The Focusrite Group, which comprises the Focusrite, Focusrite Pro, Novation and Ampify Music brands, has announced the acquisition of leading studio monitor company, ADAM Audio GmbH of Berlin, Germany. Focusrite Founder and Chairman, Phil Dudderidge said: “For the Focusrite Group, the creation and recording of music is everything. Together with ADAM Audio we can achieve so much more, removing the technical barriers that frustrate artists seeking to record and reveal their true sound.” Importantly, the Focusrite Group has stated that initial focus is squarely on ensuring ADAM Audio has all the necessary freedom and autonomy to continue their life story…
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Biamp has announced the acquisition of Audioprof Group International, parent company of Community Loudspeakers based in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, and Apart Audio based in Antwerp, Belgium from 3d Investors of Gent, Belgium. Community Loudspeakers is a well-established and respected manufacturer of a broad range of premium speakers targeting demanding indoor and outdoor applications including commercial, leisure, stadiums, and other large venues. Most recently at InfoComm 2019, Community Loudspeakers introduced the new L SERIES LVH-900 Beamforming Venue Horn, continuing its tradition of innovation. Apart Audio is a strong competitor in full signal path functional and commercial and leisure audio solutions for small and…
Prolight Concept Group recently worked with installers, EES Showhire for the lighting installation at Kinema in the Woods. The owner wanted the venues new lighting to be forgiving of the art deco era it encompasses. A wide variety of fixtures were used in the installation from warm white profiles illuminating the stage to LED pars and battens uplighting the drapes and even a disco ball. Due to the roof trusses in the building, which are too low for an image to be projected from the back of the auditorium, films in Screen One at the Kinema In The Woods are…
Vivitek has announced three new sales hires in response to increasing demand for its solutions across EMEA. The new team members include Tom Simpson (based in the UK), Lutz Nordbrock (based in Germany) and Cyril Marc (based in France). All of their appointments are effective immediately. Tom joins Vivitek as a Key Account Manager. Previously, he held roles at reputable AV/IT distributors, where he gained considerable knowledge of the AV industry as well as Vivitek’s extensive AV portfolio. This, combined with his excellent insight into the needs and demands of the market, means he will be able to accelerate the…
Prolight Concepts Group was recently approached by Lynx Pro-Audio to distribute its sound reinforcement product offering. All Lynx Pro-Audio products are designed in-house by their team of engineers and manufactured by highly qualified staff in their headquarters in Valencia, Spain. Prolight Concept’s Group’s recent visit with Lynx Pro-Audio allowed it to experience the quality sound reproduction and master cabinetry first hand. Prolights have already added multiple product ranges manufactured by Lynx, going forward it looks to expand the range further to offer its customers even more audio solutions. Lynx Pro Audio’s Ben Sinclair commented: “Prolight Concepts have grown very quickly,…
Encompass AV recently installed a comprehensive Martin Audio CDD sound system in the fashionable SX Sky Bar nightclub and lounge that occupies two floors of the luxurious new Hotel Essex across from Chicago’s Grant Park. Discussing the project, Encompass AV owner Tim Pickett explained: “We were charged with doing the audio for the SX Sky Bar on the fifth and sixth floors which includes the main bar/lounge upstairs and the dancefloor downstairs, in a night club which can also double as a corporate space during the day. “Initially the designer was spec’ing another brand,” Tim continued, “and they brought us…
AV expert Alfonso Luria Carrió has been appointed Sales Manager for d&b audiotechnik Spain. Alfonso, who has worked in the professional audio industry since he was sixteen, joins the team from SoundLight Spain, where he served as Sales Director. He brings extensive knowledge of the Spanish AV market and a wealth of contacts. Alfonso joins d&b Spain at a time of expansion and growth, with a strengthening of its Partner Network and extension of Install Partners. One of Alfonso’s focuses will be coordinating the activity of all Partner organizations and consolidating growth in the fixed install market. “I am happy…
Belgian pro audio manufacturer, Audac, is delighted to announce Sebastian Chong as sales representative for the APAC region. By working with AUDAC’s partners at all levels, Sebastian will be responsible for expanding Audac’s market share and increasing the company’s sales network in the Asia Pacific region. With the appointment of a dedicated sales representative, Audac will be in the position to better serve their users locally and thus also guarantee their growth for the coming years. Sebastian will also be an answer for the immense growth and requests for the brand in this region so Audac can continue to deliver…
Renkus-Heinz has announced that Garrison Parkin has joined the famed loudspeaker company as its new Sales Director for Southern California, Southern Nevada, Arizona, New Mexico, and El Paso, TX. A 30-year pro AV industry veteran, Garrison has worked in nearly every facet of the industry. He got his start in rentals and staging at McCune Sound in the 1980s, doing everything from hotel AV to corporate shows and large-venue concerts. Since then, Parkin has worked as an installer, project manager, programmer, design engineer, and system salesman and holds many pro and commercial product certifications. Based in Southern California, Parkin has…
Antari USA, leading global manufacturer of atmospheric special effects, announced that as of the beginning of June, they will become the exclusive United States distributor of Visual Productions BV, a leading European manufacturer of lighting control for entertainment and architectural applications. The Visual Productions product line includes architectural lighting control systems designed for permanent installations in hospitality, retail, museums, theme parks and cruise ships. The ease of operation and the incorporated communication technologies make these lighting controllers ideal for system integration. Ray Villasenor, General Manager Antari Lighting and Effects USA said: “We are excited to bring these cutting edge products…
