In a unique example of the power and light weight of JBL Professional’s PRX powered portable loudspeakers, The Pleasant Revolution Bicycle Music Tour has covered more than 5,000 miles on bicycles through California and Mexico, promoting lower energy consumption to prevent future environmental catastrophes. A crucial component in delivering the message has been a pair of JBL PRX512M powered portable loudspeakers, featuring built-in, world-class amplification technology from Crown. more

East Sussex, UK RTS Digital Intercoms have supplied a Cronus Digital Matrix to Glyndebourne Opera House as the centerpiece/ cornerstone of a new ‘State of the Art’ integrated communications and paging system. The new system provides flexible paging to multiple zones and integrates production communications and 85 radio beltpacks covering the entire site. The entire system is controllable from any PC in the complex via the easy to use software interface: AZedit. more

“Test drive� road show ready for cross-country trek

COSTA MESA, CA—QSC will hit the road later this month to offer hands-on demonstrations of complete, multichannel WideLine 8 and WideLine 10 line array systems, with stops scheduled in Atlanta, Las Vegas, New Orleans, and Chicago. In addition, interested parties at each event will have opportunities to get behind the console in front of other systems including ILA (Installation Line Array) enclosures and HPR Series self-powered loudspeakers. more

AUSTIN, Texas. – 3M Super Close Projection Systems 700 Series brings all the right components together in the new 3M SCP712 modular design. Designed with a modular “build what you need� concept, the 3M SCP712 is a simple and cost effective solution that offers customers flexibility while providing them the functionality that best fits their environment and budget needs. more

MINNEAPOLIS, MN (April 22, 2008) – Vaddio, the leading manufacturer and OEM distributor of specialty PTZ cameras and high-end camera control systems used in the broadcasting, audio/visual and videoconferencing industries received this year’s Broadcast Engineering Pick Hit award at NAB 2008. more

With a wide selection of performance venues, theatres, and the historic Sydney Opera House vying for the public’s attention, the caliber of even the smaller theatres in Sydney, Australia tends to be exceptionally high. more

The Alios Iwaki Performing Arts Centre is a newly built multipurpose city hall in Iwaki, Japan. The word ALIOS stands for Art, Life, Information, Oasis and Sightseeing. The sound system that was installed in to this new build included 16 XTA DP448 audio management systems.

Situated 300km east of Tokyo, the city of Iwaki is in the southern part of the Hamadori coastal region of Fukushima, Tohoku. Iwaki is the industrial hub for the region, and is also very popular with tourists – around 7.6 million visit each year. more

Rimini, Italy–– One of the few clubs in the world able to boast a 50-year history, the stylish Paradiso club offers clients a breathtaking view from its unbeatable vantage point overlooking the Adriatic Riviera.

The legendary venue recently became front-page news when the new owners—Luca De Simone and Alessandro Volta —announced their intention to reopen the legendary Italian venue exactly 50 years after its original inauguration, undertaking to restore it to its role as one of Europe’s leading clubs with a Martin Audio sound system. more

ALACHUA, FL – Sabine has started shipping the New Navigator line of System Processors. Navigators are now available with Microphone Preamps, giving the user either mic or line inputs on all versions of Navigators. The new Preamps will also provide phantom power. 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