Crane Club, a vibrant dining experience located in the heart of the Meatpacking District of New York City created by the Tao Group, has officially opened its doors, bringing an elevated level of sonic sophistication to the city’s nightlife and dining scene. To complement the restaurant’s sleek, elegant design, the venue sought an audio system capable of delivering exceptional sound quality across multiple floors, that varied in needs. Tao Group enlisted Anthem Productions to complete this seamless audio integration for this 24,000 sq ft space and requested 1 SOUND loudspeakers, knowing the sonic quality, and 1 SOUND’s Custom Shop department,…
Author: Todd Staszko
Eastern Acoustic Works (EAW) has announced the hire of Mark Posgay as Vice President of Global Sales in a newly created role that sees Posgay assume the management of EAW’s global sales channel. Posgay will be responsible for leading and scaling global sales teams, building strategic partnerships and ensuring the organisation’s sales operations are aligned for growth. “Under Mark’s leadership, we look forward to growing and strengthening our sales partner network and maintaining healthy and predictable sales performance, the fuel for our business,” said T.J. Smith, president of Eastern Acoustic Works. “I am pleased to welcome him to the executive…
Situated in the bustling heart of Uganda’s capital, Kampala, Noni Vie Lounge & Restaurant has raised the bar as a premier destination venue — in terms of both its cuisine and its music. The latter was something that the proprietors definitely weren’t going to skimp on. It was while on a visit to London that they visited the Tiger Tiger nightclub and marvelled at the quality of the sound. Investigating further they realised it was a Martin Audio rig, and after contacting the manufacturer, they were directed to Tech Ease Systems, who distribute the brand throughout Central and East African…
dBTechnologies revealed the new proprietary digital audio and control protocol A2Net at ISE, in a tandem release with the first two products that will utilise A2Net – the new Control24A controller and the new ACU-1 card. A2Net is an evolutionary concept born out of the dBTechnologies’ proprietary RDNet protocol. The A2Net protocol introduces the ability to transport up to four channels of high-resolution digital audio and RDnet control data though a SINGLE cable, replacing the need for bulky cabling and complex and pricey 3rd party networking protocols. Distinguished by its simplicity in use, the A2Net protocol allows users to dive into…
Meyer Sound has announced strategic organisational changes aimed at better aligning the company’s strengths, capitalising on its monumental growth, and reinforcing its leadership structure. Following a record-setting year in 2024 and 30 percent growth since pre-pandemic levels, the company is positioned to optimise its global operations and accelerate innovation. In a broadened role, Meyer Sound Senior Vice President John McMahon will now oversee R&D and operations in addition to sales and marketing, while key Meyer Sound regional leaders will assume expanded responsibilities. This strategic reorganisation aims to promote cross-functional collaboration and streamline processes from product conception to manufacturing and distribution…
The Adam Hall Group has successfully completed its Eco-Management and Audit Scheme (EMAS) verification, making the company’s commitment to sustainable business measurable and transparent. Following nearly a year of the internal working group, spearheaded by CEO Alexander Pietschmann, working hard and planning, the Adam Hall Group has been officially certified in accordance with EMAS since autumn 2024. Thanks to this verification, the Group is now a crucial step closer to its major corporate goal: the development of a well-founded sustainability strategy for the Adam Hall Group. EMAS verification is not the goal, but the starting point. The sophisticated environmental management…
A new groundbreaking venue has emerged in Sydney within an iconic heritage-listed building, with a vision to attain elite status among the world’s top super clubs. The Plaza is a notable example of the inter-war building boom in central Sydney, featuring a striking Spanish Mission-style facade. Since its opening in 1930 as a movie theatre, it has played a significant role in the local entertainment scene and has undergone various transformations. Under the ownership of the Winchester Hotel Group, with creative direction from Sarah and Ryan Maloney, the theatre has been revitalised with new energy and vision. Plaza stands out…
Opened in July 2024, Aquascope is a 6,000 sq m indoor water park. As part of its new offering, Les Abysses de Lumière is an experiential space where projection mapping, lighting effects, choreographed water effects and spectacular backdrops work together to transport visitors to a stunning new world. Located within Futuroscope, a specialist theme park on the outskirts of Poitiers in the heart of France, Aquascope is a part of an ongoing expansion of Futuroscope Xperiences, and stays true to the park’s DNA with its focus on using digital technologies to enhance the guest experience. The park’s in-house technical company,…
As Powersoft celebrates its 30-year anniversary in 2025, Todd Staszko sits down with its three founders and executive board members to discuss the past, present, and future of one of the pro audio industry’s most innovative and forward-thinking companies. The journey of Powersoft began long before the brothers Luca and Claudio Lastrucci and Antonio Peruch officially started the company in 1995. The trio shared mutual passions for music, performance, and audio reproduction. Claudio and Antonio both hold degrees in Electronics Engineering, while Luca holds a PhD in Artificial Intelligence and Speech Recognition. Armed with their expertise, they decided to embark…
A new chapter in ASEAN’s Events and Professional Audiovisual & Lighting Equipment industries has begun with the official formation of the Asia Events and Equipment Federation (AEEF), uniting key industry stakeholders and players from Singapore, Malaysia, Indonesia, Philippines, and Thailand. This unprecedented collaboration aims to foster stronger alliances across borders, promote education and talent development, and set new standards for the region’s rapidly growing events and professional AVL equipment sector. With its foundation, the Asia Events and Equipment Federation will serve as a collective voice for professionals in the events, audio-visual, lighting, staging, and equipment industries. It seeks to address…
