Brea, CA – May 2008… Altinex, a leading manufacturer of Modular AV Solutions™, is pleased to announce it is broadening its presence in AV control systems with the introduction of the new MultiTouch line of touch screen panels. With seven models featuring an intuitive graphical user interface (GUI), the new MultiTouch product line is directly compatible with Altinex’ MultiTasker® modular AV system and can also be used with other manufacturers’ equipment. more

Kansas City, MO – May 2008 … Avlex Corporation, the name audio professionals turn to for the finest wireless technology, microphones, and portable PA systems, is pleased to introduce the new Superlux D108A Dynamic Vocal Microphone. Ideally suited for performing musicians and vocalists, the new D108A delivers superior performance characteristics combined with world-class build quality. The result is a vocal microphone performers can count on for outstanding sound characteristics that can also withstand the rigors of the road. more

San Diego, CA – May 2008… Carvin, the name musicians everywhere look to for high quality guitars, basses, instrument amplifiers, recording equipment, and sound reinforcement (SR) products, proudly introduces the LSX Series loudspeaker systems. Designed to address a wide range of SR applications—from portable PA systems for mobile DJ’s and performing musicians through large venue sound systems—Carvin’s new LSx loudspeakers are the product of state-of-the-art design and engineering expertise, with the end result being world-class features and performance paired with exceptional value. more

Buena Park, CA – May 2008… Hosa Technology, the leading innovator of analog and digital connectivity solutions for the modern musician and audio/video professional and distributor of Da-Cappo Micro Microphones throughout the Americas, is pleased to announce that the Da-Cappo DA12 Single-ear microphone, the DA04 Lavaliere microphone, and the DA11 “The Stick� microphone are now shipping. more

Chadron, NE – April 2008… When it comes to wireless microphone systems, nothing is more irritating than dropouts, interference, and other annoyances that compromise a performance. Such was the case at Chadron State College’s Memorial Hall Auditorium, the college’s main on-campus performing arts venue. After deciding enough was enough with their existing wireless equipment, Chadron State’s theater department began the search for a viable solution that would facilitate the freedom of movement they so dearly wanted to maintain while achieving clean, clear audio performance they could count on. They found what they were looking for with a wireless setup from Lectrosonics. more

Kansas City, MO – April 2008 … Avlex Corporation, the name audio professionals turn to for world-class wireless technology, microphones, and portable PA systems, is pleased to introduce the new Superlux PRA-618M Professional Gooseneck Microphone. Tailored specifically for reproduction of the human voice, the new PRA-618M makes a terrific choice for a wide range of installed sound projects, including conference facilities, board rooms, lecture halls, and houses of worship. more

Las Vegas, NV – April 2008… In a town where big and spectacular are commonplace, it’s tough to stand out, which is precisely why the new Palazzo Resort Hotel Casino is so noteworthy. As the first new hotel to grace the Las Vegas Strip in almost three years, the Palazzo re-defines the meaning of “excess’. The $1.9 billion resort boasts 3,066 suites and, when combined with its sibling hotel, the Venetian, the entire complex tops 7,000 suites—making the collective property the world’s largest hotel by room count. Wanting to ensure its guests have access to the type of music and programming they most prefer, the Palazzo is currently in the process of installing more than thirty-five Antex SRX-3 TriplePlay SIRIUS® Satellite Radio receivers. more

Mechanicsburg, PA – April 2008… When it came time to replace an aging power amp at the Mechanicsburg Kingdom Hall of Jehovah’s Witnesses’ meeting facility, freelance sound designer and installer Greg Bressler faced a common, yet daunting challenge. He had precious little space in the equipment rack for the replacement unit, and yet he needed suitable power and clean sound quality capable of driving two distinctly different loudspeaker systems. After examining several models from a variety of equipment manufacturers, he selected the Avlex PA-200 power amp—distributed in North America by Kansas City, MO-based Avlex Corporation. more

Buena Park, CA – March 2008… Hosa Technology, the leading innovator of analog and digital connectivity solutions for the modern musician and audio/video professional, is pleased to announce it is the exclusive distributor– throughout the Americas–of Da-Cappo Micro Microphones. Headquartered in Sydney, Australia, Da-Cappo Micro Microphones manufacturers a number of microphones optimized for theatrical, presentation, and broadcast applications where the ability to visually conceal the microphone is highly desirable. Featuring a unique, full frequency response capsule, an extensive range of adapters to interface with wireless systems from Shure, AKG, Sennheiser, and Audio Technica, replaceable cables with a tough, carbon Kevlar coated, 1.5 mm diameter (replaceable on all models except the lavaliere), and a broad range of colors, the Da-Cappo Micro Microphones lineup presently consists of the DA12 Single-ear Microphone, the DA03 Headset Mic with Folding Ears, and the DA04 Lavaliere Microphone. more

Greensboro, NC – March 2008… To coincide with a significant renovation of their main sanctuary, Westminster Presbyterian Church decided it was time to upgrade their sound reinforcement (SR) system. Wanting to ensure the new SR system would have both the sonic performance they required as well as the ability to aesthetically blend in with the room‘s character, church management sought the expertise of Rock Hill-based Paragon Productions to handle the installation. The sound system Paragon Productions ultimately selected was one of the newest offerings from the TrueLine catalog of WorxAudio Technologies–specifically, the M80i-P Powered Install Line Array. more