After more than two decades as one of Manhattan’s most recognised nightlife institutions, Marquee New York has entered a new era following a major audiovisual renovation designed to modernise the venue while preserving its legacy as a destination for world-class electronic music. Located in Chelsea, the club has been a cornerstone of the New York nightlife since it opened in 2003. The latest redesign places immersive production technology at the centre of the experience, integrating advanced lighting, high-resolution LED video, and a powerful L-Acoustics sound system to create a fully integrated performance environment. Read the full story in the 36.4…
Author: Todd Staszko
“As sound designer, I take ownership of the sonic identity of the show. In musical theatre, that starts with how the score, vocals, and dialogue land in the room.” We sit down with Sound Designer Gareth Owen to discuss his 25-year journey riding the faders for famed theatrical productions the world over. Throughout his career, he has pushed immersive audio into the theatrical mainstream and helped develop technologies that are now becoming standard tools across the industry. Read the full interview in the 36.4 edition of MONDO-DR here: https://issuu.com/mondiale/docs/mondo-dr_36-4/18
Biamp recently celebrated its 50-year anniversary with a ribbon-cutting ceremony for the newly opened Biamp History Museum located at its global headquarters in Beaverton, Oregon. The milestone event brought together employees, industry partners, community members, local political leaders, and special guests to commemorate half a century of innovation and technological excellence that has shaped the professional AV industry. The Biamp History Museum brings the company’s 50-year journey to life through an extensive collection of products, photographs, and memorabilia that chronicle the evolution of Biamp from startup to global industry leader. Among the museum’s most compelling exhibits is the story of…
Some venues carry their history in their walls. Studio Club in Torremolinos occupies the building that once housed Palladium, a nightclub that defined the Costa del Sol’s internationally minded nightlife in the 1990s. Under new ownership, the space has been completely reimagined – and the ambition that once gave the building its reputation is matched, and exceeded, by the technology now inside it. The result is a destination that has positioned itself as Andalucia’s premier music and art club: a two-room venue where the 1,500-capacity main room delivers the physical scale and impact of a festival system, while the 800-capacity…
Polygon Productions, the team behind some of the world’s most advanced spatial audio experiences, is launching Polygon Portal, a new immersive listening room in London designed for deep, intentional music experiences. Located in the heart of Soho, Polygon Portal is a 360° spatial audio listening space built for album playbacks, artist-led sessions, live performances and wellness programming, powered by an L-Acoustics sound system. Polygon Portal has been designed as a secret listening room, accessible exclusively to Polygon Insiders via free sign-up and with limited capacity. Polygon Portal launches at a moment when audiences are looking for more meaningful shared musical…
Production Futures has announced the launch of its Make Noise campaign, a national initiative aimed at young people aged 12–18, designed to raise awareness of the wide range of ‘behind the scenes’ roles in the production and live events industry. Make Noise is about inspiring young people to explore careers in the sector and become the next generation of production industry talent. The launch comes at a time when the UK government and creative industry bodies are actively working to demystify careers in the arts and technical sectors, with research showing that while many young people are interested in creative…
Christ Covenant Church has completed a major audio upgrade in its distinctively shaped worship center, selecting Eastern Acoustic Works’ (EAW) AC6 ADAPTive column loudspeakers and Otto subwoofers to deliver consistent, high‑clarity coverage across the entire sanctuary. The installation, designed and integrated by Remote Production Group, marks the culmination of a multi‑year modernization effort led by Tech Director Alexander Guadagno, A1 Audio Engineer and Advisor Michael Seaman, and Rigging/Fabrication Specialist David Rasnake. The church’s worship space, a vaulted diamond‑shaped room with challenging acoustics, had long struggled with uneven coverage, harshness and significant low‑frequency inconsistencies. “We tried treating the room acoustically with…
LSC Control Systems, the Australia-based manufacturer of data distribution, power and lighting control systems used by many of the world’s largest theme parks, opera houses, theatres and television studios, has appointed Martin Bowman as a new, key member of its internal sales team. With over 35 years’ experience in entertainment lighting and technical production, Martin has worked in theatre, live events, touring and permanent installations. In this time, he has gained extensive experience of LSC’s solutions as a customer, as well as developing a broad practical understanding of lighting control, power distribution and networked systems, and the environments that use…
Timber Lake Camp, nestled atop a mountaintop in Shandaken, New York, in the scenic Catskill Mountains, offers a quintessential traditional sleep-away summer camp experience. Founded in 1962 and just 2.5 hours from New York City, Timber Lake is a co-ed resident camp serving approximately 800 campers and staff over a seven-week summer session. Set on roughly 500 acres of forested land and manicured grounds, the site features two private spring-fed lakes, expansive athletic fields, and a full complement of arts, adventure, and waterfront programs. One of the standout features is how the camp blends spirited tradition with modern facilities: for…
Italian pro-audio manufacturers K-array, and its German distributor, MediaLantic, have announced a new K-Experience showroom and office in Berlin. Located in the vibrant district of Kreuzberg, the new space will officially open on April 29, with a launch event from 5pm to 10pm featuring live music, product demonstrations, drinks and food, and an introduction to the K-array brand. The investment in the new showroom reflects MediaLantic’s expansion in both team size and activities, as well as the increasing demand for a dedicated environment to showcase its audio solutions and expertise. The space will be used to host training sessions, workshops…
