It is with great sadness that KV2 Audio shares the news of the passing of its founder and industry pioneer George Krampera Sr. George had a passion for everything audio and dedicated his whole life to making the world sound better. On this journey he travelled the globe, creating market-defining products and producing revenue streams for many of the biggest names in Pro Audio. After spending time in Canada and Italy, before eventually settling back in his homeland of the Czech Republic, George earned a reputation as one of the most significant and revolutionary transducer designers in the history of…
Author: James Robertson
Technology West Group (TWG) has announced its expansion into Saudi Arabia, a move designed to support the Kingdom’s ambitions in the technology and systems integration sector. In a collaboration, H.R.H. Prince Abdulaziz bin Abdullah bin Saud bin Abdulaziz Al Saud, together with his Senior Advisors, Abdelkader Abbas and Saud Ali Hassan Al-Nafaie, have partnered with TWG to drive forward Saudi Arabia’s transformation into a global technology and innovation hub. Recognising Technology West Group’s cutting-edge solutions, H.R.H. Prince Abdulaziz expressed confidence in the company’s ability to advance the Kingdom’s evolving technological landscape to align with Saudi Arabia’s Vision 2030. “Saudi Arabia…
Follow-Me has partnered with ULA Group in Australia and New Zealand. The new partnership marks an exciting milestone for both companies, expanding access to Follow-Me’s cutting-edge performer tracking technology across the region. With ULA Group’s vast industry expertise and comprehensive service and support, paired with Follow-Me’s world-class automated follow-spot solutions, the collaboration promises to deliver innovative and highly customisable lighting and tracking systems for major entertainment and production projects. Follow-Me’s performer tracking solutions provide accurate positional data for multi-target, multi-fixture follow-spots, as well as for immersive audio systems and video content mapping, resulting in more dynamic, immersive, and responsive lighting…
Recently, Wuping No. 1 Middle School in China’s Hubei Province celebrated its 100th anniversary, during which it has adhered to a philosophy of “cultivating people with moral integrity and all-round development”. During that time it has trained more than 50,000 graduates, many of whom have become high ranked in governing the country, studying, and developing industries. To mark the occasion, a special Forever Azalea concert was performed in the concert hall of the newly built Science and Art Museum, presenting an audio-visual feast to alumni, guests, teachers and students. Martin Audio’s signature sound and consistent coverage created a stunning live…
Cadac Consoles signed an agreement with Aura Audio on its booth at Integrated Systems Europe for distribution in Finland of its CM-Series audio mix system, centred around the CM-J50 digital console. “We have had very heavy visitor traffic through the booth, principally from potential global distributors,” said Cadac Consoles’ Director of Marketing and Business Operations, James Godbehear at the end of day four; having finalised the agreement for Finland with Mika Isotalo, Managing Director and Sales at Aura Audio, on the second day of the show. “Aura Audio is the perfect partner for Cadac Consoles, with both companies sharing an…
K-array has become a go-to brand for AV integrators working in the restaurant scene across Canada’s Québec region. Distributed locally by DDH Audio, these solutions are prized for their exceptional sound quality, sleek design and flexibility in meeting the diverse needs of modern hospitality venues. “Restaurants in Montreal and the Québec region overall place significant emphasis on creating the right atmosphere, and high-quality audio is a key component of that,” explained Daniel Huard of DDH Audio. “Music plays a central role in shaping the customer experience, making the integration of good quality sound systems essential.” The restaurant industry in the…
Renkus-Heinz has announced a new distribution partnership with Aplauz Audio, a well-established Polish distributor of high-quality professional and consumer audio solutions. This strategic collaboration aims to expand Renkus-Heinz’s reach in Poland and provide local customers with industry-leading audio solutions. Founded in 2003, Aplauz Audio has built a reputation as a trusted distributor of premium audio solutions. The company initially started with audio and video cabling and high-quality connectors, but over the years, Aplauz has grown into a key player in the Polish audio market, offering solutions from renowned manufacturers such as Sennheiser, Neumann, Merging Technologies and more. Through careful business…
Powersoft has announced the signing today of a binding investment agreement to acquire from H.P. Sound Equipment 51% of the share capital of K-Array, which specialises in the design and manufacture of high-performance, compact design audio systems for a wide range of applications. The Agreement also envisages the mutual granting of call and put options in favour of Powersoft and HP Sound, respectively, on the remaining 49% of K-Array’s share capital. The closing of the transaction is, to date, expected by March 2025. “We are excited to announce this acquisition, a significant strategic step for our company and the professional…
Adamson has released the FletcherMachine V2.3. This update introduces several new features and improvements to enhance the user experience and expand its capabilities. This update includes remote software, engine firmware, Virtual software and Plug-In. Key Features and Improvements in V2.3 Enhanced Network Connectivity: Improved network connectivity, particularly on computers with multiple network adapters. User-Selectable Initial Sync Direction: Users can now choose the direction of initial sync between the remote and engine. Software Preference Import: Preferences from previous remote versions can be imported seamlessly. Redundancy Mode Enhancements: Further improvements to redundancy mode with multiple engines. Leader/Follower Hierarchy Updates: An updated leader/follower…
The Hilton Garden Inn La Romana in the Dominican Republic epitomises a romantic destination. Located steps away from sun-kissed beaches and the renowned crystal-clear water of the Caribbean, it’s a slice of paradise for locals and visitors alike. The 5,000 square meter property has 130 rooms — many equipped with balconies for stunning ocean views and unsurpassed sunsets — and features a swimming pool, two outdoor bars, a restaurant, a gym, and event and meeting spaces ideal for social and corporate celebrations. The hotel wanted to implement an audio system that matched the splendour of its natural surroundings, and so…
