INFiLED has announced a series of leadership changes within its North American operations. Henry Ambrose has been promoted to President and General Manager, while Chris Donaldson joins as Senior Vice President of Sales, North America, and Bryan Boehme takes on the role of Senior Business Development Manager for Location Based Entertainment in the Americas. The appointments reflect INFiLED’s continued investment in its US team as it looks to build on growing demand across rental, fixed installation, and location-based entertainment markets. Ambrose originally joined INFiLED as Vice President of Business Development to launch its North American operations, and has since built…
Author: James Robertson
Clear-Com has announced significant updates to its award-winning Arcadia Central Station as well as enhancements to the Eclipse HX Digital Matrix System now running the latest EHX v15 software, delivering expanded scale, flexibility, and network resilience across its intercom ecosystem. These updates support Clear-Com’s commitment to a unified communications platform, bringing together wired, wireless, and IP-based workflows to support productions of any size, from single-site deployments to globally distributed operations. EHX v15 represents the newest software advancement for Eclipse HX, delivering expanded configuration capabilities, increased system capacity, and enhanced network resilience, while also enabling the introduction of ARC (Access, Resource,…
Allen & Heath has announced Avantis firmware V2.0, expanding the capabilities of Avantis and Avantis Solo. Avantis V2.0 introduces comprehensive improvements for dPack-enabled systems, including a boost to channel and bus count, next-generation effects processing via the new RackUltra FX module, and expanded wireless integration and workflow possibilities. For dPack owners, V2.0 represents a transformative upgrade to Avantis’ core capabilities. The update increases input channels from 64 to 96, expands configurable mix busses from 42 to 56, and pushes simultaneous Dyn8 processing instances from 16 to 24. These enhancements position Avantis as a versatile solution for demanding touring and festival…
The Noorderkerkzaal performing arts theatre in Sneek, Netherlands, has been equipped with a permanently installed Martin Audio sound system, specifically tailored to the hall’s demanding acoustic profile and diverse programming. The Noorderkerkzaal is housed within the historic Reformed Church of Sneek, a landmark building originally constructed in 1881. After serving its congregation until 2001 and briefly functioning as an apartment building, the church underwent an extensive renovation and opened as a venue in 2010. Now a centerpiece of the Sneek Cultural Quarter, the 200-capacity venue hosts a vibrant mix of concerts, theatre productions, and community gatherings – all of which…
DiGiCo’s Quantum 225 has evolved with the introduction of the Quantum 225 DS. Featuring dual integral screens giving users expanded capabilities, this latest addition to the Quantum lineup represents a robust, festival-ready, and competitively-priced console. Whereas the standard Quantum 225 features a left-panel bracket to accommodate a channel or overview screen, KLANG:kontroller, or laptop, the Quantum 225 DS is equipped with two 17-inch, full-colour, daylight-bright TFT multitouch screens for enhanced workflow functionality and control. The inclusion of DiGiCo’s optional Pulse software package bumps up the versatility of the new Quantum 225 DS, raising its input channel count to 96 (from…
In 2025, Teatr Syrena took a significant step forward in its technical capabilities, transitioning to an L-ISA Immersive Hyperreal installation. The project, carried out by Warsaw-based L-Acoustics Certified Provider Audio Plus, built directly on an L-Acoustics ARCS II system the company had originally installed at the theatre in 2016. It has now been upgraded to a full L-ISA configuration without replacing a single amplifier or retiring a single loudspeaker, and completing the entire installation in under a week. Audio Plus first installed an L-Acoustics system at Teatr Syrena in 2016. That system comprised four ARCSII line sources as the front-of-house…
K-array has announced its 2026 program of in-person K-academy training sessions. Tailored for system integrators, consultants, distributors and industry professionals, these events offer a deep dive into the K-ARRAY, KSCAPE and KGEAR ecosystems through a unique two-day K-experience held at the company’s headquarters in Tuscany, Italy. Taking place regularly throughout 2026, the sessions provide attendees with an opportunity to explore K-array technologies through a combination of presentations, demonstrations and real-world project examples. Hosted at the company’s headquarters near Florence, the program offers an immersive, hands-on learning environment, while also giving participants the chance to meet the teams behind K-array’s solutions.…
In the heart of Lyon’s historic old town, Cour des Loges, a five-star Radisson Collection Hotel, has recently reopened following an extensive two-year renovation, which includes a fully integrated audio system centred on Powersoft MEZZO amplifiers. Located within a Renaissance complex dating back to the 14th century, the hotel features 61 unique rooms and suites, two restaurants (including Les Loges, which recovered its Michelin star following the renovation). To unify every area with a consistent yet adaptable sound atmosphere, integrator PLUG’In Design delivered a complete audio solution. Headquartered south of Lyon and with offices across France (in Montpellier, Nantes and…
Outline has appointed Hi-Tech Audio Video Systems as its exclusive distributor for India, a market expanding at pace, driven by an accelerating live events scene and rapid infrastructure development across hospitality and retail. Founded with over two decades of hands-on expertise in professional AV distribution, Hi-Tech Audio Video Systems brings to the partnership a PAN India network, an in-house team of sound designers and application support specialists, and a clear strategic ambition: to become the largest AV distribution house in India within the next three years. The company has built its reputation on technical excellence and client-centred service across both…
Located in the heart of downtown Mesa, Arizona, The Rosetta Room has quickly established itself as a vibrant new destination for live music and community events, powered by a professional sound system from RCF that delivers the clarity, headroom and reliability demanded by today’s touring artists and engineers. Housed in a historic mid-century building at 104 E. 1st Ave., the 6,300-square-foot venue features a 400-capacity all-ages concert hall designed to host everything from national touring acts and emerging local artists to DJ nights, cultural events and community gatherings across genres including punk, metal, indie, hip-hop and electronic music. The Rosetta…
