October, 2024. Opened in September, Figment Studio is the product of a strategic collaboration between leading industry players to create Thailand’s premier virtual production facility. The Studio Park, StageFor Co. Ltd., and Supreme Studio Co. Ltd. have invested over 200 million baht (£4.6 million) into this state-of-the-art venture. Featuring world-class technology, including Brompton Technology’s Tessera LED processing, Figment Studio seamlessly integrates virtual and real worlds, setting a new benchmark for Thai productions on the international stage.

October, 2024. Brompton Technology, a global leader in LED video processing for live events & touring, will be attending LEaT con 2024, taking place from 22 – 24 October in Hamburg, Germany. Stand N14 will see the company showcase its latest innovations, designed to meet the demands of the most challenging live entertainment projects. With deep roots in this sector, Brompton is widely recognised for its industry-leading, reliable LED video processing solutions that power touring acts and large-scale productions around the globe.

October, 2024. Brompton Technology is pleased to announce the appointment of Hassan Abu Minshar as Technical Sales Manager for the MENA (Middle East and North Africa) region. Hassan brings to his new role over two decades of experience in the Pro AV industry and in live events.

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Rock in Rio is a flamboyant celebration of music, held in beautiful Rio de Janeiro every two years. Started in 1985, the festival has a worldwide reputation of excellence, not just in the artist line up, but the festival site itself. The choice to use DiGiCo consoles for the main front of house systems is down to artist preference, explains Peter Racy, Rock in Rio’s front of house (FOH) system manager and mix engineer.

October, 2024 Organizations across Europe can experience the TeamConnect Bars with Barco ClickShare Conference through a new trial offer

October, 2024. Launched in June 2023, Eastbourne, Sussex-based Racquet Studios was born from a film and photographic creative agency that recognised the potential of virtual production. A year in the making, and after rigorous testing and trialling, a state-of-the art facilities for virtual film production, education, and specialist research and development was created, which relies on Brompton Technology LED processing to power their LED setup.

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October, 2024 Doris began as a replacement for a soon to be discontinued app that was being used by the Gorillaz Playback Engineer, but quickly became much more. dgApps designer Dave Guerin discusses what Doris does for him and what the app could do for any sound engineer, playback engineer, or even musician, looking for a tidy way to control MIDI devices.

Out on tour, Guerin found himself needing more macros than he had buttons on the console, so Doris was born. The app can control as many MIDI devices as you need, via MIDI USB interfaces and over Bluetooth, storing MIDI commands as buttons in user assigned pages, all easily accessible and laid out in a way that works for every individual.

“The first public beta version of Doris was released in 2023. I’ve done 14 beta versions since then and our first full App Store release came in June 2024,” Guerin explains. “During the development time, as well as touring worldwide with Blur, I have also written two more apps, Timothy, a speaking clock for Apple Watch, and TruckPack, an app for listing the order of your flight cases as they go on the truck.”

As a long-time touring monitor engineer for Blur and Gorillaz, Guerin knows what it takes to get a successful show on the road night after night. It is this experience that has informed his approach to app design. Doris is a straightforward, reliable app that will do exactly what you need it to.

Capable of sending, receiving and configuring MIDI in-app, without the need for additional software, Doris is a MIDI controller with a difference. Designed specifically for sound engineers and playback engineers it has functionality at its core. The app is streamlined and there is nothing added that doesn’t need to be there; just pure, easily understood functionality at your fingertips.

Six programmable types of button are available: Note On/Off will send a note, either with a momentary touch, with the off command being fired on release, or with the next touch, as required.

Control Change and Program Change buttons are fully configurable and the multiple MIDI button is capable of sending multiple commands with a single touch and can send them all at once, or sequentially, depending on user preference.

In addition to this functionality, each button is also customisable visually, from colour and size to text weight and background colour. There are even spacer buttons that are only visible in edit mode, to ensure your screen is designed exactly the way you want it to be.

The flash function ensures that users are alerted to the success of a MIDI command. Each button will flash when MIDI is received, or for a specific programmable event, in a variety of scenarios.

MIDI Commands can be sent, directly from the app, via Bluetooth or USB, to multiple devices from the same project. The app is fully configurable, with multiple screens, buttons and sizes of buttons all capable of being set according to preference.

Sharing and transferring your Doris projects as files could not be simpler. Project files can be duplicated and shared with all the usual iPhone/iPad share options available. If additional projects are needed, when touring with more than one band, or mixing shows in rep, Doris can store multiple projects at once, all within the app.

Doris is already out in the world, with engineers using it successfully to streamline their workflows.

Hope Andrea is Playback Engineer for The Script tour 2024, using the app to not only control parts of the Monitor Engineers’ DiGiCo console, but also to trigger actions in her DirectOut PRODIGY.MP.

“I find the Multi MIDI buttons really useful and use them to trigger multiple actions within my interfaces at once. The Flash buttons are great for when I want confirmation a device has received the MIDI message, or to monitor interface states.”

Guerin has also used the app multiple times, most recently with Little Simz, controlling crew talk-back and IEM feeds.

“Communication between the crew, and crew to artist is essential, especially in rehearsals,” he says. “I ended up writing over 60 macros on the desk, all controlled by MIDI from Doris. Not just for talk-back but for IEM testing and more. It’s a great, stable app and I know other engineers, techs and musicians are definitely going to enjoy using it, too!”

Doris can be found in the Apple App Store and is available for €9.99/£8.99/$8.99 per month or €99.99/£89.99/$89.99 per year.

October, 2024 Filling Germany’s biggest open-air arenas with the 2024 “We love Rock’n’Roll” tour

With the “We love Rock’n’Roll” Farewell Tour, Peter Maffay and his band filled Germany’s biggest open-air arenas in the summer of 2024. Digital and analogue Sennheiser wireless systems ensured excellent sound during the performances. In addition to Sennheiser Digital 6000 systems and other proven wireless solutions, the new Sennheiser EW-DX series was also used for the shows, including the brand-new EW-DX EM 4 DANTE four-channel receiver.

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October, 2024 The Backup Tech team was thrilled to once again be part of the #WeMakeEvents hub at the PLASA Show 2024. From this base, the Backup team and its Ambassadors were able to connect with industry professionals and raise awareness of the important work Backup is doing in the industry.

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October, 2024 Sennheiser launches the MD 421 Kompakt – an appropriately named, compact version of legendary all-rounders, the MD 421 and MD 421-II

September, 2024 Sennheiser EW-DP, MK 4 and MKE Series microphones help capture the authentic stories of the planet’s high performers like Alex Honnold, Adrian Newey and Keely Hodgkinson

Hosted by Jake Humphrey, a broadcast presenter for 20 years, and Damian Hughes, an expert on high-performance sporting cultures and visiting professor at Manchester Metropolitan University, The High Performance Podcast turns the lived experiences of the planet’s high performers into valuable life lessons. Over the past four years, Humphrey and Hughes have interviewed more than 250 guests, including athletes, authors, entertainers, and industry experts, to uncover the secrets behind their success. Featuring guests like Olympic champion Keely Hodgkinson, rock climber Alex Honnold, Formula One engineer Adrian Newey, and celebrity chef Gordon Ramsay, the podcast relies on Sennheiser audio equipment to authentically capture their stories and insights.

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September, 2024. Adele’s electrifying ten-show residency at the purpose-built outdoor arena at Messe München in August set a new standard in live entertainment, earning a GUINNESS WORLD RECORDS® title for the Largest Continuous Outdoor LED Screen (temporary). This record-breaking feat was made possible by Solotech, the official video supplier, who harnessed Brompton Technology LED processing to deliver an unforgettable visual experience to nearly three quarters of a million Adele fans.

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September, 2024 DMI-KLANG ensures that German Engineer can deliver the best possible in-ear solution, regardless of the type of venue.

Monitor engineer, Jeffrey Löwe, has an impressive list of clients, including Álvaro Soler, who he has been touring with extensively throughout the summer. Whatever the gig, Löwe knows that his DMI-KLANG and DiGiCo Quantum 338 will be able to give him what he needs to let his artists perform at their best. With KLANG, Löwe can count on ease of workflow and powerful processing, providing each artist with a recognisable, crystal-clear, fatigue-free experience for their in-ear mixes.

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September, 2024 Backup Tech is delighted to announce the latest Backup Ambassadors. Backup trustee, Koy Neminathan, has overseen the Ambassador programme and is delighted to introduce, Chris West, Lee House, Luke Edwards, Paul Jones and Amber Etra.

Ambassadors spread the word about what Backup does to the wider industry, encouraging companies to become Backup Partners and helping individuals raise money for Backup through fundraising initiatives. Ambassadors also attend live activities, meetings and events, including the annual Backup Village Fete. It is a great way to get involved with the charity and help get others involved, too. Chris, Lee, Luke and Amber explain why they decided to get involved with Backup and what they hope to achieve for the charity.

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September, 2024 Promotion will run from Monday, September 16th to Thursday, October 31^st

As the digital successor to Sennheiser’s acclaimed analogue G4 series, Evolution Wireless Digital (EW-D) has gained worldwide recognition for its crystal-clear audio quality, reliable UHF performance, and ease of operation via the Smart Assist App. Starting Monday, September 16th, and available through the end of October, Sennheiser will run a limited-time promotion on selected EW-D sets.

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September, 20024 EW-DX line now complete with 19” four-channel, Dante-enabled receiver

Sennheiser is excited to announce the availability of the EW-DX EM 4 Dante receiver, which completes the company’s Evolution Wireless Digital EW-DX microphone offer. The network-ready, 4-channel receiver (19”, 1U) is an ideal choice for anybody specifying or setting up large multichannel systems in live audio, touring, broadcasting, theatre, and system integration applications. The receiver seamlessly integrates into existing workflows and infrastructures, offering versatile connectivity via Dante (including AES 67 support) for audio over IP, balanced XLR-3 audio outputs and unbalanced ¼” jacks.

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September, 2024 Unveiling the world’s first wideband, bidirectional, digital wireless ecosystem

At IBC, Sennheiser ushers in a new era of digital wireless audio transmission with the world’s first bidirectional wideband solution: Spectera. Using the ground-breaking WMAS (Wireless Multichannel Audio Systems) technology, Spectera greatly reduces wireless system complexity, while at the same time considerably increasing capability, enabling time-saving workflows and offering full remote control and monitoring, including permanent spectrum sensing. Spectera features bidirectional bodypacks that manage both digital IEM/IFB and mic/line signals at the same time. The solution is remarkably resistant to RF fading and allows for flexible use of the wideband RF channel, for example for digital IEMs with a latency down to a spectacular 0.7 milliseconds.

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The Glasshouse International Centre for Music in Gateshead acquires two further DiGiCo SD12 consoles and introduces portable mix stations

September, 2024 Northern England’s iconic music venue, Sage Gateshead, now rebranded as The Glasshouse International Centre for Music, underwent an audio refurbishment to coincide with its reopening, culminating in the introduction of an additional two SD12 all-purpose digital mixers to its inventory of consoles from industry leaders, DiGiCo. Not only does the acquisition mark the venue’s transition to DiGiCo consoles in the two main halls but, following an overhaul of the cabling infrastructure to provide MADI across The Glasshouse’s performance spaces, the versatile SD12 models can deliver a variety of functions from various mix positions.

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September, 2024. Brompton Technology was delighted to joinINFiLED’s 15th anniversary celebration on 9th September at the InterContinental Dameisha Resort in Shenzhen, China. The event highlighted INFiLED’s role as one of the leading providers of innovative LED display solutions and celebrated the long-standing partnerships, including the one with Brompton Technology, that have propelled advancements in the LED industry.

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September 2024 – Now in its 20th year, the iconic festival celebrating all genres of electronic music is hosted in the aptly named town of Boom in Belgium. This year, HOLOPLOT’s X1 system was chosen to provide the sound for The Atmosphere stage, a custom-made circus-top tent featuring DJs including Amber Broos, Dyen, Ellen Allien, Olympe, Adam Beyer and others. At close to 30m high and 30m wide, it can accommodate up to five thousand techno fans. The system utilizes two main arrays consisting of six X1 modules each, with six surrounds of two X1 modules each.

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September, 2024 The Sennheiser TCC M Plugin Now Available in Q-SYS Designer Asset Manager

Sennheiser, the first choice for advanced audio technology that makes collaboration and learning easier, today announced the release of its new Q-SYS control plugin for the TeamConnect Ceiling Medium (TCC M). As part of the Q-SYS Ecosystem, software and hardware manufacturers collaborate with Q-SYS to create market-ready solutions that integrate seamlessly with its cloud-manageable audio, video and control platform. Sennheiser worked closely with Q-SYS, which has fully vetted and endorsed the Sennheiser TCC M plugin integration with a Q-SYS Certified (developed with Q-SYS and supported by Sennheiser and Q-SYS) badge.

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September, 2024. Brompton Technology is excited to announce the appointment of Laurent Theurin as Technical Sales Manager for France. Theurin brings over two decades of experience in the audiovisual industry, with more than 10 years specialising in image processing.

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September, 2024 Broadcast Service Provider NEP Sweden unveiled three cutting-edge Remote Operation Centers (ROCs) in 2023, for the audio workflow, DirectOut is the main supplier of audio systems. The strategic decision to integrate DirectOut’s hardware and software solutions, including an extensive deployment of PRODIGY.MP and PRODIGY.MC units, have enabled NEP Sweden to significantly enhance and flexibilize its production infrastructure while minimizing reliance on traditional audio hardware.

September, 2024 On the 13th of July 2024, La Velada Del Año 4, the fourth annual Twitch-streamed, amateur boxing night took place. Featuring some of the biggest streamers from the Spanish speaking community, the event was held in the newly refurbished Santiago Bernabéu Stadium, home of Real Madrid. A huge DiGiCo team was played on the night, with a Quantum 7, seven Quantum 338s and an SD12, all provided by Twin Cam Pro and with technical support from DiGiCo’s Spanish distributor, RMS PROAUDIO, to ensure the event was heard live, captured, and broadcast successfully to huge numbers of fans across the world.

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September, 2024 The two audio companies join forces to drive the further development of the software tool SoundBase

The Sennheiser Group is investing in Show Code, a leader in creating software applications and tools that are custom-tailored for the live event industry. This collaboration aims to drive innovation and further develop the software tool SoundBase.

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DirectOut is the creator of multi-function audio processor PRODIGY.MX, currently in use across a range of Gareth Owen Sound (GOS) Productions. These include the recently opened production of Starlight Express at London’s Troubadour Wembley Park Theatre, and The Devil Wears Prada, which is currently showing at the Theatre Royal Plymouth, and due to open at the Dominion Theatre in October 2024.

Canadian front of house engineer Matt Blakely is the happy owner of PRODIGY.MP for his personal live audio processing. Blakely has over 20 years’ experience and his latest tour with Billy Talent had dates worldwide, throughout the summer.

Dual-screen, 26-fader model retains all the power and processing of the popular Quantum3³⁸

September, 2024 – PLASA Stand G11 – When the DiGiCo Quantum3³⁸ made its official 3:38pm launch at the 2020 NAMM Show, the crowd that was there to witness the console’s unveiling was unprecedented, with hundreds of curious onlookers gathered around the company’s booth. Since then, that product has gone on to be a massive global success, both out on tours and in myriad fixed installs. But with console-footprint “real estate” frequently being in short supply, DiGiCo has fielded many customer requests for a more compact, two-screen model, setting the stage for the new Quantum3²⁶ launching at PLASA.

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Broader KOS 5.6 update enables KLANG:vokal to nearly triple its original input channel count, plus introduces root-intensity EQs to the DMI-KLANG card

September, 2024 – PLASA Stand G11 – KLANG:technologies announces the PLASA launch of a new software upgrade for its :vokal immersive in-ear monitor mixing system, which was first introduced alongside the company’s :kontroller in 2021. With a simple purchase from KLANG’s new shop, :vokal owners can quickly transform their existing processor into a :vokal+, significantly increasing the product’s input channel count from 24 to a full 64 channels for all 12 binaural mixes.

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Backup is always excited to be at the PLASA Show and this year is no exception. Meet the Backup team at the Backup Support Hub, part of the #WeMakeEvents Stand A18. Trained Mental Health First Aiders from Backup and Music Support will be available for the whole show to share information and signpost, with specific support again being offered by EventWell in the Safe-Space for anyone who needs it, at any point during the show. This is also a chance for companies and individuals to learn more about the services Backup provides and find out how they can get involved and support the industry charity.

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August, 2024. South Korea’s Busan Film Commission (BFC) has joined forces with BASICTECH’s Media Solution Department to launch the VP stage, a dynamic facility designed for film, TV and commercial productions. At its core, the stage features a large, fine-pixel LED screen, driven by Brompton Technology’s cutting-edge LED processing. This technology offers an advanced alternative to traditional green and blue screens, setting a new standard in production by delivering unparalleled visual capabilities.

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August, 2024 – Not to be confused with Area 51, AREA15 is an immersive entertainment district just moments from the Las Vegas Strip. Already equipped with an X1 system it includes the well-known Illuminarium, an experience located in the AREA15 District. Now following suit in upgrading their audio experience with a HOLOPLOT X1 Matrix Array sound system is The Portal, a multi-use venue and key element of AREA15’s unique type of experiential entertainment. It offers experiences for the whole family, including rides and VR, live performances, DJs, fantastic food, and definitely no top-secret US Government experiments…

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August, 2024 Oxford’s world-famous Bodleian Libraries chose a custom LED video wall from Leyard Europe as the main display in the public area, or loggia, of the Weston Library, home to the library service’s special collections.

June, 2024 Nothing But Thieves, were very happy with their touring set-up, but a ‘fly-in’ gig in South Korea changed everything. The in-house desk was a DiGiCo Quantum 338 and Gary Curtis, Front of House Engineer, knew as soon as he heard it that there was no going back, and once the band had heard his multi-track recordings, they agreed. The Quantum 338 is now their desk of choice at both the front of house and monitor positions.

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August 2024 12 units of TeamConnect Ceiling 2 installed in the auditorium NTU’s latest net-zero building

Sennheiser has installed its state-of-the-art TeamConnect Ceiling 2 (TCC 2) in the auditorium of Gaia, a net-zero building at Nanyang Technological University, Singapore (NTU Singapore), one of the world’s top universities, to elevate hybrid learning experience for its students.

Gaia is home to NTU Singapore’s Nanyang Business School, one of the most established business schools in the Asia-Pacific region. At its 190-seat auditorium in Gaia, the school required a seamless communication system to support a hybrid learning experience for its diverse cohort.

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August, 2024. As a New York City XR Studio dedicated to democratising virtual production, WLab leverages cutting-edge Brompton Technology LED processing and Pixreal Avatar series, offering a unique opportunity for first-time virtual production filmmakers to kickstart their journey in this revolutionary field.

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August, 2024 Unveiling the Sennheiser WMAS ecosystem and introducing Merging hardware upgrades

Welcoming audio and broadcasting experts from across the globe, the Sennheiser Group with its brands Sennheiser, Neumann, Dear Reality and Merging Technologies will introduce exciting new products and platforms at IBC 2024 in Amsterdam. At stand 8D50 in the Audio Hall, there is plenty to explore between the AMBEO Immersive Zone and the WMAS Discovery Area.

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August, 2024 DirectOut is pleased to announce Digital Media Technology Co. Ltd. (DMT) as a new distributor for its audio solutions in the Greater China region. This exciting partnership marks a significant step in the expansion of DirectOut’s presence in Asia and reinforces their commitment to providing world-class Audio Solutions.

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August, 2024 Two years ago, PCL Live opened its doors to provide a one-of-a-kind proposition for Northeast Scotland’s production needs. Investing in the latest technology and using the team’s extensive experience, the company quickly established itself as the go to for unique AV solutions for both installations and events. From the start, it had a large focus on Leyard Europe LED screens. Significant expansion continues that focus, as does a recent investment in Leyard’s LN Series, which is helping the company go from strength to strength.

August, 2024 For one glorious day, on July 11^th, the industry came together at the Backup Village Fete to raise much needed funds for supporting those working in the industry when they need it most. This year’s event smashed all expectations, raising a record breaking £56,300 on the day. Even the weather could not resist a day out, as un-forecast sunshine made a welcome appearance for the duration of the event. “The Parish of Backup has its own micro-climate,” laughs Vice Chair of Backup and Mayor of the Parish Fete, Lee Dennison.

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July, 2024 The Let’s Go Round Again (One Last Time) tour was the final, farewell trip around the highways of Average White Band’s UK roots. From Manchester to Scotland via the Royal Albert Hall, the tour was a celebration of the extraordinary power of these Scottish soul and R&B giants. Charlie Dale, at the front of house position, chose to tour with a DiGiCo SD10, thanks to the accessibility of the console’s surface and Mark Gazaille at the monitor position opted for the SD12. The tour covered the UK over April and May, with the band saying their final goodbyes in the USA from July.

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July, 2024 Evolution Wireless Digital provides excellent MC audio at Arcadia’s Dragonfly Stage

This year’s Glastonbury festival saw performance art collective Arcadia Spectacular inaugurate the sensational Dragonfly Stage, featuring a giant metal insect built from a former navy helicopter and repurposed machinery. Founded by creative engineers Bert Cole and Pip Rush, Arcadia debuted at Glastonbury in 2007, and has been given a permanent area since 2014. Supporting music festivals and cultural events around the globe, the collective hosts the world’s biggest DJs to its oldest indigenous communities, and draws talent from across the arts, theatre, and circus disciplines. Supporting the visual spectacle was Sennheiser’s Evolution Wireless Digital EW-DX system, delivering crystal-clear, detailed sound for the Dragonfly Stage.

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July, 2024 John Simpson was a force to be reckoned with, a passionate collaborator and true pioneer of the theatre industry.  Chair of Backup from 2016 to 2022, John improved the lives of many through his hard work and tireless dedication to the theatrical industry.

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July, 2024 DiGiCo is well known throughout the industry for its high levels of support and customer care. The ethos of understanding is not just reserved for customers, as James Thompson found out when he landed the role of a lifetime as Mechanical Designer at DiGiCo. Thompson is autistic and for him that means being hyper focused and having acute attention to detail. Thompson had not often used DiGiCo consoles and, as a designer, on the job experience is essential. As a freelancer for T&B Events, Thompson has mixed on a variety of consoles, so when they suggested joining them over the summer and mixing on a DiGiCo Quantum 225, he jumped at the chance.

July, 2024 Bremen-based Folk band Versengold have recently enjoyed their biggest tour ever. With a string of sold-out performances ahead of them, they knew their current sound set up would need upgrading. A more transparent monitor mix solution was required to allow them to re-engage with their larger audiences, plus a mix that would offer space to hear the bigger crowds, but not allow them to over-power the acoustic instruments which are key to their six-piece ensemble. KLANG was their solution and the man behind implementing it successfully was Tjado de Vries. Choosing KLANG:konductor meant the band could enjoy effectively spaced monitor mixes while still maintaining the clarity they need to communicate with each other as they perform.

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July, 2024 Being the first to use a brand-new mixing console is an exciting prospect, but when your venue is on the roof of a busy international airport that has never needed a goods lift, logistics suddenly become a very high priority, as Tristan Mazire found out during preparations for a secret event on the roof of the iconic Terminal One Building, Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport on July 17^th.

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July, 2024. Officially launched in June, X3D Studio is an ICVFX virtual production stage and one of the largest facilities of its kind in Southeast Asia. The state-of-the-art multipurpose studio, housed in the historic site of Singapore’s old power station, features pioneering technology such as Brompton Technology LED processing, selected for its unparalleled video processing capabilities and colour accuracy.

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July, 2024. Originally only seen on sets of large-scale Hollywood productions like The Mandalorian and most recently in Barbie and Dune blockbusters, virtual production (VP) is becoming an important element of the modern day education. Leading institutions like Sunderland University, University for the Creative Arts (UCA) and Solent University Southhampton have embraced Brompton LED processing as part of their VP offering, providing their students and teaching staff with the real-world experience, allowing them to creatively utilise this innovative solution in their work.

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July, 2024 Icelandic singing sensation, Daði Freyr, has completed three tours using KLANG:vokal immersive technology. Used as a standalone unit, KLANG:vokal integrates into the monitor system to offer the artists an improved in-ear experience, allowing monitor engineer Sigri Hovde, to optimise her workflow and deliver superior results for the whole band.

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July, 2024. Celebrating 187 years of craft, creativity and the company’s unparalleled diamond legacy, Tiffany Wonder, the latest brand exhibition by Tiffany & Co., takes visitors on a visual journey through hundreds of the House’s design masterpieces and breathtaking wonders. Complementing legendary diamond creations, the immersive show is brought to life through impressive LED installations powered by Brompton Technology LED processing.

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DirectOut introduces Beamcast as its official distributor for the broadcast market in the Middle East and North Africa. This strategic partnership promises to strengthen DirectOut’s presence in the region and take customer service to a new level.

July, 2024 — Sennheiser, the first choice for advanced audio technology that makes collaboration and learning easier, has been awarded a prestigious Red Dot Award for TeamConnect Ceiling Medium (TCC M) microphone in the Conferencing Microphone Category. The Red Dot honor comes on the heels of an iF Design Award, making it two significant design awards won by the TCC M this year.

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July, 2024 When facilitating a massive broadcast and live sporting event like the Next Gen ATP finals, play cannot be interrupted for any reason. DirectOut’s PRODIGY.MP ensured that the event stayed on air, without the possibility of failure due to lost signal. Marco Galizia, Technical Director for Next Gen ATP Finals, insists that DirectOut hardware and audio solutions are the only way to secure total peace of mind, as he discovered when utilising two PRODIGY.MP at the final of the tennis tournament for the superstars of tomorrow, held in Jeddah at the end of last year.

July, 2024. Supported with funding from Creative UK and in partnership with iMAG Displays, Bristol-based Distortion Studios is the first permanent Virtual Production studio in the South West of England. The innovative 200m² facility is part of Distortion Creative Group Limited, which includes Studio Giggle and Distortion Productions. Utilising industry gold standard Brompton LED processing to power its impressive ROE Visual LED volume, Distortion Studios sets a new benchmark in virtual production in the region.

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The Queen of Mandopop switches to the new MM 445 capsule

July 2024 – Her outstanding musical talent and unique voice have gained aMEI worldwide recognition. Since her debut in 1996, she has sold over 50 million records, launching hit after hit in a variety of styles, from moving love songs to energetic rock tunes. Her “ASMR World Tour”, which launched in 2022, has brought a stunning audiovisual feast to millions of fans in cities across Asia, Europe and the USA. As the tour continues in 2024, aMEI has chosen Sennheiser’s MM 445 high-rejection capsule for her Digital 6000 wireless system, providing audiences across the globe with pure and detailed sound at her shows.

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July, 2024. Leading LED processor manufacturer, Brompton Technology, is pleased to announce its participation in this year’s InfoComm Asia trade show, where it will be supporting three of its panel manufacturing partners, including Gold partners Infiled and Absen, co-hosting Studio X Beyond’s event, and sponsoring the InAVate APAC Awards.

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July 2024 – It has been a year since the announcement of Sound Architecture as HOLOPLOT’s exclusive distributor for Spain and Portugal. Then newly established in collaboration with AV specialist, Ilusovi Servicios, but already with significant expertise in the integration sector, the company immediately embraced the task of promoting HOLOPLOT X1 to the Iberian markets. One year on, and the company has gone from strength to strength and has been doing an exceptional job, says HOLOPLOT Regional Sales Manager, UK, EU and Nordics, Ian Holden.

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July, 2024 229 is a hidden gem on the edge of London’s Regents Park. When investing in a programme of upgrades for the building, Technical Manager Alessandro Bonifacio, was excited by the DiGiCo Quantum 225’s list of future-proofing features. 229 is a multi-purpose venue with two spaces: Venue One has a capacity of 700 and Venue Two can hold around 200 people. Both are busy every night, often also hosting events during the day. There is residential housing above and the whole complex is managed under the umbrella of the charity International Student House, which provides a home and community for young people studying internationally. A hundred percent of 229’s profits go back into supporting the charity’s mission.

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July, 2024 – HOLOPLOT has released the latest version of its sound system design software, Plan 2.0. The release introduces a cornerstone of the company’s second generation software capabilities, kicked off by a major upgrade to its operating system, OS2.0, earlier in the year. While OS2.0 enhances HOLOPLOT’s core technology, Plan2.0 is now giving users access to innovative new features and enhancements within the sound system design software itself. A new user interface and workflow improvements make designing and simulating sound systems more intuitive and efficient than ever.

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July, 2024. Kantana Post Production, part of the Kantana Group, has unveiled its new studio space featuring an ICVFX VP LED Volume – the largest VP LED stage in Thailand. This state-of-the-art facility, delivering HDR-quality, lifelike visuals using Brompton Technology processing and PIXREAL LED panels, offers a turnkey solution that provides an immersive cinematic experience for the studio’s users.

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July, 2024 The Reykjavik City Theatre is one of Iceland’s most prestigious theatrical institutions. It offers a wide range of performances in a high-tech modern theatre complex. There are three formal performance spaces in addition to less formal areas. The ‘Main Space’ has a 546-seat auditorium, with revolving stage and orchestra pit. The ‘New Stage’ is a smaller, black-box studio that is endlessly flexible, while the ‘Small Stage’ has around 200 seats with flexible seating and balconies for a theatre-in-the-round experience.

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June, 2024 DirectOut, a renowned provider of professional audio solutions, is pleased to announce that Sonos Libra has been officially appointed as its distributor for Thailand and Vietnam, effective immediately.

Sonos Libra, a prominent provider of professional audio distribution services, has built an outstanding reputation in Thailand and Vietnam. With its commitment to quality and customer satisfaction, as well as its expertise in audio distribution and processing, Sonos Libra is the ideal partner to strengthen DirectOut’s presence in Southeast Asia.

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June, 2024 Taking place on Friday, 12^th July, Immerse Yourself in Spatial Audio Innovation promises insights from some of the best music producing and mixing experts in the industry

Marlow, June 25, 2024 – Following the highly successful session at the prestigious Liverpool Institute of Performing Arts (LIPA) earlier in June, Neumann is partnering with Dolby and Neve to bring their spatial audio expertise to the TYX Studios in Tileyard London. Home to artists such as Noel Gallagher, Sigala and The Prodigy, the studios, located in the bustling heart of the capital, is the perfect platform for the industry’s top music producers and mixing minds to deliver the Immerse Yourself in Spatial Audio Innovation event.

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June, 2024 Keane20, Hope and Fears, was the hotly anticipated tour from Keane, celebrating 20 years since their debut album was released in 2004. The tour continues with festival dates around the world over the summer. For Philip Harvey at the front of house position and Hannah Brodrick on monitors, it was important the set up was as streamlined as possible, so using DiGiCo consoles for shared stage racking was essential. Utilising KLANG for immersive mixes kept the monitor footprint compact, while at front of house, the integration of Quantum’s onboard technologies ensured the workflow was efficient and consistent across all venues.

June, 2024 – HOLOPLOT is proud to announce that X2 has won Mix Best of Show at InfoComm 2024. Judges agreed that HOLOPLOT X2 sets a new standard in sound reinforcement and multi-content applications. The panel of expert judges evaluated all submitted products during the show, judging them on how diverse and comprehensive the product’s features are; how easy it is to use and how it integrates with other products, as well as on how innovative and unique it is within the market.

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June, 2024 At the end of April, more than 50 renowned sound engineers from across Europe joined the Sennheiser Sound Expert Seminar in Düsseldorf, Germany. The two-day event was packed with workshops, with a particular focus on professional digital wireless including the new WMAS wideband technology. A dedicated “Experience Room” provided the engineers with an opportunity to listen in to WMAS prototypes and create their own in-ear mixes with this new technology.

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June, 2024 DirectOut, a renowned provider of professional audio solutions, is pleased to announce the expansion of its partnership with AUDMAX. While AUDMAX has been a trusted distributor of DirectOut audio solutions in Hungary for more than a decade, the two companies are now extending their cooperation to additional territories in Central and Eastern Europe, including Romania, Bulgaria, the Czech Republic and Slovakia.

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June, 2024 Earlier this year, ProRent reaffirmed its position as Bosnia and Herzegovina’s leading professional audio-visual and truss rental company by enhancing its already impressive array of rental solutions with a new multifunctional workhorse – the SD12 digital mixing console.

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June, 2024. Studio X Beyond,  in partnership with L&E Beyond, a division of Lighting and Equipment Public Company Limited (L&E), is a cutting-edge virtual production studio recently opened in the heart of Bangkok, Thailand. On July 18^th, during this year’s InfoComm Asia, the studio will host an open house event in partnership with Brompton Technology, AOTO and Disguise. The event will showcase how Brompton’s advanced LED processing solutions, combined with Virtual Production (VP) technology, Disguise’s real-time production capabilities and AOTO’s state-of-the-art LED screens, can revolutionise content creation.

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June, 2024 Leyard Europe announces the Luminate Ultra W Series of MicroLED video wall displays, designed to bring fine-detail imagery at close viewing distances to outdoor environments. This cutting-edge solution combines the latest advancements in LED technology with a 16:9 wide aspect ratio, while fine pixel pitches support viewing from as close as 2.5 metres, making it ideal for Full HD and 4K cinema and sports media, information signage, retail, hospitality and high-end residential applications.

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June, 2024 Within Temptation has sold close to 200,000 tickets for their European co-headlining arena tour,Worlds Collide Tour, which they played alongside US rock band, Evanescence. It also saw their monitor engineer of 17 years, Bennie Veenstra, deploying a KLANG immersive in-ear monitor system to add control and spatial quality.

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June, 2024 Afrikaans is Groot (AIG) celebrates the deep connection and love that people have forAfrikaans music, whether it’s enjoying it around a braai, rugby game or singing along inchurch. The production, held at Time Square in Pretoria at the close of 2023 pulled out allthe stops incorporating two DiGiCo Quantum 338, a Quantum 225 and an SD10 into theaudio set up.

June, 2024 Wedemark, Germany — Sennheiser, the first choice for advanced audio technology that makes collaboration and learning easier, is thrilled to announce that its TeamConnect Ceiling Medium (TCC M) microphone has been honored with the iF Design Award, a globally recognized symbol of design excellence. This accolade is a testament to Sennheiser’s commitment to excellence and innovation in audio technology.

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June, 2024 The Award-Winning All-In-One Video Conferencing Bars Deliver Sennheiser’s Premium Quality For Small to Large Meeting Spaces

OLD LYME, Conn. — Sennheiser, the first choice for advanced audio technology that makes collaboration and learning easier, is now shipping its TeamConnect Bars (TC Bars). Part of the company’s renowned TeamConnect Family, the TC Bars are the most feature-rich, all-in-one conferencing devices in their class. ​ The solution is available in two models depending on the meeting room size — TC Bar S and TeamConnect Bar M, scaling to the largest meeting rooms campus-wide. The TC Bar S features four microphones and two speakers, while the TeamConnect Bar M features six microphones and four speakers. Both models deliver Trusted Sennheiser Audio Quality to every meeting, ensuring attendees never miss a word.

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June, 2024. At this year’s InfoComm, Brompton Technology, the leading LED video processor manufacturer, is unveiling three new members to its Panel Manufacturer Partner Programme. Following the announcement of ROE Visual as the founding member and Diamond Partner, Brompton has now extended the programme to include Gold and Blue Partnership levels. INFiLED and Absen join as Gold Partners, while PIXREAL becomes a Blue Partner. This expansion further demonstrates the breadth of Brompton’s network with key panel manufacturers, fostering new opportunities for continuous support and collaboration.

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June, 2024 Following the first collaboration with RME, the Digiface RAVENNA, DirectOut now adds the USB.IO, a USB audio interface module  to their MAVEN and PRODIGY platforms. Based on the USB 3.0 core by RME and using their renowned low latency technology, the USB.IO benefits from high performance Windows and Mac drivers with unrivalled stability.

June, 2024 DirectOut, a leading manufacturer of professional audio solutions, is pleased to announce the launch of MAVEN – a smart audio platform that redefines the limits of flexibility, rack space and DSP power.

Building on the success of the PRODIGY series, MAVEN offers DirectOut’s powerful DSP engine in a compact 1RU device, expanding the integration possibilities for sound engineers, system designers and AV professionals.

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1. June, 2024. June 12th sees G-WORKS, a Japanese creative content production company, launch SITE V, the largest photography studio in Japan’s Chugoku and Shikoku regions. SITE V includes a spacios studio fully equipped with sophisticated Virtual Production facilities featuring Brompton Technology LED processing to answer the burgeoning demand for this increasingly popular production technology.

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June, 2024 Interactive Screen Experience, Scavenger Hunt and Partner Booth Exhibits All Await Attendees Eager To Discover Sennheiser’s Collaborative Innovations With Industry Partners

OLD LYME, Conn. — Sennheiser, the first choice for advanced audio technology that makes collaboration and learning easier, is excited to showcase its industry partnerships and alliances at InfoComm 2024 in Las Vegas from June 12 – 14. ​

Located in Central Hall of the Las Vegas Convention Center, the Sennheiser booth (C5335) will feature an interactive touchscreen and a scavenger hunt, allowing attendees to discover Sennheiser technology and collaborations designed to streamline integration and deliver engaging experiences.

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June, 2024 The international specialist in professional audio solutions grows for the third consecutive year

The Sennheiser Group achieved revenues of 527.2 million euros with its professional audio solutions in the 2023 fiscal year. For a further year, revenues surpassed the previous year’s result with a growth of 12.7 percent. 2023 also saw the independent family-owned company continue to invest sustainably in its future. With these investments, Sennheiser reinforces its ability to pursue a consistent and ambitious growth strategy.

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June, 2024 In August 2023, the Office of the Public Defender of Rights decided that it was time to replace the fifteen-year-old projector and screen they had been using in the Otakar Motejl Hall since the Brno-based headquarters was created. Named after first Czech Ombudsman, the hall is used in a variety of ways, including case hearings, staff training and third party hires for conferences and events. The Leyard MGP2.5 video wall chosen to replace the ageing hardware has wowed staff and visitors, creating a modern, reliable and timeless solution that will give the hall the value and functionality it requires.

June, 2024 DirectOut has announced that Commercial Audio Sp. z o.o. is now its exclusive distributor in Poland, providing the company’s audio solutions with a new home in Poland. Commercial Audio is a partner that shares a passion for sound and innovation and is just as committed to this ethos as DirectOut.

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June, 2024. Brompton Technology is pleased to introduce the latest Tessera V3.5 software features at this year’s InfoComm 2024, bringing significant improvements and functionality for professional workflows in live events, virtual production, broadcast, XR, corporate, and esports markets. Additions include Frame Store, Hidden Markers, and Dark Time Insertion, which complement Tessera’s already industry-leading capabilities. Tessera V3.5 will be available to Brompton users in June.

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June, 2024 Starting June 10th, attendees will be able to elevate their skills and stay ahead of the curve with Sennheiser’s in-depth exploration of RF and next-generation wireless technologies

Sennheiser is excited to announce the launch of new Sound Academy workshops, starting in June, at their new UK office in Marlow, Buckinghamshire. Marcus Blight, the UK’s Technical Applications Engineer at Sennheiser, will lead these sessions.

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June, 2024 Columbian Mega star Karol G said goodbye to 2023 with two spectacular home-coming nights at the Atanasio Giradot Stadium. Part of her epic Mañana Será Bonito (Tomorrow will be Beautiful) tour, which continues until July 2024, the sell-out shows marked the end of the first phase of the tour. PRODIGY.MP was right at the centre of the audio infrastructure with its flexible, fully modular hardware fulfilling a number of roles across the whole system.