Peavey proudly introduces its new SP™ Series loudspeaker systems, featuring the durable new Hammertex™ covering and newly redesigned exterior with full-front metal grilles. A live-sound standard for more than three decades, the new SP Series features all of the proven technologies that have established the line as one of the audio industry‘s most enduringly popular, reliable speaker systems. more

Peavey proudly introduces the new three-way Versarray 212 line-array enclosure, featuring planar ribbon drivers, neodymium woofers and exclusive adjustment technology to set a new benchmark for high fidelity, high-level sound reinforcement.

Engineered for optimum coverage in large performance venues with companion Versarray 218 and 118 subwoofers, the new Versarray 212 enclosure offers extreme versatility in the most demanding sound-reinforcement applications. more

Peavey proudly introduces two new mixers to the renowned Peavey XR® Series powered-mixer line, the XR 1220 console and rack-mountable XR 1212, featuring patented Peavey technologies and extensive digital signal processing capabilities.

Designed for versatility in live-performance and sound-reinforcement applications, the Peavey new XR 1220 and XR 1212 feature dual 600-watt power amplifiers that can be summed to the main output (1200 watts) or used independently to power mains and monitors at 600 watts each. Each standard channel includes an XLR input and ¼” line input, as well as a ¼” channel insert, gain adjustment, 80 Hz low-cut switch, two monitor sends, EFX send, and low, mid low, mid high and high equalization controls. Two stereo channels feature dual ¼” and RCA inputs, respectively, and XLR inputs.

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The board of Electrosonic Group today announced that Jim Bowie has been appointed President. Bowie now oversees the global operations and strategy for Electrosonic‘s combined businesses in the United States, Europe, Asia and the Middle East serving the museum, themed entertainment, command and control, corporate, government, and digital signage markets.

With this change of leadership, the Burbank office becomes the group operational headquarters. Electrosonic maintains offices in Burbank, Minneapolis, New York, Orlando, London, Helsinki, Stockholm, Dubai, and Shanghai. more

Company growth spurs website re-design to support expanding dealer network

Novato, Calif., February 11, 2008 — Point Source Audio (PSA), a specialty manufacturer of popular high-end audio accessories announces the re-design of its website to more clearly showcase the first ever complete line of affordable ear-worn microphones and the unique wearing options available for its in-ear monitors. The website allows its network of resellers and end-users to learn more about the company‘s latest offerings and more easily access product information, including wiring schematics for coupling with wireless systems such as Shure, Audio-Technica and Sennheiser. more

Twenty-Year Veteran Joins Leading Distributor to Head Training Programs

Van Nuys, Calif. - February 8, 2008 - AVAD LLC, America‘s leading distributor of custom home electronics, has announced the appointment of Robert Smith to the position of Dean of AVAD University. Smith brings nearly 20 years of experience in the consumer electronics industry to his new position and will be responsible for all aspects of training through or connected with AVAD. more

New Home Theater Speaker System, Featuring the KUBE-1 Subwoofer, Incorporates

Uni-Q® Driver Technology and Compact Design

Marlboro, N.J. - February 11, 2008 - KEF, renowned British manufacturer of audiophile-quality speakers and world-class home theater speakers, has announced that the new KHT1005.2 Series home theater speaker system, including the KUBE-1 Subwoofer, is in stock and available for immediate shipment. more

Consumer Electronics Association Recognizes VizionWare Switcher Featuring Five HDMI Inputs and Audio Re-synchronization Capability

AUSTIN, Texas - February 8, 2008 - VizionWare, the Texas-based active interconnect company, has announced that its VZ-S5100 5×1 HDMI Switcher & Digital Audio Synchronizer has been selected as a 2008 TechHome® Mark of Excellence Award finalist in the “Best Distributed Audio/Video Product” category. more

Biamp‘s Training Program now includes Spanish Audia classes, Advanced Audia Training and global training locations

AMSTERDAM, THE NETHERLANDS, January 29, 2008 — Underscoring its commitment to support the systems integration market‘s most effective and reliably-performing digital audio processing and network technologies with equally comprehensive education and training programs, Biamp® Systems today announced the expansion of its acclaimed training and education programs in 2008 to include growing numbers of non-English language courses, advanced training courses, and the creation of Audia certification classrooms in three locations outside of North America. more

AMSTERDAM, THE NETHERLANDS, January 29, 2008 — Coincident with the opening of the ISE show , Biamp® Systems appointed Electric Sound Benelux BV as its new distributor for the Benelux Region. Led by General Manager John Haug and with sales and support teams in Zaventem, Belgium and Almere, The Netherlands, Electric Sound is recognized as a progressive and hardworking provider of professional audio and systems integration products and support. more