LONDON, ENGLAND – NOVEMBER 2010: Recently opened, Ferrari World, the world’s largest theme park and the first and only Ferrari theme park in the world is located in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates featuring a multiplex of driving-related attractions, thrill rides, and, of course, a racetrack. The structure is massive, covering fifty acres with a unique red dome roof adorned by a massive Ferrari logo. In a distinctive break from the well-trodden theme park music motif, celebrated composer Julian Scott was commissioned to write and record themes for the “factory” section of the new park. His cues are replayed in surround sound and synchronized to both the ride dynamics and the high-definition video replays. Scott recorded the pieces at famed Abbey Road studios, relying on Metric Halo ULN-8 and 2882+DSP converters to capture the enormously expensive session in stunning quality, without hiccup.

Together with freelance engineer and Abbey Road more

OSD Audio, a Southern California-based manufacturer of whole-house audio products, announced the availability of the OSD-ICE640ST trimless 70V speaker for commercial applications. Delivering sound quality comparable or better than in-ceiling speakers costing as much as four times more, the OSD-ICE640ST includes a back can for enhanced acoustics as well as a trimless design that blends into any commercial or industrial space.

The OSD-ICE640ST is a 2-way design with a 6.5 in polypropylene speaker, PEI tweeter and 100W

OSD Audio’s New Trimless In-Ceiling Speaker for Commercial Applications

power handling for maximum coverage. Voice reproduction is natural and clear while music reproduction is enhanced with an advanced crossover network for bass clarity and clean highs. The OSD-ICE640ST is built to last and includes high quality components that make it an ideal speaker for retail outlets, industrial more

ATLANTA, GEORGIA – NOVEMBER 2010: Over thirty-five years ago Randy and Carol Pope founded Perimeter Church in the Atlanta metro area. Hotel magnate Cecil B. Day, originator of the Day’s Inn chain of “budget-luxury” hotels, rented space to the fledgling church for a mere $50 month and helped propel Perimeter Church to its current success. Now standing on ninety-five acres, Perimeter Church operates a complex of utilitarian buildings for all manner of functions and ministries, including nine auditoriums. But until recently, the campus was missing a beautiful chapel to host special services, events and weddings. That changed this year, with the christening of the Cecil B. Day Chapel, a 475-seat sanctuary of gorgeous wood, stone, and stained glass below a vaulted wooden ceiling. To complement the visual aesthetic, Steve Simmons, director of technical ministries at Perimeter Church, built the sound system around Danley Sound Labs full-range loudspeakers, subwoofers, and stage more

SEATTLE, WASHINGTON – NOVEMBER 2010: Symetrix announced that EDA Pro Group, LLC of Snellville, Georgia earned its Fiscal Year 2010 U.S. Representative of the Year Award. EDA Pro Group represents Symetrix products in the southeast United States and defied all expectations by returning sales that soared to 170% of goal. Among the products that proved exceptionally popular were the flagship SymNet 8×8 DSP and ARC adaptive remote control wall panels, along with Symetrix’ new Jupiter series.

EDA Pro Group, LLC took on the Symetrix line in 2008. “We love working with Symetrix,” said Mark Adams, president. “Despite its growth over the decades, the culture at Symetrix still resonates with the excitement and accessibility of a small company. We get answers quickly to any questions or challenges we face. We also appreciate the efforts of Jim Latimer, eastern sales manager for Symetrix. more

JESSUP, MARYLAND – NOVEMBER 2010: API and Studio 270 of Montréal, Canada, are pleased to announce the sale of a new, 48-channel Legacy Plus. Studio 270′s analog recording console is the first Legacy that will come equipped with API Vision automation, as was recently revealed at this year’s AES Convention.

“Sound, sound and sound: that’s why we selected API. Studio 270 has a great sounding room, loads of outboard gear and more than one hundred microphones,” said Francois Hamel, co-owner of Studio 270. “We’re certain that the API 48-channel Legacy Plus will keep Studio 270′s tradition of quality sound alive for the next twenty years.

“The studio will be celebrating its 25th anniversary in 2012 and our beloved Raindirk 40-input British console is starting to show signs of fatigue, even after receiving a full recap and new power supply five more

SEATTLE, WASHINGTON – NOVEMBER 2010: Symetrix announced the international distributor and rep of the year winners for its fiscal year 2010. In a break with tradition, Symetrix chose two winners for the International Distributor of the Year Award: Sanecore for its excellent work in China and SF Marketing for moving well past expectations in Canada. With offices in the U.S. and Singapore, S~Wave Marketing earned the International Representative of the Year Award for its phenomenal coverage of the Pan-Pacific region. The products in Symetrix’ Integrator Series, such as the Zone Mix 760, joined the stalwart SymNet series of open-architecture DSPs on the list of hottest products for 2010. All eyes are on the Jupiter series of “zero learning curve” processors for 2011.

Within their respective regions, Sanecore and SF Marketing deliver the kind of comprehensive customer service that wins loyalty and word-of-mouth referrals. Roberts stated further, “I feel very more

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LONDON — Nov. 11, 2010 — Chyron (NASDAQ: CHYR) today announced that MDR, based in Leipzig, has expanded its already extensive Chyron portfolio. The German broadcaster, a long-standing Chyron advocate, has recently added three HyperX³ graphics systems and iRB to its current infrastructure, 15 HyperX graphics systems featuring iSQ and CAMIO, and Chyron’s news graphics management solution. The systems, which provide graphics and branding for MDR’s news bulletins, are installed in the broadcaster’s state-of-the-art graphics center. more

SoundTech Marketing, a manufacturer’s representative firm specializing in high performance audio, video, and custom integration products, will now provide residential and commercial system integrators throughout the Rocky Mountains and Southwest U.S. with access to MusicLites, the revolutionary wireless light speaker.

“As a completely new product category, MusicLites offers both residential and commercial systems integrators a wealth of opportunities in retrofit installations,” said Scott Matteucci, president of SoundTech Marketing. “The modules are reliable and easy to install, saving integrators valuable time, and deliver high performance sound that their customers will enjoy.”

MusicLites are the result of a loudspeaker and lighting combination concept invented and patented Cary Christie, president and CEO of Artison. To further develop MusicLites, Christie and Artison—one of SoundTech Marketing’s valued partners—combined its expertise in hi-fidelity audio with OSRAM SYLVANIA and its industry-leading LED solutions.

Perfect for any residential or commercial installation, MusicLites are more

Image of the Touring Company Store interior.

SoHo, NY, NY – November 2010… The Touring Company Store is a new retail concept and, being located in the SoHo area of Manhattan, it couldn’t be a better fit for its surroundings. On paper, it’s a retail store selling indie designers products in addition to some conventional fare in an environment that looks and feels like the backstage of a concert area. This is, however, more than just a retail operation. The store is also an advocate of independent designers, musicians, artists, filmmakers, and all other forms of independent self expression. With a desire for top notch sound and wanting the appearance of a concert loudspeaker setup, store management recently selected a sound reinforcement system from Valencia, Spain-based D.A.S. Audio. more