MOUNTAINSIDE, New Jersey, U.S.A. (March 18, 2008) – As mandates by corporate clients in the New England region continue to grow, Verrex Corporation, a leading audiovisual, videoconference and sound systems integrator, today announced the appointment of Michael Stahl as New England Executive Director. more

Austin, Tex. – March 18, 2008 – SI has introduced a new “exclusive” technology that will change the home theater landscape by delivering dramatically higher picture quality at sharply competitive prices.

SI‘s Black Diamond™ projector screen represents a breakthrough in picture quality for home theater applications. Black Diamond enhances projector performance by creating the ultimate contrast (blacker black, whiter whites) and color accuracy (with added vibrant color delivery) in both “dark” and “bright” environments. more

Buena Park, CA – March 2008… Hosa Technology, the leading innovator of analog and digital connectivity solutions for the modern musician and audio/video professional, is pleased to announce it is the exclusive distributor– throughout the Americas–of Da-Cappo Micro Microphones. Headquartered in Sydney, Australia, Da-Cappo Micro Microphones manufacturers a number of microphones optimized for theatrical, presentation, and broadcast applications where the ability to visually conceal the microphone is highly desirable. Featuring a unique, full frequency response capsule, an extensive range of adapters to interface with wireless systems from Shure, AKG, Sennheiser, and Audio Technica, replaceable cables with a tough, carbon Kevlar coated, 1.5 mm diameter (replaceable on all models except the lavaliere), and a broad range of colors, the Da-Cappo Micro Microphones lineup presently consists of the DA12 Single-ear Microphone, the DA03 Headset Mic with Folding Ears, and the DA04 Lavaliere Microphone. more

INDIANAPOLIS, IN — Auralex Acoustics, Inc., the industry leader in innovative sound control solutions, and Clark Powell, a North Carolina based system‘s integration provider, recently teamed up to assist St. Mark‘s Church by improving natural speech intelligibility throughout the sanctuary, while supporting amplified and un-amplified music and congregational singing, with the installation of Auralex‘s acoustical treatment products. The acoustical requirement for a growing number of churches is becoming more and more challenging with the incorporation of multimedia in the worship service.

Acoustically, long echoes were present for those seated on the church‘s platform as well as those in the first few rows of the congregational seating. Strong echoes were reflected from the rear wall surfaces of the sanctuary and from the walls to either side of the platform extension. more

–Manufacturers, Stage and Production Crews Tour New Location–

EGG HARBOR TOWNSHIP, N.J.–Co-founders Ed DiBona, John Grasso and partner Tom Young, pulled out all the stops on March 4 as they celebrated the official opening of their new location in southern New Jersey. With offices also in New York, ACIR Professional provides complete audio system solutions for rental or installation to the tour sound and theater sound, nightclub, corporate A/V and house of worship markets. more

LITTLE FERRY, NEW JERSEY, March 10, 2008 — Eventide today named Quest Marketing as the recipient of Rep of the Year Award for 2007. Located in Miami Beach, Florida, Quest Marketing represents the Eventide product line in the Southeast U.S. and Puerto Rico.

“Every year we take the time to acknowledge our partners who have made outstanding sales efforts on our behalf. Throughout this past year, Quest has proven itself to be an invaluable asset to our team at Eventide. They have performed to a very high standard by any measure,” said Eventide vice president of sales and marketing, Ray Maxwell. “The team at Quest has shown a genuine dedication to our partnership. We are gearing up for 2008 to be a landmark year for us, and we know that Quest will play an integral part in achieving our goals.” more