Just in time for the Royal Wedding later this month, Westminster Abbey recently commissioned the installation of new speech reinforcement, induction loop and CCTV systems, along with ancillary video, audio and data distribution facilities.

The new systems were designed and specified by Audio & Video Systems Consultants, Michael Hyland & Associates, the project needing to be completed ahead of the thanksgiving service which marked the 450th anniversary of Queen Elizabeth granting a Royal Charter to The Abbey in 1560, not to mention the Royal Wedding.

The upgrade and changeover was implemented so there was no impact whatever on the building’s daily services and various other events for which The Abbey is used. Equally, steps were taken to ensure that the work did not infringe on the many visitors who tour The Abbey daily. Furthermore, given the tight timescale, extensive workshop testing of the system racks was more

Hudson United Methodist Church has 400 active parishioners and, like many of today’s houses of worship, has two services on Sunday, a traditional service with piano and organ and a more contemporary presentation with electric instruments.

As such, they needed a microphone that could effectively accommodate live reinforcement and recording with exceptional reproduction. As Musical Director Leigh Conti explains, “We had done a number of recordings of the choir and organ and other instrumental situations, and we weren’t getting a full spectrum of sound. There was no bass, it was very tinny sounding and give us an accurate portrayal of what was actually going on.�

Fortunately Conti found a solution in the Astatic 1700VP Remote Variable Pattern, boom mounted microphone. As Leigh points out, “I spoke to (Astatic National Sales Manager) Gary Dixon and he suggested the 1700VP Remote Variable Pattern microphone, which was mainly for the purpose more

Salem, OR – When ABC’s popular “Extreme Makeover: Home Edition� decided to focus on the Oregon School for the Deaf, they brought in local contractors such as Chris Rasmussen and his team from Hear No Evil to rebuild the dormitory and the Haunted House called “Nightmare Factory� which is the school’s largest annual fundraising event. Appropriately, the show was set to be aired on Halloween night.

Designed in the 1950s, parts of the dorm were seismically unsafe and the Haunted House had safety problems as well. During the makeover, the students were flown to Minnesota to receive brand new state-of-the-art hearing devices and got a surprise visit from award-winning actress Marlee Matlin.

Rob Zombie, heavy metal legend and horror film director was also at the Haunted House for the renovation and to provide the latest in film effects and animatronics. The dormitory was made seismically safe and eco-friendly more

Fairfield, NJ––Middle Atlantic Products has chosen BC Electronics as sales representative in the AV, Broadcast and Music markets in several Mid-West states.

Commenting on the new appointment, Robert Newhuis, Middle Atlantic Sales Director noted “BC Electronics has a proven track record of success and a reputation for excellent customer service that is a perfect fit with our company. We are proud to have Rick Hanson, and his dedicated staff, represent us.�

BC Electronics will represent Middle Atlantic throughout the southern Illinois, Iowa, Kansas, Missouri and Nebraska territory.

For technical specifications and in-depth information about Middle Atlantic Products, please click to www.middleatlantic.com or call 1.800.266.7225.

Solon, OH––As part of a continuing effort to educate its customers, CAD Audio will become a sponsor for SynAudCon (Synergistic Audio Concepts) whose mission is “to establish a baseline of audio and acoustic understanding for audio practitioners.�
CAD Audio/Astatic National Sales Manager Gary Dixon became aware of SynAudCon at an Audio and Acoustics for Conference Systems Workshop and through the sponsorship program he hopes to provide a training path for CAD Audio employees and their customers.
Commenting on the sponsorship, Dixon said, “Because we are a technology-driven company, it is important that CAD employees can help our customers understand the principles of audio. Proper mic usage and mic decisions include a proper understanding of the physics of sound as well as the electronics.�
For its part, SynAudCon added, “We are proud to welcome CAD Audio to the list of our fine sponsors. Manufacturers have always been a major driving force more

Fairfield, NJ––Middle Atlantic Products is introducing a new line of UPS systems that provide true individual outlet control, both remotely via RS-232 and IP, and locally using Middle Atlantic Power Manager™, a web-based interface for local monitoring and control.

The first UPS with 100% individual outlet control in the Commercial AV and Residential markets, this system allows users to control each of the 8 outlets independently, unlike other systems that only support control of outlet groups.
This capability allows users to restrict unauthorized use of outlets for additional security, and when integrated with a control system via RS-232, can support up to 8-stage sequencing in any combination, with any delay; no separate sequencer is necessary.

The Middle Atlantic Products UPS also features Pure Sine Wave technology, integration with AV control systems and a unique sliding rear rackrail mount that more

Woodinville, Wa. – January 27, 2011 – LOUD Technologies Inc. (“LOUD�) today appointed Jeff Rocha, Vice President and General Manager, EAW and Anthony Taylor, Vice President and Managing Director, Martin Audio. In these newly expanded roles, Rocha and Taylor will assume P&L responsibility for their respective brand, as well as manage all engineering, product development, marketing, manufacturing and sales efforts. In addition, Rocha will lead the EAW design and manufacturing facility in Whitinsville, USA, while Taylor will lead the Martin Audio design and manufacturing facility in High Wycombe, UK.

“EAW and Martin Audio are strong brands with their own unique personalities and reputations for service and innovation,� said Mark Graham, LOUD CEO. “Both Jeff and Anthony are veterans of their brands and have already improved the speed and accuracy of brand-level decision making. This increased autonomy will allow us to unlock even more potential and ensure our customers more

Fairfield, NJ––Multi-Tech Reps received the Middle Atlantic Products Sales Representative of the Year award in the structured cabling market at the company’s sales meeting preceding the BICSI Winter Conference 2011 in Orlando.

Asked to comment on the award, Terry Rusnak, Middle Atlantic Products Regional Sales Manager said, “Led by Matt Trudeau and Andy Powell, Multi-Tech manages their territory very effectively. They have great rapport with A& E firms and work strategically with distribution and contractors in their area to demonstrate how Middle Atlantic can meet the demands of individual projects.�

Multi-Tech is based in Minneapolis and serves a territory that includes North Dakota, South Dakota, Northern Wisconsin and Minnesota.

Middle Atlantic also honored sales reps who earned the company’s President’s Club Award for exceeding quota, including Data Connect Inc. (recognized for their work in two territories); KD Associates; Security Network Representatives; SW Marketing; Warren Associates; RF Mayo more

Anaheim, CA––Offering a higher standard of performance and value, AX-Series monitors feature ADAM’s highly acclaimed X-ART tweeter with newly redesigned woofers, amplifiers and speaker cabinets that ensure superior performance in a wide range of recording and live sound applications.
Following ADAM’s award-winning SX-Series monitors, the new AX Series includes four high performance systems, ranging from the ultra-compact and fully professional A3X, to the high performance A5X, A7X and A8X systems, all at more accessible prices.
ADAM’s efficient X-ART tweeter handles higher SPLs while providing an expansive frequency response up to 50kHz. All AX-Series woofers and amplifiers now feature larger voice-coils and more powerful amplifiers for greater linear excursion and more output. The redesigned cabinets all feature twin bass reflex ports.
ADAM’S smallest and most affordable monitor, the A3X is ideal for desktop and nearfield monitoring situations. Already hailed for its exceptional imaging and accuracy from a speaker so small (9.9� more

Anaheim, CA–– The future of microphone polar pattern control is now taking shape with CAD Audio’s Remote Variable Pattern products now featuring Biamp Audia and Nexia Digital Audio Platforms.
CAD Audio Variable Pattern Control microphones can be set up using a custom control block located within the Biamp design software. This control block can be adjusted on the fly, built into system presets or accessed from a remote location via IP. The Custom Variable Pattern Control Blocks are included with each Remote Variable Pattern mic by CAD Audio, a line that currently includes the 2220VP, 2600VP, 2700VP and 2800VP mics.
The 2220VP is a boundary “Button� microphone designed to be installed in tables, walls or ceilings for use in conference and meeting room applications. It can also be used in observation and ambient monitoring audio systems. The remote variable pattern provides ultimate flexibility for multi-use rooms and establishing the more