d&b Group and its subsidiaries d&b audiotechnik and d&b solutions have joined the United Nations Global Compact initiative — a voluntary leadership platform for the development, implementation, and disclosure of responsible business practices. As members of the Global Compact, d&b Group and its subsidiaries will have the opportunity to collaborate with other companies, civil society organisations, and UN agencies to exchange the best practices and contribute to collective action towards sustainable development. The UN Global Compact is an initiative that calls on companies to align their operations and strategies with 10 universally accepted principles in the areas of Human Rights,…
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The 7,000-square-foot health and healing spa – Gaia Nomaya Wellness Center – chose Genelec 4430A Smart IP Installation Loudspeakers for its most intensely salubrious space. Gaia Nomaya Wellness Center is a 7,000-square-foot music, wellness, and arts space in Brooklyn, NY, dedicated to using music as medicine and art as therapy. A social wellness environment where visitors can have fun and hear music, yet also experience a range of healthy self-care options, the space is also used for outside events that support the neighbourhood, such as concerts and weddings. “It’s a truly multi-use space with the focus on healthy living,” explained…
The Q-SYS division of QSC has welcomed Christopher Jaynes as Senior Vice President of Software Technologies. In this role, Jaynes will lead Q-SYS software engineering as well as advanced research and technologies including artificial intelligence/machine learning, cloud and data. Jaynes is a passionate and accomplished leader who believes the innovative use of current and emerging technologies can solve complex challenges in human-technology interaction, create new market opportunities, and positively impact our world. He founded Mersive Technologies in 2006 to support a more collaborative and engaging workplace and grew the company into a leader in wireless media streaming with over 300,000…
Rosco has released the Image Spot HO, the latest addition to its Image Spot Projector range. Image Spot HO boasts high output performance, crisp gobo projection, durability, reliability, and a sleek design. The 75W Image Spot HO is the brightest projector in the Image Spot range, producing up to 2,900 lumens of output, making it ideal for use in museums, retail stores, themed environments, and hospitality venues. The fixture’s superior optics enable it to produce sharp gobo projections up to 75’ (22m) away. The Image Spot HO is available in two colour temperature options: 3000K warm white and 5500K cool…
A treasure hunt on Florida’s Marco Island might sound like a new blockbuster movie. But for K Systems, a premier audio and video company, it became a real-life experience when the JW Marriott Marco Island Beach Resort needed to upgrade its Florida property’s audio system. Add in Hurricane Ian, right in the midst of installation, and a challenging project got even tougher, yet turned into audio gold thanks to the help of LEA Professional. The JW Marriott Marco Island Beach Resort is situated along three miles of peaceful, pristine, private beaches on the Gulf of Mexico. The resort is expansive…
Belgian loudspeaker manufacturer Audiofocus has announced new passive versions of two of its professional subwoofers. The C210S dual-vented band-pass subwoofer is now available in both active (C210Sa) and passive (C210S) variants. C210S houses a pair of 10-inch neodymium transducers in a low-profile cabinet and was created to accompany Audiofocus’ super-compact Cyris CX6 live and installation speakers. Similarly, the C15LS LF / sub-element of the Carys column PA system is also now offered in self-powered (C15LSa) and passive (C15LS) options, both employing a single 15-inch LF transducer with Tetracoil technology. C15LS locks into position beneath the Carys C6 column loudspeaker to…
Riedel Communications has appointed Sjoerd Klinkers to the position of sales manager for the Benelux region. An experienced information technology specialist, Klinkers is skilled in AV solutions design, account management, and project engineering. He will report to Wilbert Kooij, regional sales director of Northern Europe and Benelux as he strengthens the company’s relations throughout Belgium, the Netherlands, and Luxembourg. “Sjoerd brings several years of experience in broadcast and AV to the table,” said Kooij. “With his extensive knowledge of the Dutch market, Sjoerd is a great addition to the Northern Europe team, and his skill set will bring great value…
QSC has announced that Ray Tantzen has joined the organisation as Director of Product Management. Tantzen has over 20 years of experience in pro audio product management with top brands including PreSonus Audio Electronics, Avid, and LOUD Technologies. “It’s very exciting to have Ray join our QSC team,” said David Fuller, Vice President of Product Development, at QSC Pro Audio. “Ray brings a tremendous amount of knowledge and expertise in developing and advancing digital mixer technology. He will be a valuable asset as we continue to innovate across our most coveted portfolio.” “QSC is a strong and successful brand with…
ClearSound Design chose Electro-Voice loudspeakers to spearhead Bright Christian Church upgrade to musically driven contemporary worship. Like many houses of worship, Bright Christian Church (Lawrenceburg, IN) found it had both the need and the opportunity to upgrade its A/V systems during the COVID pandemic. After working successfully with nearby ClearSound Design to enable streaming worship services, the church decided to retain the firm to address its need to upgrade the building’s legacy sound system. Worship Director Ashley Grigsby oversaw the project for the church: “Basically, we wanted to improve the quality of sound throughout the sanctuary, both in terms of…
Ayrton is set to reveal new products at Prolight + Sound 2023 in Frankfurt. Weighing only 28.5kg, Rivale Profile has been designed to push limits and is Ayrton’s most versatile luminaire to date. Equipped with a 160mm frontal lens and a brand new 450W high-efficiency LED module, calibrated at 6.5kW with a luminous flux of 27,000 lumens, Rivale Profile can produce an ultra-intensive beam of 4° – close to that of Ayrton’s famous “LT” versions – with a 13:1 zoom ratio and a zoom range of 4° to 52°. A brand new high-definition progressive CMY colour mixing system allows for…
