Fairfield, NJ––As part of a concerted effort to bring marketing for Middle Atlantic Products to a new level of effectiveness, the company has appointed Kevin Handerson as Director of Marketing Communications.

In his new post, Handerson will be responsible for brand building, advertising and collateral sales materials, PR, trade shows and training within the context of a newly expanded and strengthened marketing team. more

London, England––Completing what had become a personal odyssey, Ray Lowton, head of sound for Show Presentation Services in West London recently purchased three high performance Spectra 24 channel consoles and five of the small-format ProRack House consoles––designed and manufactured by US masters of the analog desk: APB-DynaSonics.

Asked about the purchase, Lowton explains, “Finding a reasonably-priced, good-quality analog desk has been an interesting process. The discovery of APB was hard won and now we will con-tinue to buy into the brand––particularly the ProRack House mixer which I see becoming a great workhorse desk due to its size––which packs a lot of facilities, and the audio quality.� more

New Models Complement UR1M Micro-Bodypack

NILES, IL, April 14, 2008—As a distributor of Countryman products, Shure Incorporated has expanded its lineup of Countryman Earset and Micro-Lavalier microphones to include new models and color options ideally suited for use with its new UR1M Micro-Bodypack. In addition, Countryman’s Type 85 Direct Box will now be available from Shure. more

UR1M Offers Superior Wireless Performance In An Ultra-Compact Package

This year’s NAB marked the industry debut of the new Shure UR1M Micro-Bodypack. Offering superior wireless audio in an ultra-compact package that is about half the size of most standard bodypacks and weighing just three ounces with two AAA batteries, the UR1M is designed to be easily concealed and worn comfortably by actors, performers, musicians, and public speakers. more