Ryōgoku Kokugikan, also known as Ryōgoku Sumo Hall, is a unique space; inside the venue, sumo wrestlers practice daily, with His Majesty The Emperor often coming to watch from his reserved seat. Ryōgoku Kokugikan also hosts various other events, including wrestling, concerts and corporate events. Sumio Akashio, Sound Engineer at the Ryōgoku Kokugikan, said the arena therefore required a PA that could intelligibly reproduce everything from quiet to loud sound reproduction for wrestling in the ring. It also needed to be heard right up to the last row of seats on the second-level balcony. “In such a way we can create…
Author: Daisy Thorogood
LD Systems has launched a product range specifically for the installation market. The TICA Series offers compact solutions that are flexible, easy to install, and packed with features that deliver better sound and control. The series includes everything from media streaming to mixing preamplifiers, to a range of amps with different channel and power outputs. Included, there are also new Dante networked audio interfaces, transformers, headphone amplifiers, and control interfaces. Installers can build entire systems using workhorse products from the series, or the TICA Series can be integrated into an existing installation, providing additional connections or zones. “Our DIO Dante…
Meyer Sound has announced new hires for three high-level management positions, with each job function vital to the continuing operational efficiency and long-term growth of the company. Melissa Galicia has been selected as Chief Financial Officer, James Bolton is the new Director of Logistics, and Michael Heard has been chosen as the Director of Procurement. “Although these three are not in customer-facing roles, their work is critical to maintaining strong relationships with our global customer base,” commented Meyer Sound Executive Vice President Helen Meyer. Meyer continued: “Melissa is charged with continuing the efficient and robust financial operations of the company,…
NEUTRIK’s opticalCON ADVANCED fibre portfolio was expanded with the introduction of two MTP high-speed, high-capacity connectivity systems; creating a standard solution for point-to-point connections in pro AV and broadcast applications. The single-mode opticalCON MTP 16 and multimode opticalCON MTP 48 respectively offer 16 and 48 data channels within a single cable, providing high-speed, high data capacity from a high reliability, low maintenance connectivity solution, capable of rapid deployment and immediate playback. Additional benefits include up to 24x less cabling requirements and cost optimisation per single fibre/data channel. The MTP 16 and MTP 48 systems incorporate several design advances inherent in…
Production Futures’ Breakthrough Awards recognise and mark the achievements of young talent within the production industries, with a mission to inspire the next generation. Designed in cooperation with Awards sponsors, the 2023 edition based the ‘prize’ around ‘opportunity and access’ in contrast to the customary ‘glass trophy recognition’. More than 200 attendees witnessed 18 winners receive their awards in 20 categories. Chief Executive Hannah Eakins was thrilled with the response to the updated format: “We loved the new concept because the recipients got so much more than a medal! In some cases, they won paid work opportunities, while others benefitted…
Follow-Me has appointed Chris Lose as their new Designer Relations Liaison for the North American market. Follow-Me has been entrusted to track iconic names and productions worldwide, including U2, Rammstein, Roger Waters, Beyoncé, Muse, and The Rolling Stones; Lose joined this established company, eager to demonstrate his wealth of experience, alongside an in-depth understanding of the creative demands of the industry. Lose stated he was: “proud to spread the word about the benefits of this dynamic system and help others benefit from integrating it in their design work,” after using Follow-Me on major world events and tours. Furthermore, his appointment…
Listen Technologies Corporation and Ampetronic have partnered to create a source for innovative audio solutions. Together, they aim to provide a broad range of solutions to ensure positive audio experiences for everyone, even in challenging listening environments. Beginning January 1, 2024, Listen Technologies will be the exclusive representative for Ampetronic systems in North America, and Ampetronic will represent Listen Technologies solutions in the UK. Both companies are strongly committed to investing in innovation; through this partnership, they collaborate to bring many new technology solutions to market. Listen Technologies and Ampetronic are part of Allvida, a rapidly growing group of companies…
Lawo has expanded its Executive Management Board, effective 1 November 2023. Claus Gärtner has joined Claudia Nowak (CFO and “Vorstand”), Jamie Dunn (CCO), Andreas Hilmer (CMO), Christian Lukic (CSCO), Phil Myers (CTO) and Ulrich Schnabl (COO). “I have a strong passion for high-tech and high-quality products, and I enjoy working for family-owned companies because they allow for sustainable long-term strategies and fast decision-making. Joining Lawo as ‘Vorstand’ and CFO, alongside being part of the company’s exciting journey in transforming media infrastructure technology, was an opportunity I couldn’t pass up,” said Gärtner. Gärtner’s international career has seen him excel at Rheinmetall,…
As of 1 November 2023, Robe North America (RNA) is the exclusive distributor for Avolites in the United States of America. RNA now provides full sales, service (including warranty-related), training, and technical support, following Robe sro’s recent acquisition of the console and media server manufacturer. Avolites USA Product Manager Brad White and Product Specialist Kade Behm now work alongside the very proactive Robe North America teams taking care of all Avo-related tasks. Lorienn Cochenour, CEO, Robe Lighting, Inc. commented: “We are very excited to welcome Brad and Kade to Robe North America, where their energy, enthusiasm, years of industry experience…
Betetova Hall, the primary rehearsal room at Ljubljana University’s Academy of Music, has been fitted with a lighting rig, including Robe T1 Profile and LEDBeam 350 moving lights, together with T11 Profiles and ParFect 150s. Updating the venue’s lighting system, Robe fixtures were delivered to the project by Ljubljana-based MK Light Sound. These fixtures were chosen for their relative quietness as well as the quality of light; this is an essential requirement for any classical music environment to minimise ambient noise. The T1 and T11 Profiles were additionally picked for their white light properties, explained MK Light…
