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03 September 2025

UK - Jerry Harvey Audio [Booth J10] announces that founder Jerry Harvey will be presenting Jerry Harvey and the History of In-Ear Monitoring at PLASA Show 2025. The presentation will take place on Sunday, 7 September at 4:30pm at the Audio & AV Theatre. It is free to attend with a show entry badge.

Jerry Harvey and the History of In-Ear Monitoring will explore 30 years of IEM history through the context of Harvey’s professional journey, from his first set of custom-fit 2-way earpieces designed for Alex Van Halen to the founding of JH Audio and beyond. The discussion will trace the evolution of in-ear monitoring and its impact upon the live sound industry, as well as explore innovations and new technologies to come.

In addition to his speaking appearance, Harvey and the rest of the JH Audio Team will be on the show floor at Oly

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02 September 2025

UK - The Sennheiser Group has joined forces with Rise AV, a non-profit organisation dedicated to advancing gender diversity and inclusion in the audiovisual (AV) sector. As a gold sponsor, Sennheiser supports Rise AV’s mission to create pathways for women and underrepresented talent. By supporting Rise AV, Sennheiser contributes to a shared vision: an AV industry where talent is recognized regardless of gender, and where inclusive structures enable long-term change.

“When individuals from diverse backgrounds come together, they spark creativity and innovation in unexpected ways. By supporting Rise AV, we’re working to ensure more voices are heard, supported, and able to shape the future of audio,” says Daniel Sennheiser, co-CEO of Sennheiser.

The sponsorship includes support for Rise AV’s flagship Mentoring Programme and the Elevate leaders

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02 September 2025

UK - The Adam Hall Group will be presenting the latest products from its Cameo and LD Systems brands at stand B22 in the Olympia Exhibition Centre. The focus will be on highlights such as the Cameo P6 LED profile spotlight and the powerful LD Systems ICOA Pro PA speaker series.

Visitors to the show with an AV focus can also find out about the extensive installation solutions from Adam Hall Integrated Systems. In addition, the PLASA Show marks the launch of the Adam Hall Group's new UK Show Space.

From compact IP65-rated outdoor moving lights to LED profilers for theatre and TV, from robust professional compact PA systems to slimline Dante installation subwoofers – the range of event technology and installation solutions that Adam Hall Group brought to the PLASA Show in London has never been more diverse. Visitors to the show can get a comprehensive

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02 September 2025

UK - TiMax, has announced an overhaul of its OSC implementation, including a bidirectional dictionary as well as support for the ADM-OSC standard, all wrapped into the latest software release for SoundHub, version 6.11. The integration will showcase at PLASA Show on stand J5, as well as the TiMax Open Days.

With the release, TiMax SoundHub now supports a range of OSC dictionaries, enabling out-of-the-box compatibility with many third-party control solutions such as QLab, Space Controller and Nuendo. A new TiMax SoundHub dictionary has enabled advanced, bespoke integrations with SSL consoles, Atlas show control, and Grapes 3D Audio Control, as well as an enhancement of the integration between TiMax SoundHub and TiMax panLab’s version 1.3, released simultaneously.

Solid State Logic has integrated OSC support for TiMax SoundHub with its latest softwar

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02 September 2025

UK - Van Damme has expanded its digital video portfolio with the introduction of new Enhanced UHD Vision 12GHz coaxial cables.

Engineered to support the latest SMPTE ST 2082 12G-SDI single-link transmission, the new range ensures uncompromising signal integrity for demanding UHD and 4K/8K video workflows. With enhanced performance and extended transmission distances, these coaxials are designed for reliability in both fixed installations and live production environments.

The new products include: Van Damme 75 Ohm Enhanced UHD Vision 12GHz RG6 LSZH (278-875-006); Van Damme 75 Ohm Enhanced UHD Vision 12GHz RG11 (268-875-011); Van Damme 75 Ohm Enhanced UHD Vision 12GHz RG6 (268-875-006) and Van Damme 75 Ohm Enhanced UHD Vision 12GHz 0.7/2.9 coax (268-075-006).

With calculated transmission distances of up to 227m at 6Gb/s and 105m at 12Gb/s (RG11

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02 September 2025

Europe - Providing users with ‘immersion without complication’, Coda Audio has announced the launch of free Space Hub Producer software, which enables users to build immersive sound fields using their own computer and audio hardware.

The free to use software also forms an update for its Space Hub immersive sound processor, with added functionality and new features. Space Hub is Coda’s 19”/3U immersive processor which allows users to build stunning audio experiences in three dimensions.

With more areas of the performing arts adding an immersive dimension to productions, the decision to release a free-of-charge, fully-functional, downloadable version of the Space Hub software will be invaluable for sound designers to plan and preview their immersive audio environments in their pre-production facilities, says the company. It is also suitable for

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01 September 2025

USA - Since 1960, Cincinnati Public Radio (CPR) has provided listeners in southwest Ohio, southeast Indiana, and northern Kentucky with a steady diet of journalism and engaging cultural programming. In 2018, the organisation committed to an ambitious reimagining of their headquarters in the form of a new, two-story facility that would provide them with more modern technical capabilities and ample event programming spaces to serve as a cultural hub for their community of listeners.

To ensure that the new headquarters would have top-of-the-line AV production facilities seamlessly blended into this new vision, the organisation made architectural acoustic designers WSDG a key player in the design, construction, and AV systems integration team they assembled for the project.

The team – consisting of architects Emersion Design, construction managers Skan

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29 August 2025

South Africa - MGG Productions has successfully deployed its newly acquired L-Acoustics K2 sound system at the Toyota Innibos Lowveld National Arts Festival, marking a significant milestone as the company celebrates its 25th anniversary year. The strategic investment in K2 technology represents MGG's continued growth and positions them to take on increasingly important projects across diverse market sectors.

Since its inception in 2004, Toyota Innibos has evolved into one of South Africa's most significant cultural celebrations. This year's three-day festival welcomed 78,800 attendees across a 9,500 m² audience area, featuring eight theatre productions, 10 music and lifestyle shows, and performances by over 35 of South Africa's top artists. The festival generates an estimated R80-100m economic impact for the local Lowveld economy, cementin

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29 August 2025

USA/Europe - DirectOut reports the successful deployment of its modular audio platform, Prodigy.MP, in extreme acoustic testing conducted by Acoustic Research Systems (ARS).

ARS is an industry leader of Direct Field Acoustic Testing, and relies on multiple Prodigy.MP to ensure accurate and repeatable launch simulations. Founded by Eric Friedlander and Jeremiah Leiter, ARS has established itself as a disruptive innovator in the field of acoustic testing.

The company utilises Prodigy.MP as a critical link between the acoustic test control system and the ARS NeutronTM acoustic fields. Designed to provide ‘next-generation acoustic power output for aerospace, scientific and industrial applications’, the ARS NeutronTM System is part of the turnkey, complete solution for mobile or fixed High Power Direct Field Acoustic Testing needs.

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28 August 2025

UK - In a live spatial audio first, a recent performance of the Royal Philharmonic Concert Orchestra was authentically spatialised using an object-based TiMax mix across the standard left/right main system of a conventional festival PA setup.

The landmark moment took place in London’s BST Hyde Park Festival (BST), where Solotech UK supplied the Martin Audio loudspeaker system. Sound designer and FOH mix engineer, Sonosphere’s Phil Wright, realised the sonic feat by replacing the usual console matrix mixer function with a TiMax SoundHub delay-matrix spatial processor. Working within the constraints of a typical stereo hang system – plus standard front-fills and delays – Wright redefined the possibilities of spatial audio in a live outdoor setting.

“Usually, only a small percentage of the audience falls within the stereo corridor at

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28 August 2025

Australia - Elite Event Technology, a production and rental company, headquartered in Canberra with operations in Sydney and the Illawarra, has made a major investment in audio technology with the acquisition of a new Tour Sound System from Harman Professional.

The new system features 96 JBL Professional VTX A-Series line array speakers, including the A12, A8, and A6 models, paired with 50 VTX B-Series 18-inch subwoofers, all driven by Crown amplifiers. This configuration is engineered to ‘deliver pristine, high-impact sound for large-scale live events such as music festivals, concerts, and cultural showcases across the country’.

Elite Event Technology acquired the system through MadisonAV, HARMAN Professional’s authorised distributor for Australia, ensuring seamless support and integration. In recent years, Elite Event Technology has been a st

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28 August 2025

Australia - The Freedman Group, parent company of professional audio brands RØDE, Mackie, and newly acquired Lectrosonics, has announced a new partnership with fellow Sydney-based technology leader Audinate. The agreement will see the integration of Audinate’s Dante platform integrated into a suite of next-generation products across The Freedman Group’s portfolio, unlocking advanced networking capabilities for creators and professionals worldwide.

Commenting on the partnership, Peter Freedman, founder of The Freedman Group, said, “I’ve known Audinate’s CEO, Aidan Williams, for many years, and it’s been inspiring to watch Dante grow from a bold idea into a world-leading technology. I’m truly delighted that we can now bring Dante’s unmatched networking capabilities to RØDE, Mackie, and Lectrosonics, unlocking e

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28 August 2025

Mexico - The Catedral De La Inmaculada Concepción is the main Catholic church for the diocese of Tampico, a city and port in the southeastern part of the state of Tamaulipas.

Prominently located in front of the Plaza de Armas in the historic centre of the city, this architecturally important building is much loved by worshippers, although the consistency of speech intelligibility throughout the venue has, until recently, been less than ideal. All that changed with the installation by Tacea Music of a new Nexo ID Series sound system.

“Thanks to the professionalism and care of Jorge Tace Del Campo and the team at Tacea Music it was possible to implement an effective, aesthetically respectful and technically sound solution for this unique space,” reports Carlos Hernadez, market development for Nexo’s distributor in Mexico, Represe

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28 August 2025

UK - After a decade of success in film and TV, URSA has introduced its latest range of Performance Pouches. Specifically designed for theatre and live events, they have been developed in collaboration with theatre professionals from a wide range of venues and disciplines.

URSA products are robust, off-the-shelf solutions for effective live technology placement. Co-founded by production sound mixer, Simon Bysshe and costume designer, Laura K Smith, URSA’s solutions have become essential tools for sound teams working on TV shows like Adolescence and Succession and are a staple in the kitbag of many audio freelancers.

One of the theatrical collaborators was Laura Gingell, a sound engineer with a decade of experience in the West End and currently working at the Lyttelton Theatre. Gingell realised the sound department had invested huge

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27 August 2025

USA - Stand Up To Cancer, an organisation with a mission to raise awareness and fund research to detect and treat cancers with the aspiration to cure all patients, hosted its ninth annual telecast at The Pinnacle in Nashville on 15 August. The event featured inspirational performances that helped secure millions of dollars in donations for cancer research. Audio engineers used Shure technology to deliver pristine audio and inspiring messages to more than four million viewers on ABC, NBC, CBS, and FOX.

For this year's event, audio producer Tom Davis, known for his work on the CMA Awards and CMA Festival, sought product support from Shure. He specifically requested headset mics for the Nashville Community Gospel Choir, who were outfitted with Shure’s new SM39 Cardioid Singing Headset Microphone. Both Tom Davis and Jason Spence, front-of-house engineer for th

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27 August 2025

UK - Olly Murs shows are non-stop. Keeping up requires the flexibility and power of a DiGiCo console, so Rob Sadler at the front-of-house position and John Lumsdon on monitors both chose the Quantum 5, supplied by Solotech, for Olly’s epic tour, including his O2 Arena dates in May.

The engineers joined Olly Murs a little over a year ago but, as Rob Sadler explains, their relationship with DiGiCo consoles began much earlier.

“I first used a DiGiCo in 2011, and I’ve used them on almost every tour I’ve done since 2015,” he recalls. “It is definitely the console I feel most comfortable behind and most things are now second nature. I’ve been on tour with Olly for about 16 months and it’s been a lot of fun. It’s what I’d class as a proper pop music concert. There are pyrotechnics, confetti and automated staging, there’s even snow!”<

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27 August 2025

Poland - When Katie Melua's technical rider specified L-Acoustics for her performance at Poland's Energa Ladies Jazz Festival, they did so because her performance demands precise sound coverage at controlled SPL levels across the challenging 4,500 capacity Polsat Plus Arena. The response came through a strategic partnership between Polish rental company Krupski Sound and L-Acoustics certified partner Audio Plus, deploying flagship L2 arrays that transcended the venue's difficult acoustics and marked a defining moment for regional sound production capabilities.

The 21st edition of Europe's only recurring festival dedicated to female jazz artistry, which has brought together over 110,000 attendees and 600+ performers throughout its history, featured international stars including Katie Melua, Dionne Warwick, and Randy Crawford across four distinct venu

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27 August 2025

Indonesia - Holywings is an Indonesian lifestyle and entertainment group with a varied selection of bars, clubs and live music venues, spread across the island’s key cities.

Many of the venues under the Holywings banner feature Martin Audio solutions, provided and installed by partner, GMT Group.

Their latest sound system upgrade - at the HW Superhouse Paskal Bandung live music bar - is no exception, although in this instance it is a new-generation Martin Audio WPC line array that provides the main stage hangs rather than the point source that populates many of the other venues. The system was conceived by the marketing and technical director of GMT Group, Satrio Prisetya.

Superhouse Paskal Bandung itself is a large, near 400-capacity, open-plan venue with its stage set centrally. The venue offers combines live band performances with DJ set

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27 August 2025

USA - Hammons Field, home of the Springfield Cardinals, has a new way to get fans on their feet with an upgraded audio system featuring EAW loudspeakers, designed and installed by audio, video, and lighting (AVL) integrator Paragon 360. The result is a powerful, crystal-clear sound experience that covers every seat in the house. 

Hammons Field is a 6,750-seat minor league baseball stadium with an additional 2,500 general admission spots and serves as the Double-A affiliate of the St. Louis Cardinals. The venue also hosts the Missouri State University Bears and features fan-favourite spaces like the Coca-Cola Redbird Roost, the SpringNet Champions Club, a spacious main concourse, private suites and new third-level executive suites.

When it came time to modernise Hammons Field’s original audio system, installed when the stadium opened in 2004, the S

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27 August 2025

Sweden - In the heart of Stockholm’s medieval Gamla Stan district, one of the world’s oldest restaurants, Gyldene Freden, offers a taste of traditional Swedish cuisine. Since opening its doors in 1722, Gyldene Freden has provided guests with a gourmet dining experience alongside a glimpse into Stockholm’s history, but until recently, the restaurant lacked a sound system to complement its classic setting. With so many rooms and architectural quirks, Genelec Smart IP loudspeakers were chosen for an audio solution that would maintain its timeless charm.

Gyldene Freden’s owners turned to installation and control specialists, We Make Noise, to install the system. “Genelec was an obvious choice for us,” says Emil Varli, who led the installation for We Make Noise. “We believe there are very few brands that can deliver a loudspeaker as compact and comp

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27 August 2025

Spain - Lapso Studios’ boutique fitness studio in Barcelona is keeping the energy levels high with a powerful sound system from Electro-Voice and Dynacord. The fitness studio offers classes over three disciplines – cycling, functional fitness and barre. It required a club-style solution to ensure its clients were motivated and had the best possible experience.

“There are elements that we use in the room such as sound, microphone, lights as well as a motivational instructor to facilitate the class,” explains Lapso trainer, Ishaq Vadillo. “Sound is one of the most important things because if there is no sound, there’s no music, there’s no microphone and the class really depends on the clarity of the sound. People don’t really remember what you do, but people always remember how you made them feel. That’s the philosophy we like to implement he

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27 August 2025

UK - British loudspeaker manufacturer EM Acoustics returns to the PLASA Show this September, bringing with them the now complete lineup of Reference Series loudspeakers. Manufactured in-house at EM Acoustics’ headquarters in Surrey, the Reference Series offers a complete audio ecosystem of point source loudspeakers, enabling designers to create comprehensive single-manufacturer systems that meet even the most demanding project requirements.

“The year so far has been marked by several high-profile installations of our Reference Series, and exceptionally positive responses to the complete series from live events, hire companies and theatre professionals,” confirms Greg Clarke, brand manager at EM Acoustics. "PLASA is always a highlight of the calendar, and there is simply no other British show that brings together the professional audio community at this

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27 August 2025

USA - dBTechnologies USA has announced the appointment of Scott Thompson as Western US regional sales manager, bringing more than two decades of experience in the pro audio and music industry to the role.

Thompson most recently served as vice-president of sales at The Music Link, where he managed more than $20m in worldwide sales across multiple channels, supported a global distributor network, and oversaw the successful launch of a European 3PL warehouse that expanded the company’s international footprint. He also held leadership roles at Córdoba Music Group, driving both domestic and international sales efforts for the Córdoba and Guild brands during a pivotal period of growth.

Before transitioning fully into sales leadership, Thompson worked as an independent audio engineer for nearly a decade.

“I’m truly excited to join the dBTech

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26 August 2025

UK - This year’s PLASA Show (7-9 September, Olympia, London) will debut a new Careers and Networking Hub, which the show’s organisers say is set to be “a vibrant, inclusive space designed to support early-career professionals, apprentices, students, and anyone seeking their next step in the live entertainment and events industry”.

A collaboration between PLASA, The Power of Events, Production Futures, and Access Industry, the hub will feature: speed networking sessions with top industry professionals; professional development support, including CV and LinkedIn reviews and free headshots (limited availability); live talks and panel sessions exploring careers and opportunities in live events; and a welcoming lounge space with comfortable seating and coffee, open to all ages and experience levels.

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