Hollywood, CA––Like many Hollywood clubs, Vanguard has had many lives. It’s been a warehouse, roller-skating rink and, more recently, Qtopia club.

Now it’s a multifaceted venue with state-of-art systems upstairs and down in the main room, a solid choice for concerts and runway spectaculars and dance. With a high-end lighting and sound array and two cavernous dance floors and four bars worth of action, Vanguard has busted out of its identity crisis in full swing. more

Boston––A mainstay in Copley Square for 18 years, the Hard Rock Cafe Boston has opened its doors in the historic Faneuil Hall area on Clinton Street. It is one of the city’s largest entertainment destinations with more than 16,000-square feet of space including a 514-seat restaurant, the Cavern Club which features Live Music, not to mention a collection of iconic rock and roll instruments. more

When lighting English-born blues-rock icon Eric Clapton’s 2008 tour was just a twinkle in the eye of Drapeage of Ireland’s Dave Maxwell, he’d envisioned a design that would rock the house both indoors and out. His vision came to fruition as the decision was made to enlist Coemar Infinity Wash XL lights to lace the shows’ bounty. more

Hollywood, FL – Cerwin-Vega announces the release of a bass management guide for performers entitled: “Understanding Bass Management in PA Systems: A Guide for Performers�.

The document provides in depth detail on bass frequencies and their properties, why subwoofers are important, the types of subwoofers available and their characteristics, the history of bass in PA systems, system configurations for various applications, setting up powered and non-powered subs and full range cabinets, cables and connectors, and setting up crossovers. more

Wildomar, Calif. – Ultrasone Inc., distributor for German headphone manufacturer Ultrasone AG, is product to announce the first headphone in the PRO Series with S-Logic™ Plus technology: the PRO 900. This new technology results in an impartial acoustic feeling that allows the listener even more of a spacious tonal perception, resulting in a headphone experience that is second to none. more

Chatsworth, CA – KRK Systems, one of the world’s leading suppliers of powered recording monitors, today launched an updated version of its acclaimed 10â€? recording subwoofer. The new KRK10s incorporates a sleek industrial design that matches the company’s recently launched RokitG2 monitors, as well as significant feature enhancements that address real-world home, pro and project studio applications. more

Collaboration between VisionArt Galleries and Triad Speakers delivers the most complete fine art canvas concealment system on the market today

Denver – Today VisionArt Galleries announces a new integrated audio/video concealment system to CEDIA Expo attendees: VisionArt® Audio Solutions by Triad Speakers. VisionArt Audio Solutions by Triad Speakers offers dynamic, high-fidelity sound, and can eliminate the need for additional in-wall speakers—all the while concealing the television behind a retracting, fine art canvas. more

Minneapolis, MN. — (September 2008) – www.chiefmfg.com – Chief Manufacturing, the industry leader in projector and flat panel mounts, is excited to announce the release of the new 2008-2009 Product Catalog. “This completely new design evolved from direct customer feedback, resulting in what we hope is the best edition yetâ€?, said Steve Durkee, Vice President of Sales and Marketing. The new catalog features a cleaner look, brighter photos, and better-organized product information for a quick read. more

Meyer Sound has announced the release of the new self-powered UPQ-2P narrow coverage loudspeaker.

The latest addition to the company’s acclaimed UltraSeries family of loudspeakers, the UPQ-2P delivers the same smooth sonic performance that has made Meyer Sound UltraSeries products the choice for Broadway productions, performance venues and nightclubs. The UPQ-2P’s exceptionally high power output and low distortion, combined with its tightly focused beamwidth, make it an ideal solution for small to mid-sized auditoriums, houses of worship, theatres and nightclubs, offering flexible functionality as a stand-alone loudspeaker or as a part of an array. more

Offers Increased Technical Support, Multiple Custom Options And Profitability From New All-In-One Networked Peripherals

September 8, 2008, Larkspur, CO – BitWise Controls announced today their new direct-dealer program, designed to offer increased technical support and profitability to professional systems integrators. Integrators can incorporate the new BC4™ standards-based control system network interface as an integral part of their custom installations in commercial, industrial, educational, and residential markets. The BC4 will offer dealers the options and advantages of installing IP-based software and control systems with modular I/O Expansion, Power-Over-Ethernet and robust Two-Way TCP or UDP Communications, to control and monitor virtually any hardware device available today, anywhere. more