Solotech, a world leader in audiovisual entertainment and technology, is pleased to announce the appointment of Bob Leonard as the Vice President of Operations, Sales and Systems Integration Division, USA, starting September 5th, 2023.
Adamson has released Blueprint AVTM version 1.3.3, an update with support for new loudspeakers and current OS Version Mac support.
Waves Audio, the world’s leading developer of professional audio signal processing technologies and plugins, will be among the recipients of the upcoming 75th Engineering, Science & Technology Emmy® Awards, held Wednesday, Oct. 18, 2023.
You’re invited to join us for the 2023 International Conference on Audio Education, September 6-8th in Belgium where we’re offering a varied three-day program with peer-reviewed paper presentations, keynote presentations, workshops, panels, sponsor booths, technical tours and social events.
Mark Moore has recently joined Matrix as the Toronto Branch Manager. After 25+ years in the Television Broadcast and AV industry, working on projects all over the world, Mark is excited to bring his knowledge and experience to the Ontario market.
Avid® (NASDAQ: AVID), a leading technology provider that powers the media and entertainment industry, today announced that it has entered into a definitive agreement to be acquired by an affiliate of STG in an all-cash transaction valuing Avid at approximately $1.4 billion, inclusive of Avid’s net debt.
Carl Kurlanda has been with RTW for seven years and took on the responsibility for global sales on 1 August 2023.
SMPTE is proud to present the 2023 Media Technology Summit in Hollywood, California, and we want you to be part of the action! From October 16 – 19 at the Ray Dolby Ballroom in the Ovation Hollywood, the greatest minds in the film technology industry will gather together to provide solutions to industry issues, give presentations on new technologies, and reconnect with their peers.
The RENDEZVOUS Annual Trade Show is open to all and completely free for visitors. It will be featuring countless networking opportunities, a Sound Speaker Demo and a TEC Talk Series (45 mins presentations on a variety of topics related to the industry).
Starin is pleased to announce a partnership with Origin Acoustics, a leading designer and manufacturer of high-performing audio products to launch the Origin Pro Brand of professional-grade speakers and amplifiers.
The Board of Directors of Lectrosonics, Inc., renowned manufacturer of world class wireless systems for broadcast, film, music, location sound, houses of worship, live sound and theatrical applications, is very pleased to announce two new appointments: the appointment of Wes Herron as President of Lectrosonics, and the promotion of Karl Winkler to Executive Vice President of Product Design and Distribution, as current President Gordon Moore retires after 35 years with the company.
Only at CEDIA Expo can you experience cutting-edge innovation, learn from top experts in the residential technology industry, and connect with like-minded smart home pros in one place. We can’t wait to meet you there.
From June 30 through July 15, the limelight of contemporary music performance again focused on the shores of Switzerland’s Lake Geneva, where both iconic legends and emerging luminaries assembled for the 57th edition of the Montreux Jazz Festival. Meyer Sound was on hand for its 37th year as Strategic Partner and Official Sound Provider, ensuring that the latest in audio technology was ready to connect artists to audiences at the two paid-ticket venues and 11 free music stages.
Audio-Technica, a leading innovator in transducer technology for over 60 years, announces that Kurt Van Scoy has been promoted to Audio-Technica U.S. Vice President and Officer, Products, Business Alliances and Marketing. The announcement was made by Manabu Aoki, Audio-Technica U.S. CEO and President, to whom Van Scoy will report directly in his new role.
With just six weeks to go, PLASA Show has announced the first wave of programme sessions, which include global brands and eminent thought-leaders from across the entertainment technology industry.
With just 8 weeks to go, IBC2023 is just around the corner, and we cannot wait! There’s so much to see and do. From the new tech and innovation from our 1,000+ exhibitors, the insight and knowledge delivered through the IBC content programme along with features including the return of the Future Tech Zone, the Accelerator Innovation programme and much more …
Midwich, the global specialist audio visual ("AV") distributor to the trade market with operations across the UK and Ireland, EMEA, North America and Asia-Pacific, is pleased to announce it has acquired Toolfarm.com Inc (“Toolfarm”) and Digital Media Promos, Inc (trading as “76 Media Systems”).
Midwich, a global specialist audio visual (“AV”) distributor to the trade market, is pleased to announce that it has acquired SF Marketing Inc (“SFM” or “the Company”), a value-added distributor of AV technologies to the Canadian market.
Clockaudio, a global leader in pro-av microphone technologies and Sound Control Technologies, the industry leader in camera and signal extension solutions, announces another collaborative effort and a new adaptor, the RM-C303, that further increases the performance value of a popular Clockaudio solution.
Clockaudio, a global leader in pro-av microphone technologies and Sound Control Technologies, the industry leader in camera and signal extension solutions, is pleased to announce a new audio system control collaboration.
Registration for NAB Show New York is open and with it comes fresh perspectives, amazing people and all kinds of new-to-you and new-to-market tech. That’s right. This is where thousands of just-like-you content economy professionals gather to access pivotal insight and get hands-on.
With a hyper-focus on performance and design, the new audio brand is positioned to become the go-to premium solution for the commercial audio market.
Only at CIX23 can you experience cutting-edge innovation, learn from top experts in the commercial technology industry, and connect with like-minded pros in one place.
Co-located with CEDIA Expo, Commercial Integrator Expo 2023 (CIX23) is the first and only dedicated event just for commercial system integrators and technology managers looking for new products, networking and the hottest trends and insights.
CITT/ICTS Rendez-vous 2023 will be held August 16 to 19, 2023 at the Meridian Hall in Toronto, Ontario, with pre-conference workshops on August 15 and 16, and industry Trade Show on August 17 and 18.
New appointment emphasizes A-T’s dedication to industry relationships and the broad cross-compatibility and interoperability of its products across the industry.
Q-SYS, a division of QSC LLC, is pleased to welcome Tom Spearman as Vice President, Business Development. In this new role, Spearman will be focused on building business development capabilities across targeted end customer verticals in key markets, while working with teams around the globe to ensure a seamless go-to-market strategy for end customers.
InfoComm 2023 brought together the pro AV industry for a vibrant week of showcasing incredible technology innovations, a wide-ranging education program, and numerous networking events on June 10-16 in Orlando, Florida.
Solotech, a global leader in audiovisual and entertainment technology, is pleased to announce the appointment of John “Jack” Steinhauer as Vice President, Global Markets, Sales and Systems Integration. This newly created role based in the US is a pivotal leadership position in the Sales and Systems Integration Division.
Roland’s professional A/V division (InfoComm OCCC Exhibit Hall, Level 2, Booth 3773), set out to completely refresh their VR Series mixers in 2023 and will showcase the new line, including an all-new 4K mixer during InfoComm 2023.
SC Media Canada is thrilled to announce that we have entered into a strategic partnership with Roland Canada to represent their Professional products in Canada. SC Media Canada will act as sales representative for Roland Pro A/V.
Solotech, a global leader in AV entertainment and technology, has announced the opening of a new business office in Frankfurt, Germany.
Presented by NAMM and NWC, this information session offers attendees the opportunity to meet the new President, John Mlynczak, and team members Pete Johnston and Zach Phillips.
AVL Media Group, the prominent distributor of professional audio and video equipment, and Wharfedale Pro, the renowned manufacturer of professional audio equipment, have extended their distribution agreement to now include Canada. The change is with immediate effect.
SFM is very honoured to announce that is has been named as one of Canada’s Best Managed Companies for the fifth consecutive year in a row, designating them as a Gold Standard winner of this business excellence award given by the Best Managed Companies program sponsored by Deloitte Private, Salesforce, The Globe and Mail, and TMX Group. SFM has achieved its prestigious Gold Standard status by receiving this award every year for more than 4 years in a row.
SFM is proud to be appointed as the new exclusive Canadian distributor of Blustream for the commercial channel, a company specialized in award-winning AV distribution solutions.
Hall Technologies, a global AV company specializing in end-to-end solutions, recently added thirty-year AV veteran, Flynn Kelly, to its team to build its education sector business. Mr. Kelly hails from a long career on the system integration and engineering side of designing audio-visual projects.
In a recent survey, professional audio companies ranked 5G capabilities as offering “good potential” in terms of enabling high-resolution audio content for streaming and cloud-based storage, with “some potential” indicated for cloud-based production, low-latency distance collaboration and their companies to enhance products with 5G access and complementary features.
Fulcrum Acoustic has announced the promotion of Todd Foster to Vice President Sales. Since 2013, Foster has spearheaded the development of the company's North American market. Under his leadership, Fulcrum Acoustic has experienced substantial growth of its domestic business and sales force. In his new role, Foster will lead the company as it advances globally and diversifies its sales team.
Transom Capital Group, a Los Angeles-based private equity firm, has announced the appointment of John Maier as CEO of the newly independent Bose Professional.
Managing Multiple Priorities: How to Balance It All
Former CEO of Adamson Systems Engineering and TC Group Americas joins the company as the first strategic move towards its launch into the commercial audio market.
This year’s edition of EXPO-SCÈNE took place April 13 and 14 at the Palais des congrès de Montréal and featured over 50 trade show exhibitors, educational TEC talks, demo rooms and networking opportunities to nearly 1600 attendees over the show’s two days.
Bethel Music, one of the foremost names in the contemporary worship movement in the US, recently headed to South Africa for a two-night concert series. Alongside a much-anticipated appearance in Pretoria, Bethel Music led an evening of song and praise with the Henry Pike Worship Band at Meerendal Wine Estate, Cape Town on March 25th. The event, organised by Tygerberg Radio, required a powerful sound system, capable of achieving sufficient coverage across a crowd of up to 17,000 fans in an open-air setting. A full d&b system provided by Cape Town-based technical production experts, Golden Circle Events was chosen to meet the technical requirements of the bands.
Crestron Electronics just promoted John Clancy to the chief sales officer (CSO) position, effective immediately. In this newly created role, Clancy will lead and unify the global Crestron sales organization.
SFM is proud to announce that ICE Cable Systems has joined its family of quality brands and is now the exclusive Canadian distributor of ICE Cable products. The Austin-Texas-based manufacturer offers complete lines of quality cables and accessories for hassle-free installations in residential and commercial audio video (AV), alarm and security, electrical contracting, and data centers.
InfoComm 2023, June 10-16 (exhibits 14-16) in Orlando, Florida, will present a wide-ranging digital signage program, featuring in-depth workshops, the D=SIGN conference, show floor tours, and networking mixer at Vū Orlando.
Headquarters of Canada’s largest fully integrated speaker manufacturer has completed its strategic management initiative with key new hires and the return of Brock Adamson as CEO.
PK Sound, the robotic line array company, has appointed live sound industry veteran Ralph Mastrangelo to the role of Global Business Development. Based in Nashville, TN, Mastrangelo will leverage his decades of experience and expansive professional network to continue driving the expansion of PK Sound’s global Alliance Member base while also focusing on key accounts and regional distribution partners.
SFM is proud to announce that ICE Cable Systems has joined its family of quality brands and is now the exclusive Canadian distributor of ICE Cable products. The Austin-Texas-based manufacturer offers complete lines of quality cables and accessories for hassle-free installations in residential and commercial audio video (AV), alarm and security, electrical contracting, and data centers.
InfoComm 2023, June 10-16 (exhibits 14-16) in Orlando, Florida, will spotlight AV products and solutions that will transform the future of learning environments, from presentation aids to streaming distribution systems. The show will feature a rich education program, expert-led tours of learning solutions on the trade show floor, and tours of innovative solutions at the University of Central Florida (UCF).
Martin Tremblay, President and CEO of Solotech, announced today the appointment of Martin Carrier as President of the Live Productions Division in Canada.
To accommodate its ongoing growth across the Americas, Riedel Communications has expanded its Americas sales team with the appointment of Todd Gardner as channel manager, North America, and James Skupien and Ben Gabrielson in regional sales manager roles.
Canada’s leading entertainment technology show is back and ready to make Montreal vibrate with its mix of trade show exhibiting hundreds of brand products, lively demo rooms, exceptional TEC Talks and unique networking opportunities.
The industry is getting ready for four full days of business, networking and positive energy. At Prolight + Sound (25 to 28 April), visitors can discover all the latest trends and technologies for spectacular events.
The Society of Motion Picture and Television Engineers (SMPTE) today announced that SMPTE President Renard T. Jenkins will serve as the keynote speaker for the inaugural Public Media Technology Summit (PMTS) preceding the 2023 NAB Show and for the 2023 NAB Show’s Broadcast Engineering and IT (BEIT) Conference during its opening session. Jenkins is senior vice president of production integration and creative technology services at Warner Bros. Discovery.
The Professional Audio Manufacturers Alliance (PAMA) is gearing up for its next monthly online event on Thursday, March 16, at 12:00 p.m. EST / 9:00 a.m. PST. This open meeting will feature the presentation "Mixhalo: Unrivaled, Immersive Audio Experiences At Live Events" with the CEO of Mixhalo, John Vars, a prominent online technology specialist for more than two decades.
Women in AV/IT (WAVIT), a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization dedicated to supporting and empowering women in the AV and IT industries, has officially launched its speakers bureau to help give women a greater share of voice in the ProAV and IT industries.
Meyer Sound has promoted Amy Luley to the position of Director of Global Sales Operations. In her new capacity, Luley will assume responsibility for overseeing and coordinating operational activities of the Meyer Sound sales teams both in the United States and internationally.
Adamson Systems Engineering has announced the promotion of Christopher Weatherford and Mario Ahrberg to Head of Applications. Together, they lead teams of support staff responsible for sound design, product support and continuous improvement of operational processes in the AMER and EMEA regions, respectively.
The Canadian Live Music Association (CLMA) announced today it will offer two critically important virtual training opportunities as part of its commitment to fostering a healthier, safer live music community in response to harassment in Canada’s live music industry: Bystander Intervention Training and Civility & Respect in the Workplace.
As the new Senior Director of Business Development covering the United States and Canada, Sal Amato is the new point of contact for all things Kramer.
SOUND FUTURE FOUNDATION, a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization harnessing the influence of the live event industry to accelerate and catalyze climate innovation, has announced the appointment of its new Board of Directors. The Sound Future Board comprises nine members of diverse experience and background, spanning top creatives, technical experts, industry professionals, and climate financiers, all dedicated to shaping an environmentally sound future.
Veteran Sound Mixer Jon Erickson has finally lost his long battle with cancer. Jon was one of the top sound mixers in the country.
d&b audiotechnik announces the appointment of Mike Case to Vice President Global Marketing effective February 1st, 2023. The new role will also include continued responsibility for Segment (Market) Development and Artist Relations.
Genelec – the global leader in professional loudspeaker systems – is marking its 45th anniversary this year by launching the Genelec 45 World Tour, which celebrates truthful sound and the passion that powers it. The extensive tour combines demonstrations of Genelec studio monitors with a program of premium learning and listening experiences, complemented by a major global music collaboration.
Over 300 sound engineers, integrators, and audio architects received an educational demonstration on the benefits Adamson’s spatial rendering engine provides to sound system design and audience enjoyment.
Two local AES members, Bob Snelgrove and Ian Robertson, served on the AES standards sub-committee that developed this monumental standard, which provides a common, consistent methodology for measuring and reporting the performance of loudspeakers.
Registration is officially open for InfoComm 2023, set for June 10-16 (exhibits 14-16) at the Orange County Convention Center in Orlando, Florida. The show will explore pro AV solutions that accelerate productivity and create unforgettable in-person experiences.
Marking two decades of growth and advocacy as the unified voice for professional audio manufacturers, PAMA is greeting 2023 with updated branding (including a new logo), compelling educational webinar sessions, and other ongoing initiatives.
InfoComm Partners with NSCA on Education for the June Show in Orlando. Registration for InfoComm 2023 opens Feb. 14, 2023
The Audio Engineering Society (AES) was presented with a prestigious Technical GRAMMY® Award during GRAMMY® Week 2023. AES President Bruce Olson and AES President-Elect Leslie Gaston-Bird accepted the Special Merit Award on behalf of the Society during a ceremony held by the Recording Academy® on Saturday, February 4, 2023, at the Wilshire Ebell Theatre in Los Angeles.
To celebrate this current year as its 50th anniversary since incorporation, Outline has been working behind the scenes to a profound restructuring, which has resulted in the appointment of a new management team.
State-of-the-art facilities to further equip Solotech UK team with technology and high AV production capabilities.
TEC Talks are a fantastic opportunity for our visitors to access some free professional development, and they also help you promote your business, service or product in an educational format and thereby expand your reach in the Canadian market!
The only show focused on the pro AV industry returns to Orlando, Florida, June 14-16.
In this first-of-its-kind event, explore the critical need for more programming across linear, streaming and syndication channels.
