PARK RIDGE, N.J., April 7, 2008 – Sony is expanding its family of entry-level LCD front projectors with four new models, including its first compact widescreen version. Each is designed for commercial applications, and specifically suited for use in classrooms and conference rooms. more

Los Angeles, CA—April 7, 2008—In a talent-packed city like Los Angeles, new DJs on the club scene have to bring something “extra� to make it big. Ravi Jakhotia, known professionally as DJ Ravidrums, learned this lesson early and has risen to play some of the most coveted clubs and television spots in the nation. Ravi moved into the limelight by riding on the cutting edge, and his AKG K181DJ headphones help him stay there. more

April 4 — Monroe Township, NJ – NMR Staging & Events has recently acquired Panasonic’s 103-inch Plasmas. By adding these new plasmas to their inventory, NMR Staging & Events can outfit tradeshow booths, corporate meetings, and special events with the industry’s largest plasma panel. The 103-inch is sure to catch your attention in any one of NMR’s innovative designs. Able to be mounted vertically or horizontally, the 103-inch allows for versatility and creativity to make a dynamic impact on your audience. more

LAS VEGAS, NV — Auralex Acoustics will acoustically treat a portion of B&H’s booth at this year’s NAB show for a broadcast/large-diaphragm-condenser mic “shootout.” Auralex, the industry leader in innovative sound control solutions, will also be showcasing several of its products as part of B&H’s booth space (SU2905). more

NORTHRIDGE, CALIFORNIA, April 3, 2008 — In one of the Middle East’s most popular annual live music events, production equipment rental company Sun Light & Sound (SLS) Productions deployed a JBL Professional VERTEC® line array system for Dubai Desert Rock Festival 2008. Held March 7-8 at Dubai Festival City, UAE (United Arab Emirates), Dubai Desert Rock Festival 2008 drew more than 28,000 fans over two days. more

Westlake Village, CA (April 02, 2008) – Qsonix indicates size counts as the maker of the most powerful and user-friendly music management systems anywhere introduces its new 17-inch touch screen controller. At the same time the industry leader in high quality media storage announced staggering storage capability along with additional powerful new hardware and software enhancements in the latest 2.42 version of their Q110 system. more

Las Vegas, NV – April 2008… In a town where big and spectacular are commonplace, it’s tough to stand out, which is precisely why the new Palazzo Resort Hotel Casino is so noteworthy. As the first new hotel to grace the Las Vegas Strip in almost three years, the Palazzo re-defines the meaning of “excess’. The $1.9 billion resort boasts 3,066 suites and, when combined with its sibling hotel, the Venetian, the entire complex tops 7,000 suites—making the collective property the world’s largest hotel by room count. Wanting to ensure its guests have access to the type of music and programming they most prefer, the Palazzo is currently in the process of installing more than thirty-five Antex SRX-3 TriplePlay SIRIUS® Satellite Radio receivers. more

Mechanicsburg, PA – April 2008… When it came time to replace an aging power amp at the Mechanicsburg Kingdom Hall of Jehovah’s Witnesses’ meeting facility, freelance sound designer and installer Greg Bressler faced a common, yet daunting challenge. He had precious little space in the equipment rack for the replacement unit, and yet he needed suitable power and clean sound quality capable of driving two distinctly different loudspeaker systems. After examining several models from a variety of equipment manufacturers, he selected the Avlex PA-200 power amp—distributed in North America by Kansas City, MO-based Avlex Corporation. more

LAS VEGAS, NV — Wireworks, the leading innovator of audio/video cabling systems and custom panels, showcases AVHD3 at NAB 2008 (Booth C7924). Offering up to 240 coaxial or 230 balanced audio connections in just three rack spaces, the AVHD3 offers simple yet accurate connectivity. AVHD3 is ideal for crowded broadcast studios and mobile truck applications, as it greatly reduces setup space. more

Birmingham’s Shades Mountain Baptist Church has its roots in the southern Baptist tradition, but its vision is pointed firmly toward the future. Founded in 1907, the church’s 20-year-old sanctuary has recently undergone a high-tech audio makeover, replete with a highly intelligible Meyer Sound M’elodie™ line array loudspeaker system that blends into the church’s elegant architecture. more