manufacturer Q-SYS allows the Hollywood-inspired Movie Park Germany to house vibrant and innovative entertainment offerings. At a modern theme park, the guest experience is shaped just as much by what visitors hear and see as by the rides themselves. At Movie Park Germany, this understanding has driven the park’s technical team to develop a highly adaptable, venue-wide AV infrastructure, enabling continuous creative evolution while maintaining operational reliability. Working in close collaboration with integration partners, including Bentin Projects, the park’s in-house specialists have spent the past several…
The 2026 Guangzhou Entertainment Technology Show (2026GETshow) will be held at Zones A & D at the Canton Fair Complex, from April 6 to 8. This edition of GETshow will see a significant upgrade in scale, with a total exhibition area of 150,000 sq m, 14 professional pavilions and more than 1,000 renowned global brand exhibitors. It covers core sectors including professional lighting, professional audio, cultural tourism equipment, LED displays, conference systems, stage effects, lasers, and stage accessories. GETshow 2026 will serve as a high-end international exhibition platform for the entire industry chain. In addition to the extensive display of…
In September 2025, the large complex La Friche la Belle de Mai unveiled Le Petit Cab, a new 300-capacity performance space in Marseille, and, in doing so, set a European first. The venue is now believed to be the continent’s first current music space whose entire audiovisual setup runs on a fully autonomous, solar-powered system. The project was delivered in partnership with Marseille-based manufacturer PikiP Solar Speakers, whose solar energy storage and audio technologies power the room’s sound, lighting, and control infrastructure. Le Petit Cab, led by the BISOU cooperation, was conceived as more than an additional stage. The brief…
The Atelier des Lumières describes itself as an immersive digital art centre. The space brings classic art to life through technology and, in one of its most recent experiences, encourages visitors to touch the exhibits. Welcoming guests of all ages remains central to creator Culturespaces’ ethos, a commitment underscored by the spring 2025 unveiling of the Atelier des Enfants Kids’ Atelier. A 160 sq m exhibition space is dedicated to the Atelier des Enfants, a fully immersive, projection-mapped room. Visitors – primarily children, though not exclusively – move around the room and interact with the art, as it responds dynamically…
“Whether I’m creating solutions that will be used by an artist performing in a major venuE or by a young person singing in a school play, I know I’m designing for one of the most important days in someone’s lifE.” MONDO-DR sits down with Lou Mannarino, Founder and CEO of 1 SOUND, for an exclusive interview. In a professional audio landscape sometimes defined by competition and rapid product cycles, Lou Mannarino, Founder and CEO of 1 SOUND, refuses to let market pressure or comparison fuel his work. The American manufacturer instead focuses on crafting audio systems it feels the field…
Renkus-Heinz has released its Symetrix third-party control plugin, enabling seamless integration of Renkus-Heinz products within the Symetrix control environment. This plugin allows integrators and system designers to centrally manage key loudspeaker functions, including DSP parameters, input routing, preset recall, and device telemetry, all directly from Symetrix platforms. The plugin simplifies the setup and operation of Renkus-Heinz loudspeaker systems by consolidating control in a single environment. This integration reduces operational complexity, streamlines system configuration, and enhances consistency – particularly in large-scale installations. It also improves efficiency by enabling faster setup and more effective troubleshooting. “We are proud to expand our third-party…
