ICF Mittelland is a non-denominational free church headquartered in Oftringen in northern Switzerland. The church has recently upgraded its audio system to a full KV2 system supplied by Swiss Pro AV and lighting specialists, Plusmusic AG. The church is housed in the Celebration Hall at the You Event Center in Oftringen which offers space for 800 standing places or 350 seats, depending on the event. The highlight of the week is the “Celebrations” service for all age groups. It takes place every Sunday and is always a loud, cheerful and passionate occasion accompanied by a worship band. In August 2018…
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Patrick Warrington has joined German audio console and IP video specialist Lawo as Senior Director for Technical Business Development. In this role, he will support clients in their migration to IP-based systems and infrastructure, as well as working with the Lawo Advisory Board to steer the company’s strategies and technology during an unprecedented transitional period in the broadcast industry. Patrick holds an honours degree in Physics and computing from Warwick University, supplemented by training in management, leadership and finance including a ‘Mini-MBA’ from Manchester University. He began his career in professional audio in 1986 with AMS Industries, serving the industry…
Cymatic Audio has extended its European distribution into Poland with the appointment of renowned pro audio distribution specialist, Konsbud Audio. Konsbud has been introducing new brands to the Polish market for 30 years and is now one of the country’s biggest and most successful distributors of professional audio equipment. President of Konsbud Audio, Agnieszka Pyrich is pleased to be representing Cymatic Audio in Poland: “We’ve always prided ourselves on our ability to bring new brands to market and help them grow. Cymatic Audio is a young, exciting and extremely modern brand that leads the way in audio recording and playback…
Renkus-Heinz has announced the appointment of Matt Czyzewski to the position of president, effective May 2019. Matt joined the legendary loudspeaker company following his 22-year tenure at Biamp, where he started as a product manager and worked his way up to vice president, executive VP, Chief Operating Officer, and finally Chief Executive Officer. During those years, he was a major contributor to the growth of the company, leading up to 350 employees company-wide in three locations in the USA and Australia. Czyzewski was a primary driver of 5 major Biamp product lines which received more than 30 industry awards. “Matt…
Prolyte Group has appointed Production Services Ireland (PSI) to its growing global distribution network. The move adds significant expertise and reliability to the family of companies that represent the Dutch truss, staging and hoist manufacturer around the world. PSI is Ireland’s leading technical production company and has headquarters in both Belfast and Dublin. Since its formation in 1996, it has led with excellence to grow its position across the Irish market. Experts in trussing, rigging, structures and staging solutions, PSI will support Prolyte’s existing Irish customers and develop new relationships in the region by holding the latest stock and delivering…
Leading provider of professional audio-visual equipment, Audiologic has announced the appointment of Andy Lewis to the position of Managing Director. Lewis joined the company as part of its sales team in 2013 and has since progressed through its ranks, first as Sales and Marketing Manager, then as Director and now MD. His influence on helping to develop the strategies that have seen Audiologic steadily and significantly increase its turnover in recent years has not gone unnoticed by co-founder Simon Stoll, who steps down from the role to make way for the new man in the hot seat: “Audiologic has enjoyed…
L-Acoustics and L-Acoustics Group have announced the future acquisition of a majority stake in DeltaLive UK, a specialist in audiovisual services and rental. This operation follows the November 2018 acquisition by L-Acoustics Group of HGP, a manufacturer of precision sheet metal, and its sister entity, API, specialised in powder coating. For the founders of DeltaLive UK, Paul Keating and Mark Bonner, this transaction coincides with the sale of their Dubai-based operations, Delta Sound to PRG, heralding a turning point in the history and activity of the company. For L-Acoustics Group, the acquisition of DeltaLive UK vertically reinforces its expertise in…
Founded in 1847, First Baptist Church Pensacola stays young, vibrant and relevant by seeking new ways to engage worshippers. In addition to its Sunday services, the church offers a host of events, from women’s conferences and mid-week learning sessions to sports activities for people of all ages. Last year, the AVL system in their contemporary worship space, Chipley Hall, was starting to become outdated, so the church’s leadership asked Greg Klimetz of Relevant AV Solutions to come up with an upgrade plan. Klimetz did just that, handling all of the rigging and audio himself, but for the lighting part of…
Two markedly different churches in the Southwest have found a common solution in Meyer Sound’s CAL column array loudspeakers, with each deploying systems that combine precision-tailored coverage for optimum intelligibility with a barely noticeable cabinet profile. Prestonwood Baptist, one of the largest multi-campus churches in the Dallas area, has seating for up to 7,000 in the main auditorium at its Plano campus. But for more intimate gatherings — weddings in particular — the campus also offers the 550-seat Faith Chapel. Although built in the 21st century, the traditional architecture harkens back to an earlier era, with stained glass windows, an…
Prase Media Technologies, an Italian distributor of AV brands, has supplied the audio system for the Djamaâ el Djazaïr Mosque located by the Bay of Algiers. Also known as the Bouteflika Mosque, it will be the third largest mosque in the world when it opens in 2019. The gigantic building covers 20 hectares and is designed to welcome 120,000 faithful. Its 270 meter minaret is the highest building in Africa and the world’s tallest minaret. Architects Drees & Sommer worked with Jürgen Engel Architekten and the engineering consultancy Krebs und Kiefer on the project, with AV integration by Advantex and…
