The historic Church of San Francisco de Asís, one of the most significant National Monuments in Chile’s V Region, has reopened with a complete sound reinforcement upgrade featuring HK Audio’s SI Series P10j column loudspeakers. Installed by Audio Integra in collaboration with HK Audio, the system delivers outstanding intelligibility and discreet aesthetics – meeting the complex acoustic and heritage requirements of the landmark space. First constructed in 1845, the church has long been an emblem of the city – so iconic that early sailors used it as a visual reference point when approaching Valparaíso, earning the city its nickname, El…
Author: Todd Staszko
Adamson has announced the appointment of PT. Panca Inti Bermitra (PIB Indonesia) as its exclusive distributor in Indonesia. This strategic partnership marks a significant milestone in Adamson’s expansion across Southeast Asia, reinforcing its commitment to delivering world-class audio solutions to the region’s vibrant live sound and installation markets. With decades of experience in professional audio distribution and integration, PIB Indonesia has built a reputation for excellence, technical expertise, and customer-centric service. The company will now represent Adamson’s full range of products, including the acclaimed CS-Series, IS-Series, and Vergence Group, ensuring Indonesian customers have direct access to cutting-edge sound reinforcement technologies.…
HK Audio has continued its international growth strategy with the appointment of Thomas Garin as its new Business Development Manager for France. Garin is the first Business Development Manager of this kind to take on a key role within the long-standing collaboration between HK Audio and Algam, and will play a key role in further strengthening the brand in France. In his new position, Garin will work closely with the French partner’s sales team to tap into new market potential, further expand HK Audio’s presence, and create additional visibility, particularly in France’s rental and installation segment. He will work directly…
Situated on a 100-hectare site less than 15 minutes from the central French city of Clermont-Ferrand, The Grande Halle d’Auvergne Exhibition Centre is notable for its exceptional architecture, using wood, glass and Volvic stone to blend in perfectly with the surrounding area against the stunning backdrop of the volcanoes of Auvergne. Forming part of the building’s event space and sitting alongside the Zénith concert hall, one of the largest in France, is a more intimate auditorium for a seated audience of around 600. As part of an initiative to expand the use of this venue beyond corporate presentations to encompass…
VIOSO has announced LEDtools, a new software solution for camera-based auto-calibration of LED walls. The software brings VIOSO’s long-standing calibration expertise natively into the LED domain and enables precise, fully automated alignment of complex or curved LED structures. LEDtools analyses non-planar LED walls using cameras and automatically aligns them geometrically — without manual mesh mapping. Even irregular or large-scale installations can be set up significantly faster and with higher consistency. The result: drastically reduced setup times, fewer errors, and a stable, reliable commissioning process. “This technology is truly unique on the market,” said Christian Steinmann, CTO of VIOSO. “Thanks to…
The Bregenz Festival has significantly expanded its use of Riedel Communication’s cutting-edge communications and media distribution technologies to support its world-renowned lake stage productions. Leveraging Riedel’s Bolero wireless intercoms, Artist digital matrix intercom system, and MediorNet real-time media network, the festival has transformed its technical operations to deliver seamless coordination and immersive audience experiences. “Riedel’s technology has become absolutely essential to our operations,” said Clemens Wannemacher, Head of Sound for the Bregenz Festival. “Every department, from lighting and stage management to props, relies on Bolero for clear, reliable communication. The Artist system gives us the flexibility we need to manage…
Adlib continues to expand its UK footprint with the official opening of a new 8,000 sq ft base in Wimbledon, London. The new facility has been created to further support clients’ needs across London-based theatre, live venues and touring sectors. Building on Adlib’s acquisition of triplex in 2021, this latest move marks an important next step in their combined growth and reinforces the group’s commitment to delivering comprehensive support across the UK. The new Wimbledon office and warehouse is home to dedicated teams delivering Adlib and triplex operations, product specialists, account managers and project managers supporting rental, integration and sales…
The Brooklyn Museum’s new exhibition Monet and Venice, the largest Monet showcase in New York in more than 25 years, invites visitors into a deeply emotional and multisensory experience, culminating in a breathtaking immersive sound installation powered by Genelec monitors. Featuring a 4.1.4 Dolby Atmos system comprising four 8330 two-way studio monitors (RF, LF, RR, LR), four 8320 monitors (overheads) and one 7350 subwoofer, the system delivers composer-in-residence Niles Luther’s evocative symphonic score with breathtaking clarity and dimension. Co-Curated by Lisa Small, the Brooklyn Museum’s Senior Curator of European Art, the exhibition explores Monet’s 1908 Venetian paintings alongside centuries of…
Mumbai-based SSL Media Technology & Solutions have made major investments in Robe lighting fixtures in recent years, as the company has grown into one of India’s largest event and entertainment technology production providers. The enterprise is headed by CEO Ulhas Sahasrabuddhe, known for his passion and commitment as an industry trailblazer. His father originally started the company in the 1970s as a supplier of theatrical lighting so Ulhas was born into it, and his son Akshay is now also a vital part of the team as a key project manager in what’s become almost a family tradition. The most recent…
QSC Asia has continued to strengthen its presence in South Korea with a focused distribution strategy which has led to the appointment of SAMASOUND as the exclusive distributor of the Q-SYS portfolio. “By appointing SAMASOUND Inc. as our exclusive distributor, customers in South Korea will benefit from a unified distribution experience,” said Duncan Savage, VP & GM of Q-SYS APAC. “Their nationwide coverage enhances the support available to our customers, from technical assistance to after-sales service and training. “This comprehensive approach ensures that our customers have streamlined access to the Q-SYS Full Stack AV Platform that meets all their audio,…
