VME has become the world's largest rental stockist of Martin Audio's MLA platform. The company, which is based in the north of England, has ordered 475 cabinets comprising 179 MLAs, 24 MLDs, 80 MLXs, 40 DSXs and 152 MLA Compacts. As the live-events industry rebounded following the pandemic, VME decided to…
Up in Tyneside, component supplier Canford Audio’s shipping policy is a model of green conscience. Its ‘UPS Carbon Neutral’ programme combines with recyclable air-fill packaging, motion-detection lighting, solar panels and even a wildlife garden to make the company’s contribution to the cause on everyone’s agenda, funded by a surcharge to…
The 15th-century St Asaph’s Cathedral, in north-east Wales, has recently undergone a comprehensive upgrade of its audio system that combines Harman’s JBL Professional loudspeakers, Crown CDi Series amplifiers, BSS processing and AKG microphones. The cathedral – which is recognised as the smallest in Britain and one of the oldest in…
Creative Technology US has deployed Holoplot's X1 matrix array technology for orchestral performances of the musical scores of Nintendo games. Music from the Legend of Zelda and Super Mario games was performed by a 50-piece The Legend of Zelda Orchestra. The orchestra played at a Nintendo Live experience at PAX…
There has been a lot of buzz lately about a Barbie movie inspired by the much-loved fashion doll from toy manufacturer Mattel. Sales of Barbie are booming on the back of the movie's success. But, in the real world, there is an even more interesting story that can be told…
Audiologic has provided Genelec speakers for the new International Rugby Experience in Limerick. The seven-storey attraction, designed by world-renowned architect Níall McLaughlin, will attract visitors to the Irish city, as well as acting as a hub for the local community. To meet the requirement for speakers that delivered exceptional audio,…
Pro Audio Systems has upgraded the audio systems at 12 TeamSport kart racing circuits in the UK with EV loudspeakers.The UK's largest indoor-karting company, which operates 35 racing circuits, has always recognised the importance of high-quality audio provision across its reception areas, briefing rooms, hospitality facilities and spectator areas. Bradford-based…
David Byrne's musical Here Lies Love is now well into its run on Broadway, returning to New York ten years after it was first staged in the city. The show, featuring lyrics by former Talking Heads main man Byrne, who wrote the music with Fatboy Slim (Norman Cook), is based…
A constant factor in school life is the bell to mark different parts of a day, from the start and end of classes to breaks to the longed-for going home time. The bell itself has changed over the years from being rung by hand to electric models and is now…
When a high-profile company operating in the AV market announces plans to raise a total of A$70m in funds, it obviously invites speculation as to how the money will be used. This is the case with Audinate, the company behind Dante and Dante AV, which made just such an announcement…
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