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20 January 2025

USA - The 2025 NAMM Show will take place at the Anaheim Convention Centre this week as planned, with events beginning on Tuesday, 21 January running through to 25 January.

As previously reported, there had been fears the wildfires in Northern Los Angeles might cause a postponement.

“We have been in constant contact with our partners and city officials all week, and Anaheim is still unaffected by the wildfires in northern Los Angeles,” said John Mlynczak, president and CEO of NAMM, at the weekend.

“We have confirmed that the air quality is safe, that traffic between LAX and Anaheim will not impact relief efforts, and that our hotel rooms will not displace any evacuees. We want to be sure that we can gather for a safe, successful NAMM Show while also supporting the ongoing relief efforts.”

Mlynczak continued: “The 2025 NAMM Sh

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20 January 2025

Europe/USA - DPA Microphones has unveiled MicroLock, its new compact microphone connector, which builds on the strengths of the MicroDot connector currently deployed with the brand’s microphones.

MicroLock has a newly developed locking mechanism and compact design compatible with a variety of wireless systems. A dependable microphone connector with flexibility, reliability and durability, MicroLock will be showcased at the 2025 NAMM Show (Booth 18206) and ISE 2025 (Stand 7P600).

“Innovation and advancements in materials and miniaturisation, coupled with valuable market feedback, have enabled us to develop MicroLock,” says Helga Volha Somava, product management director, DPA Microphones.

“This new connector embodies DPA’s commitment to superior performance, providing an uncompromising solution for those who demand the best from their

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20 January 2025

USA - Electrotec Audio has announced that its new Stage One wireless portable SKAA/Bluetooth pro/consumer speaker will be featured with an active display during the 2025 NAMM Show (booth #18313) this week.

“Getting every spec met, and even exceeded in many cases, as well as having the cabinets built here in America has been an immeasurable process, but we have succeeded in each and every facet of our design goals and we can’t wait to show Stage One to industry professionals during the 2025 NAMM Show,” said Rikki Farr, Electrotec Audio CEO and co-founder.

“I never thought it possible due to our incredible initial and in-process design and production goals to have a speaker that surpassed these objectives once complete, but we did it,” Farr continued. “We have been hosting audio pros and experts at our Fountain Valley headquarters the past

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20 January 2025

USA - Audient has announced the launch of iD48, the eight-channel 24in / 32out USB-C audio interface, previewing at this year’s NAMM show.

Audient’s Andrew Allen says: “Since we launched the iD Desktop Interface Range, our customers have been shouting for us to deliver an 8-channel iD audio interface, so we are extremely excited to announce that it is finally here. iD48 is the ultimate Audient interface, building on the core feature set that has made the iD range so popular, delivering astonishing audio performance alongside an incredibly intuitive user experience – but this time with more than enough I/O to handle any session.”

iD48 is designed with producers and engineers in mind, delivering standard features for the working pro. With Audient console mic preamps, advanced 32-bit ESS converter technology as well as the all-new Switchable A

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20 January 2025

USA - Audix (booth 14102) is set to release the D6X, the next generation of one of the most popular microphones in its 40-year history. The D6X extends the capabilities of the classic D6, which has become a contemporary standard for reproducing kick drum, floor toms, bass guitar cabinets, and other low-frequency sources.

The D6X introduces a recessed, no-tools-required switch that selects between three frequency response profiles:

Deep (bottom position): Identical to the D6 and the most familiar starting point for a forward sound that cuts through the mix.

Balanced (centre position): Provides more midrange and upper midrange, lending itself well to a somewhat more traditional kick drum sound while retaining the impact for which the original D6 is known.

Natural (top position): Selects a more linear response, with even more midrange an

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20 January 2025

Spain - Klvr will launch the Charger Pro at ISE 2025 (stand 5F100), creating a simple way to eliminate extensive use of single-use batteries from live events and AV. The Klvr Charger Pro enables sound engineers and AV technicians across music venues, conference halls, universities, houses of worship, and corporate facilities to move beyond disposable batteries or inflexible proprietary charging solutions, reducing environmental waste and saving costs.

Over one million disposable batteries are used every year by entertainment venues, theatres and production companies in Norway alone (Kulturrum Report), representing a significant environmental and cost issue. Sonic City, a medium-sized Norwegian music touring and event production company, estimates it uses 20,000 batteries a year. 

Disposable AA/AAA batteries are still widely used because of

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17 January 2025

Belgium - Follow-Me has announced a new sales partnership with XLR Pro in Belgium and Luxembourg. The partnership aims to ‘revolutionise live performance experiences’ by integrating Follow-Me’s tracking system with XLR Pro’s range of lighting and audio equipment. As a result, Follow-Me's independent solutions will soon be offered to the entire market. 

The collaboration will bring together Follow-Me’s performer tracking solutions, which supply precise positional data for performers, with leading lighting and audio systems. This synergy is designed to enhance the connection between performers and their audiences by enabling more dynamic, immersive and responsive environments for both lighting and sound. 

Located in Brussels, XLR Pro delivers innovative premium AV equipment to theatres, recording studios, broadcasters, system integrators, r

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17 January 2025

Switzerland - Clear-Com successfully delivered a high-capacity, secure communication network during the 2024 Street Parade in Zurich, one of the world’s largest techno music festivals. Partnering with MGM Audio AG, Clear-Com provided vital communication tools that helped ensure real-time coordination and operational safety across the event, which attracted over 920,000 attendees. 

The Street Parade spanned Zurich’s city centre, posing challenges for communication across large, densely populated areas. Clear-Com’s Gen-IC virtual intercom system, known for its IP-based capabilities, robust signal integrity, and flexibility, was deployed to support reliable communication for teams stationed throughout the city. 

Gen-IC played a key role in facilitating tactical coordination, including the ability to issue real-time announcements and updates fr

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17 January 2025

UK - Nugen Audio has announced the immediate availability of its new Reverb Map on the brand’s website. Inspired by the brand’s Paragon and Paragon ST reverb plug-ins, the Nugen Audio team created an interactive map of the world that pinpoints spaces with unusual acoustic characteristics.

From churches and subway stations to concert venues and tombs across the globe, audio enthusiasts, audiophiles, backpackers and those with a passion for interesting architecture, among other hobbies, now have a unique exploration checklist for their travels.

“Our team worked hard to put the map together, and we look forward to hearing from Nugen customers who manage to visit some of these locations,” says Freddy Vinehill-Cliffe, product specialist, Nugen Audio. “What better way to impose your audio fascination onto friends and family than by dragging them

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17 January 2025

Spain - EM Acoustics is set to return to ISE 2025, showcasing the entirety of its Reference Series for the first time. This milestone marks the culmination of a transformative few years for the British loudspeaker manufacturer, which has seen significant growth and expansion.

The Reference Series has further strengthened EM Acoustics’ reputation as a manufacturer of outstanding equipment. The R Series offers low-profile, full-range point source loudspeakers. EM Acoustics will launch the R4 at ISE 2025, a speaker developed ‘in record time to meet urgent marketplace demand’. This release marks the completion of the Reference series.

Joining the R5, R6, R8, R10 and R12, the R4 combines elegant design with powerful performance, delivering headroom and musicality. At ISE, visitors can experience this flagship range in its entirety, witnessing first-

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17 January 2025

Spain - Renkus-Heinz will debut its OmniBeam software and its first-ever immersive demo room experience, with an active acoustics system from technology partner Amadeus Active Acoustics.

Integrated into the latest RHAON II 2.5 release, OmniBeam simplifies the design and deployment of precision audio coverage. The software employs a ‘Snap to Audience’ feature, allowing users to generate sound coverage tailored to any space's geometry with just the press of a button. The result is front-to-back audio consistency.

ISE 2025 will mark the first public demonstrations of OmniBeam in action since its launch. Visitors to booth 7D620 and demo room E8 will experience how this technology optimises workflows for consultants and integrators, making advanced beam steering more accessible and effective.

“ISE 2025 provides the perfect platform to unveil

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17 January 2025

Spain - Linea Research (stand 7A300) will launch its new, intuitive control software, System Engineer 8, in Barcelona.

System Engineer delivers easy-to-use DSP and power management with a workflow-based design to get audio systems up and running in minutes. The new software – free to download from the Linea Research website – enhances the powerful audio capabilities of Linea Research products, communicating all the system information necessary to keep your audio network operational on one easy-to-read screen in a simple graphical format.

In short, System Engineer 8 control and telemetry software from Linea Research provides the level and accuracy of integrated control that sound engineers wish for, says the company.

Fast auto-synchronisation to devices is a driving principle of the software’s design. SE8 quickly identifies, connects and

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17 January 2025

USA - Clear-Com invites attendees to ISE 2025 to explore the next generation of live event communication at stand #4N900. Clear-Com will be launching a new product alongside featuring multiple solution updates designed to streamline workflows across live events, educational institutions, professional installations, corporate AV, museums, theme parks, construction sites and more!

Clear-Com's newest product is launching in 2025, with exclusive first-look live demonstrations at ISE. There will be scheduled demonstrations daily beginning on 4 February at 11am with Clear-Com president Bob Boster. Attendees can find all live demonstration timing on Clear-Com's event page.

The booth will feature the Arcadia Central Station, which combines wired and wireless communication workflows into an intercom system. Clear-Com will also present its virtual intercom sol

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17 January 2025

Spain - Amadeus Acoustics has announced its new Q-SYS plugin integration – Amadeus Immersive Acoustics plugin – that will be available from 28 January 2025. As a contributor to the Q-SYS Ecosystem, Amadeus Acoustics collaborated with Q-SYS to create a market-ready control solution that integrates seamlessly into Q-SYS, a cloud-manageable audio, video, and control platform.

Amadeus worked closely with Q-SYS to develop the Amadeus Immersive Acoustics plugin, which has been fully vetted and endorsed with a Q-SYS Certified badge. The plugin offers innovative features designed to enhance the immersive audio experience.

Fabio Kaiser, CEO at Amadeus, says: “The Amadeus Immersive Acoustics plugin exemplifies our commitment to pushing the boundaries of audio technology. By integrating seamlessly with Q-SYS, it empowers users to unlock the full poten

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17 January 2025

UK - Audio-Technica has recently expanded its UK commercial audio sales team with two new appointments, Craig Higgins and Sonny Sloggett, reflecting the company’s increasing activity in the integrated audio and live sound verticals.

The new roles ensure dedicated support for customers across the UK, with Higgins and existing team member Tom Ackroyd taking up positions as business development managers, live sound for northern and southern regions respectively. The company’s Integrated Audio team now comprises business development managers Sloggett (North) and Jack Spenn (South).

In addition to expanding its commercial sales team, Audio-Technica has introduced project support services to offer customers designs and recommendations from Audio-Technica’s brand portfolio. Further, Audio-Technica has launched a B2B trade portal, which allows customer

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16 January 2025

UK - Rag’n’Bone Man has been enjoying using KLANG-DMI, inserted into the DiGiCo Quantum 338 console for his latest What do you believe in? UK and European tour. Monitor engineer, George ‘Sol’ Solidakis, explains how KLANG’s technology, supplied by Britannia Row Productions in London, played a key role in delivering precise monitoring for the musicians, helping to maintain the energy on stage.

“My objective was to create intimate, natural-feeling IEM mixes, because the music covers a really full range, from quieter emotional songs to full on rock,” he says. “Rory (Graham, Rag’n’Bone Man’s real name) is all about making sure there is a real vibe and giving the audience an exciting time, so my mix has to reflect that energy too. My job as monitor engineer is to create an environment where the artists can perform and express themse

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16 January 2025

Australia - LEA Professional has announced its partnership with Queensland-based manufacturer’s representative Global AV Sales. This partnership will bring LEA’s technology catalogue to the APAC, Middle East, and EMEA residential markets.

This partnership will allow Global AV Sales to offer LEA Professional’s Network Connect series of professional amplifiers and companion Dante Connect series featuring Dante and AES67 connectivity. These series enable integrators to utilise cloud-based remote control, monitoring, notifications, and more from any internet-enabled device, allowing them to stay connected anywhere in the world.

"We strive to continually offer the best of the best to our global network of customers," said Dave Williams, CEO, Global AV Sales. "LEA lives up to and exceeds this standard, we’re looking forward to opening up a whole ne

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16 January 2025

USA - The Luckman Club, an exclusive lounge space at Soho House in West Hollywood, offers members a sophisticated bar and lounge with musical performances while serving as a venue for hosting events.

The management sought a sound system that could support a variety of corporate events, private parties, and more, all while seamlessly fitting into the room’s aesthetic. Pinnacle Audio, Video, & Lighting spearheaded the installation of the distributed 1 Sound system, resulting in an audio upgrade that prompted the Soho House operations team to say: "The sound quality is amazing. The form factor and the custom paint and fabric match our elevated aesthetic. The combination of both is exactly what we wanted as we elevated the space for our members."

For the two main lounge areas audio design, 1 Sound’s Cannon coaxials were the loudspeaker that fit t

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16 January 2025

USA - The NFL’s highly anticipated 2024 Christmas Day Halftime Show, dubbed the ‘Beyoncé Bowl’, during the Baltimore Ravens vs Houston Texans game on Netflix, showcased not only a breathtaking performance from Beyoncé but also innovative wireless technology, courtesy of Professional Wireless Systems (PWS).

This event required intricate planning and execution from all parties involved in the production. “The speed and scale of the Beyoncé Bowl were unprecedented,” says Jimmy Van Winkle, general manager, Professional Wireless Systems (PWS). “It was every bit the size and complexity of a Super Bowl Halftime Show, condensed into less than two months of preparation.”

Pre-production was a race against time, with confirmation only six weeks prior. The PWS team conducted a site survey to determine optimal antenna placement and gathe

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16 January 2025

Spain - Martin Audio will showcase the expansion of the popular contractor series of Adorn ceiling, pendant and on-wall loudspeakers at ISE 2025, with the addition of Adorn A80T.

A80T is a two-way passive speaker with an elegant design that is designed for architectural environments that require high-fidelity sound from an unobtrusive, compact enclosure. It brings class-leading performance, reliability and value to a wide range of commercial sound applications – from retail outlets, bars and restaurants to corporate offices and convention centres.

A80T is suitable for background and foreground systems which require superior performance. Its Martin Audio signature sound characteristic also provides a seamless sonic transition within a multi-zoned complex using larger Martin Audio systems such as CDD or BlacklineX.

Comprising an 8” (203mm)

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15 January 2025

UK - The Roof Gardens in Kensington, West London, has re-emerged as a social club, featuring a bespoke L-Acoustics professional sound system.

Perched 100ft above London's bustling streets, The Roof Gardens has been a constant in the city's ever-changing skyline for over eight decades. Now, with a renewed mission and purpose, this nearly acre-wide Art Deco oasis opens a new chapter. The Roof Gardens celebrates London’s modern diversity while honouring its rich history rooted in community and cultural evolution.

Tasked with bringing the audio vision to life was L-Acoustics certified provider, Marquee AV. Its challenge was to design a system versatile enough to complement the diverse areas of The Roof Gardens while maintaining the venue's aesthetic integrity.

The result is a technologically ambitious yet discreet and sophisticated installation

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15 January 2025

UK - Gateshead’s Baltic Centre for Contemporary Art (Baltic) – a repurposed flour mill along the city’s scenic Quayside – stands as a premier arts and cultural venue in Northeast England.

Opened in 2002 as part of a local regeneration effort, the gallery has hosted work from celebrated artists including Yoko Ono and Anish Kapoor. Now, Baltic has worked once again with integrator ArtAV to showcase a bold new exhibition by British artist Hannah Perry. Utilising Genelec's 8330 studio loudspeakers, Perry’s work delves into themes of labour, motherhood, and class in an experience that is ‘as auditory as it is visual’.

A long-standing collaborator with Baltic, ArtAV specialises in integrating audiovisual components into artistic presentations. “Our focus is always to provide high-quality equipment that matches the vision of galleries and ar

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15 January 2025

USA - Audinate Group has announced the launch of Dante Virtual Soundcard Pro (DVS Pro). Building on the foundation of the trusted Dante platform, DVS Pro expands the possibilities for demanding audio environments with higher channel capacity, integration into virtualized environments, and versatile installation options.

Dante Virtual Soundcard Pro equips users with a comprehensive set of features to address even the most complex audio challenges, empowering professionals across live sound, studio recording, broadcast, and commercial AV applications.

Dante Virtual Soundcard Pro integrates with the Dante platform, leveraging the Dante control and management plane for easy audio routing and system management. It pairs seamlessly with Dante Domain Manager or Dante Director for advanced features like enhanced monitoring, user access control, and cross-sub

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15 January 2025

Spain - Italian professional audio solutions manufacturer K-array (stands 2H110 and 7G600) is unveiling five new products alongside significant updates across its brand ecosystem.

“We’re pleased to introduce several new additions to our portfolio at ISE 2025,” confirms Lorenzo De Poi, brand manager at K-array. “These new products enhance our offerings across all verticals. Alongside our suite of software solutions, we aim to highlight our cross-brand solutions as a complete audio ecosystem for systems integrators and live event professionals.”

Among the brand’s stand-out launches is the Dragon Series, featuring the KXT12P and KXT18P. These new KXT loudspeakers, available in 12” and 18” models, boast advanced tri-axial technology, passive radiators and precision-engineered metal construction. Designed to deliver ‘monstrous SPLs with