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

NHK Science & Technical Research Laboratories (NHK STRL) centre has recently taken delivery of a custom 600 Channel Constellation system to support the development of its three dimensional surround sound system. The unique surround sound format is deployed as part of NHK STRL’s Ultra High Vision (UHDTV) TV format which features 22.2 speaker placements in conjunction with super high resolution video. more

The following information is courtesy of the 2007 CEDIA Electronic Lifestyles Designers’ Choice Awards. For more information on how to become a member of CEDIA, or information on its awards program please visit www.cedia.org or call (800) 669-5329.

2007 CEDIA Electronic Lifestyles Awards Entry: Best Theme Theater

Our client came to us as an avid science-fiction enthusiast who wanted an over-the-top home theater. Conversations focused around a spaceship theme, and initial concepts and plans for a theater that replicated the bridge of the Starship Enterprise-Voyager were created. more

San Francisco, CA, April 28, 2008 — Media Vision USA, the principal leader in providing microphone discussion and electronic voting systems is pleased to announce the promotion of Wesley Sutliff to the position of Product Manager; while adding two new product engineers to the product team.

Mr. Wesley Sutliff, with a proven track record in excellent customer support and product knowledge, joined Media Vision USA in 2007. He has been a great asset in providing support and technical information on the entire Media Vision USA product range, including the Taiden fully digital conference discussion systems, simultaneous interpretation systems, and electronic voting. “Wesley is our product expert with in-depth knowledge on various applications for conferencing and voting solutions” stated Fardad Zabetian, president and CEO of Media Vision USA. more

shinestones.jpgWestlake Village, CA (April 23, 2008) Qsonix, creator of the most user-friendly, quality digital music management and storage system has teamed up with MusicGiants, the leader in high-definition entertainment, to support dealers through the most robust collection of Rolling Stones content to date. For a limited time, this unbelievable package – which comes immediately on the heels of the just-released epic stones documentary “Shine A Light” – will be available exclusively to Qsonix dealers and customers looking for complete “satisfaction” from the Stones. more

N. Hollywood, Calif., April 22, 2008 — StereoStone, Inc. (stereostone.com), a leader in American-made architectural outdoor weatherproof speakers, is proud to announce that its recently launched Fountain Speaker is now shipping. With a MSRP of $599.95, StereoStone’s Fountain Speaker is a high-performance 250 Watt audio system enclosed in a working water fountain. 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

EDEN PRAIRIE, MN – Williams Sound Corp., a leading manufacturer of hearing assistance products for over 32 years, announces the availability of its 2008 Commercial Sound Products catalog.

In response to the growing Latin America market, and Spanish-speaking customers throughout North America, Williams Sound has made its 2008 Commercial Sound catalog available in English and Spanish. more

ST. PAUL, Minn., April 17, 2008—Capitol Sales Company has been selected as Mitek Corporation’s exclusive national distributor for its MUSICA® speaker line. Designed to provide custom installers with a full assortment of entry-level custom-installed speakers, 11 models are available for use in whole-house sound and home theater settings.

“Mitek offers a full line of quality speakers at excellent price points,” said Curt Hayes, Capitol Sales Company’s President and Chief Financial Officer. “We’re proud to be the exclusive national distributor for the MUSICA brand, and for our continued success with Mitek’s MTX brand of popular home audio products.” Capitol Sales also carries Mitek’s Atlas Sound commercial audio brand, allowing dealers the opportunity to purchase quality Mitek products for several applications. more

Highly Configurable Modular System Provides Broad Range of DSP Options, Meeting Users’ Unique Processing Needs Cost Effectively

Hayward, Calif. — April 8, 2008 — Wohler Technologies Inc., today announced the release of its new WohlerPlus line of modular audio processors, which represent state-of-the-art processing and monitoring tailored to the needs of digital broadcasting, whether for terrestrial broadcasting, video over IP, cable, or satellite. Intended to address the entire audio signal chain within digital broadcast operations, the highly configurable WohlerPlus units give users the specific processing capabilities they need rather than the “all-or-nothing” functionality of dedicated processing systems. more