OLD LYME, CONNECTICUT – AUGUST 2009: The waiting is over. The evolution e 965, Sennheiser’s multi-award-winning large-diaphragm condenser microphone, is now available as a wireless version. The MMK 965-1 microphone capsule attaches to both Sennheiser’s 2000 Series and evolution wireless G3 wireless series SKM handheld transmitters in seconds, allowing users of both series to enjoy the unique dual-diaphragm advantage of Sennheiser’s e 965 microphone. Sennheiser’s ew 500-965 G3 system, which is part of the evolution wireless G3 series, is based around the MMK 965-1 and ships with the EM 500 G3 receiver, a GA 3 rack-mount kit, and the SKM 500 G3 transmitter with the MMK 965-1 capsule.

“The e 965 is the flagship microphone in the wired evolution 900 Series,” explained Ben Escobedo, associate product manager for music industry products at Sennheiser Electronic Corporation. “Ever since this microphone was released to the more

ALAMEDA, CALIFORNIA/CAMBRIDGE, UK — Clear-Com Communication Systems, a Vitec Group brand, is pleased to announce the appointment of Dan Muchmore as its new Regional Sales Manager for the UK and Ireland. Muchmore will aggressively drive promotion and sales activities of Clear-Com intercom product lines and further build on the company’s strong relationships with its customers, distributors and system integrators. more

New Orleans, LA, August 6, 2009 — Globalstor® Data Corporation, a premier OEM integrator of high-performance RAID, SAN and storage/video servers, is flexing the muscle of its new ExtremeStor-4K video storage and playback workstation for RED and stereo applications at SIGGRAPH 2009. PNY has tapped the ExtremeStor-4K, which offers native, uncompressed 4K resolution playback, to power demonstrations of the NVIDIA Quadro® FX 5800 SDI by PNY graphics card at its booth (#2017), showcasing the latest in finishing, stereoscopic and RED workflows. more

ExhibitOne, one of USA’s premier audio/visual integration companies, has chosen the Antex DMX line of USB mixers to be part of its “Complete Reporter� portable court recording system. ExhibitOne has created and put together a portable package of products that provides their customers with a complete recording solution for demanding courtroom requirements. “Complete Reporter� includes FTR Reporter software, Antex DMX-4 or DMX-8 USB mixer, a clock display, microphones, headphones, and even a laptop (with software already loaded and configured if desired). Also included in this package is 24/7 telephone support.

The Antex DMX-8 is a digital recording mixer that connects to a host PC via USB 2.0. The DMX-8 has 8 balanced mic/line inputs that can be mixed down to 2 or 4 channels and digitized. The DMX-4 mixer maintains the same basic features as the DMX-8 mixer, but in a 4-input, very lightweight (1.5 pounds including external more

Hicksville, NY––Capitalizing on the success of its professional monitor systems to redefine its mission and maximize sales, ADAM Audio USA has named Roger Fortier as Vice President and is moving to expansive new headquarters in Hicksville, New York.
Fortier, who will be responsible for Consumer Audio and Residential Installation products, brings a wealth of experience to his position. He has worked as a consultant and sales executive for such respected brands as Martin Logan, Krell Industries and Madrigal Audio Labs.
As part of ADAM Audio’s redefined sales and marketing mission, he will be joining company president Robert Caputo in a dedicated effort to maximize the brand’s profile, sales and marketing penetration in the professional and consumer markets.
ADAM will be introducing its Classic Mk3 and TENSOR Series hi-fi and multi-channel systems along with new Architectural Design active in-wall solutions at the CEDIA Expo more

Newest addition to the NuVo team brings significant manufacturer and retail sales experience to the value leader in whole home audio.

Hebron, KY – August 6, 2009 – NuVo Technologies, the value leader in whole home audio, announced today that it has hired an accomplished industry veteran, Jeff Mahan, as its new western regional sales manager.

Mahan comes to NuVo from Exceptional Innovation, maker of the Life|ware digital entertainment and automation solution, where he served first as national sales manager and subsequently as director of sales. From 2004 to 2006, Mahan was regional sales manager for Colorado vNet, a manufacturer of home automation and distributed A/V systems. Prior to his work for CEDIA industry manufacturers, he spent a decade in electronics retail with specialty chain Ultimate Electronics, serving as a sales executive, store manager and finally a store general manager. more

New Residential Product Line Offers Simple, Affordable Home Control Solutions

ROCKLEIGH, NJ, August 6, 2009 – Prodigy™ is a new line of home control products from Crestron, the market leader in home entertainment and automation systems. Prodigy is a simple to install, easy to use, and exceptionally affordable solution that does not require any special wiring, programming or expensive custom installation. Prodigy home automation solutions include home theater, audio distribution, lighting and climate control. Backed by Crestron quality, expertise and support, Prodigy is inexpensive control without compromise.

Crestron is installed in more homes worldwide than any other brand, and brings years of experience and success to this latest line of home technology. Prodigy is a very simple and affordable residential solution, delivering the power, flexibility and reliability of Crestron to more people and more homes than ever before.

According to Vincent Bruno, Crestron Director of Marketing, more

EL SEGUNDO, CA – August 6, 2009 –– Marshall Industrial Video/Security Division has launched a new line of affordable professional-grade universal LCD monitors designed specifically for industrial audio/video and commercial use. Marshall Lynx Series includes six monitors ranging in size from 10 to 26 inches (both 4:3 and 16:9 formats) and provides users with a wide viewing angle and clear visual monitoring under bright or dimly lit environments.

Designed for a variety of industrial and retail applications including general A/V playback, public view monitoring, inspection, and surveillance, the Marshall Lynx Series supports up to 1920 x 1080 video resolution and impressive contrast ratios and brightness levels. PAL and NTSC compatible, each Lynx monitor includes a user-friendly On Screen Display (OSD), low profile design, and stereo speakers on models over 10 inches. Universal inputs cover almost any applications including BNC, YPbPr, VGA, DVI more

This summer, London-based sound engineer Harry Bishop has enjoyed tremendous success providing live audio systems for a variety of festivals in England, including the One Taste festival in Hyde Park and several festivals in association with Chai Wallahs, an organization dedicated to providing an eclectic blend of high-quality musical acts, coupled with an emphasis on healthy alternative lifestyles. At the heart of Bishop’s success is the Soundcraft Vi6™ console, which has helped him confidently make the conversion from analogue to digital during the hectic festival season.

At the One Taste festival, Bishop deployed Soundcraft Vi6 consoles at the front of house and monitor positions. “We decided to use them in part to compare them to their analogue counterparts in terms of operation and sound quality,� Bishop says.

Bishop used the board as he would have an analogue system and worked off a generic ‘festival patch.’ According to more

August 1, 2009: Forecast Consoles moved to it’s new facility located at:
681 Old Willets Path, Hauppauge, New York 11788.

Bill Haberman, President/CEO announced the completion of its corporate relocation today. Describing the move as “strategic, Haberman called it “‘the next smart step in keeping with our companies’ on-going commitment to ‘LEAN’ manufacturing and to our ‘GREEN’ initiative�. “Economics was also a major factor in the decision to move. In addition to reducing the yearly cost of our lease, the facilities’ direct accessibility to major highways, will provide appreciable savings in shipping & transportation costs�. “Clients will find a much easier commute when visiting the factory and showroom by car or rail�.

Energy conservation has become a world challenge. Having been recently upgraded, Forecast’s new building promises to be 50% more energy efficient then their last. The buildings loading docks, drive-ins and office location are designed for optimum more