Old Lyme, CT- October 25, 2010 – Outrageous designs, clowns and all kinds of circus performances – P!NK successfully achieved the magical atmosphere of the fairground and of the circus big top. On the Funhouse Summer Carnival Tour, the rocker put the crowds under her spell, not only with her singing, but also with daredevil acrobatics. On her latest tour, she left the stage more than ever before and demonstrated her courage and vocal power perched high above the audience. This also presented a challenge to the sound engineers, who thanks to Sennheiser’s wireless microphones, mastered every sound and flight situation. more

Listen employees are ready to play Wheel of Fortune.

Listen Technologies Corporation joined a host of companies and organizations from Utah and around the world to celebrate AV week October 17 – 23, 2010. AV Week is InfoComm International’s annual event to promote the audio-visual industry and its importance in the daily lives of consumers.

In preparation of AV Week, Listen Technologies secured proclamations for AV Week from Utah Governor Gary Herbert, Salt Lake County Mayor Peter Corroon, and Bluffdale City Mayor Derk Timothy. more

First-of-Its-Kind Side-Address Condenser Microphone Features Interchangeable Capsules

NILES, IL, October 25, 2010 – Shure Incorporated today introduced the Beta 181, an ultra-compact, side-address condenser microphone designed for discreet placement and control in live and studio environments. It is the first wired performance microphone from Shure that features interchangeable polar pattern capsules – cardioid, supercardioid, omnidirectional, and bidirectional – to offer superior versatility in constantly changing performance environments. more

The largest installation of a BSS Audio digital network in the Slovak Republic has been deployed with the opening of the new Kempinski Hotel River Park in Bratislava. Located on the Danube River, the Kempinski will provide a new standard of lifestyle luxury in this historic city, steeped in imperial heritage. more

Hitachi America, Ltd., Digital Media Division, Business Solutions Group today announced that it was expanding its Portable Series projector lineup with the introduction of its CPWX8 3LCD multimedia projector. The CPWX8 combines high-definition picture quality with compact size and flexible features, making it ideal for a wide variety of portable projector applications. more

President of Lab X Technologies and Marketing Workgroup Chairman of AVnu Alliance, Lee Minich, will chair the AES panel discussion on IEEE 802.1 Audio Video Bridging (AVB) standards in the Pro AV, consumer and automotive markets on Friday, November 5 at 2:30 PM and will provide expert insight as a panelist during the Live Sound Seminar LS11 on Networked Audio for Live Sound On November 7 at 11:00 AM. more

Lexicon today announced that a new firmware update is now available for its PCM92 and PCM96 Stereo Reverb/Effects Processors and its PCM96 Surround Parallel Stereo and Surround Reverb/Effects Processor. The update is applicable to all three models, and can be downloaded free of charge on the Lexicon Pro website, www.lexiconpro.com. more

TAMPA, Fla. Oct. 25, 2010 – AVI-SPL, a leading provider of audio video communications solutions, will showcase its services at the upcoming IFMA World Workplace Conference & Expo Oct. 27-29 at the Georgia World Congress Center. more

Leading entertainment industry insurance underwriter underscores its commitment to meet the needs of all INFOCOMM members.

SANTA ANA, CALIFORNIA, October 25, 2010 — Reaffirming its position as the endorsed insurance provider of INFOCOMM, Take 1, U.S. Risk Insurance Group’s entertainment division (www.take1insurance.com), today announced that all INFOCOMM members can now earn up to 25% off on their inland marine and general liability insurance policies, subject to meeting certain terms and conditions. more

Legrand/Wiremold has introduced new floor boxes for audio/video applications that withstand the heavy loads associated with wheeled vehicles in locations such as hotel ballrooms, exhibition halls, convention centers, entertainment venues, and museums. These boxes feature rugged construction, including heavy-duty covers, and provide ample capacity for audio/video devices. New CCBBS Series small ballroom floor boxes are designed for above-grade (CCBBS) and on-grade (CCBBS-OG) concrete floors. more