Professional audiovisual industry news

When Sound Becomes Architecture

JBL Professional Intellivox beam-steering technology delivers clear speech while preserving the architectural integrity of one of Florence's historic churches.

High-Energy Fitness with High-Performance Audio

A Biamp integrated Desono audio ecosystem powers fitness classes and background music for spa areas.

Host Broadcast Services announces new CEO

Ronald den Hollander has been with the company for over 20 years, working on areas such as broadcaster infrastucture and the design, delivery and operation of international broadcast centres and facilities.

AJA ColorBox delivers display colour matching for large-scale live event

Kean Production Services combines ColorBox, Calman and Livegrade to calibrate 24-projector system against main LED wall at Keller Williams conference.

Communications is now infrastructure: The convergence reshaping AV

Ben C. Roth, Original Syndicate founder and CEO, talks to Installation about the convergence of AV, broadcast, live events and immersive experiences – and why the future belongs to those who treat communications as infrastructure, not equipment.

Viaplay migrates to AI-enabled scheduling-as-a-service

Viaplay migrated to Altitude Scheduling as part of its ongoing strategy to modernise operations across its free-to-air portfolio.

HK Audio system expanded for Turnpike Reggae Festival

Core COSMO and CONTOUR X systems scaled up to boost coverage and low‑end performance at the volunteer‑run event, in Germany.

DiGiCo consoles handle Alex Warren tour

A Quantum338 at front of house and Quantum7 on monitors are handling up to 96 inputs and extensive onboard processing for the pop artist’s six-month world tour.

Avantis Education expands immersive learning

The ClassVR creator has added EscapeRooms and LingoLab to its Eduverse+ platform, bringing immersive maths and language-learning content to schools.

Yamaha Unveils New Electric Guitar Developed in Collaboration With Matteo Mancuso: Matteo Mancuso Signature REVSTAR RS20MM

NAB Show New York Announces More Speakers and Programming Highlights

More than 150 speakers will explore the business and technology shaping broadcast, creators, sports, streaming and the future of media.

LD Systems & QUESTRA Provide Networked Audio Technology For Villa Eloise In Italy

Integration firm Puparo Music outfits historic venue now serving as a boutique hotel and event site with multi-zone system utilizing NMP 32 and NMP 8 audio matrices, DIO 44 Dante interfaces, and more.

MuxLab Announces New Symetrix Composer Module

Allows users to manage compatible MuxLab AV over IP (AVoIP) systems through the Symetrix Composer control platform.

Neumann Condenser Sound Meets the Next Generation of Wireless Performance

The new KK 104 A and KK 105 A bring full compatibility with Sennheiser's newest wireless platforms, including Spectera.

Powersoft brings ArmoníaPlus to macOS

The ArmoníaPlus 3.0 version runs natively on Apple Silicon alongside Windows, while also introducing performance improvements for large systems and touring rigs.

LYNX Technik brings together frame sync, MADI/AES audio in latest multi-format video processor

The card's Up/Down/Cross (UPXD) processing engine delivers clean, detailed images while minimising common interlacing artefacts, particularly around diagonal edges and moving objects, said the company.

Sphere and Disguise announce multi-year tech partnership

Intended to "to advance the future of immersive live entertainment", partnership will develop advanced technologies custom-made for Sphere's immersive entertainment venue in Las Vegas.

Martin Audio Distributor Generation AV Unveils Expanded Experience & Training Center In Singapore

Serving as a regional training facility and an integrated demonstration space for the latest developments from Martin Audio as well as sister brands TiMax, Optimal Audio and Linea Research.

AI Doomsday? Or Does Waiting Become the Risk?

Byron Tarry contends that we cannot allow the scale and emotion of the AI doomsday sayers to bleed into the much smaller, but far more practical decisions about what we individually CAN actually pursue and influence with the AI capabilities already in our hands today.

Shure Delivers Wireless Monitoring For 5 Seconds of Summer's World Tour

Monitor engineer Mike Platt working with the Axient Digital PSM platform on the pop band's dates at arenas and festivals in the UK, Europe and the U.S.

DVLP Academy In Colorado First Educational Facility With SSL Oracle

The console's future analogue architecture and instant recall capabilities help teach next-generation tracking, mixing and production workflows while preserving the fundamentals of analogue recording.

Beyond Mere Hearing: The Numerous Benefits Of Really Listening To Music

"If you put in the time listening, your mixes will improve. More importantly, your love for music will grow, and I would argue there’s no downside to that.".

How UW Became 'One of the Most Advanced Collegiate Broadcast Production Environments'

Anthony James Partners supported the University of Washington in the design and development of Sundodger Studios.

Renkus-Heinz Transforms Audio Clarity at University

Four Iconyx beam-steering arrays overcome complex acoustics, delivering precise, consistent coverage throughout.

HIVE Media Control adds Nexmosphere integration

Addition connects HIVE Beeblade media players with Nexmosphere sensors and controllers, allowing physical actions and environmental data to trigger digital content.

ISE set to expand across Barcelona as show pushes beyond traditional AV

Reporting from ISE’s press briefing in Munich on Tuesday, Installation hears how a 7 per cent larger show, expansion into Fira Montjuïc and a growing focus on broadcast, creative technology and content will shape ISE 2027.

Outline's GTO system deployed across Luke Combs tour

Manufacturer’s GTO line array was used throughout US country legend's 2026 stadium tour, taking the same system from North America to Europe for the first time, including three Wembley Stadium shows in London.

JBL systems drive audio at Derby’s new Vaillant Live venue

Flagship multi-purpose 3,500‑capacity space in the UK city has adopted dual audio setups to support concerts, sport and conferencing – including a JBL VTX A8 line array for the main auditorium.

Channel 4 names Barry John as chief technology officer

According to Channel 4, John has "strong commercial technology and ad-tech experience, which is recognised both internally and in the wider market".

Gray Media Renews Ohio Valley Conference Deal

Its stations in 20 markets will broadcast college games.

Cohesion Leads The Sonic Way On The A$AP Rocky “Don't Be Dumb” Tour

Artist's final 10 dates in North America supported by a 360-degree PA design utilizing CO12 loudspeakers, CP218 II+ subwoofers, and more.

Biamp At The Heart Of Audio Upgrade At Change North Adelaide In Australia

New system at fitness and wellness facility delivering sound to numerous training areas headed by Desono loudspeakers, Apprimo wall controllers and more.

Church of Ognissanti In Italy Modernizes In Upgrade With JBL Professional

Intellivox beam-steering loudspeaker technology delivers clear speech intelligibility while preserving the architectural integrity of historic church in Florence.

Television Critics Association Revises Bylaws to Address AI

The organization also broadens its scope and expanded membership to include creator-journalists.