Professional technical A/V consultant Under the Wire, recently completed construction on the home studio of guitar legend Zakk Wylde, installing a multitude of dbx® equipment to help Zakk and his band, Black Label Society record their new album, which is set to be released the summer of 2010. more

In an introduction that brings high performance capsule technology and market proven reliability to the broadest fixed installation market, AKG today introduced the comprehensive line of 99er microphones. With nine different products in the line that provide nine different applications, the 99ers are a diverse group of microphones that offer a solution for nearly any installed sound application. more

Accurate color and precise detail are crucial for analyzing medical imagery, as even the subtlest nuances can yield critical information in grayscale CT scans and other types of radiology. Among the many institutions scrutinizing such images on a regular basis is the University of North Carolina School of Medicine’s Department of Radiation Oncology. When this advanced research center recently sought to upgrade its video-display capabilities with new, accurate, and affordable technology, they chose two REALiS SX80 Mark II D Multimedia LCOS Projectors from Canon U.S.A., Inc., a leader in digital imaging. more

— All six plug-ins were developed in association with iconic producer/mixer Jack Joseph Puig —

TEL AVIV, ISRAEL, April 26, 2010 — Waves Audio, a leading provider of digital signal processing solutions, unveils the Jack Joseph Puig Artist Signature Collection, developed in collaboration with GRAMMY®-winning producer/mixer Jack Joseph Puig (JJP) and part of an ongoing working relationship between Waves and JJP. Over the past three decades, JJP has helped redefine the role of the producer/mixing engineer, working with such acts as John Mayer, Black Eyed Peas, No Doubt, Panic at the Disco, Weezer, Goo Goo Dolls, the Pussycat Dolls and many more. He and his personal palette of tones, shades and hues have illuminated and empowered a kaleidoscope of projects that have spanned commercial record making. more

Five New Models Offer Flexibility for Wide Range of Applications

FLORENCE, ITALY, APRIL 26, 2010 – Powersoft, the world leading manufacturer of innovative, green design power amplifiers, is pleased to introduce the M Series line of power amplifiers. The M Series consists of five new models that include two 4-channel and three 2-channel versions. As expected from a Powersoft amplifier, M Series amplifiers come in a one rack unit chassis, 358mm/14.1″ in depth and weighing just over 7kg/16lbs. All M Series models are masterpieces of efficiency thanks to Powersoft’s own legendary combination of switch mode power supply and PWM output stages. more

SYLMAR, CA, April 22, 2010 — Managing a house of worship A/V system incorporating components such as cameras, projectors, screens, LCD monitors, cable boxes, DVD players and audio equipment can be a daunting task for even the most technically proficient church volunteer. In order to simplify A/V system control for its clients, design/build specialist Music Masters, located in Tallahassee, Florida, has selected a wireless control solution from Xantech Corporation, a leader in the field of audio/video remote control and distribution for 40 years. more

Impressive output capability and low frequency extension in a surprisingly small subwoofer

Whitinsville, MA, USA, April 22, 2010 – EAW®, a world leader in audio system solutions, announces the launch of the SB2001 Subwoofer. The dual 21-inch cone driver represents a very noteworthy upgrade to the SB1001 in terms of output capability and low frequency extension (17% larger voice coils, 59% greater Xmax and more than double the volume of air displaced) without a significant increase in size. The stunning result is a new and more powerful workhorse that has greater impact, power handling and output capability than its celebrated brethren. more

Originally built in 1926, the Aztec Theater, an acknowledged Meso-American fantasy world come to life, is a premier destination in San Antonio’s restored RiverWalk section.
SDR Specialties was called in for the project, working in tandem with architect Steven Durr Design and consultant Drury Southwest. A comprehensive design and build, the project required exceptional awareness and sensitivity of the Theater’s historical status in terms of a compact, efficient and unobtrusive installation. more

PORT ST. LUCIE, FL – Industry veterans Stewart and Jodi Clawson have added a new division of Hurricane Mountain Sound LLC called Hurricane Mountain Event Solutions to address the specific live audio needs of Florida’s local communities. Hurricane Mountain Event Solutions offers a more affordable event production package, consistently delivering professional quality production that is streamlined so it won’t break the budget. “Our experience has taught us that bigger is not usually better. It is often more expensive “go bigâ€? when, really, the desired result could be more effectively achieved using finesse as opposed to financeâ€?. more

Aviom’s Pro16® digital snake and personal mixing system, supplied by Coda Audio Services, is helping to bring versatility and lower stage volumes to the worship services at the newly constructed Bartley Christian Church sanctuary in Singapore. more