A theatrical show that celebrated the culture of Saudi Arabia utilised L-ISA Immersive Hyperreal Sound technology by L-Acoustics to create an immersive audio experience to complement the enchanting visuals. Terhal, by renowned theatre company Dragone, honoured the country’s vibrant culture, exploring the vital role of Saudi Arabia's people and heritage…
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Belgian train station sees biggest Active Audio deployment
The largest deployment of Active Audio StepArray SA180S column loudspeakers has been installed at Leuven railway station, in Belgium, as part of a new sound system. Belgian railways operator Infrabel asked TVV Sound to overhaul the station's 20-year-old PA system, to make announcements more intelligible. The main challenges for Active…
LEA amplifiers create a family atmosphere at KFC Mexico
LEA Professional amplifiers are being installed across KFC's 502 restaurants in Mexico to make them more of a family destination. The fast-food chain wanted to offer consistent audio content across its network, with the ability to manage it centrally. KFC tasked Signo Corporation with assessing the state of the audio…
US arena installs world’s largest Meyer Sound Panther system
The world’s largest Meyer Sound Panther system has been installed at the Xcel Energy Center in Saint Paul, Minnesota. The Xcel Energy Center – which is the home of NHL team Minnesota Wild and seats about 18,000 people – has replaced its 22-year-old point-source system with 96 Panther large-format linear…
Research shows ‘natural sounds’ better for sound masking
A large majority of offices protect the privacy of conversations by using sound masking systems. But Jonas Braasch, an acoustician and musicologist at the Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute in New York, and colleagues have found that natural sounds like a flowing stream used in a masking system work best at improving…
NEXO selected at Australia’s largest esports complex
Located in Chippendale’s Central Park Mall, Fortress Sydney holds the title of largest esports complex in the southern hemisphere, drawing crowds as a modern entertainment mecca. Housing a slew of colourful arcades, streaming booths, a themed tavern, sci-fi inspired bar, PC LAN lounge and a colossal custom-designed esports arena, Fortress…
Wuhan conference venue fits Green-GO comms solution
A new conference venue in Wuhan, China, has been equipped with a Green-GO communications system. The 2,350-capacity Han Theater Hall is part of the 55,000 sq metre International Expo Center, which is home to business, theatre, exhibition and hotel facilities, as as well residential units and an ecology park. The…
Sennheiser fuels Butlin’s aim to be ‘home of entertainment’
Butlin's has partnered with technical production and AV hire company Sound of Music to introduce Sennheiser Digital 6000 wireless microphone systems across its three resorts. As well as providing high-level audio, the rider-friendly Digital 6000 offers Butlin's the flexibility to host events ranging in size from large conferences to intimate…
Wendy’s trials generative AI voice bot for drive-thru orders
Wendy's and Google Cloud are to pilot an AI solution designed to improve ordering times and accuracy at drive-thru quick-service restaurants. The trial, which will take place in June at a Wendy's outlet in Ohio, will be powered by Google Cloud's generative AI and large language models (LLMs) technology. About…
RTS brings Palais des Congrés de Paris into the IP era
Situated in the heart of the French capital, the Palais des Congrés de Paris is one of the most important and active convention centres in France. Hosting every type of event from medical conferences to the Tour de France presentation, the Palais des Congrés needs a powerful yet flexible AV…