The new Converge SR 1212 has advanced configuration and management tools

SALT LAKE CITY, Jan. 7 — ClearOne (Nasdaq: CLRO), the global provider of audio conferencing products, today announced availability of the Converge SR 1212, a digital audio processor and matrix mixer developed specifically for the professional audio market. The Converge SR 1212 is a professional sound reinforcement product designed for audio applications in auditoriums, conference/meeting rooms, courtrooms, stadiums, arenas, hotel/convention centers, and houses of worship. more

Bluffdale, Utah, USA — Listen Technologies Corporation and Danish Interpretation Systems (DIS) have launched their partnership for distribution of DIS conferencing solutions in the U.S. The partnership became effective January 1, 2008.

The launch includes a complete update to the Listen website www.listentech.com, full introduction of the DIS products to all Listen Representatives, availability of product brochures, data sheets, pricing, tech notes, manuals, user profiles and other industry tools. Materials are available electronically or in hard copy. more

BEAVERTON, OREGON, January 7, 2008 — In move to support its burgeoning growth across all vertical markets in the Northern European marketplace, Biamp® Systems today announced the appointment of Peter Owen as Regional Sales Manager for Western Europe. In his new position, Owen, who most recently served as International Sales Manager for Martin Audio, will be responsible for managing sales operations in the UK, Ireland, Scandinavia, France, Spain, Iceland and Greenland. Owen reports directly to Graeme Harrison, Biamp Systems Vice President of International Sales and will be based regionally in Bedfordshire, England. more

Walters-Storyk Design Group Turns Home Into Comfy Production Complex

ATLANTA: “The ‘wow’ factor is fairly high,” says Michael Rachap, founder of The Readeez Company www.readeez.com , about the just-completed AV facility which also serves as his home. Situated in Atlanta’s booming Midtown, the studio blends historic ambience with eye-popping innovation. more

January 11, 2008 — The ECT020 system from Elcommtech provides a high performance link for transmitting a two unidirectional analog audio signals over a fiber optic cable. The system features high quality audio signal transmission with parameters exceeding industrial audio quality specifications. ECT020 utilizes linear frequency modulation and very low noise transmission technology to assure high quality and stability.

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Allen & Heath will unveil a fifth model in the new ZED range of small format, USB-equipped mixers for live performance, recording, and production, at the forthcoming NAMM show in Anaheim, CA, in January 2008.

The new ZED-24 stereo mixer provides 23 independent sources to the mix, 10 independent outputs, 4 aux sends (2 pre and 2 post fade), a USB send and return (for PC or Mac recording, playback and effects), a unique dual stereo input capability, and advanced monitoring facilities. more

Avastor, one of the fastest growing companies supplying digital storage solutions to audio/video professionals, is now offering the HDX-1500 SATA Quad interface drive. This addition to the Avastor HDX product line provides unrivalled flexibility and performance for professional audio/video workstation users worldwide. more

New Speaker Boasts Air Motion Transformer Tweeters, Kevlar Drivers, Powerful Oval Woofers, Top Build Quality, Other Reference-Level Features
CES ‘08, LAS VEGAS, Jan. 7, 2008 — Burmester Audiosysteme, Germany‘s leading manufacturer of high-performance electronics and speakers, introduces a slim, esthetically appealing speaker capable of filling even large rooms with a full, warm sound, at the 2008 International Consumer Electronics Show, beginning here today. more

Aviom, exclusive developer of the world‘s premier audio transport technology, A-Net®, announces a collaboration with Digidesign, the leader in digital audio production, providing the professional music, broadcast, multimedia, and film industries with tools for audio creation, post production, collaboration, and distribution, to extend Aviom‘s A-Net capabilities. Digidesign‘s D-Show 2.6 software has been upgraded with key new features including support for Aviom‘s Pro16 Series™. Aviom‘s Pro16 Series™ will be showcased at the NAMM show, January 17th to 20th, at the Anaheim Convention Center in California (Arena, Booth #7123). more

The PSB HD8 and HD10 Subwoofers Present Powerful, High Impact Bass
With Astonishing Musicality in a Small, Space-Saving Footprint
CES ‘08, LAS VEGAS, Jan. 7, 2008 – PSB Speakers, long renowned for affordable excellence in loudspeaker designs, announces the addition of the PSB HD8 and PSB HD10 Powered Subwoofers — the outcome of an 18-month endeavor to provide the performance of PSB‘s award-winning subwoofers in a more broadly acceptable size. more