“This system can handle anything,” says Skylark AV Senior Design Engineer Tyler Mergy of the L-Acoustics K2 loudspeaker rig newly installed at Victory Church. “Any genre of music, any conference they need to put on, it’ll do it. It’s rider-ready for anything.” The nondenominational evangelical church in Tulsa, Oklahoma, went into the audio upgrade seeking a single solution for various […]
BACKNANG, Germany and MARCOUSSIS, France – January 2024 – Industry-leading audio technology companies d&b audiotechnik and L-Acoustics have joined forces in a groundbreaking collaboration to advance technologies and tools for the benefit of the industry. The first result of this alliance is a project to jointly develop an innovative software platform designed to revolutionize the configuration […]
MARCOUSSIS, France – January 2024 – L-Acoustics announces the launch of the Xi Series, an extension to the acclaimed X Series of coaxial speakers. Visitors to ISE 2024 will be able to see and hear the freshly launched X8i and X6i models in Hall 7 booth #7F150, Hall 2 #2G500, and Hall 8 Audio Demo Room […]
L-Acoustics added new capabilities for the L-ISA platform with AI-powered Mixhalo Translate. The company says Mixhalo’s real-time audio streaming software unlocks a new creative dimension with high-fidelity, low-latency audio for audiences at conferences, sporting events, museums and more. Mixhalo Translate combines real-time streaming capabilities with the latest advancements in artificial intelligence, transforming the way interpretation […]
PARIS, France – January 2024 – L-Acoustics has been honored during the prestigious Décibels d’Or awards by the French government’s Conseil National du Bruit (National Council on Noise), which recognizes the company’s unwavering commitment to pushing the boundaries of sound technology and its dedication to creating exceptional audio experiences while respecting the needs of local […]
d&b audiotechnik and L-Acoustics have joined forces in a collaboration to “advance technologies and tools for the benefit of the industry.” The companies say first result of this alliance is a project to jointly develop an innovative software platform, designed to revolutionize the configuration and management of Milan AVB networks. In a departure from traditional […]
Established by Dr. Herón Mendoza and Pastor Lorely Medellín in 1988, Tampico, Mexico’s Fuente de Vida—“Fountain of Life”—has surged over the past 35 years to become one of Tamaulipas state’s most well-known evangelical churches. In 2011, its congregation moved into a newly-constructed worship space built on the former site of the coastal city’s Gaona bullring, […]
L-Acoustics announced the release of the LC16D network audio converter, designed to “simplify the process of interfacing legacy digital formats with the Milan AVB time-sensitive network.” The company says the LC16D is a high-capacity AES/EBU- and MADI-to-Milan AVB audio network converter housed in a compact 1RU chassis. With up to 80 legacy format inputs and […]
An investigation led by L-Acoustics late last year resulted in the seizure of an extraordinary 136 counterfeit products from Tampa-based rental company Se7ven Sounds Music, Inc. Along with the seizure, L-Acoustics filed a complaint against Se7ven Sounds for trademark infringement, counterfeiting and unfair competition. This month, the United States District Court, Middle District of Florida, […]
WILTSHIRE, England – August 2023 – Peter Gabriel has long been hailed as one of the world’s most innovative musical artists, both from a creative and technological perspective. As one of Britannia Row Productions’ oldest accounts going back as far as the early-’80s, Gabriel also knows when not to change things up, evidenced by the fact that he […]
From its inception nearly four decades ago, L-Acoustics has consistently highlighted the importance of education with the understanding that an amazing sound system is only as good as the technicians and engineers entrusted with its deployment. With that in mind, the company announced that it has recently bolstered its Education & Scientific Outreach division by […]
Eighth Day Sound deploys band’s first K Series concert sound system for global arena run NASHVILLE, Tennessee – May 2023 – Following the February release of their sixth studio album, This Is Why, Paramore traveled to South America in March and the United Kingdom in April for brief tours supporting the group’s highly-anticipated follow-up to 2017’s After Laughter. […]
L-Acoustics announced the launch of L-ISA 3.0, an immersive audio software platform for the live sound and music creation markets. Serving the live immersive audio community since 2016 with the L-ISA platform and the immersive music-creating and mixing communities since 2021 with L-ISA Studio, L-Acoustics says it makes investing in spatial technology even easier with […]
L-Acoustics continues to “deepen its commitment to the commercial and residential installation markets with new integration tools that build upon the company’s history of designing sound systems for the world’s top tours, festivals and live performance venues.” The L-Acoustics L Series line source array is the lineup of new offerings, which visitors can experience in […]
Mixhalo, the ultra-low latency networking technology that unlocks high-fidelity, augmented audio for fans at live events, announced L-Acoustics’ comprehensive spatial audio ecosystem, the L-ISA 3.0. will now come pre-loaded with Mixhalo’s proprietary wireless networking technology as part of L-ISA 3.0 release. Mixhalo is the first external application L-Acoustics will offer via L-ISA Processor II. Clients […]
The Czech Republic’s fourth largest city, Pilsen, is a bustling region renowned for its Pilsner Urquell Brewery and for being the birthplace of the Škoda automobile company. It was named 2015 European Capital of Culture, a testament to the region’s status as an artistic hub for culture and art. The JK Tyl Theatre (Josef Kajetán […]
When the Curran Opera House first opened its doors in 1906, it was a beacon of culture for downtown Boulder, Colorado, presenting operas, musicals, and the latest “modern” spectacle of silent movies. When the boom of films with spoken dialog arrived in the 1930s, the 850-capacity venue was given both an Art Deco makeover and […]
L-Acoustics announced the new L Series with patented Progressive Ultra-Dense Line Source (PULS) technology. L Series comprises two elements that are designed to work together or on their own: L2 above and L2D below. One L2 or L2D element provides the same contour as four K2 elements in a format that is 46% smaller and […]
L-Acoustics just unveiled its road-ready LA7.16 amplified controller for live productions. The LA7.16 amplified controller offers flexibility to meet real-time power needs while offering efficiency and sustainability. The high-density format—16×16 architecture in a 2U design—powers more line array speakers than any similar-size amplifier, meaning fewer racks on tour. This, in turn, translates directly to energy […]
L-Acoustics is partnering with Soundforms to offer immersive audio technology to open-air performance spaces worldwide. The mission of the two companies will be to develop creative solutions that combine state-of-the-art L-Acoustics immersive sound technology into the unique acoustic and aesthetic properties of Soundforms Performance Shells. The end result will offer integrators, consultants, and end users […]
Everyone wants to get close to Adele. The 16-time Grammy Award winner—whose arms have also held an Academy Award, Golden Globe Award, and Primetime Emmy Award—has a knack, through her lyrics, vocal delivery and vulnerable-yet-strong personality onstage, of bringing concertgoers into her world. And she’s been doing just that during Weekends With Adele, her current […]
In partnership with Chinese authorities, L-Acoustics was recently involved with tracking down five counterfeiters who were subsequently found guilty and sentenced to jail for producing and selling counterfeit L‑Acoustics loudspeakers in China. The suspects were arrested, and a batch of counterfeit signs, molds and other items was seized in Shiji Town, Guangzhou. A public hearing was […]
When Expo 2020 opened in September 2021 after a year’s delay due to the pandemic, it more than lived up to its pre-event billing. Recording more than 24 million visits during its six-month run, the site included 200 pavilions representing 191 participating countries. The Expo was bookended by lavish opening and closing ceremonies which took place in […]
Following the recent announcement of a new Global Sales and Business Development organization, L-Acoustics is pleased to introduce the new Business Development team. Consisting of experts within the company, alongside recent appointments of industry leaders, the Business Development team will “drive the L-Acoustics vision and strategy within key vertical markets while providing expertise and deep […]
Q-SYS launches its Technology Partner Program with integration partners representing a growing list of Q-SYS plugins. As part of the program, plugins will receive endorsement badges indicating they have been verified or certified and offer integration with the Q-SYS Platform. These partners now have access to the Q-SYS Technology Partner Hub, a centralized portal with […]
Good and loud: those are the adjectives routinely applied to Williams-Brice Stadium at the University of South Carolina in Columbia, SC. On game days, the atmosphere at the venue, which is home to the university’s South Carolina Gamecocks, has developed a reputation for being one of the most rowdy and energetic environments in NCAA football. That enthusiasm translates into […]
L-Acoustics announces the creation of a new sales organization that allows the company to drive its vision to deliver exceptional audio experiences for audiences worldwide through constant technology innovation, product development, and educational outreach. The new L-Acoustics sales organization is focused on sales strategy, business development, and building territorial sales channels. Under the general management of […]
From 2014 to 2017, the University of Houston Cougars football team won 16 straight games on its home gridiron — the John O’Quinn Field at TDECU Stadium — marking the longest active home winning streak in the nation at the time. However, the PA system for the facility, which opened in August of 2014, didn’t share […]
LONG BEACH, California – June 2022 – Egypt doesn’t have all of the cool pyramids. One of the four architecturally true pyramids in the US is in Long Beach; specifically, the Long Beach State Walter Pyramid, the sports and event space for the university’s Athletics Department. The $22 million venue, built in 1994, has hosted several NCAA events, […]
HIGHLAND, California – May 2022 – In April, Yaamava’ Resort & Casino, owned by the San Manuel Band of Mission Indians, opened its new 2,600-seat entertainment venue, the Yaamava’ Theater, topping off the property’s four-year, $760 million expansion. Meaning “spring” in Serrano, the Band’s native language, Yaamava’ is located in the L.A. exurb of Highland, […]
L-Acoustics announced several new products today that will be shown at ISE and InfoComm: the LA7.16i amplified controller, the Soka loudspeaker, the SB6i subwoofer and the L-ISA Ambiance virtual acoustics enhancement system. They will be on display at ISE stand #7Q400, Hall 7, and InfoComm booth W3011, along with other L-Acoustics products. The new LA7.16i […]
C SEED and L-Acoustics Creations have partnered to combine new entertainment products into one solution. C SEED revealed the M1, a microLED that is designed to emerge from the floor before unfolding into a 165-inch 4K TV display. L-Acoustics revealed the Island Prestige, an immersive sound lounge delivering spatial audio. The two companies have partnered to introduce Maunakea, an […]