— Waves Vocal Rider intelligently raises or lowers vocal volume without coloring or compression —

TEL AVIV, ISRAEL — Waves Audio is now shipping Vocal Rider, the first of Waves’ pioneering series of innovative new Mixing tools. Vocal Rider is indispensable for mixers and recording engineers, automatically riding the levels of vocal tracks. Instead of manually riding a console fader, or tediously drawing in every level change on a DAW track, Vocal Rider does it automatically, making it a true timesaver. more

— Enhancements include up to 1001 selectable UHF frequencies in 25 kHz spacing, antenna power, new I Band, transmitter backlit screens and UniPak® body-pack transmitter locking battery compartment —

STOW, OH — As part of their ongoing efforts to provide state-of-the-art, market-driven wireless solutions, Audio-Technica, a leading innovator in transducer technology for over 45 years, announces updates to its 3000 Series Frequency-agile True Diversity UHF Wireless Systems. Now offering up to 1001 selectable UHF frequencies in 25 kHz spacing in three available frequency bands (including the new I Band), Audio-Technica’s upgraded 3000 Series delivers outstanding professional performance. Nine new pre-coordinated frequency scan groups simplify selection of usable frequencies in a multi-channel wireless system. The versatile UniPak® body-pack transmitter features a backlit screen for easy reading in low-light situations and a locking battery door for added security. more

SAN ANTONIO – February 11, 2010 – NewTek, manufacturer of industry-leading video and 3D animation products, announced today that TriCaster™ high definition/standard definition (HD/SD) portable live production system will be used by the NBA to live stream the 2010 All-Star Jam Session Sprite Slam Dunk Showdown and NBA D-League Dream Factory on February 12 at www.nba.com. TriCaster will also be used throughout the All-Star Jam Session February 11 to 13 to drive live venue video of all the action taking place in center court to courtside video boards as well as to on-site plasma screens. more

Placerville, CA – February 2010… When it comes to wireless microphones, few things are more annoying than dropouts, distorted sound quality, and faulty switches that lessen one’s confidence in the system. That’s exactly what Steve Krogedal, Technical Director at Green Valley Community Church, routinely encountered each week when it was time for services. After struggling with these and assorted other problems, the church decided they’d had enough and provided Krogedal the budget to rectify the most pressing issues. After evaluating equipment from a variety of manufacturers, Krogedal ultimately selected a wireless system featuring Digital Hybrid Wireless® technology from Lectrosonics. more

AVI-SPL’s ATX 3-60 Provides Budget-Conscious TelePresence Package Powered by Polycom’s ATX 300

AVI-SPL, a leading provider of video and audio communications solutions, today announced a new cost-effective TelePresence option, the ATX 3-60. Powered by Polycom’s ATX 300 codec engine, AVI-SPL’s exclusive ATX 3-60 is a fully-configured TelePresence system that is customizable for the unique demands of each meeting space. more

— Online Waves store offers maximum flexibility for custom plug-in combinations and upgradeability —

TEL AVIV, ISRAEL, February 10, 2010 — Waves Audio, a leading provider of digital signal processing solutions, unveils YourWaves, an interactive online Waves store offering three exciting new ways for users to get the Waves plug-ins of their choice, from different Waves bundles. At register.waves.com/yourwaves, users can sign up for “Artist Choice,� “Quick Choice� or “Custom Choice,� each providing different approaches and plug-in options for the user. more

Comprehensive is proud to announce our expanded line of networking equipment, designed with the Dealer/System Integrator and IT Professional in mind.

Technology is moving at a faster pace than ever before and Comprehensive is committed to always being ready for what’s around the corner. That’s why with more control options available for AV IT and lighting, etc., we have strengthened our line of network patch panels and have built on the UTP/STP Cabling, patch panels crossover cables and data switch boxes. These patch panels offer flexibility and options that will help streamline any installation! more

Huntsville, Alabama – February 10, 2010- PESA, a major provider of professional audio and video gear for signal distribution and router transport solutions will display several new products at NAB, April 12-15, in the North Hall of the LVCC, booth N4123. PESA will showcase their new Cheetah-3, a fiber optic router for Dual Link DVI or 3G-SDI systems up to 144X144. For 3G-SDI and 1080p/60 transports, PESA will be displaying the new Cougar-3 for 3G-SDI/HD-SDI up to 32X32 and the Ocelot-3 for 3G-SDI/HD-SDI for 16X8 and 16X16. For high performance computer displays, PESA will be demonstrating their new Vidblox family of Media Extenders for DVI, VGA, and RGBHV over fiber or coax and several new models of QuadBox for 4X4 switching and signal extender applications. more