Demonstrating the global acceptance, premium sound and maximum output capabilities of JBL Professional VERTEC® line arrays, Buenos Aires Live Show (B.A.L.S.) deployed a large VERTEC system for Rod Stewart’s recent concert at Velez Sarsfield Stadium in Buenos Aires, Argentina. The show was part of Rod Stewart’s current world tour supporting his latest release, “Still The Same…Great Rock Classics of our Time.� more

Martin Audio’s new W8VDQ compact, three-way system combines line array and differential dispersion technologies to provide an advanced solution for even coverage over wide angles and throw distances. more

NORTHRIDGE, CALIFORNIA, May 14, 2008 — In a display of the versatility and pattern control capability of JBL Professional’s loudspeaker lineup, Yake Engineered Systems of Cambridge, Ontario, Canada recently chose to install JBL’s PD (Precision Directivity) Series loudspeakers into a new sound system at the Lakeside Church in Guelph. The project was part of an overall expansion to accommodate a congregation of approximately 1,200 people–three times its original size. more

This year’s Infocomm Show, in Las Vegas, sees the launch of an outstanding line up of loudspeakers from Tannoy designed to satisfy a range of installation applications encompassing media rooms, home theatre, board rooms through to high end marine interiors. more

Tannoy announces the launch of the VQ Series – an expanding range of revolutionary loudspeakers designed for any application where precise directional control, outstanding sonic performance, and high SPL’s are critical issues; such as large corporate AV systems, stadiums, large dance clubs, live concert halls, theatres and open-air venues. more

At this year’s Infocomm show in Las Vegas, Tannoy (booth C3857 + Demo Room N111) will launch QFlex – a range of self powered, digitally steerable loudspeaker arrays. more

CARSON CITY, Nev., May 12, 2008 — Wisdom Audio (www.wisdomaudio.com), the leader in planar magnetic transducer technologies with more than 85 years on-staff experience, is pleased to announce that industry veteran Todd Sutherland has been named western regional manager, director of sales operations. In this position, Sutherland will be responsible for serving as the primary sales contact for all dealers in the western region, including support and service issues, as well as participate with other company executives to establish sales-related strategic plans and objectives. more

Demonstrating the continued international success of JBL VERTEC® line arrays, Corporacion Dynaco C.A. recently provided sound reinforcement for an outdoor concert in Venezuela featuring Marc Anthony. The show took place at the University of Caracas Baseball Stadium and drew an audience of approximately 15,000 people. more

Strategy will reduce shipping costs, delivery times for international customers

BOSTON, May 8, 2008 – Technomad Associates, LLC, a leader in weatherproof loudspeakers and Turnkey PA systems for the commercial pro audio market since 1995, today announced it will begin stocking equipment in the Netherlands for distribution throughout Europe and nearby regions. The initiative will enable faster delivery times to Technomad customers — as short as one day to many locations in Europe — and minimize shipping costs for European distribution. Technomad, with a decade-plus history of delivering rugged, weatherproof, high-quality audio systems to contractors and end-users, will continue to manufacture its products at its U.S. factory in South Deerfield, Massachusetts. more

BUENA PARK, Calif.–Yamaha Commercial Audio Systems, Inc. cordially invites you to listen to and critique the new NEXO GEO S 1210/1230 Series compact loudspeaker array.

Company staff will be in Detroit, Michigan May 21 and May 22 to showcase this new high-performance SR speaker system fronted by new models of Yamaha Commercial Audio electronics driving the system. NEXO loudspeaker specialists Joe Rimstidt and Peter Robinson will join Yamaha district manager Martin Dombey in presenting the Physical (rigging), Technical (GeoSoft 2), and Performance (throw and coverage) aspects of this new series as applied to sound reinforcement for installations and professional tour sound. more