MT PLEASANT, SOUTH CAROLINA – FEBRUARY 2009: Charleston Sound is arguably the shiniest of the Southeast’s recording studio gems, with loads of high-end gear housed inside an acoustically-impeccable space designed by award-winning studio designer Wes Lachot. The best musicians of disparate genres from Charleston, the Southeast, and indeed the country, find inspiration to record their most compelling material under its vaulted ceiling and in its cozy isolation rooms. As of late fall, Charleston Sound is the proud owner of a 32-channel API 1608 fully-discrete analog tracking and recording console. A customized patch bay integrates the studio’s collection of ultra-high-end new and vintage outboard gear and combines with the 1608′s unique, modular 500-Series design. more

EGG HARBOR TOWNSHIP, N.J.⎯A cross-generational lineup of Jersey Shore music scene all-stars including the top two grossing acts of 2008 Bruce Springsteen, who made a surprise appearance, and Bon Jovi, as well as Southside Johnny Lyon, Nicole Atkins, the Gaslight Anthem’s Brian Fallon, Bobby Bandiera and Gary U.S. Bonds rocked the 1,400-seat Count Basie Theatre in Red Bank, NJ in late December for The Hope Concert IV, an annual event benefiting those in need throughout New Jersey. This year, the concert proceeds were dispersed to the Parker Family Health Center in Red Bank and the Food Bank of Monmouth and Ocean Counties. more

LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA – FEBRUARY 2009: Gussie Miller is one of those amazing people who are equally talented on either side of the microphone. With the ears of a musician and the ears of an engineer magically merged, the singer/songwriter/engineer/producer brings a unique sensitivity to his projects. He understands, better than most, how a musical performance will translate through the recording, mixing and mastering stages. On the flip side, he understands, again better than most, that some gear fights against the musicality of a piece, whereas other gear enhances it. It is with these subtleties that Miller often finds himself turning to Metric Halo’s ChannelStrip plug-in, of which he says – in a charming lilt that only a professional vocalist can deliver – “it’s all about the algorithm!” more

Adder Extends video, audio and USB over Single CAT6 Cable

LAS VEGAS, NV – February 24, 2009 – Adder, a leading developer of KVM switches, extenders and KVM over IP solutions, will demonstrate its AdderLink X50 with a remote touch interface using a 32-inch 3M MicroTouch DST-enabled interactive display. Demonstrations are available at Booth #2251 at the Digital Signage Expo in Las Vegas, NV on February 25-26. The X50s are the only extenders able to deliver video, audio and full speed USB over a single CAT6 cable. Now, interactive kiosk applications that must not only support audio and video, but also multiple USB devices such as card readers, receipt printers, biometric devices and more can be extended long distances using just one cable. more

Cat-5 Connectivity and Robust Monitoring Performance Key for Ship-Board Duty

MIAMI, Fl, FEBRUARY 24, 2009 – Carnival Cruise Lines’ newest and largest “Fun Ship,â€? the Carnival Splendor, which can host more than 3,000 guests and offers high-energy entertainment options galore, made its maiden voyage from the Mediterranean to ports of call in Northern Europe in 2008. more

SCOTTSDALE, Ariz. – (February 23, 2009) – CCS Presentation Systems, one of the largest integrators of audio and visual equipment in the U.S., today announced the opening of its new Kansas City regional office. The office is located at 13900 W. 108th Street, Lenexa, KS 66215. more

SCOTTSDALE, Ariz. – (February 16, 2009) – CCS Presentation Systems, one of the largest integrators of audio and visual equipment in the U.S., today announced the opening of its new 11,000-square-foot regional office location at 1765 West Oak Parkway, Ste. #500 in Marietta, Georgia. more

HAYWARD, Calif. — Feb. 24, 2009 — Wohler Technologies Inc. today announced that HHB Communications Ltd., Europe’s leading supplier of professional audio technology, will serve as the company’s exclusive distributor in the United Kingdom. Through this new partnership with Wohler, HHB will be responsible for all sales and marketing activities in the U.K., servicing existing customers and markets while developing new relationships, particularly with regard to new video products. HHB will distribute the full Wohler product line. more

2.4 GHz Digital Technology for Public Safety Applications

San Diego, CA–HME announces the debut of its new DX300ES Wireless Headset System for public safety and tactical personnel. The DX300ES supports three users for hands-free “hot micâ€?, two-way digital communication. With interfacing for two channels, 15 users can simultaneously monitor crew activities and external radio traffic. Its compact design makes it highly portable and very quick to set up and operate. more

With offices in Copenhagen and Viby, near Arhus, Victory Tour Production is one of Denmark’s leading production companies. An inventory of six DiGiCo consoles ensures that the company delivers the very best audio to the wide range of festivals, tours and corporate events it services.
Victory has recently added a pair of DiGiCo SD8 consoles to its rental stock, complementing the D1s and D5s that have been providing sterling service for the last two years. more