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Allen & Heath launch Qu-3 and Qu-3Dsame core, smaller footprintallen-heath.com · Nov 4Coverage: Allen & Heath / YouTube

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KLANG KOS 6.1 gives every in-ear mix its own reverbDiGiCo · Nov 3

Courtesy: DiGiCo Why one venue bought a Midas M32 over any other consoleWatch Chris run a soundcheck.Chris Hammill Audio / YouTube · Nov 3

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Martin Audio FlexPoint goes into Windmark Beach Church“With the space we had – lower ceilings, an odd-shaped sanctuary with columns in the middle – I was worried about how it was going to work and how it was going to sound when we finished.”Worship AVL · Oct 31

Courtesy: Worship AVL Bradford LIVE installs two DiGiCo Quantum 225s in revamped venueDiGiCo · Oct 17

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Asbury Church in Tulsa installs L-Acoustics L-ISA Immersive Hyperreal system"We have great balance in every seat across the entire room right now"Systems Contractor News / AV Network · Oct 30

Courtesy: Systems Contractor News / AV Network Adamson announces Fall 2026 software and firmware updatesAdamson · Nov 2

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Royal Albert Hall stays with d&b audiotechnik KSL, XSL and CCL install"The new system is the result of an accumulation of innovations – with cardioid performance the icing on the auditory cake."d&b audiotechnik · Oct 31

Courtesy: d&b audiotechnik Rod Stewart's FOH engineer Jonny Williams moves to SSL Live L650 for tourHummingbird Media · Oct 22

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Asbury Tulsa goes full surround with L-Acoustics L-ISAThe traditional service fields a full orchestra and choir every weekend. Then, within 30 minutes, the stage is reset for amplified guitars and drums.Live Design · Nov 1

Courtesy: Live Design NEXO GEO M12 installed in new 500-seat La Stella venue in southern France"The theatre can adapt to accommodate an audience of 500 in a classic stage configuration, 350 with a larger stage, or up to 1000 standing in ‘concert mode"NEXO · Nov 4

NEXO debuts microNXAMP4X1 powered TD controller with DanteProSoundWeb + Live Sound International · Nov 4

Courtesy: ProSoundWeb + Live Sound International Funktion-One launches the PSM15A 3-way stage monitor designed to be naturally flat without corrective processing.Funktion-One · Nov 1

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SSL takes remote mixing to Southwark CathedralSystem T TCA Flypack, keeping audio processing at the venue while allowing engineer Rupert Coulson to control the mix remotely from an SSL S500 surface at Abbey Road.Worship AVL · Nov 1

Courtesy: Worship AVL Dustin Radtke Sound tries a dB Technologies PADustin Radtke Sound / YouTube · Oct 22

Courtesy: Dustin Radtke Sound

Ernest Tubb Record Shop runs Yamaha and NEXO speakers on Lower Broadway, NashvilleNEXO · Oct 20

Courtesy: NEXO Alcons pro-ribbon system with 16 LR18 modules installed at Chorzów Cultural Center“What matters most to me is the opinion of visiting sound engineers,” adds Zorychta. “Their feedback is consistently positive.”Alcons Audio · Oct 31

Courtesy: Alcons Audio

Scott Uhl shows the wireless and antennas behind a 15+ system showQuick rundownScott Uhl / YouTube · Oct 31

Courtesy: Scott Uhl Pliant Technologies CrewCom Flex intercom overviewPliant Technologies / YouTube · Oct 31

Courtesy: Pliant Technologies

James S. McDonnell Planetarium runs two Auracast audio streams at onceFull program & only narration - a solid solution for assisted listeningSystems Contractor News / AV Network · Nov 1

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Yorkville EXM Pro 8 taken into an open fieldThe Sonic Spectrum / YouTube · Oct 22

Courtesy: The Sonic Spectrum Foo Fighters tour with Sennheiser SpecteraSennheiser · Oct 31

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Puerto Rico baseball stadium gets LEA Connect Series amplifiersSystems Contractor News / AV Network · Oct 31

Courtesy: Systems Contractor News / AV Network Alpaca felt isolation on the SM57Alpaca Mic · Oct 23

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Asbury Church installs L-ISA immersive audioUp to 126 inputs on the mixing console in Tulsa, OKWorship AVL · Oct 31

Courtesy: Worship AVL T-Spec's Toshikuni Hashimoto on immersive live audio with Alcons Audio“Nothing Beats a Live Performance”Alcons Audio · Oct 20

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Dave Rat looks at Celestion's 24-inch sub, Lensguide and 6-inch compression driverDave Rat / YouTube · Oct 26

Courtesy: Dave Rat One hour of JR Everhart talking about his dMix 128YouTube · Oct 21

Neumann expands MCM clip mic system with KK 15 capsule, MCM 115 setsNeumann · Oct 27

Courtesy: Neumann DiGiCo launches Quantum638, previously codenamed Tarpon, mixing SD7 and SD5 elementsDiGiCo · Oct 14

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Electro-Voice announces EVOLVE G2Electro-Voice / YouTube · Oct 26

Courtesy: Electro-Voice Tone Art uses Sennheiser Spectera on Danish theater productionsSennheiser · Oct 21

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A closer look at Shure's SLX-D+ wireless systemDrew Brashler / YouTube · Oct 23

Courtesy: Drew Brashler Accu-Cable adds AC5AXLR network and XLR combo link cablesChurch Production · Oct 14

Courtesy: Church Production

EXOTON S-1503 gets an honest reviewLearn about this highly controversial column speaker systemHuerta Entertainment / YouTube · Oct 22

Courtesy: Huerta Entertainment Calzone & Anvil launches EverLite reusable shipping box"EverLite boxes are reusable, cost-effective and operationally efficient."Calzone & Anvil Cases · Oct 20

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DiGiCo posts Quantum638 overview videoDiGiCo / YouTube · Oct 14

Courtesy: DiGiCo EAW adds NT119S and NT219S 19-inch active subs to Newport seriesEAW · Oct 14

Estádio da Luz is match day ready with d&b audiotechnikd&b audiotechnik / YouTube · Oct 18

Courtesy: d&b audiotechnik The Hawthorns stadium moves to combined Electro-Voice and Dynacord sound systemA 27,000 seat soccer (football) stadiumElectro-Voice / YouTube · Oct 20

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RF Venue shows RF PA Extension Kit for delay speakers and remote zonesRF Venue / YouTube · Oct 20

Courtesy: RF Venue MARTIN AUDIO FLEXPOINT PROVIDES A NEW PA FOR WINDMARK BEACH CHURCHSound & Video Contractor · Oct 13

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Neumann introduces KK 104 A and KK 105 A capsule heads for Sennheiser wirelessNeumann · Oct 13

Courtesy: Neumann Violet Audio, new company from Phil Wagner and Danny Olesh, gets dMix 128 first lookDcsoundop / YouTube · Oct 19

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Point Source Audio unveils EM-i5 frameless headset at NABPoint Source Audio · Oct 12

Courtesy: Point Source Audio NedAcoustics launches Venue Sound Baffle for reflective stadiums, used at LowlandsTPi / Total Production International · Oct 12

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Danley Sound Labs unveils ExodusDanley Sound Labs · Oct 19

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Allen & Heath launch Qu-3 and Qu-3Dsame core, smaller footprint

Courtesy: Allen & Heathallen-heath.com · Nov 4Coverage: Allen & Heath / YouTube

KLANG KOS 6.1 gives every in-ear mix its own reverb

Courtesy: DiGiCoDiGiCo · Nov 3 Why one venue bought a Midas M32 over any other consoleWatch Chris run a soundcheck.

Courtesy: Chris Hammill AudioChris Hammill Audio / YouTube · Nov 3 Martin Audio FlexPoint goes into Windmark Beach Church“With the space we had – lower ceilings, an odd-shaped sanctuary with columns in the middle – I was worried about how it was going to work and how it was going to sound when we finished.”

Courtesy: Worship AVLWorship AVL · Oct 31 Bradford LIVE installs two DiGiCo Quantum 225s in revamped venue

Courtesy: DiGiCoDiGiCo · Oct 17 Asbury Church in Tulsa installs L-Acoustics L-ISA Immersive Hyperreal system"We have great balance in every seat across the entire room right now"

Courtesy: Systems Contractor News / AV NetworkSystems Contractor News / AV Network · Oct 30 Adamson announces Fall 2026 software and firmware updates

Courtesy: AdamsonAdamson · Nov 2 Royal Albert Hall stays with d&b audiotechnik KSL, XSL and CCL install"The new system is the result of an accumulation of innovations – with cardioid performance the icing on the auditory cake."

Courtesy: d&b audiotechnikd&b audiotechnik · Oct 31 Rod Stewart's FOH engineer Jonny Williams moves to SSL Live L650 for tour

Courtesy: Hummingbird MediaHummingbird Media · Oct 22 Asbury Tulsa goes full surround with L-Acoustics L-ISAThe traditional service fields a full orchestra and choir every weekend. Then, within 30 minutes, the stage is reset for amplified guitars and drums.

Courtesy: Live DesignLive Design · Nov 1 NEXO GEO M12 installed in new 500-seat La Stella venue in southern France"The theatre can adapt to accommodate an audience of 500 in a classic stage configuration, 350 with a larger stage, or up to 1000 standing in ‘concert mode"

Courtesy: NEXONEXO · Nov 4 NEXO debuts microNXAMP4X1 powered TD controller with Dante

Courtesy: ProSoundWeb + Live Sound InternationalProSoundWeb + Live Sound International · Nov 4 Funktion-One launches the PSM15A 3-way stage monitor designed to be naturally flat without corrective processing.

Courtesy: Funktion-OneFunktion-One · Nov 1 SSL takes remote mixing to Southwark CathedralSystem T TCA Flypack, keeping audio processing at the venue while allowing engineer Rupert Coulson to control the mix remotely from an SSL S500 surface at Abbey Road.

Courtesy: Worship AVLWorship AVL · Nov 1 Dustin Radtke Sound tries a dB Technologies PA

Courtesy: Dustin Radtke SoundDustin Radtke Sound / YouTube · Oct 22 Ernest Tubb Record Shop runs Yamaha and NEXO speakers on Lower Broadway, Nashville

Courtesy: NEXONEXO · Oct 20 Alcons pro-ribbon system with 16 LR18 modules installed at Chorzów Cultural Center“What matters most to me is the opinion of visiting sound engineers,” adds Zorychta. “Their feedback is consistently positive.”

Courtesy: Alcons AudioAlcons Audio · Oct 31 Scott Uhl shows the wireless and antennas behind a 15+ system showQuick rundown

Courtesy: Scott UhlScott Uhl / YouTube · Oct 31 James S. McDonnell Planetarium runs two Auracast audio streams at onceFull program & only narration - a solid solution for assisted listeningSystems Contractor News / AV Network · Nov 1 Pliant Technologies CrewCom Flex intercom overview

Courtesy: Pliant TechnologiesPliant Technologies / YouTube · Oct 31 Yorkville EXM Pro 8 taken into an open field

Courtesy: The Sonic SpectrumThe Sonic Spectrum / YouTube · Oct 22 Foo Fighters tour with Sennheiser Spectera

Courtesy: SennheiserSennheiser · Oct 31 Puerto Rico baseball stadium gets LEA Connect Series amplifiers

Courtesy: Systems Contractor News / AV NetworkSystems Contractor News / AV Network · Oct 31 Alpaca felt isolation on the SM57

Courtesy: Alpaca MicAlpaca Mic · Oct 23 Asbury Church installs L-ISA immersive audioUp to 126 inputs on the mixing console in Tulsa, OK

Courtesy: Worship AVLWorship AVL · Oct 31 T-Spec's Toshikuni Hashimoto on immersive live audio with Alcons Audio“Nothing Beats a Live Performance”

Courtesy: Alcons AudioAlcons Audio · Oct 20 Dave Rat looks at Celestion's 24-inch sub, Lensguide and 6-inch compression driver

Courtesy: Dave RatDave Rat / YouTube · Oct 26 One hour of JR Everhart talking about his dMix 128

YouTube · Oct 21 Neumann expands MCM clip mic system with KK 15 capsule, MCM 115 sets

Courtesy: NeumannNeumann · Oct 27 DiGiCo launches Quantum638, previously codenamed Tarpon, mixing SD7 and SD5 elements

Courtesy: DiGiCoDiGiCo · Oct 14 Electro-Voice announces EVOLVE G2

Courtesy: Electro-VoiceElectro-Voice / YouTube · Oct 26 Tone Art uses Sennheiser Spectera on Danish theater productions

Courtesy: SennheiserSennheiser · Oct 21 A closer look at Shure's SLX-D+ wireless system

Courtesy: Drew BrashlerDrew Brashler / YouTube · Oct 23 Accu-Cable adds AC5AXLR network and XLR combo link cables

Courtesy: Church ProductionChurch Production · Oct 14 EXOTON S-1503 gets an honest reviewLearn about this highly controversial column speaker system

Courtesy: Huerta EntertainmentHuerta Entertainment / YouTube · Oct 22 Calzone & Anvil launches EverLite reusable shipping box"EverLite boxes are reusable, cost-effective and operationally efficient."

Courtesy: Calzone & Anvil CasesCalzone & Anvil Cases · Oct 20 DiGiCo posts Quantum638 overview video

Courtesy: DiGiCoDiGiCo / YouTube · Oct 14 EAW adds NT119S and NT219S 19-inch active subs to Newport series

Courtesy: EAWEAW · Oct 14 Estádio da Luz is match day ready with d&b audiotechnik

Courtesy: d&b audiotechnikd&b audiotechnik / YouTube · Oct 18 The Hawthorns stadium moves to combined Electro-Voice and Dynacord sound systemA 27,000 seat soccer (football) stadium

Courtesy: Electro-VoiceElectro-Voice / YouTube · Oct 20 RF Venue shows RF PA Extension Kit for delay speakers and remote zones

Courtesy: RF VenueRF Venue / YouTube · Oct 20 MARTIN AUDIO FLEXPOINT PROVIDES A NEW PA FOR WINDMARK BEACH CHURCH

Courtesy: Sound & Video ContractorSound & Video Contractor · Oct 13 Neumann introduces KK 104 A and KK 105 A capsule heads for Sennheiser wireless

Courtesy: NeumannNeumann · Oct 13 Violet Audio, new company from Phil Wagner and Danny Olesh, gets dMix 128 first look

Courtesy: DcsoundopDcsoundop / YouTube · Oct 19 Point Source Audio unveils EM-i5 frameless headset at NAB

Courtesy: Point Source AudioPoint Source Audio · Oct 12 NedAcoustics launches Venue Sound Baffle for reflective stadiums, used at Lowlands

Courtesy: TPi / Total Production InternationalTPi / Total Production International · Oct 12 Danley Sound Labs unveils Exodus

Courtesy: Danley Sound LabsDanley Sound Labs · Oct 19