Featuring REV wireless systems and PolarChoice Boundary Satellite wireless microphones from Electro-Voice, a new presentation/conference system at the corporate offices of a Chicago-area health care provider is balancing wireless flexibility and ease of use with the most wired-sounding wireless performance available.

Stuart Allen of Allen Visual Systems in Buffalo Grove, Illinois, chose the REV/PC Boundary system for its solid RF performance and streamlined styling, installing 14 channels of REV (running 12 PC Boundary Satellite mics and two RE-series lavalier mics) in the multi-purpose, dividable conference room. more

Liberty Acoustic & Services, a leading Dubai-based A/V System Integrator/Designer, recently completed a powerhouse Electro-Voice sound installation at the Ratsky club in the Ramada Continental Hotel in Deira, Dubai.

Liberty installed four EV Xi-1152/64 ceiling-mounted mains (two vertical, two horizontal) with four PX2181 subs, all powered by three CP4000S and one CP3000S amps and processed by three Dx38‘s. Four powered SxA250‘s act as stage monitors; four more serve as fills for the rear of the room. more

One of Britain’s favorite alternative rock bands, the Verve has just triumphed at London’s newest and biggest concert venue, the O2 Arena, using a substantial EV line array sound system to deliver their singular style, which encompasses everything from soaring psychedelic rock anthems to acoustic-driven songs.

One of the most influential alt-rock acts of the last decade, The Verve had its biggest hits in 1996/7, most notably ‘Bittersweet Symphony‘. Somewhat prone to breaking up and reforming, this tour marks the band‘s latest reunion, playing clubs across the UK before stepping up to six arena shows. more

Mt. Zion Baptist Church in Greensboro, NC, saw a standing room only attendance of 3000 for their Martin Luther King, Jr. Day service on January 21st, part of a city wide celebration of the life and achievements of the civil rights leader. A brand new Electro-Voice XLCi sound system installed by local company CareySound ensured every word was heard loud and clear. more

Money slated for students entering commercial electronics systems industry

Burnsville, MN, January 23, 2008 — In partnership with the NSCA Education Foundation, Bosch Communications Systems will offer two $2,500 scholarships this year in memory of Robert Bosch. In 1886, Robert Bosch founded the “Workshop for Precision Mechanics and Electrical Engineering” in Stuttgart. This was the birth of today’s globally active Robert Bosch GmbH. From the very beginning, the company’s history has been characterized by innovative drive and social commitment. In addition to these scholarships, Bosch renewed its commitment to the NSCA Education Foundation President‘s Club, which will endow a portion of its future scholarship contributions. more

AMSTERDAM, THE NETHERLANDS, 29 January, 2008 — In an example of the growing European market adoption of its HiQnet™ audio system configuration and control protocol, increasingly in the region‘s most prestigious performing arts venues, the Harman Pro Group today announced Dortmund Konzerthaus has just completed the installation of a comprehensive HiQnet system comprising Crown amplification and a Soundcraft digital console with loudspeakers from JBL Professional. more

AMSTERDAM, THE NETHERLANDS, 29 January, 2008 — Underscoring the versatility and superior performance of audio components from the brands of the Harman Pro Group, the company today showcased an impressive new system featuring products from JBL Professional, Crown and BSS Audio at The Hunting Lodge, an exclusive wine bar and restaurant in a popular tourist destination near Arnhem in Eastern Holland. The system, designed and integrated by AudioXL, features JBL Control Contractor Series loudspeakers, 11 Crown CT Series amplifiers and two BSS Soundweb networked processing units. more

AMSTERDAM, THE NETHERLANDS, 29 January, 2008 — In an example of how Harman Pro Group commercial audio components can be combined by chain operators into a winning template the company today announced that it had supplied MAX Hamburger restaurants in Sweden with JBL Control Contractor Series loudspeakers, Crown amplification and dbx ZonePro control for each of the chain‘s 11 outlets. The Harman Pro Group solution was selected for easy installation and management, superior sonic integrity and standardized, intuitive operation and control. more

AMSTERDAM, THE NETHERLANDS, 29 January, 2008 — Further advancing the user customization and macro capabilities of Harman Pro Group‘s pioneering HiQnet™ system configuration and control software, the company today introduced HiQnet System Architect™ version 1.6 that includes several new import and export features which make it easier for integrators and consultants to design and implement presets for discrete venues and systems. In addition, HiQnet System Architect version 1.6 also includes a new AKG plug-in for offline configuration of AKG WMS 4000 systems, a new graphics engine for a more responsive user interface and master control panels are now configurable at device channel level providing greater detail of system control. more

Whitinsville, MA – January 30, 2008 – New EAW Commercial CAM160 and CAM80 integrated audio mixers-power amplifiers are outfitted with comprehensive input/output facilities and feature sets to provide exceptional versatility from a highly cost-effective package. Designed for a wide range of fixed installation applications, the CAM Series offers “all in one” functionality without need for add-ons such as expansion modules. (Click here to see photos of the new CAM Series.) more