Author: Todd Staszko

Developed by Asian Paints, Nilaya Anthology is a design destination in the heart of Mumbai, where architects, professionals, and design lovers immerse themselves in creativity. From concept rooms to cultural showcases, every detail was crafted to inspire, including its sound design, which was central to how visitors experience the space. To achieve the right balance between atmosphere and engagement, consultant Munro Acoustics, in partnership with integrator Innovative Systems & Solutions (P) Ltd. (ISSPL), designed a system that could flex between two modes: delivering ambient music to set the mood and providing clear, localised audio for video displays. The system also…

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HK Audio has appointed Hi-Tech Audio Video Systems Pvt as its new exclusive distributor for India. With the agreement in place, the new distribution partner already has stock of HK Audio equipment to cater to the country’s bustling live events and fixed installation markets. Based in the city of Noida in northern India’s Uttar Pradesh state, Hi-Tech Audio Video Systems Pvt has more than 25 years of experience in the professional AV market serving customers across the country. As a first stage in the new partnership, the distributor has already visited HK Audio’s St Wendel HQ to receive COSMO training…

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MONDO-DR joins Martin Professional in Kristiansand, Norway, for three days of live fixture demonstrations and open discussions with the brand, its distributors, and end users, all set against the backdrop of the city’s Palmesus Festival. Read the feature in the 35.6 edition of MONDO-DR here. https://issuu.com/mondiale/docs/mondo-dr_35-6/14

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With a plethora of high-class theatrical institutions in the city of Kielce, Poland, the Stefan Żeromski Theater is widely regarded as one of the strongest thanks to its ability to host a wide variety of performances, and its status has been further strengthened thanks to a major four-year renovation. The project began in 2020 and created a challenge for both architects and contractors, with the concept of maintaining the building’s character while restoring its interiors and upgrading its technological infrastructure. Read the full article in the 35.6 edition of MONDO-DR here. https://issuu.com/mondiale/docs/mondo-dr_35-6/54

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Take a look inside a special venue report on the technical integrations across a selection of this year’s World Expo pavilions in Osaka. Read the full report in the 35.6 edition of MONDO-DR here. https://issuu.com/mondiale/docs/mondo-dr_35-6/82

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Having spent his youth enveloped in the performing arts world, Gaëtan Byk is continually inspired as he makes his own mark on the pro audio industry via passion, research and a deep understanding of artistic expression. As owner of loudspeaker manufacturer Amadeus and co-founder of spatial audio innovator HOLOPHONIX, Byk immerses himself in sound, taking both companies in directions that he believes too few in the industry are currently exploring. “Our ambition is to remain the place where art, science, and technology meet on equal terms – the partner you call when you need something that doesn’t exist yet, or…

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More than four decades after his passing, reggae pioneer Bob Marley’s influence shows no signs of fading. This enduring legacy, built on his music and messages of resilience, is what forms the foundation of the Bob Marley Hope Road experience, a production staged at the Mandalay Bay Resort and Casino in Las Vegas. Hope Road is arguably the most genre-defying rendition of Marley’s story yet, illustrating his life through a 75-minute immersive, non-seated performance that is, uniquely, simultaneously an interactive musical, an art installation, and a walking tour. Read the full article in the 35.6 edition of MONDO-DR here. https://issuu.com/mondiale/docs/mondo-dr_35-6/72…

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Sonance and SC Media Canada have announced an exclusive distribution partnership expanding access to Blaze by Sonance products across Canada. The collaboration adds Blaze by Sonance to SC Media Canada’s existing Sonance Professional portfolio, strengthening their ability to deliver complete professional audio solutions to Canadian integrators and installers. Following Sonance’s strategic acquisition of Blaze Audio earlier this year, this collaboration positions both companies to deliver comprehensive professional audio systems through SC Media Canada’s established distribution network and award-winning customer service. Blaze by Sonance offers cutting-edge networked audio solutions featuring advanced DSP processing, seamless integration capabilities, and scalable architectures designed for…

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ChamSys, a subsidiary of Chauvet & Sons LLC, has expanded its leadership in show control by acquiring the product and software portfolio of Arkaos SA, including MediaMaster, KlingNet and Grand VJ.  The strategic move marks a major milestone for ChamSys to now deliver a fully unified ‘One Console. One Server. One Show.’ control solution. ChamSys will release ChamSys MediaMaster 25, a major update to Arkaos MediaMaster 6 software, encompassing a new interface that can span multiple screens and flexible project workspaces – and features user-defined GDTF personalities. MediaMaster 25 will be complemented by a new range of powerful ChamSys MediaMaster Servers.…

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HARMAN Professional Solutions has introduced its Martin Professional ELP MANET 8f LED Stage and Studio Fresnel. Inspired by Shakespearean theatre and timeless storytelling, its innovative design blends classic tungsten warmth with high-efficiency six-color LED performance. The result is brilliant light, precise color rendering, and soft-edge projection for versatile stage and studio use. ELP MANET 8f debuts Martin’s next-generation light engine, featuring six LEDs – red, green, blue, amber, lime, and cyan – to generate a broad, refined color palette. Boasting scores of TM-30 Rf of 95 and a CRI of 98, the fixture delivers true-to-life color throughout the blackbody curve. Its…

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