Obsidian Control Systems Marks a Year of NETRON

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Obsidian Control Systems marks a successful year of shipping its comprehensive NETRON data distribution line of RDM splitters and EtherDMX nodes and announces a new Version 2.6 firmware release. Prompted by the increasing fixture counts and continuous growth in the number of Universes used on a show, NETRON supports applications from live production and venue installations to architectural environments and has enjoyed strong market adaptation globally since its release.

“The introduction of the NETRON line has been a real success story despite the difficult circumstances of 2020,” states Obsidian Control Systems Product Manager Matthias Hinrichs. “The feature set, plug-and-play design and competitive pricing have really hit the sweet spot and the feedback from our users has been phenomenal. It is a perfect complement to our ONYX console range and a well-designed package for anyone requiring rugged, reliable, and affordable data distribution systems.”

Obsidian Control Systems Launches Training Videos for NX4™ Lighting Console

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In keeping with Obsidian Control Systems’ practice of providing valuable educational resources to lighting designers and programmers, the innovative lighting control brand is pleased to make available training videos covering the NX4™ lighting console and ONYX lighting control platform. A training video series covering the compact NX2™ lighting controller will be available soon.

The NX4 training series is the perfect opportunity for any lighting enthusiast to get behind the desk and add to their craft. Hosted by David Henry of Learn Stage Lighting (learnstagelighting.com), over 2 hours of content is condensed into short, segmented videos to watch at your own pace. Console trainings usually come with a hefty fee, making these complimentary videos a tremendous value.

NASHVILLE PRODUCTION & AVL INTEGRATION COMPANY ACQUIRED BY GLOBAL LEADER IN AUDIOVSIUAL & ENTERTAINMENT TECHNOLOGY

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Following the February 23 release, Solotech announced today the completion of the acquisition of Nashville-based Morris Light & Sound. With this acquisition, Solotech, expands its activities in the United States and solidifies its presence in the Nashville region by joining forces with the talented live productions and systems integrations teams (InteRise) of Morris Light & Sound.

Martin Tremblay, President and CEO, Solotech, shares why this acquisition is highly strategic: “Our joint capabilities and resources enable us to significantly strengthen our footprint in the USA, and much more in Nashville, to the benefit of all our clients. It is also the assurance of our unmatched readiness for clients in the live productions industry, and our enhanced ability to offer compelling and innovative services and solutions when activities resume after the global crisis. We continue to build based on long-term relationships and delivery excellence to propel our overall footprint locally, nationally and globally.”

TASCAM Celebrates Its 50th Anniversary

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TASCAM, a leading provider of audio solutions for musicians, engineers, broadcast professionals, and AV system integrators, is pleased to announce the year 2021 marks the company’s 50th Anniversary. As the company that invented the home studio revolution, TASCAM products have made an irrevocable impact on the way people make music and sound. From the 4-track Portastudio to the Emmy® Award winning DA-88 Digital Multitrack and on to the company’s Model series recording mixers and more, TASCAM has redefined audio production at all levels—from the home enthusiast to high-end production facilities and leading installations the world over.

As the professional audio division of TEAC Corporation, TASCAM’s heritage dates back to the late 1960s when the Tani brothers—both engineers—and Dr. Abe (a senior engineer at TEAC) formed a special R&D group named TASC (TEAC Audio Systems Corp.) for the purpose of researching ways to apply TEAC’s recording technology for musicians and recording studios. In 1971 TASCAM (TASC AMerica Corp.) was established for the purpose of distributing TASC products in the U.S. and conducting additional market research. Then in 1974, TASCAM was absorbed by the rapidly growing TEAC Corp. of America sales and distribution company, and TASCAM became the official brand name of all TEAC recording products designed specifically for musicians and recording studios.

RTSales, Inc. Announced as A.C. ProMedia’s New Rep Firm

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A.C. ProMedia, distributor of state-of-the-art products and solutions aimed at the commercial and pro-AV installation markets, announces RTSales, Inc. as their newest Sales Representative partner.

Working with A.C. ProMedia’s Michael Colon, Regional Sales Manager, and Franck Fabry, VP of Sales, RTSales, Inc. will cover Southeast USA, representing;

Alabama
Florida
Georgia
Mississippi
North Carolina
South Carolina
Tennessee

Call for Scholarship Applications: Jeff Humphrey Technical Scholarship Awarded by Sound Productions

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For the 11th consecutive year, Sound Productions (SoundPro) is offering a scholarship to one student in pursuit of a technical audiovisual degree. SoundPro CEO Joshua Curlett established the scholarship in 2010 and renamed it in 2020 in memory of SoundPro’s Executive Vice President, Jeff Humphrey, an important person in Sound Production’s history.

Audio Associates Partners with Renkus-Heinz to Bring Perfectly Placed Sound to the Mid-Atlantic

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Renkus-Heinz, manufacturer of premium professional loudspeakers, is partnering with Audio Associates to bring premium sound solutions to integrators in the Mid-Atlantic region of the United States, including Washington D.C., Maryland, Eastern Pennsylvania, southern New Jersey, and Virginia.

“This is an exciting partnership as it enables integrators across the Mid-Atlantic to make use of solutions that place sound precisely where you want it most: on the audience,” said Joe Fustolo, Eastern Regional Sales Manager at Renkus-Heinz. “We make it a point to seek out partners who truly appreciate the way quality audio impacts an AV integration. The team at Audio Associates fits that description perfectly.”

Ashly Audio Refocuses Ashly University Training to Support 2021 AV Integration “Comeback”

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Ashly Audio, manufacturer of pro audio solutions, is adding new coursework to its Ashly University offerings to meet the expectation that 2021 will see a substantial uptick in pro AV integrations.

Ashly believes key verticals are poised for success as vaccine rollout continues across the globe. Schools, offices, and worship spaces will be seeking new ways of using AV for a long-term blend of in-person and remote offerings. Further, people who have been social distancing over the past year will likely soon be interested in returning to restaurants, live events, and sports – in a modified and safe manner – this summer.

PK SOUND Welcomes James Oliver as Chief Strategy Officer

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PK SOUND, the robotic line array company, has announced the appointment of James Oliver as Chief Strategy Officer. Reporting directly to Founder and CEO Jeremy Bridge, Oliver is responsible for the development, communication, execution, and sustainment of strategic corporate initiatives. In addition to his role on PK SOUND’s senior management team, Oliver has also joined the company’s ownership group.

Oliver comes to PK SOUND following a high-profile, seven-year tenure with Adamson Systems Engineering, most recently serving as Director of Marketing and Sales. Throughout that stint, he spearheaded the development of turnkey system offerings and a sophisticated global distribution network that led to exponential year-over-year growth for the manufacturer.

Renkus-Heinz Promotes Senior Staff To Provide Additional Support and Collaboration Across North America

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Renkus-Heinz, manufacturer of premium professional loudspeakers, have appointed Dudley McLaughlin to the position of National Sales Manager and Garrison Parkin to the position of Western Regional Sales Manager effective February 1st. The positions both cover the North American region.

The promotions serve as a continued commitment to service and support in the United States and Canadian markets. McLaughlin has been with Renkus-Heinz since he was hired as Western Regional Sales Manager in 2018. Parkin joined the company in 2019 as Southwestern Territory Sales Manager.