Community Professional Loudspeakers has announced the appointment of Rob Davidson to the UK-based position of EMEA Sales Manager. With an early career in medical technology sales, Davidson joins Community from the professional audio export company, PAXT Ltd., where he held the position of Senior International Sales Manager. Rob will report directly to Community’s CEO, Steve Johnson, who commented, “We’re very pleased to welcome Rob to the team. Combined with excellent technical experience, he has a proven track record of building great working relationships with distributors, consultants, system integrators and dealers.” Steve continued: “With our wide offering for installed sound, market…
Author: James Robertson
Taking in a Utica Comets hockey game at the Adirondack Bank Center at the Utica Memorial Auditorium (The Aud) in Utica, New York is not only an enjoyable experience in its own right but also an opportunity to experience a watershed moment in the history of architecture. The 3,800-plus seat auditorium relies on the world’s first cable roof system, forerunner to other such structures like Madison Square Garden. Lev Zetlin designed the Aud in the 1950s using two-inch steel cables as circular spokes that support the roof, and its place in history is remembered with a permanent display at NYC’s…
The Seattle Symphony has expanded creative possibilities for musical performance and composition throughout the community with the opening of Octave 9: Raisbeck Music Center, an intimate venue inside the orchestra’s home at Benaroya Hall in downtown Seattle. Equipped with Meyer Sound’s Constellation active acoustics and Spacemap spatial sound, Octave 9 affords virtually limitless potential for exploring new ways to create, present and experience music from all genres and eras — from string quartets and vocal ensembles to contemporary electronic — in a richly immersive environment. Octave 9’s street-level space had been previously occupied by Soundbridge, a modest venue primarily devoted…
Robe is the main sponsor of Blackout – a direct, uncompromising and fully visceral immersive visual and sonic installation created by Guildford School of Acting (GSA) lighting tutor Mig Burgess to raise awareness of mental illness. Blackout will be staged in the Bellairs Theatre at the University of Surrey, UK, and refers specifically to bipolar II disorder. The work is designed to offer a snapshot of what it’s like to experience the highs and crushing lows of bipolar II, what Mig describes as being “like the lights going out in your head”. Open and honest discussion about manic depression and…
A Martin Audio WPM loudspeaker system has taken pride of place in the local community-owned and operated Festival Drayton Centre in Market Drayton. The installation was carried out by long-standing specialists, B.S.B. (Sound) — set up 50 years ago by Elwyn Bickley and two partners. Today one of the largest outdoor PA contractors of its type in the UK, the company also undertakes pro audio installations. “We had been looking forward to getting involved with Martin Audio for a long time and when this project arose, we knew the brand would be a strong contender,” stated Director Martin Bickley. And…
Audiologic has announced that it has been appointed as a UK distributor for USA-based AV connectivity specialists Attero Tech of Fort Wayne, Indiana. Founded in 2005 by a group of engineers, Attero Tech has grown into a leading global provider of innovative, cost-effective audio networking I/O endpoints and AV connectivity solutions, including networked AV wall plates, small form factor network AV interfaces, Bluetooth for Pro-AV, IP paging and audio monitoring products. Adding Attero Tech to its portfolio complements Audiologic’s distribution of QSC Systems. Attero Tech’s AES 67 and Dante-enabled products are designed for compatibility with QSC Q-SYS Core DSP solutions…
Renkus-Heinz has announced that as of March 1, 2019, its products are being distributed in Greece by Eramita. Eramita has been the exclusive Renkus-Heinz distributor in Turkey for several years with great success. The firm decided last November to expand its operations into Greece. “Audience satisfaction is at the core of everything Eramita does, from designing systems based on each venue’s specific needs to rigorous testing and customer-focused aftermarket technical support. We’re looking forward to working with them as they expand their successful approach to the growing Greek market.” notes Michal Poplawski, European Technical Sales Manager for Renkus-Heinz. “Renkus-Heinz is…
Sixty82 has announced that it has recently appointed Audiosales as the new representative in Italy for its full trussing and staging product line. Audiosales will offer expert guidance on a wide range of possibilities, advising customers in Italy on the best Sixty82 solution for their particular needs. As of today, the Italian customers can rely upon the qualities of a dedicated and enthusiastic team, to meet their requirements. With a strong technical background, they have the knowledge and experience to ensure their recommended solution will suit the customer’s needs. Date Jonkman, Sixty82’s executive account manager said: “We are delighted to…
Chauvet capped off the first full year of its French subsidiary’s operation with a gala celebration. Over 100 guests attended the festive event, which was held on March 21 at the company’s French headquarters in the south Paris suburb of Chilly-Mazarin. They enjoyed an evening of food and beverages, live entertainment, games and a firsthand look at the company’s latest offerings, including the new additions to its award-winning Maverick and Ovation series of LED fixtures. “We were excited to welcome so many accomplished guests from the French entertainment lighting industry, very pleased to see their enthusiasm for our new products,”…
Professional entertainment solutions company Music & Lights have appointed Lighting & Sound Distribution as their exclusive distributor of Prolights, Tribe and dedicated architectural lighting brand ArchWork, for Singapore. With over 18 years of proven track record, Lighting & Sound Distribution has earned a strong position in the show and entertainment market sector, providing quality European professional sound and lighting, architectural LEDs, trussing, media servers and special effects equipment in the Southeast Asia region. From theme parks to nightclubs, ballrooms, event spaces to mega concert venues in Singapore and throughout the Asia region, Lighting & Sound Distribution hold vast amounts of…
