Middleton, WI- Intelix LLC, U.S. manufacturer of audio/video equipment and software, recently announced the release of Audisey Series REM-PACK remote control kits. Compatible with the Intelix Audisey Athena matrix mixer/amplifier and Intelix AVM audio/video matrix switcher, Intelix REM-PACKs are complete, pre-programmed remote control systems designed for quick, easy setup and operation.
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Coachella Valley Music & Arts Festival 2008

Less than three weeks before this year’s Coachella Valley Music & Arts Festival, Prince added his name to the bill in the most prominent slot. Choosing Shure’s KSM9 for vocals as well as UHF-R wireless for guitar, he was one of but many who relied upon Shure at this, the nation’s premiere showcase for alternative rock. more

Baldwin Park, CA – May 2008 … Recognized throughout greater Los Angeles as one of the best Mexican restaurants in the area, the Guadalajara Grill offers an extensive menu featuring classic favorites as well as modern adaptations to Mexican culinary tradition. Every bit as fresh and exciting as the menu is the performances by the house Mariachi band. With a décor entirely imported from Guadalajara, this is a restaurant that brings old Mexico right to one’s table. To keep the music lively and evenly distributed throughout the house, the Guadalajara Grill recently upgraded its audio capabilities as part of an extensive facility renovation. Included in the new sound system setup are a sizeable collection of MIPRO, Superlux, and Avlex microphone systems. more

ON THE ROAD, May 28, 2008—Currently touring in support of Warpaint, their latest release on the independent Silver Arrow label, The Black Crowes have shown hands-down that they are still, as the UK’s Melody Maker once called them, “the most rock ‘n’ roll rock ‘n’ roll band in the world.” more

PETALUMA, Calif. — May 29, 2008 — Furman, a world-leading provider of power management solutions, today announced that Christos Desalernos, domestic sales manager for Furman’s Pro Division, will conduct a training session at InfoComm 2008 in Las Vegas. The hour-long session, entitled “AC Power Management for Audio/Video Professionals,” will be held on Friday, June 20, at 10:30 a.m. in Training Room 3 (MT3) of the Las Vegas Convention Center. In his presentation, Desalernos will provide a comprehensive look at the challenges caused by AC power in modern A/V installations and their solutions. more

May 29, 2008 —Showcasing the newest additions in JBL’s VERTEC® line array series, local rental company Meeting Services, Inc. provided sound reinforcement for the La Fiesta Del Pueblo Cinco de Mayo music festival at the Del Mar Fairgrounds’ outdoor grandstand in San Diego with a powered, full-size system. Featured entertainers for the multi-act festival included popular Latin artists La Arrolladora Banda El Limon, Vilma Diaz y La Sonora, and Los Moonlights, among many others. more

Art instruction has been made easier for students at Massapequa High School on suburban Long Island, New York. Until recently, when Art Educator Vickie Ahearn needed to show her class close-up pictures of brush strokes or other fine artistic details, it required passing a book around the room or having students surround her desk to view illustrations. Now, however, a Canon REALiS X600 Multimedia Projector provides the class with large-screen displays of crisp XGA resolution images and all the 3500 ANSI lumen brightness necessary to view art illustrations without having to dim the lights. more

Latest Dealer Friendly Initiatives from AVAD Feature 30-Day Initial Failure Exchange and 90-Day “Good as New� Full Credit Return Privileges

Van Nuys, Calif. – May 28,2008 – AVAD LLC, America’s leading distributor of custom home electronics, continues to demonstrate its understanding of the needs of custom dealers with its “We Know What You Do� Customer Service Guarantee, which features a 30-day exchange for all initial failures and a 90-day “Good as New� full-credit return privileges. more

Control System Manufacturer Partners with Leading International Distributor to Service UK and Ireland

SHAKOPEE, Minn. — May 29, 2008 — Remote Technologies Inc. (RTI), the leading control systems manufacturer, has announced a distribution agreement with Invision UK, one of the UK’s leading trade-only distributors of groundbreaking home technology products. Catering to the high-end consumer electronics and home automation markets, Invision UK will serve as RTI’s exclusive international distributor in the UK and Ireland effective June 1st. more

Entire Line of Impressive Low Profile Flat Panel Mounts Now Include Both Fixed and Tilt Versions

PHOENIX, Ariz. – May 29, 2008 – OmniMount, dedicated to being a one-stop shop for professional products, has expanded its Low Profile Series to include fixed versions of its award-winning low profile tilt mounts, ideal for applications where tilt functionality isn’t necessary. Appropriately named the Low Profile Series, this line features a remarkably slim mounting profile—only 1.5� off the wall in the fixed position—that ensures that flat panels blend seamlessly into any environment and collectively address every price point and application in the market. The LPHDM-F, LPHDL-F, and LPHDX-F fixed mounts and the LPHDM-T, LPHDL-T, and LPHDX-T tilt mounts support flat panels from 26�- 42�, 40�-63� and 55�-75� respectively. more