Meridian Audio, widely recognized as a world-leader in high quality audio and video reproduction, has launched two specialty dealer programs to specifically target top retailers and custom integrators. The Meridian Premium Partner and Meridian Design Consultant programs seek to build a best-of-the-best sales network.

“Over the past few years, Meridian has received a boost to its marketing efforts by way of new team members, as well as luxury marketing expertise from the Richemont Group,� said Peter Wellikoff, CEO for Meridian America. “We’ve put the gained knowledge to work with the formation of these specialty dealer programs, which are targeted to excite the sales force about the brand as well as changing the mindset of premium shopping experience. Meridian’s elite sales network will be an extension of the company, and their retail spaces and demo areas will reflect the essence of the brand. This combination of appearance, rejuvenation, and more

Orlando, Florida—September 2009—Tributaries®, the acknowledged leader in value-high-end connectivity for home and professional A/V systems and custom installations continues to mark its territory in the accessories category as well. Originally developed as an installation tool for the new line of T100 and T200 Power Managers, Tributaries in response to feedback from the field, is now making its LED Gooseneck Light available as a separate SKU. For retailers, Tributaries has packaged in display, making it suitable for stores.

The 12� gooseneck is designed to be plugged-in to a USB receptacle on either the front or rear panel of the T100 or T200 providing enough light to read the nomenclature on the equipment. The LED design provides a cool, long-lasting light that can be used with a laptop computer or any other USB powered device. For convenience, the gooseneck lamp is more

Los Angeles, CA — September 2009 — Avical, industry experts in video system calibration, brings their acclaimed calibration and consulting service to video system manufacturers. This service combines their extensive knowledge of video systems, gleaned from years of experience calibrating and specifying systems, and their deep understanding of consumer and dealer needs for performance and features.

Avical consulting services for manufacturers combines their two areas of expertise. Using state-of-the-art technology and industry standard testing, Avical tests each product in a non-biased lab setting, using the results and their systems knowledge to evaluate and interpret the display’s performance. Working with the manufacturer’s design and marketing teams they create a product plan to improve system performance and marketability, benchmarking performance to industry standards and providing the manufacturer with the insight to target specific needs of dealers and their clients.

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(September 25, 2009) Bluffdale, Utah, USA — Listen Technologies Corporation today announced that the week of October 18-24, 2009 has been proclaimed “AV Week� by both the Governor of Utah and the Salt Lake County Mayor. Both proclamations state the impact of the audiovisual industry on everyday lives, noting AV applications in architecture, medicine, government proceedings, education, entertainment and business.

“The general public may not be aware of the everyday benefits provided to them by the AV industry,� said Cory Schaeffer, Vice President of Sales and Marketing at Listen. “We at Listen feel that AV Week is a great way to raise awareness of our industry and to spark interest in careers in AV.� Listen has scheduled educational and entertainment events throughout the week including a webinar, an “AV Jeopardy� event more

Crestron Mobile Proâ„¢ Provides even Greater Whole House Control

ROCKLEIGH, NJ, September 24, 2009 – Now available for download from the iTunes® App Store, Crestron Mobile Pro™ combines the capabilities of Crestron Mobile™— to view home or office alarm status and adjust lights and room temperatures — with even greater power and flexibility for whole house control, including pre-set audio and lighting scenes, home entertainment, pool/spa and more. Both are compatible with the original iPhone, iPhone 3G and iPod touch®.

With Crestron Mobile Pro, simply tap the screen to select movies, music and TV in any room or adjust volume, light levels and room temperature with just a touch. Using the home Wi-Fi network locally or the powerful 3G and EDGE networks remotely, total control is always at your fingertips.

“Our iPhone apps harness the power of 3G and EDGE networks to put a Crestron more

JIANGBEI CITY, China – September 2009 — Located in Jiangbei City, the Chongqing Grand Theatre is home to a 1,850-capacity (Grand) and a 930-capacity (Medium) theatre. L-ACOUSTICS loudspeaker systems have been installed as part of an upgrade, supplied by Chinese distributor Rightway Audio.

The larger of the two spaces has been designed as a leading world-class venue capable of hosting opera, dance, drama, ballet, symphony and other large-scale variety shows, while the smaller theatre focuses on small and medium-size performances, such as dance, drama, modern drama, vocal performances, orchestral music, chamber music, folk music and so on. more

NEW YORK, SEPTEMBER 24, 2009 – Clear-Com Communication Systems, a Vitec Group brand, is bringing the latest version of its software-based intercom solution, Clear-Com Concert Version 2.0, to AES 2009 (Booth 676). Concert V2.0 allows Concert users and those on the traditional Eclipse digital matrix system to communicate over a single network via the Internet, Local Area Network (LAN) or Wide Area Network (WAN), providing a cost-effective means of expanding a facility or venue’s intercom system without an additional hardware or infrastructure investment. more

ONTARIO, CANADA, SEPTEMBER 24, 2009 — Holophone®, the leading manufacturer of surround microphones, has unveiled a new version of its popular H2-PRO Microphone. The ground-breaking H2-PRO, capable of recording up to 7.1 channels of discrete surround sound with enhanced low frequency effects (LFE), is now exclusively equipped with Sennheiser’s MKE series microphone capsules. more

Immersive Environment Provides Ideal Setting for Collaboration, Design and Sales

ROCKLEIGH, NJ, September 23, 2009 – Crestron announced today the upcoming opening of its state-of-the-art Experience Center located at its world headquarters in Rockleigh, NJ. The new multi-million dollar interactive environment celebrates the company’s 40 years of innovation and leadership. The fully immersive experience will provide integrators, architects and designers with a space to introduce clients to Crestron, meet with Crestron executives, collaborate with system designers and to demonstrate the latest state-of-the-art technology in elegantly appointed, functioning application environments. The 8,000 square foot suite features an atrium-style reception area, cutting edge multimedia presentation room, sophisticated video conferencing boardroom, Theo Kalomirakis Home Theater and an expansive interactive design lab. more

Rio Rancho, NM – September 2009… Lectrosonics, recognized the world over as a leading manufacturer of wireless microphone systems and audio processing products, is pleased to announce the company’s new 2009/2010 master catalog is now available. In addition to covering all currently available products and accessories, the new catalog offers a reference section for available transmitter, portable, and studio receiver frequency blocks for both domestic and export use, a brief history of the company, plus glimpses of the people and organizations that use Lectrosonics products. more