ITASCA, IL, April 28, 2010 — Denon® Professional announces the introduction of its DN-V500BD Professional Reference Blu-ray/DVD Player, designed to meet the needs of sound contractors and systems integrators. The DN-V500BD is designed for applications where the best-possible video and audio quality is required, and offers ease of installation, versatile playback capabilities and reliability under the most demanding conditions. more

— Waves continues to support aspiring engineers, producers and musicians with a 50% discount for some of the most popular and essential Waves plug-ins —

TEL AVIV, ISRAEL, April 28, 2010 — Waves Audio, a leading provider of digital signal processing solutions, announces new discounted student pricing for selected plug-in bundles, as part of their ongoing support of aspiring audio engineers, producers and musicians, and their commitment to providing the highest quality tools. The discount pricing for qualified students is 50% off MSRP. Eligible bundles include: Musicians 1; Musicians 2; Native Power Pack; Renaissance Maxx Native; Silver; Gold Native; and four Waves Signature Series collections: The Tony Maserati Artist Signature Collection, The Eddie Kramer Artist Signature Collection, The Chris Lord-Alge Artist Signature Collection and The Jack Joseph Puig Artist Signature Collection. more

— All six plug-ins were developed in association with iconic producer/mixer Jack Joseph Puig —

TEL AVIV, ISRAEL, April 26, 2010 — Waves Audio, a leading provider of digital signal processing solutions, unveils the Jack Joseph Puig Artist Signature Collection, developed in collaboration with GRAMMY®-winning producer/mixer Jack Joseph Puig (JJP) and part of an ongoing working relationship between Waves and JJP. Over the past three decades, JJP has helped redefine the role of the producer/mixing engineer, working with such acts as John Mayer, Black Eyed Peas, No Doubt, Panic at the Disco, Weezer, Goo Goo Dolls, the Pussycat Dolls and many more. He and his personal palette of tones, shades and hues have illuminated and empowered a kaleidoscope of projects that have spanned commercial record making. more

SYLMAR, CA, April 22, 2010 — Managing a house of worship A/V system incorporating components such as cameras, projectors, screens, LCD monitors, cable boxes, DVD players and audio equipment can be a daunting task for even the most technically proficient church volunteer. In order to simplify A/V system control for its clients, design/build specialist Music Masters, located in Tallahassee, Florida, has selected a wireless control solution from Xantech Corporation, a leader in the field of audio/video remote control and distribution for 40 years. more

Impressive output capability and low frequency extension in a surprisingly small subwoofer

Whitinsville, MA, USA, April 22, 2010 – EAW®, a world leader in audio system solutions, announces the launch of the SB2001 Subwoofer. The dual 21-inch cone driver represents a very noteworthy upgrade to the SB1001 in terms of output capability and low frequency extension (17% larger voice coils, 59% greater Xmax and more than double the volume of air displaced) without a significant increase in size. The stunning result is a new and more powerful workhorse that has greater impact, power handling and output capability than its celebrated brethren. more

STOW, OH, April 21, 2010 — Audio-Technica, a leading innovator in transducer technology for over 45 years, provided wireless solutions for the 45th Academy of Country Music (ACM) Awards, broadcast live on the CBS Television Network from the MGM Grand Garden Arena in Las Vegas on Sunday, April 18, 2010.

Several performers used Audio-Technica’s acclaimed Artist Elite® 5000 Series UHF Wireless System during the course of the show. Country/pop singer-songwriter Taylor Swift paired the 5000 Series system with the AEW-T4100 Cardioid Dynamic Handheld Transmitter for her lead vocals. Audio-Technica endorser Jason Aldean performed with the 5000 Series and the AEW-T6100 Hypercardioid Dynamic Handheld Transmitter. Darius Rucker and A-T endorser Kenny Chesney each performed with the AEW-T5400 Cardioid Condenser Handheld Transmitter. more

— Los Angeles production company and studio chooses Genelec 1032A Bi-Amplified Active Monitors and the Genelec 7070 Active Subwoofer to assure full-frequency response at any volume —

NATICK, MA, April 21, 2010 — Seeking to differentiate itself at a time when more music than ever before is being produced, Music Mayhem Entertainment has made careful choices. This extends to the artists they work with, such as vocalist Shanica Knowles, also known for her role as Amber Addison opposite Miley Cyrus on the hit teen show Hannah Montana; and producer/engineers such as Curtis “Sauce� Wilson, who has had a hand in the production and/or engineering for tracks by Brandy, Will Smith, Ne-Yo, Musiq Soulchild, Eric Benet, LeToya Luckett, Eminem and Toni Braxton, among others. more

— Atlanta-based DV McCoy calls on GC Pro for a wide range of equipment including an SSL AWS 900+ console, AVID Pro Tools|HD 3 system and Control|24 mixer, NeKo XXL software bundle, Akai MPC and Genelec Active Monitors —

WESTLAKE VILLAGE, CA, April 20, 2010 — Producer-artist DV McCoy is one of the Atlanta area’s up-and-coming music figures. A producer and an entrepreneur, DV is ready to take his private 21st Century Recording production and mixing studio to the next level, opening it to other artists and producers in Atlanta’s diverse and expanding music scene and to better support his own Real McCoy Entertainment production company and label. more

NTS250 Sub is a perfect complement to EAW’s NTL720 line array

Whitinsville, MA, USA, April 18, 2010 – EAW®, a world leader in audio system solutions, unveils the NTS250 Powered Subwoofer. The NTS250 is designed to serve as a companion subwoofer for any EAW system (and those of several competitors), but, as the product name suggests, it is an obvious choice to use in conjunction with the NTL720 compact line array. As such, this comprehensively integrated system is an ideal solution for sound reinforcement or fixed installation for corporate A/V, clubs, ballrooms, theaters, performing arts centers, houses of worship and more. more

— Sylmar, California audio/video leader uses its head-start in touch-panel powered entertainment technology to bring tablet innovation into every part of the home —

SYLMAR, CA, April 13, 2010 — Almost everyone is playing “catch up� to the new iPad® these days. One notable exception is Xantech, which is now following-up on its first iPad-enabled A/V system with its next-generation of devices designed to ensure even smoother integration of tablet technology into the home entertainment infrastructure. more