When Bernard Mani of Systems Etc was hired to outfit Billy Reilly’s five-story bar/restaurant, The Driver, in London’s burgeoning Kings Cross development area, he was largely given a free hand to specify the technology.

There was only one stipulation laid down by operations director Gemma Ross––the sound reinforcement system had to be exclusively Martin Audio. “Sound wise, we were asked to make this place amazing and after the success of Pacha, Martin Audio was the inevitable choice,� confirmed Mani. more

Christ’s Church, in the German town of Velbert, North Rhine Westphalia, recently celebrated the 100th anniversary of the laying of the foundation stone.

To celebrate this historic occasion, the church decided to invest in a thoroughly modern sound system—based on the first Martin Audio OmniLine system to be installed in a German church, powered exclusively by Crest Audio amplification with processing via an Architectural Acoustics Digitool MX programmable digital processor. more

Fairfield, NJ–– Developed with the AV integrator in mind, the new UPS from Middle Atlantic Products features Pure Sine Wave technology, integration with AV control systems and a unique sliding rear rackrail mount that provides the AV industry’s first single-person UPS mounting capability. The easy installation functionality of the UPS simplifies rack integration in theaters, stadiums, boardrooms and other AV environments. more

Fairfield, NJ––Middle Atlantic Products has introduced a new welded Cabinet Frame Rack (CFR Series) for commercial AV use designed and engineered to provide the most useable rackspace for the overall height of the rack.

Its ability to maximize rackspace in lecterns, podiums, credenzas and cabinets makes the CFR a perfect fit for classrooms, meeting rooms, corporate facilities, lecture halls and more. more

For its first Martin Audio OmniLine installation in the country, Ampco Belgium has supplied and installed 72 OmniLine® micro-line array enclosures in different hang configurations within the massive, five-story high Antwerps Sportpaleis concert and sports arena. As Ampco Belgium sales manager Steven Kemland comments, “It’s ironic that the smallest line array in the market should open its account in one of the largest, multi-purpose venues in the country.� more

Fairfield, NJ––Exact Power is introducing the Residential Power Integrity System™, an end-to-end solution engineered to provide the best environment for residential electronic systems. This integrated solution ensures clean, protected high quality power throughout the home, addressing typical problems that interfere with residential AV systems such as hums, buzzes, pops/clicks, video roll bars and system lockups. more

Fairfield, NJ–– Middle Atlantic Products is unveiling the first truly integrated rackmount dock for iPod® and iPhone® products, allowing clients to enjoy both music and video stored on the popular multimedia players through their installed residential AV system. The line of rackmount docks features a variety of aesthetic finishes and supports the broadest range of iPod and iPhone products currently available. more

Waterloo, ON–Martin Audio has launched a dynamic and attractive new website as part of an ongoing effort to streamline communications and facilitate the process of acquiring information about the company’s products, events, installations and design philosophy. more

Los Angeles––According to audio integrator Arthur Lalikian of Elite Communications, the owners of Versus wanted nothing less than “the best sounding club system in Los Angeles.� All of which is consistent with the absolutely “over the top� approach behind the re-design and construction of this high profile mega club addition to the downtown L.A. scene. more

Simi Valley, CA––Designed as a “total immersion� into the Presidential decision-making process for fifth to eighth grade students, the Air Force One Discovery Center at the Reagan Presidential Museum and Library has just won a THEA (Themed Entertainment Association) Award for “Best Learning Experience.� more