Rio Rancho, NM – January 2008… Lectrosonics, recognized the world over as a leading manufacturer of wireless microphone systems and audio processing products, and Heil Sound, creators of world-class microphones for recording, live sound, and broadcast professionals, are pleased to announce they have entered into a strategic partnership. The agreement–reached in late November 2007–combines two of professional audio‘s leading technology producers, with the result being a new handheld wireless microphone destined to re-define the landscape for high quality, professional wireless microphone systems. more

Electrosonic Systems Inc. (Electrosonic) has performed a system upgrade to the Concert Hall at Independence Seaport Museum at Penn‘s Landing, Philadelphia, to transform the theater into a technologically-advanced space for the deaf and hearing-challenged communities in the city and beyond.

Electrosonic was charged with providing a multi-use entertainment system that was simple for the staff to operate. The Independence Seaport Museum, located on Philadelphia‘s waterfront, uses the Concert Hall for many different types of functions: high school band rehearsals, ballet performances and Congressional hearings among them. The Museum wanted to expand its capabilities to include corporate meetings, movie presentations and a Theater for the Deaf that could provide captions for both filmed and live presentations, the latter with a transcriber providing real-time captioning. more

Compact Command Centers Combine High-Performance HD Picture,
Audio, FM/AM Reception, XM and iPod Readiness, and More

SHARON, MASS., Jan. 3, 2008 – NAD Electronics, the highly regarded manufacturer of high-performance audio/video components, introduces the VISO FIVE DVD/CD Surround Sound Receiver and VISO TWO DVD/CD Receiver, ideal command centers an advanced audio/video system, at the International Consumer Electronics Show, beginning next week in Las Vegas. more

Stylish Power Recliner Comes Loaded with Options, from Cup Holders to Ottoman
– Plus 10-15 Day Delivery on Custom Orders!

CES ‘08, LAS VEGAS, Jan. 7, 2008 – Salamander Designs, Ltd., a leading designer and manufacturer of modern furniture, seating and mounting products for Home Theater and A/V entertainment systems, introduces the Olivia, a stylish new home theater seat, at the 2008 International Consumer Electronics Show, beginning here today. more

ANAHEIM, California – NAMM Show room #7800 – January 2008 – The highly acclaimed and successful Soundcraft GB Series has now gained another new member, the Soundcraft GB2R.

This 19-inch rack-mountable mixer is designed specifically for smaller installations in churches and performance venues, or for small portable PA systems. It will also find friends in broadcast where its high quality and feature set will be very appealing. more

Chicago, IL, January 03, 2008- Hundreds of thousands tuned into the 16th annual Magnificent Mile Lights Festival as ABC 7 Chicago WLS-TV provided live HD night-time coverage of the event, which involved an assortment of Nucomm microwave equipment. more

LEXINGTON, KY — ELAN® Home Systems, a leading manufacturer of award-winning Multi-Room audio/video and home control systems, announced today that Olé™XL, the newest addition to its revolutionary, award-winning Olé™ family of Film Interactive Touchpads, known as ”FIT”, began shipping today. The announcement was made by Bob Farinelli, ELAN‘s President and Chief Technology Officer. more

London–A joint venture between QSoft Consulting and Vince Power Music Group (VPMG), the plush new gay bar Lo-Profile recently opened in Soho‘s Wardour Street.

A sister club to the operators‘ nearby flagship, Profile, it will be open seven nights a week and represents part of a total £1.6 million total investment dedicated to injecting new life into London‘s gay club scene. more

New Ottomans Unfold to Double as Extra Gamer Seat or Media Storage; Ideal for Growing Families and A/V Systems

CES ‘08, LAS VEGAS, Jan. 7, 2008 – Salamander Designs, Ltd., a leading designer and manufacturer of modern furniture, seating and mounting products for Home Theater and A/V entertainment systems, introduces a pair of ultra-practical seating products, the Jump Seat Ottoman and the Storage Ottoman, at the 2008 International Consumer Electronics Show, beginning here today. more

Warsaw, IN – December 28, 2007 – Da-Lite Screen Company is pleased to announce that the Silent Motor is now a standard feature on the Tensioned Advantage Electrol® screen line. This motor is virtually silent and offers over a 30% reduction in sound versus standard motors. The Tensioned Advantage Electrol® is an aluminum cased screen with a trim flange designed for a concealed in the ceiling installation. The handsome finished white case provides a clean look and allows easy installation of ceiling tiles. The Silent Motor is standard on all sizes up to 9‘ x 12‘. The Silent Motor with built-in Low Voltage Control option is also available. more