HOLLYWOOD, CALIFORNIA: MTV’s Video Music Awards adopted the theme of Hollywood movie magic for its special twenty-fifth anniversary show from the historic Paramount Studios. Things were not always as they first appeared as the show’s stars paid homage to Hollywood with performances on Paramount’s back lot and inside Stage 16. But it was no illusion that Sennheiser microphones were everywhere, from the red carpet arrival area to one performance after another, including spectacular set pieces by Sennheiser artists Rihanna, the Jonas Brothers and Paramore. more

SANTA MONICA, CALIFORNIA: The International Audio Summit, to be held in Santa Monica from November 17-19, is destined to become the place to be for technical decision makers involved in broadcasting, movies and audio. This unique conference covers new technologies in acquiring and sharing information and trends in audio and video production. Speakers from industry, science and trade associations will lecture on topics such as new formats for production and broadcast, audience involvement via innovative audio applications and new wireless communication systems in broadcast centers. A variety of workshops will take an in-depth look at important issues surrounding new production and broadcasting formats, next generation technologies, and audio for sports productions. The summit is organized by the Sennheiser Sound Academy. more

OLD LYME, CONNECTICUT: Sennheiser is introducing the evolution e 965 microphone at the 125th AES Convention in San Francisco. Not only is this new microphone the audio specialist’s flagship product within the successful evolution range, it is also its first large-diaphragm true condenser microphone. more

LAS VEGAS, NEVADA: TransAudio Group, the worldwide distributor for Bock Audio, is launching the new Bock Audio 5-ZERO-7 hand-built, large body tube microphone at the 125th AES Convention in San Francisco. Designed to be the ultimate in studio vocal microphones, the Bock 5-ZERO-7 is a new approach in high-end mic design that combines a unique and patent-pending elliptical capsule with a vintage-inspired, fully discrete, tube mic amplifier and custom power supply. more

SAN FRANCISCO, CALIFORNIA: ATC (Acoustic Transducer Company) will put the spotlight on a new high-resolution music recording technique at the 125th AES Convention at the Moscone Center in San Francisco. All of the stereo source material played in the ATC demo room during the convention has been recorded using this new technique, which was co-developed by mastering engineer Doug Sax and recording engineer Bill Schnee, and utilizes A/D and D/A converters designed by Josh Florian of JCF Audio. more

The Control 2P is ideal for a broad range of applications in broadcast, desktop audio production and commercial audio installations.

With the opening of the 125th AES Convention in San Francisco, JBL Professional is proud to announce its Control® 2P Compact Powered Reference Monitor is now shipping. The Control 2P is a 5-inch 2-way powered speaker system with accuracy and features required for professional broadcast, desktop production and commercial audio applications. Mounting capability and compact format make the Control 2P ideal for small fixed install applications and portable presentation systems. more

The EON300 series features two new models, extending the reach of the new EON line to an even more affordable level.

Rapidly adding to its groundbreaking and industry-standard EON® series portable loudspeakers, JBL is introducing EON300 series portable PA loudspeakers at AES. The EON300 series puts the next generation of EON systems within reach of an even broader range of users, delivering the same fundamental design features, sonic performance and integrated utility as the new EON500 series, at an even more affordable price. more

The EON500 series features three new models, building on EON’s reputation for unmatched performance, reliability and portability.

Representing the next generation of its groundbreaking and industry-standard EON® series portable loudspeakers, today JBL is introducing the EON500 series. The unveiling of the EON500 series self-powered and lightweight speakers immediately raises the bar in the category of molded powered loudspeakers in all aspects, from industrial design to sonic performance, integrated utility and portability. more

Reinforcing JBL VERTEC® as the concert sound industry’s most powerful, versatile, and reliable line array, Firehouse Productions has been providing sound reinforcement services for Nine Inch Nails’ current “Lights in the Sky� tour with a substantial arena-sized system.

In support of its recent release, “The Slip,� Nine Inch Nails embarked on the “Lights in the Sky� tour with a performance in Vancouver, British Columbia on July 25. After two months of touring throughout North America, Nine Inch Nails is currently on tour in South America. more

The VP7212/ 95DPC and VP7215/95DPC feature smaller size and flexible mounting.

Further extending the versatility of its revolutionary VP (Venue Performance) Series powered loudspeakers, JBL Professional is introducing two new compact models to the lineup: the VP7212/95DPC and the VP7215/95DPC. The two new models bring the total model count in the VP Series to 10, and are designed for portable or fixed installation sound reinforcement applications where high output, low distortion, and the highest quality sound is required. more