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Pro Audio Executive Larry Italia Passes at 70
Pro audio executive Larry Italia, who led U.S. divisions of d&b audiotechnik and Yamaha Commercial Audio, has passed.
Clive Young is the co-editor of Mix Magazine and editor of MixOnline.com. He was the editor in chief of Pro Sound News (Future's U.S. Magazine of the Year - 2019) and is a four-time Neal Award nominee. He is the author of two books and has spoken at more than 500 libraries, universities, museums, academic symposiums and conventions. Young earned an MFA in Creative Writing from Hofstra University and is an adjunct professor at St. Joseph’s University New York.
Blog
Dave Brubeck Studio Piano, Mic and More Head to Auction
Multiple items from the home studio of Jazz legend Dave Brubeck are hitting the auction block through mid-September.
Facilities
Record Where Robert Johnson Made Music History
In 1936, The Gunter Hotel hosted a temporary studio that helped change music history; 90 years later, the hotel now has a permanent facility.
Business
View from the Top: Phil Wagner, President/CEO, Violet Audio US
Phil Wagner, CEO and President of Violet Audio US, talks about the genesis and future of his newest venture.
Live Sound
‘Les Mis’ Goes Immersive at Radio City Music Hall
Fans flock to Radio City to hear 'Les Misérables' through the house Sphere Immersive Sound system.
Business
View from the Top: Chris Neethling, President, Neutrik Americas
Chris Neethling, president of Neutrik Americas, shares the industry-standard connector manufacturer's story, and its goals for the years ahead.
Live Sound
Above and Beyond: Mixing The Midnight on the Move
Mixing wistful lyrics with the synth-drenched sound of 1985, The Midnight has been selling out 3,000-seaters around the globe, and its sound team has...
Business
Plugin Alliance, Brainworx Re-Acquired by Founder Dirk Ulrich
Plugin Alliance and Brainworks join Manley Labs and Apogee Electronics under the umbrella of Dirk Ulrich’s RCKFRC company.
Live Sound
Inside the Live Sound of Live Aid, Part 2: Philadelphia
U.S. audio pros took the torch passed by London's Live Aid and ran with it, overcoming show-stopping obstacles to bring an unforgettable concert to...
Music Production
K-Pop Kingpin Hybe Opens Producer Audition Search
Looking to keep its pipeline of hits flowing, Hybe has announced a global producer audition contest—2026 Hybe Next New Creator.
Live Sound
Inside The Audio of the Boston Pops Fireworks Spectacular
A mass evacuation 30 minutes before showtime only served to highlight the importance of RF and comms in the annual July 4th concert broadcast.
Business
Boris FX Acquires iZotope
Visual effects software company Boris FX has acquired iZotope, developer behind various top audio post-production plug-ins.
Facilities
Roundhead Studios Sets ‘No AI’ Policy
Roundhead Studios, one of New Zealand’s most prominent recording facilities, has launched an in-house AI Music Tools Policy.
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Seen on the Scene: InfoComm 2026, Part 4
InfoComm 2026 was a hit, packing the Las Vegas Convention Center with exhibitors and attendees. Here’s just some of what we saw at the...
Reviews
Mix Review: Hisong AirStudio S1
The Hisong AirStudio S1 all-in-one mobile recording capsule aims to help musicians capture ideas and content without a lot of tech, steps or wires.
news
Seen on the Scene: InfoComm 2026, Part 3
InfoComm 2026 was a hit, packing the Las Vegas Convention Center with exhibitors and attendees. Here’s just some of what we saw at the...
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Seen on the Scene: InfoComm 2026, Part 2
InfoComm 2026 was a hit, packing the Las Vegas Convention Center with exhibitors and attendees. Here’s just some of what we saw at the...
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Seen on the Scene: InfoComm 2026, Part 1
InfoComm 2026 was a hit, packing the Las Vegas Convention Center with exhibitors and attendees. Here’s just some of what we saw at the...
news
At InfoComm 2026: Engaging Audiences in an Interactive World
Audiences want to connect with today's entertainment, and that puts the onus on venues to create experiences meet can meet heightened expectations and find...
news
InfoComm’s Vision Stage Showdown: An Up Experience
The first-ever Vision Stage Showdown closed out Wednesday’s offerings on InfoComm's Central Hall Vision Stage.
Business
Powering ‘The Experience Engine’
The practice of creating immersive visitor experiences in museums, gaming facilities and more is exploding.
Live Sound
Sensibly Applying AI to AV Projects
At InfoComm, presenter Bill Fons discussed ways to implement human checkpoints—and accountability—when working with AI‑generated materials on AV design and installation projects.
Facilities
Electric Lady Studios’ Street is Now ‘Jimi Hendrix Way’
Legendary producer/engineer Eddie Kramer discusses how New York City's West 8th Street has been co-named 'Jimi Hendrix Way' to honor both the guitarist and...
Live Sound
Wrangling RF at the Tony Awards
Firehouse Productions handles the RF needs of Broadway’s biggest night.
Business
Tony Awards’ ‘Best Sound’ Winners Announced
This year’s Tony Award winners, including those in the two Best Sound categories, were announced Sunday night.
Live Sound
Lainey Wilson Crew Dominates CMA Touring Awards
At the 20th annual CMA Touring Awards this week, Lainey Wilson's tour crew ruled, taking home seven of the 20 awards.
Blog
From The Editor — Billy Joel and the Birth of Digital Recording
The career of Billy Joel and the development of digital recording uniquely paralleled each other, as both began in the 1960s and lurched forward...
Business
Saving G-Son Studios, The Beastie Boys’ Former Creative Enclave
G-Son Studios, the Beastie Boys’ DIY facility where "Ill Communication" and "Check Your Head" were created, is coming back to life
Blog
Jimmy Douglass Archive Heads to Auction
Mics, reels and more used for Aretha Franklin, Dr. Dre, Justin Timberlake and others will go under the hammer in a pair of online...
Live Sound
The Lost Boys: Broadway Sound Design with Teeth
Tony Award-nominated sound designer Adam Fisher breaks down the nuanced audio behind The Lost Boys.
Live Sound
Lettuce Cooks Up the Funk in Concert
Lettuce is on the road supporting its ninth studio album, Cook, and the group’s loyal fans have been packing theaters, ready to get swamped...
Business
inMusic Acquires Native Instruments, iZotope, Plugin Alliance and Brainworx
inMusic Brands is acquiring German pro audio software company Native Instruments, which owns iZotope, Plugin Alliance and Brainworx.
Facilities
Producer Steve Evetts Loses Studio to 14-Alarm Fire
Veteran metal/alternative producer Steve Evetts lost his Belleville, NJ studio to a 14-alarm fire Sunday; now a GoFundMe campaign has been started to help...
Blog
Genesis, Zappa, Nirvana, Elvis, Alexander Dumble Gear Heads to Auction
The 'Music Icons' auction has 800 lots, including an Elvis stage-used microphone, Phil Collins' headphones and the contents of legendary amp designer Alexander Dumble's...
Live Sound
Tony Awards’ ‘Best Sound’ Nominees Announced
Nominees for this year’s Tony Awards, including those in the two Best Sound categories, were announced this morning.
Blog
Diving into The Sounds of Star Wars
Author J.W. Rinzler discusses working with legendary sound designer Ben Burtt on his book, The Sounds of Star Wars.
Business
View from the Top: Andrea Kalas, Vice President, Iron Mountain Media and Archival Services
There’s far more to modern media archiving than just backing up content off aging media, as Andrea Kalas, Vice President, Iron Mountain Media and...
Business
U.K. Counterfeit Vinyl Operation Busted
London Police say they shut down a counterfeit vinyl operation, seizing 6,500 records worth an estimated £259,920 ($351,160).
Live Sound
The Immersive Vibe of Broadway’s ‘The Lost Boys’
“On a show like The Lost Boys, orchestration and sound can't really exist in separate silos,” says Ethan Popp, the production's music supervisor, co-orchestrator...
Live Sound
The Capitol Theatre Gets Centennial Audio Update
The Capitol Theatre in Port Chester, NY, is marking its 100th anniversary, and the venue has had quite a century.
Business
At NAB 2026: Microdramas Draw Major Interest
Low-budget, made-for-mobile format is finding viewers where they live—on their phones.
Reviews
Sennheiser HD 480 PRO Closed-Back Headphones – A Mix Real-World Review
Sennheiser introduced its new HD 480 PRO Headphones today, designed for producing and mixing, so we put them to the test.