February, 2025 Delivering a convincing death for a zombie character in shows like Fear the Walking Dead takes imagination and expertise, something that Frank Iudica has gained ample amounts of throughout his 30-year career in TV and film. Iudica has seen many changes over the course of his career, but something that he simply does not change is his use of Look Solutions products, thanks to the results he is able to achieve and the transparent data that Look Solutions USA provides with all solutions and machines.
February, 2025 High in the Tyrolean Alps sits Erl, an ancient village, dating back to before Roman times. The village is renowned for its cultural excellence and is the perfect spot for High Mountain Studios. This immaculate studio is owned by Lukas Gleich and is surrounded by jaw-dropping scenery. Inside, every aspect has been carefully considered, the open plan layout offers comfort and inspiration to artists, with beautiful views visible from every part of the studio. Gleich utilises KLANG:vokal+ for immersive in-ear monitoring across the studio, while the KLANG:kontrollers help artists to feel completely in control and surrounded by the music, even when recording without a band.
February, 2025 For engineers to choose a particular brand of console it requires multiple plus points. For audio engineer Daniela Seggewiss, DiGiCo ticks a host of boxes; workflow, customisable layout, support and, most importantly, sound performance that is compatible with many different styles of live performance.
February, 2025 Diljit Dosanjh is a mega-star Punjabi singer and actor, with over 50 million followers across all his social media channels. His Dil-Luminati world tour utilises DiGiCo Quantum 338s at the front of house and monitor positions, supplied by Solotech Group for the UK and European leg of the tour, complete with DMI-KLANG immersive in ear monitoring. Engineers Kenny Narayan and Ranjeet Singh have toured with Dilijit Dosanjh for many years, choosing DiGiCo because of the console’s durability and the range of features that enable it to cope with the demands of a multimedia artist.
February, 2025 Becky Hill has worked hard since appearing on the UK Voice in 2012 and, to date, is the only contestant to have achieved a British number one single. A British singer-songwriter, she has gone from strength to strength, rapidly increasing the size of venue that her tours visit. The 2024 tour, Believe me now?, has seen her play the UK, America, New Zealand and Australia. Engineers Anna Dahlin and Robyn Hannah are using DiGiCo Quantum 338s at both front of house and monitor positions respectively, alongside an SD and SD-Mini rack each, plus an additional SD-Nano rack on stage to accommodate support bands. A final SD-Nano rack is positioned at the front of house position to facilitate a B-stage moment.
New installation option unveiled at ISE 2025
Barcelona, Spain – February 4, 2025 – Sennheiser, the first choice for advanced audio technology that makes collaboration and learning easier, is excited to announce a new installation variant for its TeamConnect Ceiling Medium (TCC M) – the TeamConnect Ceiling Medium Ceiling Tile (TCC M CT) – which will be unveiled for the first time at Integrated Systems Europe (ISE) 2025 at booths 3B500 and 3B550 at the Fira Barcelona Gran Via in Barcelona, Spain on February 4 – 7.
DiGiCo’s most compact Quantum console gets the theatrical treatment
BARCELONA, Spain – ISE stand #7F300 – February 2025 – It’s no secret that many of Broadway’s and West End’s largest theatrical houses steadfastly choose to rely on DiGiCo’s Quantum7T mixing console show-after-show for its applauded theatre-centric feature set, massive I/O capabilities, and exceptional audio performance. Now, much more modestly-sized performing arts venues and regional touring productions also have reason to celebrate as the manufacturer announces the ISE 2025 launch of a “T” software version of its most compact Quantum Range desk, the Quantum225T.
KLANG is proud to unveil the KLANG:quelle XDM, a versatile 1RU XLR breakout box that delivers seamless 32-bit digital-to-analogue audio conversions from Dante or MADI inputs for professional setups. Designed to expand and enhance audio systems with unparalleled flexibility, the :quelle XDM delivers 16 channels of output with user-configurable options for analogue XLR or digital AES3 formats—all in a compact, rack-mountable unit.
DirectOut is a leading manufacturer of professional audio solutions and is pleased to announce the latest in its range of compact IO modules, a series of Dual Network Audio Modules for PRODIGY and MAVEN. These new additions to the modules range enhance the flexibility and interoperability of the host device, offering expanded audio network and sample rate conversion options, fitting into the audio network slot (Slot A) of all PRODIGY and MAVEN devices.
January, 2025 Follow-Me, a leading manufacturer of performer tracking and automated follow-spot systems, is pleased to announce the appointment of Henk-jan Blok as Technical Applications Specialist. With two decades of experience in the live production industry, Blok brings a wealth of knowledge in technical applications, systems engineering, and customer support to his new role.
January, 2025 An exhibitor at the very first ISE show over 20 years ago, Leyard Europe will once again showcase its cutting-edge visualisation solutions at this year’s edition of the prestigious event at the FIRA Barcelona from February 4th to 7th 2025.
On Stand 3A300 in one of the show’s flagship exhibitor Halls, Leyard Europe will feature several exciting product launches including a complete XR studio setup featuring OptiTrack (https://www.optitrack.com/) motion capture solutions, multiple off-the-shelf MicroLED Chip on Board (COB) and Glue on Board (GOB) solutions with state-of-the-art technology, a new and updated range of Made in Europe LED video wall products, manufactured in its production facilities in Slovakia, and Digital Signage for modern retail environments to improve customer experience and engagement.
January, 2025 Follow-Me, manufacturer of high-end performer tracking solutions for lighting, immersive audio, video mapping and stage automation applications, has announced that it will be demonstrating its full range of technologies at ISE 2025, taking place from February 4 to 7 at Fira Barcelona.
Follow-Me offers flexible tracking solutions that scale with the size of the show. Its Follow-Me 3D and Follow-Me Track-iT technologies allow users to merge and integrate with any lighting console, video, sound and automation system on the market.
January, 2025 Combining heritage and modern technology for world-class events and collaboration. The British Academy, the UK’s national academy for humanities and social sciences, has completed a remarkable transformation of its historic headquarters at 10 and 11 Carlton House Terrace in London. This ambitious renovation combines 1830s Georgian splendour with state-of-the-art audio-visual systems to create versatile spaces for events, performances, and meetings. At the core of this transformation lies Sennheiser’s audio technology, delivering impeccable sound quality and speech intelligibility while preserving the building’s historic charm.
January, 2025 Kateryna Kurganska and Timur Guseynov are filmmakers on a mission to tell real stories with kindness and compassion. Two Breaths is their thesis film, a story that sweeps the audience along and is also winning over the award judges. When filming the interior footage for their short film, Two Breaths, the pair felt that haze from Looks Solutions USA was the only medium that could bring a lasting magic quality to the air, and would be consistent in their breezy, Hawaiian location.
January, 2025. Brompton Technology, a global leader in LED video processing technology, last week celebrated its inclusion in the inaugural edition of The Sunday Times 100 Tech with a visit from Deputy Mayor of London for Business and Growth, Howard Dawber, Hounslow Council Leader, Cllr Shantanu Rajawat, and Deputy Leader and Cabinet Member for Assets, Regeneration and Development Cllr Tom Bruce. The visit highlighted the Opportunity Hounslow Business Case for Growth, which aims to unlock £33 billion in Gross Value Added (GVA) and create over 18,000 jobs by focusing on transformative projects like Future Feltham and the Golden Mile. It also recognised Brompton’s role in driving innovation, skills development, and community engagement.
January, 2025 Visitors will experience true innovation at Sennheiser’s largest ISE booth ever
At ISE 2025, the Sennheiser Group will present the expansive range of audio solutions and workflows of their brands Sennheiser, Neumann.Berlin, AMBEO and Merging Technologies for the educational, corporate, live audio, broadcasting and studio spaces. At Sennheiser’s adjacent booths in Hall 3, B500 and B550, ISE visitors will get closer than ever to the group’s complete portfolio and can experience the technologies in engaging demo rooms, with a team of passionate experts guiding them through.
January, 2025 Follow-Me, a leading provider of performer tracking technology, is proud to announce a new sales partnership with XLR Pro in Belgium and Luxembourg. The partnership aims to revolutionise live performance experiences by integrating Follow-Me’s cutting-edge tracking system with XLR Pro’s range of high-quality lighting and audio equipment. As a result, Follow-Me’s brand independent solutions will soon be offered to the entire market.
January, 2025. Brompton Technology, a global leader in LED video processing technology, is excited to return to ISE 2025, taking place from February 4 – 7 in Barcelona. On stand 3E100, Brompton will showcase its cutting-edge Tessera solutions, including some of its latest software innovations from the recent Tessera v3.5 release. Visitors will also have the opportunity to explore how the company delivers exceptional video quality tailored for any size of project, with examples on show including its renowned Dynamic Calibration technology and HDR content capabilities. A team of Brompton experts will be on hand to engage with show visitors, providing insights into the unique benefits of these powerful features and technologies.
January, 2025 Rag’n’Bone Man, award winning UK singer-songwriter, 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.
January, 2025 DirectOut, suppliers of high-end audio solutions with reliability and functionality at their core, have been chosen for Jonas Brothers, the World Tour. The PRODIGY.MP was selected for the band, thanks to its precision engineering and audio clarity. Adam Robinson, Front of House engineer, along with systems engineer Cameron Manes, explain how they came to decide on PRODIGY.MP for Jonas Brothers system and redundancy requirements.
January, 2025 The Royal Albert Hall in London is an iconic venue, hosting diverse performances every night of the week. Famous for its striking looks, the 153-year-old building had challenging acoustics when amplifying modern music for the almost 6,000 capacity auditorium. This led to huge investment into the Hall’s audio equipment, with all sound requirements being brought in-house in 2018. DiGiCo consoles are at the centre of the building’s audio set up, a Quantum 852, Quantum 7, SD10, SD9 and SD11 are all owned by the venue. This ensures continuity for quality of sound, whatever the performance, and enables the audio department to prepare shows in advance, improving workflow during quick daily turnarounds.
Sound designer Chris Jojo used Sennheiser wired and wireless mics to capture the remarkable sound in Michael Mann’s film
December 2024 – UK-based sound designer and sound recordist Chris Jojo has specialised in authentic car recordings for film, simulators and gaming. For the filming of Ferrari, which has been nominated for several sound design awards, he used, among other microphones, Sennheiser’s MD 421-II large-diaphragm microphone and AMBEO VR Mic, as well as the company’s evolution wireless plug-on transmitters and EK 6042 receivers to record the impressive sound of vintage Ferraris with impact and clarity. Jojo speaks about his way into vehicle recording and how he captured those engine sounds that make every fan’s heart beat faster.
Guangzhou Cantonese Opera Theatre, formerly known as the Guangzhou Cantonese Opera Troupe, was established in 1953. The building is located in Yuexiu district, Guangzhou city and has a total floor area of about 40,000 square metres, including a 1,200-seat Grand Theatre, a 500-seat theatre and three 60-seat cinemas. DiGiCo is proud to have played a part in the co-creation of two new theatres for the space, Hung Sin-nui Theatre and Red Bean Hall. An SD5 is installed in the Hung Sin-nui Theatre and a Quantum 338 in the smaller Red Bean Hall.
December, 2024. Garbage is an iconic Scottish-American rock band that has stood the test of time. Their latest European Tour was the band’s first headline tour for five years. The huge dynamic shifts in their music were matched by intense stage lighting and graphics displayed on large-scale, high-resolution LED screens, delivered by independent video technology company, 80six. 80six deployed a combination of ROE Visual LED screens powered by Brompton LED processing to ensure a perfect display of the band’s visuals.
Locinox, an international, family-owned company, is a leader in the gate and fence industry, producing a wide range of gate hardware, gate closers, and access control solutions. Their innovative mindset and ambitious management approach have resulted in multiple awards, including the Gold label in the 2024 Best Managed Company Awards. When planning its brand-new facility, LOCINOX 4.0 in Belgium, a key consideration was for the entrance hall to have a wow factor. Alongside integrators Play AV, the Locinox team chose Leyard Europe’s high impact MGP Series to create a huge 20 square metre LED video wall, visible from the moment anyone enters the building.
Guangzhou Cantonese Opera Theatre, formerly known as the Guangzhou Cantonese Opera Troupe, was established in 1953. The building is located in Yuexiu district, Guangzhou city and has a total floor area of about 40,000 square metres, including a 1,200-seat Grand Theatre, a 500-seat theatre and three 60-seat cinemas. DiGiCo is proud to have played a part in the co-creation of two new theatres for the space, Hung Sin-nui Theatre and Red Bean Hall. An SD5 is installed in the Hung Sin-nui Theatre and a Quantum 338 in the smaller Red Bean Hall.
December, 2024. Kadokawa Daiei Studio Co. Ltd., a prestigious video and film production studio based in Tokyo, Japan, has unveiled its cutting-edge facility, No.C Stage. This state-of-the-art virtual production studio now features Brompton 4K Tessera SX40 LED processors and Tessera XD 10G distribution units powering Sony Crystal LED VERONA, marking a significant investment in advanced LED display technology. These enhancements are designed to elevate the studio’s capabilities in in-camera visual effects (VFX), enabling the creation of immersive, high-quality virtual environments for films, commercials, and other creative projects.
December, 2024 Audio specialist collaborates with touring and broadcast customers to evolve its bidirectional wideband wireless ecosystem and shares latest technical information
December 2024 – St Hedwig’s is a beautiful cathedral in the heart of Berlin. Modeled after the Pantheon in Rome, construction work began in 1747, finally opening its doors to worshipers in 1773. The building is highly regarded by the people of Berlin, and to preserve its rich history, it has just undergone an extensive renovation period that’s seen the entire interior transformed. HOLOPLOT has been chosen to supply the audio solution, delivering its X2 Matrix Array system for seamless, unobtrusive spoken word reinforcement.
UK production company strengthens its equipment lineup, sourcing 40 channels of EW‑DX from trusted dealer 22live
Derby, UK, December 2024 – On Event Production Co. is a Derby-based production company that focuses on making their clients’ dream events become reality. Catering for a wide variety of projects across the UK means their systems have to be flexible, scalable and reliable. When the time came to upgrade their existing Sennheiser ew 300 G3 stock, they knew the perfect solution would be the manufacturer’s EW-DX systems, and Sennheiser dealer, 22live, was happy to provide not only equipment, but also expertise.
