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  In Memoriam: Guy Benjamin
Guy Benjamin, well-known for his work at several major industry companies, died on May 14. He was 69.
Born in Plainfield, New Jersey, in 1957, Benjamin attended San Francisco State University, where he studied lighting design. ...
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Original Syndicate Executives to Speak at InfoComm 2026
Original Syndicate (OGS), a creative technology firm that designs, integrates, and operates communications infrastructure, has announced that CEO Ben Roth and CTO Marcus Bengtsson will speak at InfoComm 2026, taking ...
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Optimal Audio Launches Column Series
Optimal Audio has announced the launch of the Column Series, a pair of passive column loudspeakers designed for indoor and outdoor commercial installations. Column 8 and Column 16 extend the brand's versatile loudspeaker range ...
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AudioMasters 2026 Brings Nashville Audio Community Together in Support of the Nashville Engineer Relief Fund
The 28th Annual AudioMasters Benefit Golf Tournament returned to Harpeth Hills Golf Course in Nashville on May 14-15, once again bringing together members of the professional audio community from across the country in support of the ...
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dBTechnologies USA Expands West Coast Representation with Plus 4 Marketing
dBTechnologies USA has appointed Plus 4 Marketing as its new manufacturer's representative firm for the Pacific Northwest territory, in a move designed to strengthen the company's presence across key professional audio markets in ...
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ASG Promotes Joe Marchitto to Western Regional CTO
Advanced Systems Group, LLC (ASG) has announced the promotion of Joe Marchitto to western regional CTO. In this new leadership role, Marchitto's focus will be on advancing tools, workflows, and engineering alignment across ...
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Immersive Storytelling Rides High with Green Hippo's Hippotizer MX Series at the National Cowgirl Museum
The National Cowgirl Museum & Hall of Fame is preparing to celebrate more Women of the West through new immersive storytelling experiences powered by Hippotizer MX Series Media Servers from Green Hippo, an ACT Entertainment ...
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Morgan Sound Conquers Distance and Wiring Obstacles at Corporate Event with RF Venue's RF PA
The RF Venue RF PA Extension Kit was recently used to simplify the setup for a challenging corporate event by Morgan Sound, a full-service production company based in Lynnwood, WA, since 1969. Also offering gear sales and rentals, ...
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Carin Leon Concerts Shape a New Creative Visual with MEGA-LITE's Circa Scoop LED
On May 21 and 22, Mexican singer-songwriter Carin Leon took over Payne Arena in Hidalgo, Texas, delivering two performances filled with powerful music and immersive production design. Working alongside 4Wall Entertainment, the creative ...
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Follow-Me Powers Journey's Final Frontier Tour
Rock band Journey is drawing the curtain on a 50-plus-year career with the farewell Final Frontier Tour, which includes more than 80 dates across North America and concludes in San Francisco in November. At the heart of the ...
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Theatre in Review: Jerome (Playwrights Horizons)
The problem with dramas about three-way relationships is that the math never works out. Last season's Danger and Opportunity and 2017's Afterglow both take forever to reach the obvious conclusion that, in a triangular ...
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In Memoriam: R. Duncan MacKenzie
R. Duncan MacKenzie, who played an important role as a technician and theatre consultant, and for his work on industry standards, died on April 23. He was 77 and lived in Florida.
Growing up in Montana, he was introduced to ...
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Eurotruss Launches Long Term Rental Program for Roof Systems
Eurotruss has announced the launch of its Long Term Rental Program for Roof Systems. This new concept seeks to deliver a flexible solution for rental companies and promoters seeking access to high-end roof infrastructure without ...
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New Edition of 5th Row Center Podcast Examines Latest Broadway Design Developments
5th Row Center, the podcast hosted by the Emmy Award-winning journalist and veteran theatre critic Roma Torre, focuses on Broadway's increasing devotion to spectacle and special effects.
She is joined by Benjman Pearcy< ...
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Elation's Rebel Family Expands with Rebel Line of Creative Linear Tilt Bars
Elation has introduced the Rebel Line Series, an expansion of the Rebel family designed to unlock new levels of creative flexibility in linear lighting. Rebel Line ...
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RCF Spotlights New Portable and Installed Sound Solutions at InfoComm 2026
RCF returns to the Las Vegas Convention Center for InfoComm 2026 from June 17-19, showcasing a diverse range of professional audio solutions for portable sound, live performance, and installed AV applications. At Booth #N8133 and ...
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Kickstarter Campaign Aims to Reimagine G-Son Studios as a Live Music Venue
G-Son Studios, the former rehearsal space, recording studio, and headquarters of the Beastie Boys, is launching a public fundraising initiative via
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1 Sound Loudspeakers Installed in Grace Church, Seattle
At Grace Church in Seattle, upgrading the sound system meant addressing two equally important challenges: improving intelligibility throughout the sanctuary while preserving the space's visual character. ...
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DAS Audio Installed at Charis Christian Center, Colorado Springs
Colorado Springs-based Charis Christian Center has transformed its worship experience with a new DAS Audio EVENT Series installation. Originally built as a warehouse, the auditorium presented several acoustic challenges, including ...
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Mickey's Black Box Integrates Cohesion PA for an Audio Upgrade
When Michael "Mickey" Tait envisioned his eponymous venue, he communicated a single mandate: "He told us it needed to be accessible to the community for community events," says Jimmy Gaio, general manager of Mickey's Black Box, a ...
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