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Biffy Clyro Becomes First HELA-Certified Tour: Landmark Collaboration Sets New Standard for Safe Sound in Live Music

The HELA Initiative, hosted within EARLab, University of Derby, continues to expand internationally, offering certification and strategic support for promoters, venues, artists, and technicians committed to building a safer, more sustainable future for live events. In a landmark moment for the live events sector, multi-award-winning rock band Biffy Clyro has become the first international tour to...
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Paper Spotlight – Improved localization using Blumlein Shuffling

“Improved Localization for Binaural Recordings and Stereo Program Material Using Blumlein Shuffling” by Jonathan Digby, Adam Hill and Bruce Wiggins examines how a somewhat forgotten stereo processing technique can significantly enhance spatial localisation when binaural and near-coincident recordings are played back over earphones or loudspeakers. The paper offers practical insight into correcting image narrowing, with...
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Graduate Spotlight – Aaron Marcus

This week, we highlight Aaron Marcus, a graduate of our BSc (Hons) Broadcast Engineering and Live Event Technology programme. Now a Vision Guarantee engineer at Cloudbass, Aaron’s expertise spans across outside broadcast, including major events like Glastonbury, the Queen’s funeral, and the King’s coronation. His journey showcases how Derby’s practical, hands-on approach prepared him for...
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Graduate Spotlight – Ian Brown

This week, we’re spotlighting Ian Brown, a 2009 graduate of our BSc (Hons) Sound, Light and Live Event Technology programme. Now the Head of Technical at IPS (Impact Production Services), Ian’s career has evolved from hands-on technical roles into project management. His diverse experiences, from film premieres to super yacht parties, have given him a...
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HELA Announces Training & Certification Now Available – ProSoundWeb

If you haven’t already heard, the Healthy Ears, Limited Annoyance (HELA) Certification has launched, hosted by the Electro-Acoustic Research Lab (EARLab) at the University of Derby. Check out the press release below for more information! Source: HELA Announces Training & Certification Now Available – ProSoundWeb...
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