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d&b audiotechnik - System Auralization

d&b audiotechnik - System Auralization

d&b audiotechnik announced System Auralization, a new software feature that enables sound professionals to listen to their loudspeaker system design before it is deployed. For decades, sound system prediction software such as d&b ArrayCalc has helped engineers visualize system performance through plots, maps and acoustic data.

Beatport Live LA

Beatport Live LA

Beatport Live LA recently opened with an L-Acoustics system installed by RAT Sound Systems, with Lumina Production Services handling audio production Beatport has been the online home of dance music for more than 20 years, built by DJs and for DJs, and in recent years that identity has grown

Neumann KH 310 II and KH 350

Neumann KH 310 II and KH 350

Neumann announces the KH 310 II and the all-new KH 350, two next-generation 3-way studio monitors that combine decades of acoustic expertise with a powerful new DSP platform. Both monitors deliver outstanding performance, enhanced workflow integration, and the trusted accuracy that has made Neumann a reference in

Celestion CDX1-1413

Celestion CDX1-1413

Celestion, the premier manufacturer of professional loudspeakers and compression drivers for sound reinforcement applications, is pleased to introduce the CDX1-1413 25mm (1-inch) exit, neodymium magnet high frequency compression driver. Designed and developed at Celestion’s headquarters in Ipswich, England, the CDX1-1413 is an ultra-compact threaded variant

2026 Mark Brunner Professional Audio Scholarship

2026 Mark Brunner Professional Audio Scholarship

The Professional Audio Manufacturers Alliance (PAMA), in partnership with Shure Incorporated, announces the 2026 recipients of the sixth annual Mark Brunner Professional Audio Scholarship. Brunner, a long-time Shure executive, a past president of PAMA and a leading voice in the professional audio community who passed away in 2020, had

Lorde's Ultrasound World Tour

Lorde's Ultrasound World Tour

Front of House Engineer Phillip J. Harvey (center image, left) and Monitor Engineer Kevin Glendinning (center image, right)rely on DPA and Wisycom for Lorde’s “Ultrasound World Tour.” As Lorde continues her latest global touring and festival cycle spanning arenas, amphitheaters and intimate venues across multiple continents, the production

Audio-Technica introduces BP880R Contact Transducer

Audio-Technica introduces BP880R Contact Transducer

Audio-Technica, a leading innovator in transducer technology for over 60 years, introduces the BP880R Contact Transducer, a specialized microphone with waterproof performance consistent with IPX7 standards, designed to capture impact and surface vibrations that can add an entirely new dimension to sports broadcasts, film productions, field recording, theater and

The Glasgow School of Art

The Glasgow School of Art

The GSA's new 7.1.4 Dolby Atmos studio, featuring 11 Genelec 8030 monitors and a 7060 subwoofer. As a recognized center of excellence for the study of Sound for the Moving Image, The Glasgow School of Art’s (GSA) School of Information and Technology (SIT) has an

AES Show Nashville 2026

AES Show Nashville 2026

Taking place October 30 – November 1 at the Gaylord Opryland Resort & Convention Center, this next-generation AES Show experience will bring the global audio community together in one of the world’s most influential centers for recording, live sound, music production, audio education and professional audio. A growing roster

Waves Audio

Waves Audio, the world-leading developer of professional audio solutions for both live and studio sound, announces a major expansion of its TRACT System Calibration solution, transforming it into a complete toolkit for PA measurement, system calibration and SPL monitoring. The newly expanded TRACT System Calibration suite brings together three

Pope Leo XIV's Monaco Visit

Pope Leo XIV's Monaco Visit

Pope Leo XIV arrived in Monaco for an apostolic visit marking a historic moment for the Principality on 28 March 2026, marking the first papal apostolic visit in the contemporary era. Nearly five centuries have passed since a reigning Pope had set foot in Monaco. And as a sovereign state

A1 Audio

A1 Audio’s Chris McAleese with his preferred mixing ecosystem of a DiGiCo Quantum225 console paired with a DMI-KLANG card and Fourier Audio transform.engine running natively on the console’s worksurface. If it’s your wedding, it’s as important as a Paul McCartney concert. That’s pretty

Take That The Circus Live Tour 2026

Take That The Circus Live Tour 2026

During the summer of 2026, Take That embarked on an epic stadium tour of the UK and Ireland with audio supplied by Skan. Choosing a DiGiCo Quantum852 at front of house was Steve Carr, while Becky Pell at the monitor position used a Quantum7. Starting in Southampton in May and

NAB New York 2026

NAB New York 2026

NAB Show New York, the East Coast's top event for media, entertainment and brand storytelling, returns October 21-22, 2026, at the Javits Center in Manhattan. The show floor runs October 21-22, with conference programming beginning a day earlier on October 20. Billed as the East Coast

CITT/ICTS’ 2026 Rendez-vous Wrap Up

CITT/ICTS’ 2026 Rendez-vous Wrap Up

CITT/ICTS’ 2026 Rendez-vous held August 12 to 14 in Ottawa, Ontario, brought together emerging and established professionals from across Canada’s live performance and events industry for a vibrant gathering focused on professional development, knowledge sharing, networking, and collaboration. The annual conference and trade show, which moves to

On The Romantic Tour with Bruno Mars

On The Romantic Tour with Bruno Mars

Touring engineer Sean “Sully” Sullivan From his position at front-of-house on Bruno Mars’s world The Romantic Tour, Sean “Sully” Sullivan mixes stadium shows for crowds as large as 80,000. Running alongside his Avid S6L is the Waves LiveBox — a dedicated home for every third-party plugin

New GAIA Neo Accessories

New GAIA Neo Accessories

IsoAcoustics announces the availability of three new accessories for the GAIA Neo Series: * GAIA Neo Cap * GAIA Neo M8 Spacer * GAIA Neo Borresen Adapter These additions expand the installation flexibility of the GAIA Neo lineup, helping users address specific compatibility, fit, and aesthetic requirements while maintaining the performance benefits of

The Phil Collins Story

The Phil Collins Story

The Phil Collins Story is currently out on a 50-city North American run It’s a live show. It’s a film. It’s all of the above and then some. The Phil Collins Story, a docu-concert celebrating the life, career, and music of Academy Award, Grammy, and

Yorkville Sound Announces Elite 24" Powered Subwoofer

Yorkville Sound Announces Elite 24" Powered Subwoofer

Yorkville Sound announces the launch of the EL24S powered subwoofer. The newest addition to Yorkville’s renowned Elite series, the EL24S has the distinction of being the first 24” powered subwoofer for live sound reinforcement. This exciting new product continues the reinvention of the Elite series, which introduced the EL12M

Audio Engineering Society Announces Results of 2026 Elections

Audio Engineering Society Announces Results of 2026 Elections

David v.R. Bowles, incoming Audio Engineering Society President-Elect in 2027. The Audio Engineering Society has announced the results of its 2026 Board of Directors and Board of Governors elections. The Society’s Membership has elected David v.R. Bowles as President-Elect, as well as several new Governors

NAMM Show 2027

NAMM (The National Association of Music Merchants), the world’s largest nonprofit music trade organization, announced The 2027 NAMM Show will be held in Anaheim, Calif., January 26-30, 2027, with the main exhibition floors open to attendees from January 28-30. The world’s largest music products trade show

Erikson Commercial Distributes DVOD

Erikson Commercial Distributes DVOD

Erikson Commercial, a leading distributor of professional audiovisual, musical instrument, and technology solutions in Canada, is pleased to announce its appointment as the exclusive Canadian distributor for DVDO®, a globally recognized brand specializing in advanced audio, video, connectivity, and collaboration technologies. Through this strategic partnership, Erikson Commercial will provide Canadian

Fellowship Church

Fellowship Church

Kevin Bonnot (lower right) mixing Fellowship Grapevine’s house sound on one of the church’s two new DiGiCo Quantum338 consoles From its founding in 1990 by Pastor Ed Young, Grapevine, Texas’ Fellowship Church has unswervingly focused on helping people “discover real answers for real life.” After more than three

What is Zoom Fatigue and Why is it Important?

What is Zoom Fatigue and Why is it Important?

Virtual interactions have become increasingly prevalent in the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic. However, this surge in video calls has given rise to a new challenge: videoconference fatigue, also known as Zoom fatigue. This phenomenon refers to the exhaustion and sense of detachment individuals experience due to prolonged or

Recording Great Vocals

Recording Great Vocals

Consider a ‘great’ song sung by a mediocre singer, will be heard by the audience, as just mediocre. Whereas, a ‘mediocre’ song sung by a great singer has a much better chance of becoming a smash hit! With well over one hundred thousand songs being uploaded on music platforms every