QSC has welcomed Chant Utukian as Director MEA. He is based in Dubai and is responsible for managing and developing the Middle East and Africa region. “It is wonderful to have Chant join QSC,” says Markus Winkler, SVP EMEA & APAC, QSC. “With his knowledge and experience in the pro AV industry, we are confident that we will be able to accelerate the growth of QSC while building closer relationships with local customers and provide even more support.” Prior to joining QSC, Chant held positions as Regional Sales Manager at Sharp, Project Manager at Cyviz and, most recently, as Senior…
Author: James Robertson
When a moribund Titan II Nuclear Missile Complex north of Little Rock, Arkansas, went on the market as a real estate offering in 2010, G.T. Hill saw an opportunity to engage in some modern archeology. Hill purchased the long-neglected bunker and set out on a journey of renovation that resulted in a premier rental space – complete with an Ashly Audio-powered sound system. “I saw the site was available and thought it would be really cool to turn it into a fully livable home,” said Hill, who works in the technology field but is quick to note the renovation of…
Westville Music Bowl is formerly the CT Tennis Center on the Yale University campus in New Haven. In normal times, it can seat up to 10,000 but with CDC guidelines, it currently hosts 4,000 attendees. Since Westville Music Bowl is completely outdoors, the venue has been able to entertain a larger capacity than other neighbouring music venues. However, after May 19, CDC and state guideline will be updated to reflect full seating compacity with specific guidelines for attendees. The bowl is the first arena worldwide to take advantage of the recently announced d&b audiotechnik re-manufactured certified pre-owned (CPO) program with…
Fulcrum Acoustic, creators of innovative professional loudspeaker technologies, has appointed DNA Systems as their distributor for Greece. This is part of a larger campaign that expands the reach of Fulcrum Acoustic’s European distribution as their popularity continues to grow in the region. “We began a concerted effort to expand our European distribution network before the start of the COVID Pandemic,” Fulcrum Acoustic President and co-founder Stephen Siegel says. “We are happy to add DNA Systems to the growing list of Fulcrum Acoustic distributors.” “Fulcrum Acoustic has developed unique technologies that allow for innovative solutions,” says Vaggelis Iakovidis, Technical Director and…
Bosch division Building Technologies has announced the appointment of Ramesh Jayaraman as Senior Vice President & General Manager, Business Unit Communications. Effective immediately, Jayaraman assumes global leadership for the Bosch Communications family of professional audio and communications brands – Bosch conference and public address/voice alarm, Dynacord electronics and software, Electro-Voice loudspeakers and microphones, RTS intercom systems, and Telex aviation headsets & radio dispatch solutions. “It’s exciting to be joining the Communications team during this time of change and opportunity,” says Jayaraman. “It has been particularly energizing to see how Bosch has proactively adapted to the new challenges brought about by…
Daelim Musical, Amate Audio’s long time exclusive distribution partner in South Korea, has been installing Amate Audio line array systems extensively in churches throughout the country. Over the previous 14 months the company has installed Amate Audio systems in more than nine churches. The largest of these, in the First Presbyterian Church in Wonju city, comprises 16x Nitíd N208 1500 W active, self-powered line array cabinets and 2x 2500 W N18W sub bass cabinets, flown in L – R strings. A majority of the installations, however, have deployed Amate Audio’s Xcellence series X12CLA ultra-compact constant curvature array. An, advanced, active…
Video interface and IP workflow innovator Magewell is celebrating its tenth anniversary this month. Growing significantly from its roots as a custom hardware design firm for third-party software developers, the company has established itself as a global leader in video capture, conversion, and streaming solutions that help video production and AV professionals thrive in the dynamically evolving media technology landscape. Magewell spent its first year in business primarily as an engineering company, developing robust hardware modules on an OEM basis for vendors of solutions such as lecture capture systems. However, with its own innovative technology ideas and industry vision, Magewell…
As Cuba’s oldest brewery, Cerveceria La Tropical dates to the year 1888 when La Tropical founded the Cuban beer industry. The business thrived until the arrival of the Cuban revolution when the company’s assets were seized. Fast forward 50 years, which includes relocation of the founding family to Miami, and Cerveceria La Tropical has a new home— a testament to perseverance, passion, hard work, and the belief that all is possible. Cuba’s oldest brewery is now one of Miami’s youngest, and this vibrant new business has DAS Audio loudspeakers installed throughout the complex. Sound Investment Audio, a design / build…
Neutrik UK has appointed Karl Cowing as its new Sales Manager. The new recruit assumes the role following a 22 year career in engineering, sales, support and key account management roles within the electronics, automotive, transport, aerospace and defence sectors. His experience includes responsibility for electronic interconnect solutions into strategic aerospace and defence customers, helping them adapt to rapidly changing technology requirements within the radar and electronic warfare sector, and positioning high reliability RF electronic connectivity solutions, including fibre optic technology, to help customers address future bandwidth issues. Commenting on his appointment, Cowing said: “Over the years I have known…
German audio technology and solutions company d&b is providing show-goers at ISE 2021 a full range of technology solutions both online, and face to face in Barcelona [Stand B-104, Hall 2] from June 1-4. “ISE 2021 represents a great opportunity for our team to connect with the global AV industry, both in Barcelona and online,” stated David Claringbold, CMO, d&b Group. “This is our first major trade show since the announcement of our new service-focused business, d&b solutions, which further strengthens our customer focus on end-to-end service and integration offerings. ISE gives us an opportunity to speak in person with…
