Bose Professional has announced the opening of its new global headquarters, museum and Experience Centre in Hopkinton, Massachusetts. The opening of the purpose-built, 50,200 sq ft facility marks a significant milestone in the newly independent company’s growth story and was constructed to reflect the company’s vision, values and vibrant future. Designed by OTJ Architecture and built by J. Calnan & Associates Construction with acoustic consulting by Acentech, the building honours the now independent brand’s past, puts the power and clarity of the company’s present on full-display, and ensures the company’s future leadership with extensive labs, testing facilities and office spaces.…
Author: Todd Staszko
HK Audio has introduced a powerful new system package within its LINEAR 5 MK2 series: the LINEAR 5 MK2 High Power System. Designed as a scalable, ready-to-deploy solution for large venues and open-air events, this new configuration combines key components from the MK2 range to deliver exceptional sound pressure, throw and low-frequency performance. At the heart of the system is the LINEAR 5 MK2 308 LTA mid/high unit. This horn-loaded, long-throw active mid/high speaker is ideal for wide dispersion and deep coverage in demanding environments. When combined in clusters or stacks, users can benefit from preset-based configuration and seamless horizontal…
Christie 1DLP laser projectors have delivered dazzling visuals for an awe-inspiring immersive light and sound show staged across the scenic Nanbei Lake – China’s first live performance to blend mountain, sea, and lake landscapes. Titled ‘Poetic Dreams of Ganchuan’, the show takes place in the heart of the Jiaxing Nanbei Lake Scenic Area in Zhejiang province. This one-of-a-kind production reimagines ancient Southern Song culture and the ‘Eight Scenic Spots of Ganchuan’ through innovative projection mapping. Spanning a 3.5km outdoor route, the experience features six key scenes powered by 16 Christie 1DLP laser projectors, including the high-brightness DWU23-HS, DWU1400-GS, and DWU760-iS…
German lighting manufacturer ROXX has announced a new distribution partnership with Stagemix Technologies LLP for the Indian market. Founded in 2018 by Eshdeep Bhasin and Karan Nagpal, Stagemix Technologies has established itself as a trusted provider of high-quality, niche market products in India. With a clear vision to bring the latest technologies from top global brands to India, Stagemix has built a strong reputation for outstanding after-sales service and technical support. “We at Stagemix are excited to represent ROXX as a brand solely focused on delivering new and cutting-edge LED lighting technology, rather than competing in the mainstream lighting market,”…
Sonance has announced the acquisition of Blaze Audio, a premier innovator in high-performance amplification and sound reinforcement loudspeakers, based in Copenhagen, Denmark. This strategic acquisition secures the Blaze Audio brand and its sales and marketing operations, reinforcing Sonance’s long-term commitment to delivering complete audio solutions and enhancing its presence in the global professional audio sector. “This is about more than just expanding our product portfolio,” said Ari Supran, CEO of Sonance. “It’s about bringing together two companies that share a commitment to quality, innovation, and customer-first thinking. Blaze Audio brings a bold, focused amplifier lineup and adds sound reinforcement loudspeakers…
tarm, renowned in the laser show industry, is entering the world of professional lighting technology with the tarm BLAZE, its first beam moving head with laser light source. The company, which has been known for many years as an expert in high-quality laser systems and laser technology, is now applying all its knowledge and experience to moving heads with laser light sources. The first product, the tarm BLAZE, is a beam moving head with a 100W laser source. It is characterised by an extremely narrow beam, which achieves an expansion of only 0.7°. This low angle ensures that the light…
Advatek Lighting has announced that White Light has officially joined its global dealer network as an authorised distributor for the UK market. This partnership marks a strategic move to expand Advatek’s footprint across Europe and further strengthen its presence in the entertainment, AV, and architectural lighting sectors. With over 50 years of experience delivering cutting-edge lighting technology, White Light is one of the most trusted Entertainment Lighting suppliers in the UK for Sales and Hire Projects. White Light has built a reputation for excellence – making them the perfect fit for Advatek’s mission to deliver reliable, powerful, and expertly supported pixel…
Alcons Audio has announced the release of the Director, its latest high-performance amplified loudspeaker controller, purpose-built to drive Alcons’ pro-ribbon systems to their full potential in fixed and semi-permanent installations. At the heart of the proprietary Director lies a robust 8-channel DSP engine coupled with 8 advanced, bridgeable Class-D amplifier stages, delivering an impressive 6kW in total of audiophile-grade power. Designed with ultimate precision and flexibility in mind, the Director provides an 8-in / 8-out matrix architecture, accepting both analogue and AES3 digital inputs—up to 192kHz—while all signals are processed at a native 96kHz resolution. The Director6’s infrastructure allows for…
QSC has unveiled a significant release featuring Q-SYS Designer Software v10, new Core processors, VisionSuite Accelerator, enhanced design tools, and upgraded reporting capabilities for Q-SYS Reflect. Each new release substantiates layers of innovation within the Q-SYS Full Stack AV Platform – advancing a paradigm-shifting technology approach that empowers AV systems to deliver real-time action, data-driven insight, and greater flexibility to meet the demands of customers and modern spaces. A full stack AV platform is a forward-looking technology approach based on well-established IT architecture principles, including multimodal I/O, a cognitive cloud, and an intelligent platform OS. As applied to the AV…
ACT Entertainment has announced that it has been selected as a US distributor for the live sound portfolio from Avid. ACT and Avid will officially debut this partnership at InfoComm 2025 where the companies will celebrate with a press event on Wednesday, June 11 at 3 p.m, three hours before the MONDO-DR Awards at Ole Red on International Drive. ACT Entertainment has a proven track record of building infrastructure and market presence for premium brands, such as Ayrton, MA Lighting and PK Sound. This new partnership represents a significant expansion in Avid’s U.S. strategy and underscores its commitment to serving…
