Live
Yamaha develops L-ISA DeskLink for RIVAGE PM systems
The L-ISA DeskLink allows for immersive hyperreal mixing within Yamaha's RIVAGE PM systems
L-Acoustics
Live
Britannia Row takes MTV’s Europe Music Awards to the next level
Brit Row has deployed audio requirements to MTV's Europe Music Awards since 1997
Live
Jackman Rolls with Solotech, L-Acoustics
Solotech recently provided L-Acoustics, DiGiCo gear for multi-hyphenate Hugh Jackman’s 90-date global tour.
Live
NYC’s ArTecHouse Gets Immersive Underground
By Clive Young. ArTecHouse, a new permanent digital art installation space, opened in September at New York City’s Chelsea Market, where its careening, AI-fueled visuals are emboldened by a sizable 30.1 immersive audio system.
Live
DiGiCo to showcase latest software developments at AES New York 2019
Following the manufacturer’s preview of Mustard earlier this year, DiGiCo is now revealing the first “flavour” in its Spice Rack processor collection for Quantum 7
Business
Croatian PA rental company IVAS invests in L-Acoustics K1 sound system
Founded in the 1990s, IVAS Group began as a family-owned AV installation company and expanded into the PA rental business in the early 2000s
Live
‘It’s a huge logistical exercise’: An investigation into the sound of the Proms
With its frenetic schedule and hugely varied ensembles, the iconic classical music festival makes seamless collaboration between the audio teams obligatory, writes David Davies
Broadcast
L-Acoustics to highlight AVB networking at AES New York
L-Acoustics' P1 AVB processor became one of the very first on the market to officially receive Milan certification through Avnu Alliance as a fully compliant Milan device earlier this year
Live
Live Sound Showcase: Vampire Weekend Goes 360° at MSG
By Larry Jaffee. The New York indie rockers are on the road this fall, and a stop at their hometown arena, Madison Square Garden, was made even more special when they performed in-the-round for the show, providing a set...
Business
AES and L-Acoustics launch the Dr. Christian Heil Future of Sound Scholarship
A stipend of $5,000 will be offered annually to graduate students in the field of audio engineering who are members of the AES and who demonstrate curiosity and dedication to shaping the future of sound
Live
Adlib supplies Outline’s Newton to Glasgow’s TRNSMT Festival 2019
Outline’s NEWTON FPGA-based processor has become Adlib’s go-to device for interfacing multiple consoles with the PA at festivals
Business
SSE Audio Group takes BCS Audio Ltd under its wing
BCS Audio Ltd is an audio rental and flight case manufacturer based in Fareham near Southampton
Live
‘The celebration of the importance of sound and audio’: L-Acoustics’ Christian Heil granted the 2019 Gottelier Award
The last time the award was granted to a sound professional was in 2012 to John Meyer of Meyer Sound
Live
Getting Immersive with Lady Gaga in Vegas
The entertainer continues her pop culture reign with a pair of well-reviewed Las Vegas residencies that make use of immersive live sound technologies.
Live
Jay Fever: Britannia Row talks working on Jay Chou’s three-hour AV show The Invincible 2
Earlier this year, Britannia Row Productions deployed the biggest PA rig ever seen at Britain’s largest indoor venue, London’s 02 Arena, as part of Taiwanese singer and actor Jay Chou’s recent tour, as PSNLive finds out
Live
L-ISA Hyperreal technology enhances Mark Knopfler’s Down the Road Wherever show
Having hit venues throughout Europe and headed to North America, Knopfler comes with a 10-piece band in tow and a 7.1 L-ISA configuration provided by SSE Hire, part of the SSE Audio Group
Live
‘With immersive technology we can take things another big step further’: Exploring the potential of immersive audio
Immersive audio will have to get past the same old barriers to break fully into the live music arena – and there are more of them than before, says PSNLive's Phil Ward
Live
‘An experience so absolutely personal for everyone in the room’: Lady Gaga tours with L-Acoustics’ L-ISA
Lady Gaga performed two Las Vegas shows at Park Theater, Park MGM, this year, as part of a multi-year residency, both enhanced by L-Acoustics' L-ISA Hyperreal Sound technology
Business
Increased audio support for this year’s PLASA Show
PLASA has also doubled the amount of audio demonstrations on offer, including three exclusive ‘Audio Lounges’, as well as announcing a new live feature, Stage to Studio
Live
Adlib supplies full production for Daryl Hall and John Oates tour
It’s the first time that Adlib has supplied all technical disciplines for a Daryl Hall & John Oates tour
Business
Hires and Promotions in the Audio Industry for August 2019
Industry moves this month include promotions and hires at DAS Audio of America, Riedel Communications, 64 Audio, Sennheiser, Fishman, American Music and Sound, L-Acoustics, Martin Audio North America, Eastern Acoustic Works, Apex Audio and Pro Media Audio & Video.
Business
Target Sound adds Outline to its rental portfolio
Chorzów-based Target Sound already has a complete inventory of L-Acoustics products and is ready to add Outline to the mix
Live
RRS Rolls with Adam Sandler on Tour
Las Vegas-based RRS Audio provided audio for the comedian’s spring tour.
Live
Adlib delivers for The Specials UK tour
The company also provided design services, lighting and stages for the legendary band
Live
On the Road with ZZ Top’s 50th Anniversary Tour
The trio from Texas kicked things off with three shows in its home state, with audio support from Houston-based LD Systems.
Live
Small talk: An inside look into the sound of small venues
Here, we talk to top pro audio manufacturers about their experiences of the small venues/clubs market and how such venues are becoming increasingly aware of the importance of high quality, versatile sound
Gear and Technology
At InfoComm: L-Acoustics Debuts A Series’ Installation Loudspeakers
L-Acoustics’ new A Series expands with installation versions for new line.
Installation
L-Acoustics launches install-specific versions of new A Series
The new install range sees the A series, which was launched at Prolight+Sound this year, in a discrete, economical design, and accompanied by install-specific rigging accessories for flexibility
Live
Inside the Colorado Symphony’s Immersive Star Wars Show
Hyperspace got “hyperreal” when Clearwing Productions deployed L-Acoustics’ L-ISA for a live orchestral accompaniment to The Empire Strikes Back.
Post and Broadcast
Full Sail Goes All-In on Esports
By Steve Harvey. Full Sail University’s new $6 million, 11,000-plus-square-foot esports arena, The Fortress, is the largest such facility on a college campus in the United States. It’s part of the media arts and technology college’s Dan Patrick School...
Live
‘L-ISA is a new vision of sound’: Christine and the Queens tours with L-ISA in tow
Christine and the Queens is touring her most recent studio album Chris internationally
Business
New issue of PSNEurope out now
Our new edition features an exclusive interview with the legendary Hot Chip as we approach the release of their seventh album, A Bath Full of Ecstasy
Live
Immersive theatre attraction The Flyer – San Francisco chooses L-Acoustics
The attraction provides an immersive tour of the Bay Area, heightened by a cinematic soundtrack played through an L-Acoustics sound system
Live
Audio Takes Wing at SF Attraction
A virtual bird’s eye view of the town completes its vision with sound.
Business
L-Acoustics makes Audio Solvation new Netherlands Certified Provider Distributor
Audio Solvation is a recently formed company specialising in premium brand pro audio sales and support that comes complete with an impressive pre-existing reputation and heritage
Business
L-Acoustics creates new sports team of Gino Pellicano and Dan Palmer
With increasing demand for concert-level audio in sports arenas to elevate the live sports experience, L-Acoustics products, and its employees, have evolved
Business
People: Hires and Promotions in the Audio Industry for May 2019
Industry moves this month include promotions and hires at Renkus-Heinz, Listen Technologies, Alteros, d&b audiotechnik, Synthax, PK Sound, Solotech, Apart Audio, Biamp, Pioneer DJ Americas and L-Acoustics.
Business
‘The French Connection’: L-Acoustics’ Christian Heil on the acquisition of DeltaLive UK
L-Acoustics recently acquired AV services and rental firm DeltaLive UK. Here, company founder and president Christian Heil tells Daniel Gumble what the deal means for the company
Live
Ben Howard goes immersive on tour with L-ISA
Howard’s audio consultant and front of house engineer, Andy Magee noted that the K2 system was chosen for its “rock solid predictability”
Installation
Adlib supplies sound for O2 Academy Glasgow
The new sound system comprises L-Acoustics and Digico products
Business
L-Acoustics Acquires DeltaLive
With the acquisition, the longtime pro-audio manufacturer moves into the live sound business.
Business
BREAKING: L-Acoustics acquires DeltaLive UK
For DeltaLive UK, the deal coincides with the sale of its Dubai-based operations, Delta Sound LLC to PRG.