All items tagged with live sound (228)
Waves Audio Introduces New eMotion LV1 Classic Integrated Live Mixing System
June 12, 2025 by audioXpress Staff

Waves Audio Introduces New eMotion LV1 Classic Integrated Live Mixing System

Waves Audio is shaking up the industry with the presentation of the eMotion LV1 Classic. Beyond the classic digital console form factor and the proven quality of the Waves LV1 mix engine, is a mixing solution with 64 stereo channels and 44 stereo buses, 16 onboard Waves Signature Preamps, and powerful Waves processors, all integrated. And with several stageboxes and hardware interface options, the eMotion LV1 Classic packs more live mixing power in a compact console than ever before.
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Allen & Heath Launches Next Generation Qu Mixers
June 9, 2025 by Alfred Moody

Allen & Heath Launches Next Generation Qu Mixers

Exciting news in professional audio, as Allen & Heath has launched six new digital mixers in its Qu series, now enabling 24-bit/96kHz FPGA processing and the ability to run DEEP plugins, while adding Dante connectivity options and a host of workflow and hardware enhancements. The company's renowned digital mixing platform was redesigned from the core up for an easier user interface, flexible routing, while keeping the brand's iconic "walk up and mix" feel.
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EASE 5 Third Edition Redefines Sound Reinforcement Planning with Acousteer Real-Time Simulation Engine
May 5, 2025 by Joao Martins

EASE 5 Third Edition Redefines Sound Reinforcement Planning with Acousteer Real-Time Simulation Engine

Discreetly introduced at the end of 2024 by Berlin-based AFMG Technologies, the Third Edition of EASE 5 updates this universal planning tool for loudspeaker systems with a real-time simulation engine called Acousteer. The new processing architecture allows users to calculate audience area mappings in milliseconds, with real-time adjustments, shifting the process from iterative to a dynamic exploration. The EASE 5 Third Edition suite not only empowers users to design sound systems with unprecedented accuracy, but also introduces the possibility to calibrate models accurately and collaborate live with other users and stakeholders.
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L-Acoustics Celebrates 40th Anniversary Year and Announces Future Americas Operations at Nashville Yards
December 23, 2024 by audioXpress Staff

L-Acoustics Celebrates 40th Anniversary Year and Announces Future Americas Operations at Nashville Yards

Capping off a year of celebrations marking the company’s 40th anniversary, L-Acoustics announced a significant milestone with the addition of its 1,000th team member. The French manufacturer of professional sound systems and global market leader in the touring and large performance segment also announced the opening of new headquarters for North America, sharing space with entertainment company AEG Presents and Creative Artists Agency at the Nashville Yards office complex.
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James Gallagher-Powell Joins d&b group as New Chief Strategy Officer
November 22, 2024 by audioXpress Staff

James Gallagher-Powell Joins d&b group as New Chief Strategy Officer

d&b group - the organization that manages audio manufacturer d&b audiotechnik, and d&b solutions, a service provider - announced the appointment of James Gallagher-Powell as Chief Strategy Officer (CSO), a role that will support the company’s ambitious growth and innovation strategies. Gallagher-Powell's expertise is in strategic planning, finance and operational excellence, which d&b group considers will be instrumental as the organization says it aims to become "an experience technology company."
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DiGiCo Debuts Compact Quantum326 Live Production Console at PLASA 2024
September 2, 2024 by audioXpress Staff

DiGiCo Debuts Compact Quantum326 Live Production Console at PLASA 2024

When the DiGiCo Quantum338 console made its official launch at the 2020 NAMM Show, the crowd that was there to witness the console’s unveiling was unprecedented, with hundreds of curious onlookers gathered around the company’s booth. The leading manufacturer of digital mixing consoles for the live sound and touring market now expanded its portfolio with a dual-screen, 26-fader model that retains all the power and processing of the popular Quantum338 console.
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SoundPLAN Introduces Advancements for Noise Control at Inter-Noise 2024
July 18, 2024 by audioXpress Staff

SoundPLAN Introduces Advancements for Noise Control at Inter-Noise 2024

SoundPLAN, the specialist noise simulation software developer is exhibiting and presenting its latest research and software developments for noise prediction and control, including for open-air events, at Inter-Noise 2024. SoundPLAN will present forthcoming software updates and will introduce a collaboration with d&b audiotechnik and L-Acoustics of a new an open exchange format for sound system planning and environmental noise prediction.
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DirectOut Unveils MAVEN and USB.IO at InfoComm 2024
June 14, 2024 by Nora Wong

DirectOut Unveils MAVEN and USB.IO at InfoComm 2024

Innovators in audio connectivity, DirectOut announced two additions to its growing family of audio solutions at InfoComm 2024, in Las Vegas. Building on its flexible PRODIGY series, DirectOut introduced MAVEN, a powerful DSP engine in a compact 1RU platform, expanding the integration possibilities for sound engineers and system designers. DirectOut simultaneously unveiled the USB.IO, a USB audio interface module to their MAVEN and PRODIGY platforms, developed in collaboration with RME, benefiting from the company's low latency and stable Windows and Mac drivers.
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L-Acoustics Unveils L-ISA Immersive Audio Platform Updates
May 20, 2024 by audioXpress Staff

L-Acoustics Unveils L-ISA Immersive Audio Platform Updates

L-Acoustics announced important updates to L-ISA, its immersive production platform for the live sound and music creation markets. The advancements in L-ISA 3.2 software unlock enhanced creative possibilities for spatial audio mixing and new tools for event creators. Powerful new enhancements include 16 free outputs in L-ISA Studio, integration of Mixhalo's AI-powered translation services with L-ISA Processor II subscription model, and more.
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Sphere Entertainment Acquires Holoplot
May 13, 2024 by Joao Martins

Sphere Entertainment Acquires Holoplot

Madison Square Garden (MSG), became a partner and shareholder of Holoplot GmbH in 2018, when the two companies partnered to implement the sound system that equipped the Sphere in Las Vegas. In 2023, MSG spun-off its traditional live entertainment businesses and created Sphere Entertainment. Now, Sphere Entertainment acquired all of the remaining Holoplot shares it did not previously own. The Berlin-based Wavefield Synthesis and 3D audio pioneer will continue to operate as a separate company.
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