Reinforcing JBL Professional’s leadership position in the development of portable loudspeaker technology, the JBL VRX932LAP powered portable line array loudspeaker earned a MIPA Award in the Portable Sound category at Pro Light & Sound 2008. This is the fourth consecutive year that JBL has won the MIPA Award in this category. more

BOSTON, May 5, 2008 – Technomad Associates, LLC, a leader in weatherproof loudspeakers and Turnkey PA systems for the commercial pro audio market since 1995, will introduce new mounting yokes to address challenging outdoor loudspeaker installations for audio contractors and installers at the upcoming Infocomm 2008 convention (June 18-20, Booth C3613, Las Vegas Convention Center). The yokes will initially be available as accessories with Technomad Berlin and Noho C loudspeakers, two of the company’s more popular loudspeakers for outdoor PA systems in stadiums, theme parks, and other open air venues. 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

SAN DIEGO — HME is pleased to announce the WS200 Wireless Speaker Station, a unique and truly mobile solution when a remote speaker station is required. The WS200 does not have to be hardwired to a master station, eliminating the costly and time-consuming task of running cables – users simply place the unit where it is needed, and go about their business. 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

Demonstrating the rider-friendly performance and ease of installation of JBL Professional VERTEC® line arrays, audio consultant Media Systems Design Group oversaw the design of the sound reinforcement system at the new Gallo Center for the Arts in Modesto, California. The Gallo Center is a $40 million complex that includes two performance spaces: the Mary Stuart Rogers Theatre (1,250 seats) and the Foster Family Theatre (444 seats). more

Warehouses once used for the storage of minerals in the Greek town of Lávrion have been converted to create a modern office and laboratory complex – the Lávrion Technological Park. One of the halls, however, has been reserved for leisure activities. In it, Nedis S.A. installed a DYNACORD sound reinforcement system

Famous in antiquity for its silver mines, which may have been worked as early as 1000 BC, the Greek town of Laurium (now Lávrion) was long an El Dorado for collectors of rare minerals such as jarosite, carminite and scorodite. Today, however, the town is better known for its marina, tourist attractions and high-tech industry. The mine’s historic buildings may be listed but they are far from empty, as the local council recently took the decision to authorize the conversion of the warehouses into offices and laboratories to create an exquisite hi-tech complex – the Lávrion Technological Park. more

The size of the sound reinforcement system selected for the double stage in the Agora marquee at this year’s ProLight+Sound had many experts scratching their heads: Could the ultra-compact DYNACORD VariLine being flown there really generate adequate sound pressure levels for acts like Yngwie Malmsteen? Great was their astonishment when the shows got underway, for the answer was a resounding ‘YES!’ more

Recently opened, Waxy’s Irish Pub in Frankfurt is setting new standards for style and ambience in the German metropolis. To ensure the sound system matched the very high expectations of the operators, events equipment consultant Mario Klein of YourEvent opted for DYNACORD

Frankfurt / Straubing, April 2008 Waxy’s Irish Pub opened its doors for the first time on December 13th, 2007, in a prime central location right behind the Frankfurt stock exchange. More opulent by far than the word ‘pub’ might suggest, Waxy’s is notable for its stylish ambience, fine cuisine, and ultra-modern entertainment equipment. more

Electro-Voice XLC 127DVX compact line arrays are sounding sweet on the current tour by platinum-selling, CMA Award-winning country artists Sugarland.

The tour sound and lighting systems are from Dale Morris Leasing, who have had had great success deploying the world’s largest EV touring system—comprised of X-Line, XLC, P-Series remote control amps running IRIS-Net control and supervision software, and NetMax processing—on country superstar Kenny Chesney’s record-breaking tours, providing sound for sold-out shows at some of the largest venues in the U.S. more