US blues icon, Joe Bonamassa, is currently on the European leg of a world tour with a touring PA rig based around Allen & Heath’s iLive digital mixing system and a WZ312M compact dedicated monitor mixer.

Bonamassa’s FOH engineer, Jay Phebus, recently started using an iLive system, comprising an iDR10 mix rack and iLive-112 control surface, completing an intensive 4 month tour of America, as well as exclusive dates in Holland and Russia, last autumn with the system. Impressed with the flexibility, easy load in and set up, and fantastic sound quality, Phebus is using the same system for the current European tour. more

Norwegian PA rental company, Lydfiksern, used their new Allen & Heath iLive system to its full potential during this year’s Sami Grand Prix (SGP) music contest.

SGP is part of the renowned Sami Easter Festival, the biggest cultural gathering of the Northern Europe’s indigenous Sami people, held at the Bakteharji Arena in Guovdageaidnu. more

Extreme CCTV releases the Infrared Imagerâ„¢ i³ Series, combining IP Infrared Imaging (i³) design, Black Diamondâ„¢ technology and performance optics to provide High-Fidelityâ„¢ imaging integrating seamlessly with IP network infrastructure. Building on the success of Extreme’s Integrated Day-Nightâ„¢ cameras, the Infrared Imagerâ„¢ i³ Series incorporates IP connectivity for remote access and full compatibility with advanced networks. Black Diamondâ„¢ delivers up to 420ft evenly illuminated night vision, producing high quality images and ensuring low bit rates. Providing outstanding IP imaging with lower bandwidth than standard IP cameras, the Infrared Imagerâ„¢ i³ Series is ideal for various applications including critical infrastructure, defense and transportation security. more

Washington, DC – Dakota Audio announced today that over 300 of their directional audio arrays were deployed in what is being hailed as the most interactive museum ever built. The Newseum, which opens today, evaluated several directional audio solutions, many side by side, before making their decision. Full range sound quality along with an ultra thin design were all part of the selection process of these highly directional audio devices. more

The University of Southern Mississippi honored Hartley and Mary Peavey with its Distinguished Entrepreneurs of the Year Award on April 10 in Hattiesburg.

Hartley and Mary Peavey are the first recipients to share the annual USM College of Business award, and Mary Peavey is the first woman to receive the honor. In a lecture to the College of Business following the awards luncheon, Hartley Peavey urged students to focus on the future. more

ALACHUA, FL — Sabine has expanded the Phantom Mic Rider Series with the introduction of the Phantom Mic Rider Pro. Two new models expand the applications and improve dynamic range and control of all the Phantom’s functions.

Like the original Phantom, the two new models are phantom-powered, inline signal processors that plug directly into handheld or gooseneck mics. These new versions have a lower power budget, which allows them to work with a broader range of mixers. Phantoms are designed to improve the more

Kansas City, MO – April 2008 … Avlex Corporation, the name audio professionals turn to for world-class wireless technology, microphones, and portable PA systems, is pleased to introduce the new Superlux PRA-618M Professional Gooseneck Microphone. Tailored specifically for reproduction of the human voice, the new PRA-618M makes a terrific choice for a wide range of installed sound projects, including conference facilities, board rooms, lecture halls, and houses of worship. more

LAS VEGAS, NV—Solid State Logic, the world’s leading manufacturer of analogue and digital audio consoles and provider of creative tools for music, broadcast and post production professionals, proudly announces the release of Matrix at NAB 2008, April 14-17, at the Las Vegas Convention Center (booth #N4031). Matrix offers a powerful combination of mixing console, signal router and workstation controller ideal for post production studios and television and radio broadcast facilities with rooms based entirely around a DAW. more

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COLORADO SPRINGS, CO, Apr. 10, 2008 — Liberty Wire & Cable, worldwide supplier of a broad range of wire and cable products for the audio/video trade, including custom installers and systems integrators, has announced a full family of rugged and versatile Direct Burial Cables to provide solutions for a broad range of outdoor applications. more

Capitol Sales Company now carries NEC Unified Solutions’ DSX telephone system product line designed for homeowners and small to medium commercial businesses. NEC, a global leader in providing voice, data and video solutions, has designed this competitively priced solution with best-in-class features and support. more