USA - A Renkus-Heinz Iconyx digitally steerable array system, matched to a high resolution plasma display matrix, is providing a unique integrated solution for a newly transformed, but acoustically challenging, indoor space at one of the US's largest diversified energy companies, DTE Energy.

DTE Energy has constructed a large new glass-roofed terrace space at the heart of its 'Town Square' at its Detroit, Michigan headquarters. The Town Square doubles as a cafeteria and corporate meeting area, and features 'green' technology throughout including cutlery and plates made from fully compostable materials. A compact but high power, high quality audio and video system was required to deliver presentations in the busy, daylit space.

The space is 140ft x 100ft (43m x 30m) with a slopin

UK - Surrey-based Marquee Installations is pleased to announce the appointment of Rob Whitaker as senior project manager. Whitaker's responsibility will be wide ranging across all applications of installed audio, from paging, BGM and distributed audio and video, through to FOH PA.

Well known in the industry, Whitaker began his pro audio career straight from school, starting with a 3-year Sound and Production BTEC course in Birmingham. Following experience in music retail and studio recording, Whitaker joined a major leisure group as stage crew; leaving as group technical manager 8-yea

Indonesia - Based in the Capital of Indonesia, the charismatic GBI (Gereja Bethel Indonesia) Church has a vigorous 10-year history, growing in typical fashion from a small but committed inspirational movement to its current widespread congregation and some 3,500 churches.

Led by Senior Pastor Dr Janto Simkoputera, GBI has recently opened up a new church in the MGK Mall in downtown Jakarta, a move prompted by the need to accommodate its ever-growing community. "The new church is a great facility for us," said GBI's head of sound Handri Nathanael. "The church is on two le

Italy - Rimini's Paradiso is one of the few clubs in the world able to boast a 50-year history. The venue, offering clients a breathtaking view from its vantage point overlooking the Adriatic Riviera, recently made front-page news when the new owners - Luca De Simone and Alessandro Volta - announced their intention to re-open the legendary Italian venue precisely 50 years after its original inauguration, undertaking to restore it to its position as one of Europe's leading venues, and adopting a Martin Audio sound system.

The club became by-word on the international club scene thanks t

UK - Watford Grammar School's new music centre, designed by Tim Ronalds Architects, has bnenefitted from treatment by Arup Acoustics. Additionally, ETC lighting and controls have been installed by Lighting Logic.

Raf Orlowski, director at Arup Acoustics, says, "Around 15 years ago, Arup Acoustics carried out a survey of music facilities in schools for the then DfES and found inadequate conditions in many instances; pupils practicing in corridors, music classes blighted by extraneous noise and band rehearsals in totally inappropriate acoustic environments. This survey led eventual

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