HACKETTSTOWN, NJ, JANUARY 19, 2009 – The Vitec Group’s RF Systems division is pleased to appoint Donald Hoeler as its new Vice President of Sales and Marketing. In his new position, Hoeler oversees and manages all sales and marketing activities within RF Systems, which is comprised of leading microwave technology companies Nucomm, Microwave Service Company and RF Central. more

Firefly Design Group, the premier engineering and systems consulting firm in the custom electronics industry, has announced it will now offer Salez Toolz software to professional systems contractors. In providing Salez Toolz’s fully-customizable platform, Firefly Design Group provides dealers with a proven tool for enhancing the selling process. more

This past December 19th” staging and lighting company Tinc Design & Productions crafted a sultry lighting design to play host to exuberant post-classical string ensemble Ethel’s collaboration with choreographer Annie-B Parson in Wait for Green. more

Today at NAMM09, AKG launched the DMS 700 digital wireless microphone system, offering users a state of the art feature set including digital audio encryption, ultra wide tuning range and high channel count in a simple to use 19� chassis. Ideal for live sound reinforcement, conference facilities, courtrooms and houses of worship, the DMS 700 is a revolutionary wireless solution designed for the future as it operates with two frequency bands with each band providing a tuning range of up to 155 MHz of receivers and transmitters giving the user extended flexibility in today’s crowded RF environment. more

To address the recently enacted FCC regulations, AKG announced the immediate availability of new frequencies for its popular WMS 40 PRO Series wireless systems. All of WMS 40 PRO’s new 660-MHz range frequencies are compliant with regulations that the FCC enacted on August 15th, which will take effect when the transition period to DTV broadcast ends on February 17, 2009. more

In an introduction that dramatically resets expectations of what a professional-grade touring amplifier should deliver in terms of performance, processing, integration and ease of use, amplifier pioneer Crown Audio today introduced the new I-Tech HD Series amplifiers that have been meticulously engineered to advance every criteria by which an amplifier is judged. At its core, I-Tech HD features a new user-inspired DSP engine co-developed with BSS and Linear Phase FIR filters that offer unrivaled performance. Together with Crown’s Class-I amplifier technology; new software that makes I-Tech HD robust and very easy to configure; an industry-leading choice of input options including CobraNet and the all-new LevelMax™ limiters (Peak, Thermal and RMS), I-Tech HD is a stunning product of engineering R&D, more than 60 years of amplifier heritage and systematic user input from tour sound leaders in all markets. more

DigiTech®, a leading manufacturer of guitar, bass, and vocal processors, and a Harman International company (NYSE-HAR), is introducing five new pedals in a complete upgrade to its popular RP series. With the introduction of the RP 55, RP155, RP255, RP355, and RP1000 DigiTech has thought of every guitarist from the beginner to seasoned musician. more

DigiTech®, a leading manufacturer of guitar, bass, and vocal processors, and a Harman International company (NYSE-HAR), has announced its newest addition to its popular line of vocalist products: the VL3D Desktop Harmony Processor. The VL3D is specially designed for keyboard players requiring back-up harmonies for either live performance or studio recording. more

Further advancing Harman HiQnet™ audio network configuration and control protocol, Harman Professional today launched HiQnet System Architect™ Version 1.9, a free download which delivers a host of new features including network troubleshooting tools, file compression and management and advanced control panel customization, to name just three. According to Rick Kreifeldt, Vice President, Harman Professional Systems Development & Integration Group (SDIG), today’s introduction comes just as the community of registered HiQnet System Architect users exceeds 20,000. more

At Winter NAMM 2009, JBL is showcasing the next generation of EON® portable loudspeakers. This includes five models spanning the new EON500 and EON300 series, all of which feature the trademark portability, versatility and reliability that made the original EON series the most groundbreaking and revolutionary product of its kind. more