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KV2 serenades Sushisamba
Located on the top three floors of the Heron Tower – the second tallest building in London’s financial district – the Sushisamba rooftop restaurant and bar boasts panoramic views of the city through floor-to-ceiling windows. To add a suitably impressive soundtrack to this vista, the venue recently called on Cosmic Electronics to upgrade its sound system with KV2 ESD loudspeakers.
‘Sushisamba is a magical place,’ says Cosmic Electronics CEO, Mark Damon. ‘They wanted a system that wouldn’t take away from the splendour of the restaurant – it needed to blend into the surroundings whilst sounding amazing and consistent across every floor.’
University of Manchester upgrades performance halls
The University of Manchester’s Martin Harris Centre for Music and Drama has long been a cornerstone of the institute’s performing arts and education programmes. Home to two key performance spaces – the Cosmo Rodewald Concert Hall the John Thaw Studio Theatre – the venue recently completed an upgrade to meet evolving teaching and performance needs.
The project was led by Stage Electrics, a trusted audiovisual partner of the University for more than two decades, in collaboration with EM Acoustics. The focus was on integrating high-quality audio systems tailored to each space to improve the audio experience for students, faculty, visiting performers and audiences alike.
Southern California studio takes first Harrison 32Classic
Having steered Mexican music star Peso Pluma to the top of the charts, a Grammy Award, 12 Billboard Latin Music Awards and a sold-out arena tour in just two years, George Prajin has now turned his attention to expanding his Prajin Music Group’s music production capabilities. Based in Southern California, Prajin Parlay Studioz recently took delivery of the first Harrison 32Classic analogue mixing console to come off the production line for a tracking room that will become fully operational in early 2025.
‘At first sight, it looks like your traditional analogue console,’ says mixer and producer Ernesto ‘Neto’ Fernández. ‘But where I see the power is with the whole Dante set-up and the routing capabilities.’
Brazil’s Laroc Guarujá installs Outline PA
The latest addition to the Laroc Club brand, has quickly earned its place among the most prestigious on the EDM and dance scene alongside its sister venue in Valinhos. The recent installation of an Outline sound system was carried out by Gabisom Audio Equipment, Brazil’s leading production company and one of the largest globally.
The new sound system comprises 40 GTO C-12 line array elements (in eight suspended arrays of five modules each), 12 Mantas 28 front fills, and 32 DBS 18-2 sub-bass enclosures in cardioid mode, all powered by Outline GTA Series amplifiers.
DND Club opens in Maoming
When DND Club opened its doors in China, it wasn’t just its size or the US$7.7m investment behind it that caught people’s attention, it was also the immersive audio experience that set it aside from other clubs on the Maoming nightlife scene. At the core of this remarkable experience is KV2 Audio’s flagship VHD5 system, a high-definition, point-source loudspeaker that sets standards for clarity and impact.
‘Our goal was to create an atmosphere where every beat and every note feels alive,’ says Peter Chen from YueShun Entertainment Company, the club’s investors. ‘We needed a system that could deliver not just volume, but clarity, even at peak energy levels.’
Fast Moves
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Sommer Cable appointments
Maximilian Blanck and Marie-Kathrin Huber will join the management of Germany’s Sommer Cable. They succeed Friedhelm Sommer, co-founder and long-standing Managing Director, who is taking retirement. As...Read More...
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Fast News
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d&b Soundscape is a snap for Starlight Express
In what he describes as one of his ‘biggest and most ambitious sound design yet’, sound designer Gareth Owen is using four d&b Soundscape DS100 signal engines and more than 350 d&b loudspeakers...Read More... -
Powersoft builds Asia distributor network
Powersoft has appointed new distribution partners in three key Asia territories. Qorsys AV Technologies is now the company’s distributor in the Philippines, while Universal Procurement Systems (UPS)...Read More... -
Guangzhou Opera installs DiGiCo mixing solutions
Formerly the Guangzhou Cantonese Opera Troupe, the Guangzhou Cantonese Opera Theatre is located in the city’s Yuexiu district, city and occupies a total floor area of around 40,000sq-m. The venue includes...Read More... -
London brewery adds A&H to its musical signature
On a mission to ‘unite people through the power of fresh beer, great music and unforgettable experiences’, London brewery Signature Brew has created beers in collaboration with artists including Mogwai,...Read More... -
Hasoub heads Renkus-Heinz’s MEA distribution
Renkus-Heinz has appointed Hasoub, a regional distributor specialising in Extra Low Voltage (ELV) systems and Information and Communication Technology (ICT) solutions, as its distributor for Saudi Arabia. This...Read More... -
Tateside heads UK uptake of Neowit planning software
London-based A/V integrator Tateside has adopted the smart office workspace building platform Neowit, becoming one of the first integrators in the UK to adopt the Oslo-based company’s technology. Tateside...Read More... -
Redruth Regal installs Martin Audio FlexPoint
Hosting both cinema screenings and live events, the 500-capacity Regal Theatre in Redruth occupies a 1930s art deco building. Recently, the community facility, installed a new PA able to cater for its...Read More... -
St Hedwig’s Cathedral installs Holoplot X2
Set in the heart of Berlin, St Hedwig’s Cathedral is modelled on Rome’s Pantheon having begun construction in 1747 and opened its doors to worshipers in 1773. In order to preserve its rich history,...Read More... -
Texas church makes message clear with EAW
Facing speech intelligibility issues typical of large, reverberant spaces, the Custer Road United Methodist Church (Custer Road UMC, in Plano, Texas) congregation struggled to fully connect with services....Read More... -
Düsseldorf Opera House adds Lawo crystal console
Part of maintaining and developing its audio infrastructure,Düsseldorf Opera House recently add a Lawo crystal mixing console to its set-up. Used wirelessly, the new desk is primarily used to remotely...Read More... -
KV2 Audio installation sets Panther loose in Lagos
The new high-energy resto-lounge, Mr Panther, is a sophisticated addition to Lagos’ nightlife. Owned by the Standalone Group, the venue is located on the 7th floor of The Avenue Suites Hotel, offering...Read More...
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