Optimal Audio appoints Audiosales as its distributor in Italy. Part of the Focusrite Group, Optimal Audio manufactures a multi-award winning one-stop solution of controllers, amplifiers and loudspeakers for small to medium sized commercial installations, with a focus on supporting multi-zoned venues. Based near Parma, Audiosales has been in business for more than twenty-five years, distributing world-leading brands to the live and install markets in Italy, and providing system design and consultancy for the widest possible range of applications. With a mission to distribute products and technologies which ensure best-value and best-fit for every individual project, Audiosales places great emphasis on…
Author: James Robertson
Based within striking distance of London’s Tower Bridge, AV integrator Tateside recently announced the launch of its new showroom space, in collaboration with US manufacturer, 1 Sound and UK distributor, CUK Group. The space, home to a full 1 Sound system, follows Tateside’s recent appointment as the first official 1 Sound UK Partner and will drive opportunities for the integrator to share its premium solutions with clients first-hand. “We met 1 Sound at ISE 2023,” recalled Jack Cornish, Technical Director at Tateside. “The natural finish of the wooden loudspeakers caught our eye, and we began talking to Louis Mannarino, who…
Brompton Technology has shared a preview of its third-generation LED video processing at NAB for the first time. Known as the Gen 3 range, it is built on the latest Agilex 7 FPGA technology from Intel and delivers Brompton’s industry-leading functionality, image-quality and reliability, alongside support for the latest video standards. The first product in the Gen 3 range is the flagship 8K Tessera SQ200 processor, being announced at this year’s show. It follows in the footsteps of the multi-award-winning SX40, delivering the same core feature-set and full backward-compatibility with existing Brompton-powered LED panels, as well as existing XD data…
The Alliance for IP Media Solutions (AIMS) has announced its newest members: Kakadu Software — provider of the world’s leading JPEG 2000 development toolkit — and 7thSense, a leader in pixel generation, processing, and management technology. “We’re thrilled to announce Kakadu Software and 7thSense as the newest AIMS members,” said Andrew Starks, board of directors’ member and marketing working group chair for AIMS. “Their expertise in JPEG 2000 technology and high-performance media server solutions, respectively, represent a significant addition to our collective endeavor to foster the adoption of open standards and interoperability in the media and entertainment industry.” Based in…
Loudspeaker manufacturer Funktion-One has announced the appointment of Audio Gears as its distributor for Thailand and Vietnam. The Bangkok-based company has a wealth of industry experience, strong connections in the local markets and a genuine passion for audio excellence. Audio Gears was founded by Jesada ‘Jack’ Pattanatabut (CEO), owner of Production Company and a veteran live sound engineer, in partnership with Bob Siripremanant (COO), owner of After Miracle Plus Company. Between them, they have over 60 years’ experience in pro audio rentals, live sound and concert production management, both in Thailand and the wider Southeast Asia region. The company is…
Riedel Communications has announced that 4K Projects is using a wide range of Riedel products to enhance clients’ on-site productions all across the country and to power the company’s own studio setup. 4K Projects’ core Riedel products now include the Bolero wireless intercom system, Artist-1024 intercom nodes, RSP-1216HL SmartPanels, Mediornet MicroN, and the punQtum IP partyline intercom system. These solutions play a pivotal role in enabling flexible, intuitive communications and, as a result, streamlining 4K Projects’ internal production coordination for all types of events. “In the fast-paced world of event production, clear and efficient communication is paramount,” said Balder Thorrud,…
d&b group appoints Melanie Stegemann as its new Vice President of Brand and Corporate Communications. With more than 15 years of experience in brand, public relations and marketing roles, she will play a key role in d&b’s management team, ensuring the group’s brand vision comes to life through engaging messaging and creative content across all channels, both internally and externally. At d&b group, Stegemann will head up a diverse team of brand and communications experts and will focus on building a collaborative environment that drives company success. Her role will include a broad range of responsibilities, from brand positioning and…
Xilica has appointed Beetech as its authorised distributor in Japan. The partnership with Beetech is designed to deliver enhanced service, support and stockholding to Japanese customers across the corporate, education and government verticals, alongside the numerous markets Beetech serves through its portfolio of leading audio brands. “We’re very happy to be working with Beetech and its knowledgeable team to scale our business in Japan,” said James Knight, CEO, Xilica. “Their technical understanding, complimentary brands, and deep customer relationships will deliver an enhanced experience to resellers throughout the country and solidify our footprint within the Japanese market. This new partnership will…
The 2023 Spanish Grand Prix, marked by its roaring engines and screeching tires, has wrapped up in Barcelona, etching a lasting impression on racing fans. However, it was the innovative technology with YES TECH’s ES Series, that truly electrified the season. The ES Outdoor Series showcased a super-efficient energy-saving design. With a maximum reduction of 60% in energy consumption compared to common LED displays, this innovation not only contributed to environmental conservation but also ensured prolonged service life to save more costs. F1 races demand nothing short of the ultimate display brilliance, and the ES Outdoor Series delivered just that.…
Yasmine Riechers is to become the new CEO of Georg Neumann, a subsidiary of the Sennheiser Group. In her new position, she takes over from Ralf Oehl and will be responsible for further expanding Georg Neumann’s global business and driving forward the company’s strategic direction. Yasmine Riechers was previously Head of the Corporate Development Office of the Sennheiser Group. “We are very pleased that Yasmine is taking over the management of Georg Neumann GmbH with immediate effect. Together with the Neumann management team, Yasmine will be responsible for the focus and further strategic direction of Neumann,” says Andreas Sennheiser, Co-CEO…
