WHITINSVILLE, MA — EAW named pro audio veteran Alex Schloesser as its Asia-Pacific sales director. In making the announcement, Jeff Rocha, EAW president, underscored EAW’s commitment to growth in the Asia-Pacific region. In his new capacity, Schloesser will report to, and work closely with, Davwinder Sheena, LOUD Technologies’ Asia & Pacific-Rim managing director.
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INDIANAPOLIS — During Super Bowl Week, sound engineer Randy Wise found himself and his Lil’ Peanut Productions in great demand, and he relied upon Allen & Heath iLive digital mixing products for a number of special events leading up to the NFL’s big game. He credited the gear in general, and a wireless connection to the iDR-48 MixRack in particular, for helping manage the many challenges thrown his way.
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RIO RANCHO, NM – Lectrosonics announce that Matt Robertson, the West Coast face and voice of the company for 12 years, passed away suddenly March 9, 2012 at the age of 59. “Matt’s easy going personality, professionalism, and easy smile will be sorely missed by all who knew him,” the company noted, in a press release. “Our prayers and condolences go out to his family and friends. The professional audio and music community has lost a true gentleman and great guitarist.”
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BOSTON – Technomad announced a partnership with LightManufacturing LLC that adds solar technology to its other environmental initiatives. The initiative uses heat from the sun in Technomad’s plastic loudspeaker manufacturing process. The move reduces production costs by up to 30 percent while trimming the company’s carbon footprint.
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NEW YORK — The Solidman Group (TSG) provided Red Rooster Harlem, a new restaurant named after the legendary Harlem speakeasy that once stood on 138th Street and Seventh Avenue, with a sound system design centered upon K-array gear.
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PUTNAM, CT – Rational Acoustics LLC named freelance audio engineer Chris Tsanjoures applications support specialist. In his new position, Tsanjoures will oversee all application support functions at Rational including the creation and dissemination of customer support materials regarding application and the use of Rational Acoustics’ products.
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REYKJAVIK, Iceland — Harpa Concert Hall and Conference Centre’s amenities include an audio system incorporating more than 160 Meyer Sound self-powered loudspeakers.
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CHICAGO — Erik Saari of Sound Planning Associates installed an Iconyx IC16-R digitally steerable array system from Renkus-Heinz at St. John Cantius, one of Chicago’s oldest Roman Catholic churches.
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BUENA PARK, CA — Hosa Technology promoted Jonathan Pusey to vice president of sales and marketing, a new position. Pusey is now responsible for planning and directing the marketing of the organization’s products, sales, and services. He is based at the company’s headquarters here.
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POTTERS BAR, U.K. — Harman Professional named Gert Sanner tour sound market manager, EMEA, a new position. Based out of Harman’s R&D, manufacturing and training facility here, Sanner, a tour sound veteran and FOH engineer, will provide customers with certified JBL VTX and Crown VRack training and support. He will also lead Soundcraft’s “Mixing With Professionals” training program.
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ISTANBUL, Turkey — L-Acoustics’ Turkish distributor, Elit Light & Sound Technologies, has been busy with a number of recent installations and projects in Istanbul using L-Acoustics systems.
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LONDON — CS Audio is currently servicing a sold-out national tour with British Tenor Alfie Boe and a full accompanying orchestra, deploying Harman’s Soundcraft Vi and Si Compact consoles as the heart of the audio system.
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