K-array Launches K-array USA

BOSTON - K-array announced the launch of K-array USA, a subsidiary operating in the Boston area since Dec. 1, 2018, led by K-array Global Business Development Director, Rusty Waite. The Italian manufacturer said it will directly oversee operations of the sales, marketing and service of K-array's audio solutions in the U.S., and that Waite will work alongside manufacturer representatives SG Western (California, Nevada, Arizona), Marketing Concepts (Texas, Oklahoma, Arkansas, Louisiana, Mississippi) and On The Road Marketing (New York City, New Jersey) who will cover their respective territories to grow the brand in the market. Read More

K-array Launches K-array USA

BOSTON - K-array announced the launch of K-array USA, a subsidiary operating in the Boston area since Dec. 1, 2018, led by K-array Global Business Development Director, Rusty Waite. The Italian manufacturer said it will directly oversee operations of the sales, marketing and service of K-array's audio solutions in the U.S., and that Waite will work alongside manufacturer representatives SG Western (California, Nevada, Arizona), Marketing Concepts (Texas, Oklahoma, Arkansas, Louisiana, Mississippi) and On The Road Marketing (New York City, New Jersey) who will cover their respective territories to grow the brand in the market. Read More

RCF Group To Acquire DPA Microphones

REGGIO EMILIA, Italy — RCF Group announced its acquisition of Allerod, Denmark-based DPA Microphones A/S from The Riverside Company Dec. 11. As with EAW, which RCF acquired from Loud Audio in September, the acquisition is being welcomed by top management of the company being acquired. Kalle Hvidt Nielsen, CEO of DPA, spoke of a "bright future" for the DPA brand, and Arturo Vicari, CEO of RCF Group, also lauded the new milestone. "We can now offer the complete audio chain, from microphones to speakers for the satisfaction of professionals around the world." Read More

Kenny Aronoff to Host 18th Annual Parnelli Awards

LAS VEGAS – The Parnelli Awards Board of Advisors announced that Grammy nominated drummer extraordinaire Kenny Aronoff will be the host for the 18th Annual Parnelli Awards. The ceremony will take place at the Hilton Anaheim on Friday, Jan. 25, 2019 as part of NAMM Live. Read More

Solotech Acquires U.K.-Based SSE Audio Group

MONTREAL – Solotech, an increasingly international company with operations in Canada, the U.S. and Europe, announced that it has acquired SSE Audio Group, the largest supplier of professional audio services in the U.K. Solotech called the acquisition “the most important transaction in Solotech’s history.” Read More

DiGiCo Consoles Keep The Country Music Association Awards Covered

NASHVILLE - For the 52nd annual CMA Awards, held Nov. 14 at Bridgestone Arena, a pair of DiGiCo SD-Range consoles played a big role. Blackhawk Audio president Rick Shimer used an SD7 at FOH for the music performances, and ATK Audiotek principal Pat Baltzell used an SD5 to mix the evening’s production audio. The sound system within the venue included JBL VerTec 4889 and VTX V20 enclosures. The The DiGiCo SD7 and SD5 desks are pictured here. Read More