Author: Emma Hill

Merging Technologies, a leading provider of audio technology solutions, announced the launch of the Merging Technologies Atmos Bundle. The bundle offers comprehensive monitoring and calibration facilities in a compact footprint. Sold for the first time as a complete hardware and software solution package, the bundle offers an efficient Dolby Atmos solution across a variety of applications. The bundle includes a Hapi MkII interface with DA8 cards, Anubis Pro SPS and Sonarworks SoundID Reference for multichannel including a microphone, providing the fastest route to calibrate a room for Dolby Atmos. SoundID Reference guides the user through an automated measurement to identify…

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The newly-opened Bankroll is a new take on a Philadelphia sports bar. Bankroll set out to be the answer for the void in luxury sports and entertainment. This 13,000 sq ft and 350-plus seat restaurant and entertainment-viewing social experience is an impressive addition to Center City’s nightlife. CEO, Padma Rao stated: “I think are going to change the game on how people come together to experience sports and live events with our range of access levels and experiences. “We’re encouraging guests to look up at the same big screen together, celebrate big wins and monumental moments with the table next…

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Martin Audio’s popular Open Day programme returns over an extended three-day period (from 6th-8th September) at its High Wycombe base, following on from the PLASA Show, London. It was exactly six years ago that the manufacturer launched the first of what has become a hugely successful programme. As the international trade show landscape changed, so Martin Audio’s decision to take ownership of its portfolio, and demonstrate the key components to its customers—up close and personal—paid handsome dividends. This September the Open Days go into overdrive, with more demonstration times each day and a half-day extension plus the introduction of a…

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​​​​Based at the historic Birmingham Hippodrome, the Birmingham Royal Ballet (BRB) is one of five major ballet companies in the United Kingdom. Known for its intensive touring schedule, the company required a reliable communication solution that could be easily deployed in a variety of venues. The solution came in the form of an innovative punQtum and Riedel solution, specified by UK distributor Autograph. Prior to the upgrade, the production team were using a two-stage system, composed of a one- or two-channel hard-wired system and a Motorola radio system. “Depending on the venue, we often found that its hard-wired systems were…

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d&b group, the market leader in professional audio systems and AVLM solution provider announced a major investment by Providence, a premier private equity firm specialising in growth-oriented investments in media, communications, education and technology. With the support of Providence, d&b plans to further strengthen its global market-leading position in the professional audio market while also further integrating its capabilities in the Audio Visual, Lighting and Media (AVLM) solutions sector. Providence has a track record of investing in businesses that deliver world-class technology and experiences. As part of the transaction, the d&b management team will also acquire a stake in the…

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Environmental Lights, a leader in LED lighting solutions, announced that it has acquired City Theatrical, Inc and City Theatrical, Ltd (UK). The acquisition continues Environmental Lights’ growth trajectory as it expands its footprint and product offerings in the scenic market. City Theatrical, based in Carlstadt, New Jersey, has been servicing the scenic and theatrical markets for over 37 years. Its Multiverse Wireless DMX technology is widely accepted as the standard in live performance globally, serving both Broadway and West End theatrical productions. “Environmental Lights is focused on being the lighting leader in each of our core verticals.  The acquisition of…

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Dubai-based iRIG, provider of industrial and live event solutions in the Middle East, has announced its partnership with Eilon Engineering as the exclusive distributor of its high-quality Ron StageMaster load monitoring systems. The partnership became effective on June 1st, 2023, marking a significant milestone for both companies in expanding their presence in the Middle East market. Eilon Engineering, a global manufacturer of advanced load monitoring systems, has been at the forefront of the industry for over 45 years. Its innovative load cell technology and commitment to exceptional quality have earned them a solid reputation among professionals worldwide. By partnering with…

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Sphere lit up the global stage with a captivating display of dynamic, animated content on the venue’s exterior – the Exosphere – transforming the Las Vegas skyline on 4th July. A signature feature of Sphere, a next-generation entertainment medium, the Exosphere will showcase a wide range of artistic and branded content that will be seen not only by guests at Sphere and the 40+ million visitors to Las Vegas each year, but also is photographed and shared around the world on social media. As part of a special show to celebrate the Fourth of July, for the first time ever, Sphere’s…

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Further to its successful introduction to the European, South-East Asian and North American markets, Powersoft will be presenting its much anticipated cloud-based platform, Unica and Universo, at InfoComm China 2023 from the 19th–21st July 2023, China National Convention Center, Beijing. The new generation platform from the Italian audio expert will be presented during a special event at the EZPro booth (Hall E, stand EE4-01) on the first day of the show at 2:30pm. EZPro, Powersoft’s historical representative in China, is the country’s official distributor for the entire Powersoft range of products and solutions, including Mover, Mezzo and Dynamic Music Distribution, as…

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One of the UK’s longest-running leisure operators, Potters Resorts, has recently completed a multi-million-pound refurbishment of the luxury Five Lakes resort in Essex, which it purchased in 2021. The improvements include a new leisure complex, upgrades to numerous existing facilities and the repurposing of a former sports hall into the Glade Theatre, a multi-functional performance space equipped with state-of-the-art sound, lighting and video systems. Already an established DiGiCo user (the theatre at their original site in Hopton On Sea features an SD10), following consultation with Autograph Sound the company chose two DiGiCo consoles for the new facility, a Quantum 338…

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