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13 June 2025

USA - TT+ Audio has unveiled a new lineup of professional touring solutions at InfoComm 2025. Highlights include the GTX 7C cardioid line array, the GTS 16C flyable cardioid subwoofer, the versatile GT 8 point‐source speaker, and the high-power GTS 19G single 19″ subwoofer. Built on the XPS 16K amplification platform, the GTX series delivers precision engineering and electro-acoustic performance for even the most demanding live-sound applications.

“The new GTX series embodies our philosophy of integrating cutting-edge technology with best-in-class performance,” says Alessandro Manini, R&D director at TT+ Audio. “At InfoComm, we are introducing significant additions to the GTX line, including the no-compromise performance of our new DSP-controlled cardioid line array, with a must-attend Demo at RCF demo room.”

The compact GTX 7C cardio

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13 June 2025

USA - Pitbull recently wowed audiences at the Fontainebleau Las Vegas resort hotel, the first phase of a residency.

The task of adapting his recent Party After Dark tour for a show renamed Vegas After Dark fell to his long-term creatives, production manager Victor Martinez and creative director Yamil Charif (of YC3 Design).

Charif explains that having toured with nine trucks of gear, they needed to scale back – integrating with the existing house rig at the hotel’s 3,800-seat BleauLive Theatre and at the same time introducing some new lighting solutions from GLP: “We already had GLP equipment out on the tour – a bunch of JDC1 [hybrid strobes] – and we kept most of these because they are a key element of the show.”

In fact, Charif is such an advocate of JDC1 that he earlier invested for his own production company,

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13 June 2025

USA - Back in the year 2000, RMB Audio - one of Martin Audio’s longest serving global partners - installed a Wavefront W0.5 miniature high performance speaker solution in Heritage Baptist Church in Zebulon, NC.

The splayed array was designed to provide coverage of a church seating 600 with a balcony, below a vaulted pentagonal roof. Audience seating on the floor in the sanctuary formed a 200° fan from the pulpit, which required some angle separation between the cabinet hangs to provide an overlap from the 100° horizontal pattern.

Due to Martin Audio’s advanced engineering and build quality, this gave the church an excellent return on investment. But when it came to refreshing the speakers, a cell defect was detected. Realising that components for this vintage system were no longer available, an alternative was required.

Cooper Cannady,

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12 June 2025

UK - Production Futures has announced that it will bring the curtain down on 2025 with its largest On Tour show to date. The event will take place at Production Park, Wakefield on Thursday 27 November and will promote employability, transferable skills, diversity, free training, and networking, as well as presenting paid work opportunities to newcomers across the live event and broadcast production industry.

Manufacturers, supply and production companies, venues and distributors will have representatives present at the event to provide advice, information and insights, and discuss specific job and training opportunities. As well as manufacturers and suppliers, Production Futures also works closely with a range of organisations, initiatives, education partners and associations, connecting employment and training opportunities to a diverse pool of tal

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12 June 2025

UK - The ABTT Theatre Show came alive at Alexandra Palace in London with the annual ABTT Awards hosted by the Association of British Theatre Technicians. This event showcases the contributions people in the industry have been making to theatre and live events.

Ted Moore, director at sponsor TAIT said of the Awards: “TAIT are really proud to be here once again to sponsor the ABTT Awards, which I truly believe are the best award presentations anywhere in our industry. We wish all the nominees good luck and give congratulations to whoever the winners may be.”

The highly sought after People Awards included the ABTT Technician of the Year, the ABTT Award for Emerging Excellence and the ABTT Cmyru Nick Bache Technician of the Year Award which all recognise the achievements of individuals both starting out and well-established in their backstage careers

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12 June 2025

Germany - Sennheiser has announced a new cloud-based platform designed to empower AV and IT teams with secure, flexible, and scalable device control across a wide range of environments. The solution is set to transform the way teams configure, monitor, and manage Sennheiser devices - from small meeting rooms to high-impact spaces, says the company. The platform will officially launch in early 2026.

Built with remote oversight and flexibility in mind, the platform centralises control in a future-ready, intuitive interface - simplifying workflows and enabling efficient device management across multiple locations. Created for IT and AV managers and system integrators, the platform streamlines device management across enterprise, education, and corporate settings. Whether managing large-scale installations or optimizing remote operations, the solution will keep

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12 June 2025

USA - Elation has announced that Luxsonix Group has been appointed as its new manufacturer’s representative firm for Mississippi, Alabama, Georgia, and Tennessee, effective 1 June 2025. The partnership also includes representation of Obsidian Control Systems and Magmatic atmospheric effects products.

Based in Franklin, Tennessee, Luxsonix is a newly launched firm founded by Lee Carpenter, a respected industry veteran and former partner at independent rep firm Vision2 Marketing. With decades of experience on the manufacturer, representative, and touring sides of the entertainment technology industry, Carpenter brings a deep understanding of the market and a well-established network throughout the region.

Over the past decade, Carpenter played a pivotal role in growing Vision2 Marketing into the largest independent rep firm for professional audio, vi

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12 June 2025

UK - Liverpool-based event production services and AV technology specialists MSP Global deployed their full inventory of Nexo Geo M at a special post-match ceremony as Everton’s senior men’s team said farewell to its home of 133 years, Goodison Park.

Next season, the team takes up residence at the Hill Dickenson Stadium at Liverpool’s Bramley-Moore Dock, a new 52,000-seat stadium which is also equipped with a Nexo sound system installed by T.G.Baker Sound.

Taking place immediately after the 2-0 Premier League win over Southampton, the ceremony featured current players and Everton legends, along with live music and specially curated big-screen content, all hosted by television presenter Gethin Jones and former world champion boxer Tony Bellew.

For a veteran of many events, this one was particularly special for MSP Global founder and MD C

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12 June 2025

UK - Somerset-based Production & Touring is a one-stop shop for all aspects of live event production and management. With a client list of leading artists including Snow Patrol, Calvin Harris, Sasha, David Gray, Declan McKenna, and many more, the company relies on its experienced team to meet the demands of a wide range of projects.

When Production and Touring director and FOH engineer Graham Pattison was recently looking to source a Radial JDX 48 Guitar Amp Direct Box, he was directed by Radial to its UK distributor Polar, who swiftly met his requirement. The JDX 48 is a direct box designed to capture the sound of an electric guitar amplifier by connecting between the amp head and speaker cabinet, providing a balanced feed for the PA system emulating the sound of a well-placed microphone.

During the course of his Radial purchase, Graham discover

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12 June 2025

Switzerland - Circus Knie 2025 in Rapperswil offers “a mixture of fantasy, poetry and magic”. Adding an extra glow to this vibrant mix and intensifying the fantasy, poetry and magic at the show was a versatile and lively lighting design by Axel Melchior. Like the circus itself, Melchior’s work radiated a delightful sense of surprise as it captivated the audience with its unexpected twists and turns.

The Circus Knie has happily reinvented itself during the course of its long and storied history (it began in 1803). Melchoir, boldly added a new dimension to his lighting design with help from some Chauvet Professional COLORado PXL Curve 12 fixtures supplied by Dushow. It was one of several enhancements he made this year.

“In our previous design, the light was very good from FOH, but I reworked the show so that it encompassed all the spectators mo

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12 June 2025

Europe - KV2 Audio has announced the launch of the ESD312 loudspeaker that offers versatility, performance, and precision monitoring for DJs and sound professionals. 

Joining KV2’s ES, ESR and SL systems, which have gained popularity with DJs and live performance venues for their low latency, high intelligibility, and improved audio clarity, the new ESD312 delivers a purpose-built, high-powered passive solution tailored for these exacting audio requirements. 

Equipped with dual 12” bass reflex-loaded woofers, a 6” horn-loaded midrange, and a 1” compression driver, the ESD312 delivers 3-way versatility whilst utilising just one amplifier channel, combining high output with exceptional clarity. Designed to cover a variety of audio applications, it can function as a DJ Monitor system – providing clear monitoring for the most accurate mixes,

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12 June 2025

USA - Danley Sound Labs has announced the release of its new Wireless Link System, a technology that allows high-quality audio to be sent wirelessly from one location to another.

“We’ve always said that we would never compromise on audio quality,” said Mike Hedden, chief steward in charge at Danley Sound Labs. “The Wireless Link System was the first thing that we’ve ever measured where the wireless chain looks like a straight wire.”

Developed and manufactured in the United States, the Wireless Link System operates in the 2.4 GHz ISM frequency band and delivers low-latency, high-fidelity audio across long distances. Whether working in a stadium, arena, or any location where pulling cable is a challenge, the Wireless Link System offers an innovative and professional solution for audio delivery.

“What Wireless Link does is see what