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04 June 2025

Australia - Production house Dead Puppet Society is known for combining craftsmanship with cutting-edge technologies and collaborating with world-class arts companies and creatives to produce large-scale, design-led theatre works that shake up genres, incorporate contemporary forms of puppetry, and push the boundaries of live performance.

Opening in February at Sydney’s Capitol Theatre, Dead Puppet’s latest production is a new version of the five-time Tony Award-winning Broadway hit Peter and the Starcatcher.

For this musical, Dead Puppet’s creative director David Morton and the team engaged the services of Gold Coast-based sound, light and production technology specialists Captivate AV to design and deploy a sound system that would ensure audiences enjoy the full experience of the show’s ambitious sound design.

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04 June 2025

Germany - d&b audiotechnik has expanded its amplifier portfolio with the introduction of the 25D and D25. Based on the company's most advanced amplifier DSP platform, both models integrate Milan networking and offer full compatibility with d&b's software suite, ensuring seamless performance and improved workflow efficiency. Designed for versatility, the D25 is optimised for mobile applications while the 25D is tailored for installation.

"With the 25D and D25, we're not only providing customers with a cost-effective solution to address venues and events for small to mid-sized applications perfectly, but they also share the same feature set as the more powerful D90, D40 and 40D amplifier models to create maximum application flexibility for their individual needs," says Wolfgang Schulz, head of product management, electronics & software at d&b a

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04 June 2025

Spain - Work Pro has announced the launch of the Raptor series, a new line of audio which includes two models: Raptor 8 and Raptor 10, both designed to offer ‘superior sound experience and hassle-free installation’.

The Raptor series consists of compact systems that combine an amplified subwoofer and a satellite speaker. The Raptor 8 includes a 2x8-inch subwoofer and a passive satellite, while the Raptor 10 features a 2x10-inch subwoofer and an active satellite. Both models have a dual 5-inch satellite speaker plus tweeter, mounted on a speaker stand coming from the subwoofer, creating an easy-to-install system optimized for the best performance.

Designed for small events where portability is key, the Raptor series stand out for their ease of transport and quick setup without compromising sound quality. One of the main innovations of the Raptor 8

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04 June 2025

USA - A very well-known figure in the entertainment lighting industry, Brad Schiller has joined GLP to lead the new Lighting Technology Engagement Team, based out of the company’s Americas headquarters in Los Angeles, California.

In a decades-spanning career, Schiller has been at the forefront of many lighting innovations that have made their way into the mainstream from his work with manufacturers, while also being the author of multiple industry articles and books, including The Automated Lighting Programmer’s Handbook and Living the Lighting Life. He has also been a featured speaker, most recently at the Showlight Quadrennial in Dijon, France.

Speaking of the new hire, GLP director Mark Ravenhill says: “I couldn’t be happier that Brad has decided to join GLP. He is an industry legend with a stature, reputation an

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03 June 2025

France - Showlight 2025 made a triumphant return in May, revived and rejuvenated after an eight-year break, visiting the historic city of Dijon - appropriately for Showlight, one of France’s centres of art and gastronomy.

Hailed as the largest and most international Showlight to date, Showlight 2025 marked a welcome, and long-overdue, chance to converge once again and dedicate three whole days to talking about light.

“I sensed an enormous feeling of joy and relief that Showlight was not just back, but had if anything moved on. I am sure it was the most international Showlight I have experienced!” Bernie Davis, papers committee and technical manager.

The event exhibited a greater international presence with participants coming from all over the world, not just Europe but as far afield as America, Brazil and Aus

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03 June 2025

Europe - MDG has announced the appointment of menzi ebz as its new, exclusive distributor for Switzerland and Liechtenstein. The appointment takes place with immediate effect.

menzi ebz is a company with a long pedigree, its origins stretching back to 1943 with the founding of Walter Eichenberger Theatre Lighting, and the creation in 1999 of MBelectronics by Marco Menzi, later to become Menzi Eventtechnik. The merger of these two companies in 2010 saw the advent of menzi ebz ag under the management of Marco Menzi and Andreas Stahl. Since 2024, menzi ebz ag has made the strategic step to focus exclusively on the sale of lighting, lighting control systems and rigging across the theatre, television event technology service provider and scenic architecture markets.

“This reorientation is a big step for the company and a good time to modernise,” says

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03 June 2025

USA - AVlex has been named as the exclusive distributor for Amadeus Acoustics in the US. The agreement will see AVlex present Amadeus’ software-based audio solutions for multi-channel and multi-room applications to multi-use spaces, schools, churches and performing arts centres across the US.

“We needed a partner that understands the benefits, applications and basic technical aspects of our solutions,” explains Amadeus Acoustics CEO, Fabio Kaiser. “Also, somebody who can act on a national, state or regional level at the same time. And finally, somebody who is willing to go on a journey with us, as active acoustics and immersive sound solutions for venues and smaller spaces are still emerging.

“We believe with AVlex we found a partner for the US that fulfil these criteria who we could build a long-term relationship with.”

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03 June 2025

Switzerland - The Eurovision Song Contest is now one of the biggest, brightest and most colourful live productions in the world, and the 2025 edition boasted the biggest rig in Eurovision history.

Ayrton fixtures played a key role in Tim Routledge’s spectacular and ever-changing, metamorphic design which included the complete range of Ayrton laser-phosphor sourced fixtures Mamba, Kyalami and Cobra, as well as Domino LT, Rivale Profile and Nando 502 Wash, all supplied by London-based Neg Earth Lights. “I had a lot of options to play with in this playground,” says Routledge. Just as well for the number of performances (nearly 50 including half time and opening performances) which happen in such quick succession.

The St. Jakobshalle Arena may have been smaller than traditional Eurovision Song Contest venues, but Routledge’s lig

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03 June 2025

Argentina - A new immersive sound experience has opened recently at Punta Ballena, a leading whale-watching centre in Puerto Pirámides in Patagonia. The setup in the experience room uses Dolby Atmos technology with Audient Oria at its heart, and introduces a new, innovative dimension for tourists visiting the centre.

“It allows visitors to immerse themselves in the ocean’s soundscape and gain a sense of what it feels like to be a whale,” explains marine biologist and diver Gonzalo Bravo, a member of the team. “It offers a sensory journey that helps participants understand how whales communicate and interact. This experience complements the company’s traditional whale-watching tours, providing an even deeper connection to marine life.”

The immersive experience room is a specially designed space located next to the café where visitors eit

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03 June 2025

USA - For one week each year a wing of the large Vancouver Convention Centre event space transforms into the custom-built 1,200-seat TED Theatre - which hosts powerful, high-profile talks aimed at driving meaningful change.

As the non-profit TED Organisation’s relationship with its current PA supplier was nearing an end, their long-serving and highly experienced audio consultant, Michael Nunan was working on a TED Countdown project in Brussels, alongside FOH sound engineer Miles Barton, another veteran of TED event sound mixing. “We were discussing what PA manufacturer would be a good choice going forwards,” Barton recalls. “I’ve used Martin Audio gear since leaving college 24 years ago - and now use it regularly with [Martin Audio rental partner] 22live.”

He believed the two brands - TED and Martin Audio - would make a good alliance, and

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03 June 2025

USA - Lighting designer Nathan Brittain from Houston, Texas-based lighting rental specialist LD Systems oversaw a major lighting upgrade for the live concert element of this year’s Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo – AKA Rodeo Houston – which included adding over 150 Robe moving lights to the rig.

Staged at NRG Stadium, Nathan has also created production lighting for the concerts for several years, with LD Systems as the lighting vendor.

Every five years, a major technical upgrade takes place ensuring all the latest and best technologies are available for the benefit of all artists. Lighting is rigged on a bespoke TAIT-designed and built stage / roof structure, and this year Nathan and LD Systems made a major investment in Robe including the addition of 62 iForte, 70 x TetraXs and 16 x iBolts. It was the first time iBolts had b

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03 June 2025

Canada - Professional audio streaming experts, Bluesound Professional, is a launch partner of OpenAV Cloud, the new global initiative to bring open, cloud-connected, cross-platform control and interoperability to the AV industry. This new initiative is a collaborative effort among multiple manufacturers to host their public APIs in the cloud, enabling seamless cross-product integration.

Founding members BrightSign, Legrand AV, Panasonic, Shure, Sony and Xyte, along with a host of other leading AV manufacturers and technology providers, have come together for the first time to host their APIs in a unified environment, signifying an exciting development within the industry. The initiative aims to address two of the AV industry’s greatest challenges: proprietary control systems and siloed cloud environments that make integration more difficult.

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03 June 2025

Czech Republic - Ton Production, a fast-growing rental and production company based in Prague, has expanded its audio inventory with a new Outline sound system. The setup includes 16 Mantas 28 line-array modules, eight DBS 18-2 subwoofers, and Outline’s GTA Series power amplifiers, supplied by Outline’s Czech distributor, LightNeq s.r.o.

Founded in 2018, Ton Production provides full technical services for concerts, festivals, conferences, and a variety of public and private events. With its growing portfolio, the company was seeking a versatile, high-performance system capable of handling everything from intimate events to open-air festivals.

“When looking for a new system for our rental company, we discovered Outline, represented in the Czech Republic by LightNeq,” says Tomáš Čeřovský, owner and technical production lead at Ton Producti

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03 June 2025

USA - Immersive technology specialists, Quince Imaging, recently partnered with professional hockey team, the Anaheim Ducks, to install a permanent, projection-mapping solution at their Honda Centre home arena in Anaheim, California.

The installation aimed to enhance the Ducks’ fan experience through engaging, interactive visuals, especially during half-time breaks. At the centre of this project is Stage Precision’s SP software, which plays an integral part in Quince Imaging’s production workflow, allowing for precise tracking, calibration and real-time data integration. 

“We’ve worked on various types of tracking and motion systems over the years,” says Eric Gazzillo, vice-president of innovation at Quince Imaging. “Integrating SP by Stage Precision was a turning point. It’s faster, more intuitive, and allows us to automate complex

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03 June 2025

USA - Following its Keynote 2025 event held at London’s Roundhouse Theatre in May, L-Acoustics announces that all of its newest product and software launches will be on public display and properly demonstrated for the first time at this year’s InfoComm.

“Although many people have now had the opportunity to watch our recent keynote on YouTube, nothing compares to actually experiencing these new solutions in person,” says Bryan Bradley, CEO Americas at L-Acoustics. “InfoComm will be an exciting opportunity for those in our industry to finally be able to touch, see, and, more importantly, hear our latest offerings for themselves, and we look forward to demonstrating how these innovations can transform audio experiences across a wide range of applications and venues.”

In audio demo room W224H, L-Acoustics will be showcasing L-Acoustics DJ, a

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03 June 2025

USA - The Obsidian Control Systems team will showcase the new NXW control wing at the InfoComm tradeshow in Orlando. System integrators and lighting control specialists are invited to visit Obsidian at Booth #7672 for a closer look at this new addition and much more.

The NXW is a sleek, portable, and full-featured PC control wing designed to deliver professional-grade Onyx operation via USB-C. Its responsive hardware surface brings the power of Onyx to any PC system, offering lighting operators the tools they need in a compact and intuitive form. From RGB-backlit motorized faders to customizable multi-function buttons, every detail is engineered for speed, precision, and creativity.

Obsidian offers a complete line of NX consoles, wings, and USB interfaces for professional lighting control. Visitors to InfoComm can get hands-on with Obsidian hardware

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03 June 2025

USA - LEA Professional is returning to Orlando (booth #6866) to showcase its extensive technology catalogue, featuring intelligent IT solutions, DSP, and smart power management. The company will showcase new products for InfoComm attendees to get a first glance at, including the all-new Connect Series 3004/3004D, a powerful addition to the lineup that completes the family.

The Connect Series 3004/3004D adds power and expands the options in its Connect Series IoT-enabled smart amplifier lineup. The four-channel 3004/3004D drives up to 3,000 watts per channel into 2, 4, and 8 ohms as well as 70Vrms and 100Vrms, and is available in Network Connect and Dante Connect versions.

The 3004D includes both 96kHz-capable Dante and AES67 connectivity options. The 3004 and 3004D include advanced DSP with 96kHz linear phase FIR crossover filters, acoustically trans

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03 June 2025

USA - PPDS will be showcasing the latest evolutions in sustainable screen technology and design, including new Philips dvLED and digital signage reveals, plus a new global partnership announcement.

PPDS will also be paying tribute to Martijn van der Woude, VP global business development and marketing of PPDS, who sadly passed away in April. This special event is set to take place on Wednesday 11 June at 3pm on the Philips booth, with full details being confirmed shortly.

Ron Cottaar, director of global marketing at PPDS, commented: “Since the sad passing of Martijn, InfoComm 2025 will be the first time we have the opportunity to come together as a global team and industry. Martijn was a deeply regarded personality at InfoComm, whether speaking at industry keynotes, chatting with customers, or being interviewed by the press.

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03 June 2025

USA - With the music festival season right around the corner, Harrison Audio has announced LiveTrax 2, the latest version of its live performance recording and virtual soundcheck software. LiveTrax 2, built in close collaboration with Allen & Heath and SSL Live sound engineers, delivers powerful new tools to the live sound market - making live capture and virtual sound checking simpler and better sounding than ever.

An efficient multitrack recording and virtual soundcheck software designed to capture live performances ranging from small, intimate events to large-scale concerts, LiveTrax 2 focuses on the essential tools needed to record quickly and efficiently, without complexity. The software offers seamless integration with both Allen & Heath and SSL Live consoles, while boasting several new and enhanced features such as an RTA analyzer, a phase cor

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03 June 2025

UK - Midas Consoles has announced that the HD96-AIR console, Cobalt converter and AS88 expander are now available and shipping.

The HD96-AIR is an ultra-portable console, purpose-built for sound professionals who demand uncompromising performance in a compact, flyable format. It brings the full power of Midas’ 64-bit summing engine and Midas sound into a lightweight design - even with the flight case (sold separately), the full package weighs in at under 30kg.

With enhanced I/O flexibility, seamless AoIP integration, and a fast, intuitive multi-gesture touchscreen workflow, HD96-AIR is built for engineers on the move.

Cobalt is a pocket-sized USB3 audio protocol converter. With up to 192 bidirectional channels at 48 or 96 kHz via Dual Redundant HyperMAC In/Outs, Cobalt ensures ultra-reliable performance in