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Rupert Neve Designs showcased its equipment on Paul Simon's 'A Quiet Celebration Tour' on June 17, 2026, documenting its use with tour crew members across multiple cities as Simon returned to performing after a multi-year hiatus. Earlier in June, on the 9th, the company's equipment was observed on tour with the musical-comedy duo Flight of the Conchords during their two sold-out performances at the Greek Theater in Los Angeles as part of the Netflix Is A Joke Festival. The day prior, on June 8, FOH Engineer Kevin Madigan detailed the use of the OptoFET for bass compression duties during Santana's Las Vegas residency. Previously, on June 2, Croatia Soundworks, a studio operating in Split, Croatia, since 1986, confirmed its use of the 5088. In May, on the 15th, Kore Studios, a 2000 sq ft warehouse in Acton, West London, was noted for utilizing the 5088, which supports a main control room and live room on the ground floor, alongside hospitality and a mastering studio on its first floor.