December 2008 – (Woodbury, New York)— ARCHI-TECH awarded Lencore with its 2008 Readers’ Choice Grand Prize Award in ‘Audio/Video’ for Lencore’s Music Page Interface (MPI). The award was based on input from readers of ARCHI-TECH magazine and by visitors who logged on to architechmag.com to cast their votes. more

STEVENSVILLE, Md. Dec. 18, 2008 — Centronics, Inc. (centronics.com), a leading distributor of audio, video, and accessory products for the residential, commercial, and security markets since 1959, is proud to announce the launch of its new EHD-branded HD FLEX 90 degree pivoting head HDMI cables. The new HD FLEX line is now available with an MSRP range of $39.95 – $69.95. more

OLD LYME, CONNECTICUT – DECEMBER 2008: Sennheiser Electronic Corporation has introduced a rebate program in preparation for the imminent ruling by the Federal Communication Commission (FCC) that will restrict the use of wireless mics operating in the so-called 700 MHz band. To receive a rebate, users must purchase new Sennheiser systems and components in an alternate range and trade-in an equal number of old wireless systems or components, including non-Sennheiser brands, that currently operate in frequencies between 698 – 806 MHz. The twelve-month program includes tiered rebates of up to $1,400 or a simple flat rebate. more

STEVENSVILLE, Md. Dec. 15, 2008 — Video Mount Products (videomount.com), a leading provider of mounting solutions for the video, audio, and security industries, is proud to announce it has created new search options as well as even more lucrative tools, such as the “Video Mount Finder�, for its newly redesigned website, which is now live. more

Berlin, DE — October 2008 — Tannoy, QSC, Bouyer, Bosch, Electro-Voice, Dynacord and SoundTube Entertainment have licensed EASE Address software from Ahnert Feistel Media Group (AFMG) for the design and optimization of ceiling speaker installations and other distributed systems. “We are happy that these leading brands have adopted EASE Address as their primary tool for designing ceiling systems,” says Stefan Feistel of AFMG. “We have spent many programming hours making EASE Address the most accurate, fastest and easiest to use program for both system designers and R&D engineers. Our GLL data format makes it easy to add new loudspeakers and update existing products without writing a single line of code.” more

PORTLAND, Ore., Dec. 9, 2008 — AudioSource® is proud to announce that its complete line of new, award-winning two-channel and subwoofer amplifiers are now shipping. The AMP102, AMP110, AMP210, and AMP310 two-channel amps and the AMPSUB210 subwoofer amp round out AudioSource’s complete line of affordable yet versatile and performance-driven home audio electronics. more

Firm dispenses wisdom, identifies trends, examines paradigm changes around the world

SHERMAN OAKS, CA, December 1, 2008—Stiernberg Consulting brings real and valuable counsel to a global community of clients within the converging entertainment technology, music products, and electronic systems industries. As the firm closes out this, its 15th anniversary year, it continues to invest in the industry at large by introducing Stiernberg Consulting White Papers—Connecting the Dots, a free, online resource. more

OLD LYME, CONNECTICUT – NOVEMBER 2008: Following the recent ruling by the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) regarding proposed “white space” consumer devices, Sennheiser is taking steps to assure users of wireless audio products that the sky will not fall after February 17th (the deadline for the digital TV conversion). The anticipation of these changes has caused a great deal of anxiety for many customers. However, not only have a variety of safeguards been put in place by the FCC ruling to help prevent interference between the unlicensed consumer devices and RF wireless microphones, but Sennheiser is launching enhanced customer service and support programs. As a first level, Sennheiser is offering a free initial consultation service via phone to answer questions from users or dealers and to address each individual situation. Anyone wishing to receive a call from an RF specialist regarding the operation of any wireless mic or monitoring equipment after February 17, 2009 may sign-up on the company’s dedicated website www.sennheiserusa.com/spectrumreallocation. Higher level services will include on-site spectrum analysis, frequency coordination, as well as service contracts. more

STEVENSVILLE, Md. Nov. 13, 2008 — Centronics, Inc. (centronics.com), a leading distributor of audio, video, and accessory products for the security, commercial, and residential markets since 1959, is proud to announce it will celebrate its 50th anniversary in January 2009. more

Company Applauds Industry Support and Commits to Work With Customers to Protect Wireless Microphone Transmissions

NILES, IL, November 4, 2008 — The Federal Communications Commission today voted to allow technology companies like Google, Microsoft, Dell, and Motorola to produce “white spaces� devices that will use the same radio frequency (RF) spectrum now being used by wireless microphone systems. Final text of the rules is not yet available, but the order is purported to greatly reduce the amount of clear spectrum available for use by professional audio and communications equipment. more