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Neumann sustains excellence with two new studio monitors and the reissue of legendary microphones

At Abbey Road Institute in Suresnes, Neumann unveils two new DSP studio monitors, explores MA 1 calibration and revisits its legendary U 67, M 49 and M 50 microphones, now reissued for modern recording studios.

Text: Ch. Masson - Photos: Neumann & Ch. Masson

Recreating a cave on the Pont Neuf: JR’s inflatable challenge in tribute to Christo and Jeanne-Claude

For the 40th anniversary of “The Pont Neuf Wrapped”, JR created an immersive inflatable cave, illuminated by CANAL LED with Elation fixtures controlled using grandMA3 software 3.
Text: Allison Cussigh – Photos: Allison Cussigh, CANAL LED

Studio 105, Rebirth of a Legend at the Heart of Radio France

Fully renovated, Radio France’s Studio 105 combines L-ISA, SSL System T, Dante, SMPTE ST 2110 and 7.1.4 monitoring to bring live performance, radio, object-based mixing and immersive production into one technical space.

Text: Ch. Masson - Photos: Ch. Masson

L-Acoustics Introduces L1 and CS1, the Future of Large-Scale Live Sound

Already on tour with Bruno Mars and Joker Xue and on the stages of major music festivals, L1 and CS1 drive L-Acoustics to set a new performance record for large-format systems with enhanced full-band coherence & integrated control.

Text: L-Acoustics & Ludo Monchat - Photos: L-Acoustics

Robe and Dushow pull out all the stops for a luminous revolution at the Avignon Festival

The Avignon Festival in France is innovating with Robe and Dushow with the addition to its inventory of 20 iForte LTX and 16 iEsprite. A technological revolution driven by a committed technical team serving drama companies from all over the world.

Flux:: at Harman: stepping up a gear

At ISE 2026, Flux:: unveiled new versions of SPAT Revolution and MIRA. Gaël Martinet discusses immersive innovation, integration within Harman, and a roadmap shaped by performance, creativity and AI.
Text: Ch. Masson - Translation: LudoPT 5.3 - Photos: Ch. Masson, Flux::, others

Sennheiser and Neumann 80 Years of Enduring Passion

The celebrations for Sennheiser’s 80th anniversary came to a close with visits to Wedemark, the company’s headquarters, and to Neumann in Berlin, the legendary manufacturer of condenser microphones; two fast-paced days.

Text: Ludovic Monchat - Traduction: Ludovic Monchat - Photos: Ludo, N. El Tounsy, Sennheiser

Sennheiser, a family driven company fueling innovation and harvesting growth

Daniel and Andreas Sennheiser granted us an interview covering 80 years of history, Spectera, U47, and Ambeo. A fascinating look at the past, present, and future of their company fueling innovation and harvesting growth.

Text: Ludovic Monchat - Photos: SLU, Sennheiser & Nady el Tounsy

DTS V-Snap CS: a supersonic laser-source scanner opening a new era, the “moving beam”

The brand-new V-Snap CS, an IP65 laser scanner with a motorized mirror, beam and strobe effects, seemingly straight out of Minecraft’s imagination, is being launched in grand fashion by the Italian manufacturer DTS, to the delight of lighting designers everywhere.
Text and Photos by Allison Cussigh – Vidéo by Allison Cussigh and DTS

Sennheiser Spectera, a Brave New World at Les Francofolies

Join us for a dive into the returns of Lamomali and Matthieu Chedid to the Francofolies, with Nico d’Amato and Hugo Pacé, but also to find out more about Spectera and the WMAS, featured in La Rochelle.
Text: Ch. Masson – Photos: Ch. Masson, Sennheiser, P. Pelletier

Adamson VGt, the new sound of Les Francofolies

Audiolite premiers Adamson’s VGt and VGs for the Jean-Louis Foulquier stage at the 2025 edition of Les Francofolies in La Rochelle. A flawless technical operation, as explained in detail by Boris Jochaud and Romain Souleyraux.

Text: Ch. Masson – Photos: Ch. Masson & Audiolite

From savanna to stage: Donald Holder’s spectacular lighting for The Lion King

The Lion King at the Mogador theater shines with Donald Holder's lighting, crafting a living African savanna with a kit using a majority of ETC gear.
Text : Allison Cussigh – Photos : Allison Cussigh, Jonathan Grimaux, Théâtre Mogador – Translation: Ted Hall

TAF: A brand of premium structures with European DNA

With its combination of OEM expertise, industrial innovation and custom service, TAF is emerging as a player to keep an eye on.
Text, Photos and Video: Allison Cussigh

Justice Live 2024: An Electroshock by Vincent Lérisson

Gaspard Augé and Xavier de Rosnay, the iconic duo behind Justice, orchestrated a breathtaking global show. At the heart of this spectacle produced by Corida/Genesis with B-Live as the service provider, Vincent Lérisson's lighting design captivated the crowds.
Text, photos et video : Allison Cussigh - Translation: Ted Hall

Justice at the Accor Arena – a concert without mics

Over the last few months, Justice has been exporting French EDM to multiple continents. In concerts and at festivals, this emblematic duo puts on an impressive show of creativity and technical mastery. The musical style is quite an original experience, since there are no microphones on stage, just the two artists at the controls of their tracks.

Text: C. Masson – Photos: C. Masson, Julien Bajsel

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