SHURE NAMES AUDIO BIZ MICHIGAN AS REP OF THE YEAR

NILES, IL — Shure Incorporated announced today that Audio Biz Michigan is the Company’s Representative of the Year for Fiscal Year 2008/2009. President Randy Stenson, Vice President Rick Brown, and Steve Meyers, Sales Representative, received the award at the recent InfoComm Show in Orlando, Florida. more

SHURE HIRES JAMES AHLBORN AS CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER

Shure Incorporated announced today that James Ahlborn has joined Shure as Vice President of Finance and Chief Financial Officer (CFO). In this position, he will lead the Company’s Finance Division and have full responsibility for all of its functions, including internal auditing, financial planning and analysis, treasury, payroll, financial reporting, cost accounting, customs, accounts payable and receivable, tax analysis, and credit. He will also provide strategic counsel as a member of the Executive Staff. more

1. Can Bruce Springsteen headline in front of a crowd of jam-band fanatics and win over their hearts and minds?

MANCHESTER, TN—The rolling countryside of rural Tennessee is a long way from New Jersey both metaphorically and as the crow flies, but that didn’t stop Bruce Springsteen and the E Street Band from riveting the audience at this year’s Bonnaroo Arts and Music Festival. As the Saturday night headliner at the patchouli-saturated festival, The Boss and band performed tirelessly during an epic three-hour set in front of a crowd known a lot better for its love of onstage jam-band journeys, not singing along with the chorus of “Rosalita.” more

Global commitment stands behind new networked audio system
COSTA MESA, CA—In keeping with its core vision of maintaining levels of customer satisfaction that are equal to or greater than those it built its reputation upon, QSC has launched 24/7 technical support to stand behind its new Q-Sys networked audio system. Spanning the globe in its scope, the service can be accessed online or by phoning dedicated numbers for markets including the USA and Americas, Asia and India, and Europe and the Middle East. With online service offered via email and through forums providing both peer-to-peer assistance as well as the collective wisdom of QSC’s own knowledgeable staff, queries can additionally be sent using Skype. As further complement to the comprehensive nature of the program, calls received after hours are guaranteed a 30-minute response time when not directly answered by a QSC support engineer. more

Shure Incorporated today announced that the X2u XLR-to-USB Signal Adapter is now shipping and is available by itself or in bundles with either the SM57 or SM58® microphones.

“Over the past several years, more and more musicians, both professional and amateur, have taken recording into their own hands at home, on the road, in their bedroom, basement, tour bus…wherever,� said Chad Wiggins, Shure’s Category Manager for Wired Microphones. “With this new product, we’re bringing the legendary heritage of Shure microphones to every level of performer and home recording artist as the proliferation of digital recording continues.� more

Shure Incorporated today announced that the Company is extending its Canadian rebate program of up to $1,200 for the trade-in of Shure 700 MHz frequency band (698-806 MHz) wireless systems and related components and for any other manufacturers’ qualifying 700 MHz frequency band wireless systems and their related components until the end of the calendar year – December 31, 2009. more

Shure Incorporated today announced that Rick Renner has joined the Company as a Regional Sales Manager. In this role, he will be responsible for managing sales for Shure in the Northeast U.S.

“It’s great to have Rick on our team,” said Jim Schanz, Director of U.S. Field Sales. “He brings a proven track record of successful sales experience in pro audio and extensive industry knowledge to our team, which will help us continue to grow our business in the U.S.â€? more

THE BOXMASTERS STICK WITH SHURE

The Boxmasters (Billy Bob Thornton, J.D. Andrew and Mike Butler) are back with what may be the trio’s best studio offering to date, Modbilly. A two-CD set, the record got an introductory boost with the help of a touring schedule that swept through several House of Blues, South By Southwest, followed by a recent run through Canada, Connecticut, and Massachusetts with Willie Nelson and Ray Price. more

Man alone, in a hostile environment: If there’s anyone in pro audio short on existential moments these days, one of the grandest in terms of wireless systems design can be found at the Monrovia High School Auditorium, which lies right under the shadow of Mt. Wilson, a 5,715 foot peak northeast of Los Angeles in the San Gabriel Mountains. more

QSC redefines DSP with new, powerful, flexible, and fast audio processing infrastructure and control system

COSTA MESA, CA, June 23, 2009—Comprehensive and intuitive, QSC’s new Q-Sys technology takes an evolutionary step forward within the realm of DSP and integration, providing digital audio signal routing and processing combined with complete system monitoring and control. Possessing unprecedented power, speed, and versatility, Q-Sys can easily meet the needs of applications ranging from the largest imaginable to those much smaller in scope and allotted budget. more