The 2025 edition of Roskilde Festival marked Meyer Sound’s eighth year as the festival’s Official Sound Partner, and the pairing of PANTHER large-format linear line array loudspeakers and 2100‑LFC low-frequency control elements provided clear and powerful audio at the sold-out festival’s main Orange stage. The system included a grand total of 135 PANTHER loudspeakers and 56 2100-LFC elements, with additional support from 29 1100-LFC and 24 900‑LFC low-frequency control elements, eight LEOPARD M80 compact linear line array loudspeakers, and six ULTRA‑X40 compact point source loudspeakers. “The thing about PANTHER and 2100-LFC is that they were made all along knowing who…
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Exertis has signed a strategic distribution agreement with UK owned and operated LED Studio, further expanding its display portfolio with a curated range of high-performance LED technologies. This new alliance reinforces Exertis’ commitment to delivering innovative, energy-efficient visual solutions across the UK and Europe, supporting its growing network of AV and digital signage partners with locally available, premium-grade LED displays. Jamie Brothwell, Managing Director of Exertis Business, commented: “We’re delighted to welcome LED Studio into our portfolio as our LED display partner. Their focus on innovation, energy efficiency, and quality manufacturing align perfectly with our values and ambitions. We’re excited…
Christie Pandoras Box product line acquired by German team Christie Digital Systems Germany GmbH has announced that it has entered into a letter of intent to negotiate a binding agreement for the sale of its Pandoras Box product line, which includes media servers, software, accessories as well as Widget Designer and AirScan, to Daniel Schäfer, one of the founders of coolux, consultant Daniel Kaminski, and long-time user Andre Maier. The transaction will allow the three individuals, who have an extensive understanding of the product line and the market, to continue to grow the award-winning Pandoras Box real-time rendering engine and control system solution. Both…
Kramer has revolutionised teaching and learning at John Abbott College in Quebec, bringing all-new connected capabilities and possibilities to classrooms using a range of advanced AV over IP solutions. In response to a rapidly growing student population and limited campus space, the new dynamic classroom complex, led by Canadian integration partner AVI-SPL in collaboration with Kramer, sets a new benchmark for scalable, flexible and user-friendly learning environments. With a campus area of 1,600 acres, John Abbott College is an English-language public college located in Sainte-Anne-de-Bellevue, near the western tip of the Island of Montreal. Faced with the daunting challenge of…
Perched atop the historic Folketeater Building in Oslo, Byens Tak is a breathtaking event space that offers stunning panoramic views of the cityscape, fjords, and surrounding forests. Once known as Stratos, this twelfth-floor venue has long been a hub for cultural and social gatherings. When Rodeo Architects took over the space, they envisioned a venue that blended modern functionality with its rich historical character. To achieve this, they needed a dynamic audio solution that could deliver pristine sound while preserving the venue’s aesthetic integrity. That’s where Renkus-Heinz came in. Byens Tak is a highly versatile space, hosting everything from corporate…
DCC plc, the leading international sales, marketing and support services group, announces that it has entered into a definitive agreement for the sale of DCC Technology’s Info Tech business (‘the Business’) in the UK and Ireland to AURELIUS, a globally active private equity investor (the “Transaction”). The Transaction values the Business at a total enterprise value of c.£100 million on a cash-free, debt-free and normalised working capital basis. In the year ending 31 March 2025, the Business recorded revenue of £2 billion and represented approximately 1% of DCC’s continuing operating profit. The net cash proceeds to DCC of the Transaction…
Going far beyond the exhibit floor layout, CEDIA Expo/Commercial Integrator Expo promises to be a comprehensive showcase of new technologies, new products and new ideas from some of the most important names in residential and commercial systems integration — names that one might overlook on the floor layout but who will be at the show in considerable force! The event returns to the Colorado Convention Centre in Denver, Colorado, from September 3–6, 2025. Sister organizations like Harman and Samsung exemplify the synergies in residential and commercial systems integration. Harman Luxury Audio Group will have offerings from Revel, Mark Levinson, JBL…
Digital signage and integrated solutions specialist, Scala, officially opened its new 142 m2 showroom in Central London, UK. Located just a short walk from Angel underground station, the showroom will serve as a dynamic hub for technology demonstrations, partner meetings, and educational initiatives all supporting Scala’s presence in the UK and across the wider European market. The Scala London showroom was officially opened on the evening of the 9th of July with a party attended by key integration partners. “Scala technology can be found across London; in iconic landmarks as well as transport hubs, banks and high-end retailers, so it…
TVC Technology Solutions, AV specialists for the care and hospitality sectors, has announced the successful completion of a comprehensive audio-visual installation at Cheadle Grange Care Home. The project reinforces TVC’s position as the go-to expert in AV solutions for care homes that are seeking to enhance resident engagement, safety, and staff efficiency. The care home sector presents unique challenges for AV systems, including the simplicity of resident use, integrated safety features, and screen viewing and audio accessibility for people with disabilities or impairments. TVC’s extensive experience in AV installation in the care sector and other hospitality venues provides the company…
Church360 in Grand Prairie, TX, has dramatically transformed its audio experience with the installation of a Meyer Sound PANTHER large-format linear line array system, delivering powerful clarity, consistent coverage, and rider-ready performance for its 2,700-seat main sanctuary. The new system supports a wide range of programming – from weekly worship to concerts and conferences – and represents the culmination of an eight-year vision led by the church’s Technical Director and Lead Audio Engineer, Steve Constantino. “When I first started here, the existing system was already at the end of its life,” says Constantino. “We had significant inconsistencies across the room.…