L-Acoustics has announced its strategic investment in French-based MagREEsource. It has also established exclusive partner rights in the professional audio industry for sustainable and sovereign, European-based rare earth magnets critical to loudspeaker manufacturing. This forward-looking partnership introduces a breakthrough circular economy model for the professional audio industry through innovative magnet recycling and manufacturing technology. By investing in MagREEsource, L-Acoustics is supporting a start-up partner that will allow the loudspeaker manufacturer to significantly reduce its environmental footprint while diversifying its supply sources for neodymium magnets essential to loudspeaker manufacturing. This strategic move demonstrates L-Acoustics’ commitment to environmental stewardship while enhancing supply…
Author: James Robertson
Sound designers, engineers, and industry friends gathered at London’s Tileyard last week to raise a glass to the launch of the new TiMax Spatial Studio – the TiMax London HQ, R&D space, and training facility, designed to inspire the next chapter of spatial audio innovation. In a brief toast, TiMax founders Robin Whittaker and Dave Haydon welcomed guests to “the space we’ve always wanted to build for the TiMax community.” The duo, who brought the concept of spatial audio to market over 25 years ago when they developed TiMax – still recognised as one of the most powerful spatial audio…
Outline has appointed Upout Teknoloji A.Ş. as its exclusive distributor for Turkey. Based in Istanbul, Upout will represent Outline’s full portfolio, including the Newton processor, GTO Series, Superfly, Mantas systems, and the company’s latest loudspeaker lines: P Series, H Series, and A Series. This partnership extends Outline’s global distribution network into a growing and strategically important market. Upout combines strong technical expertise, deep local insight, and a client-focused approach that aligns closely with Outline’s core values. For Can Cankardeş, General Manager of Upout, the agreement reflects shared priorities and a common long-term vision. “Our motivation to partner with Outline stemmed…
The newest LAVO in Mexico City marks another collaboration between 1 SOUND and Tao Group, with this project and the recent LAVO Las Vegas coming to life around the same time. For this space, integrator NTX turned to the Cannon Series for distributed coverage. A total of 30 Cannon C5i loudspeakers were installed throughout the venue, chosen for their high output in a compact form and their ability to deliver clean, intelligible sound even at low levels. Cannon C4s were also added to smaller areas that required a little less throw. Thanks to their sonic clarity and lack of distortion,…
Hollowsphere has installed Pioneer PRO AUDIO CM-Series speakers at new Manchester venue. The Morris on Thomas Street, which opened in May 2025, is in the heart of Manchester’s Northern Quarter, a bustling area characterised by independent bars, boutiques, cafes and restaurants. Creativity is king in this area and The Morris, as a three-floor multi-concept venue, is a fine example how carefully considered design with great attention to detail can create the perfect atmosphere. In Thomas Street’s competitive environment, The Morris’s ownership wished to gain an edge by investing in a flexible sound system which could provide high quality audio for…
Based in West Sussex, England, Technical Solutions AV, a longtime user of Analog Way systems, has invested in an Aquilon RS4 mission-critical 4K/8K multiscreen presentation system and videowall processor with 24 inputs and 16 outputs. Technical Solutions has a long history with Analog Way, going back to the Graphics Switcher, EventX and DiventX models. Technical Solutions migrated to the LiveCore range around 2013 with NeXtage, Pulse, Sapphire and the Ascender 48, including the 4K PL system. “These units served us exceptionally well for many years right up until recently, when we recognised the need to step up our capacity,” says…
The first Avolites D7-330 and D7-215 consoles have arrived in the Balkans region – received by Belgrade, Serbia-based Avolites distributor, Light & Sound Design D.O.O. (LSD) – where they will be in action with the team led by Milan Scepanovic, demonstrating their massive power and great portability to customers and industry professionals alike. LSD proactively distributes the full range of ROBE Group brands – Anolis, Artistic Licence, LSC, and of course, Avo – across all the Balkans countries (Serbia, Bosnia, North Macedonia, Montenegro and Albania) and the Robe brand itself in Serbia, Bosnia, North Macedonia and Montenegro. LSD’s CEO Milan…
Relocating to a refurbished commercial bakery in Tórshavn, Faroe Islands, Burn Fitness wanted to improve its audio for its Spinning Room. With sound quality essential, the fitness centre owners selected AV integrator, AVLux. The brief was to deliver an audio solution with a simple user experience for the spinning instructors, in addition to energy and atmosphere in the room. AVLux chose the Optimal Audio ecosystem for its balance of quality, ease of control, and cost-effectiveness. Adopting the old bakery’s original layout, the fitness machines dominate what was the storage room, the hand equipment occupies the old oven room whilst the…
Clear-Com has expanded the award-winning Arcadia Central Station with new software updates. Together, these releases enhance Arcadia’s functionality, making it the most powerful and flexible 1RU intercom solution on the market. It now supports the full Clear-Com product ecosystem, enabling connectivity across Clear-Com products as well as third-party Dante/AES67 devices. Arcadia Central Station is the leader in scalable, IP-based intercom by seamlessly integrating wired and wireless systems across digital, analog, Dante/AES67, and Clear-Com’s I.V. Direct. The latest enhancements include support for V-Series IrisX Panels & flexible port allocation. Users can now connect up to 32 V-Series IrisX panels directly to…
The new Laserworld Purelight series are a new generation of laser systems, developed for tough outdoor use. The systems offer maximum flexibility for professional applications at festivals and large events and creates new creative possibilities through high compatibility. The series includes models from 5 to 70 watts of power, which are characterised by an IP65 rating, special robustness, and excellent beam quality. The Laserworld PL-5000RGB IP65 is particularly well-suited for graphics projections. This 5-watt system impresses with a high scan performance of 45kpps @ 8° and a beam diameter of 5mm with a divergence of 0.9mrad. The Laserworld PL-30.000RGB IP65…
