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Martin Audio in Waterloo, Ontario, debuted its MLA Multi-cellular Loudspeaker Array at InfoComm 2010. The new system combines Martin Audio’s touring experience with optimization software and a cellular array design for highly reliable coverage and consistency.

APB-DynaSonics of Totowa, N.J., introduced the ProDesk-8 analog console and ProSpec line of single- and two-rackspace mixers at InfoComm 2010 in Las Vegas.

At InfoComm 2010 in Las Vegas, Sennheiser featured K-array's new Kobra, Redline and KH4 line array loudspeakers; new versions of Sennheiser's professional wireless products; and announced the launch of its first single-sided, ear-worn microphones.

The PCM92 stereo reverb/effects processor uses the latest DSP technology and a collection of Lexicon algorithms. The PCM92 delivers 28 mono and stereo reverbs, delays and modulation effects, flexible routing configurations, and a comprehensive library of more than 700 factory presets.

The Control 60 Series loudspeakers encompasses four models: the Control 62P ultracompact, mid-high satellite pendant speaker; the Control 65P/T compact, full-range pendant speaker; the Control 67P/T extended, full-range pendant speaker; and the Control 67HC/T narrow, 75-degree coverage, high-ceiling pendant speaker.

The DriveRack PA+ is a complete loudspeaker-management system that provides signal processing and an intuitive user interface. The DriveRack PA+ includes a new, updated library of stored speaker and amplifier settings. A USB connection has also been added that will now allow users to update the preset settings.

The new amplifier line—comprising four models—implements a flexible PureBand Crossover System.  A user can select crossover points from 50 Hz to 3 kHz, allowing for precise matching of specified crossover points on most bi-amplified loudspeakers.

The VRACK amplifier-management rack system solution features three built-in Crown I-Tech 12000HD amplifiers. Designed to work with JBL VerTec, VRX and AE Series loudspeakers, the system’s modular design is scalable and is designed to meet the needs of both small and large sound systems.

Jupiter is a turnkey audio processing platform drawing its inspiration from the apps paradigm of smartphones like Apple's iPhone. Jupiter hardware is available in three versions differing only in their input/output counts.

The HD-4400-CWDM card transports four 3G, HD-SDI signals over one fiber. This fiber can be patched to additional HD-4400-CWDM cards, for a total of 18 3G HD-SDI signals over one fiber in just five slots.

A robust and versatile professional handheld PCM/MP3 recorder, the PMD661 improves on the PMD660, offering a streamlined form factor, an expanded feature set and the use of SD Flash media. New design innovations include a smaller footprint and an improved top facia layout with fewer buttons and more highly developed use of multifunctional operation.

The DN-F450R and DN-F650R solid-state audio recorders offer stable and reliable solid-state media technology as the source medium. Both products are able to record and read MP3 files and uncompressed WAV files to and from SD or SDHC cards. (The DN-F650R records to USB drives as well.)

The QX Series is optimized for installed system applications that require directivity in a powerful low-profile form. The series is particularly geared toward medium to large-sized spaces, including sports arenas, but is also designed for a wide range of other venues requiring high power and consistent coverage in a compact housing, including houses of worship, outdoor stadiums, performing arts venues, theaters and clubs.

Less than two weeks after acquiring Aphex Systems, DWV Entertainment—a newly created entertainment company from leading audio industry veterans David Wiener and Robin Sibucao—has announced the appointment of Rick McClendon as General Manager of the new DWV Entertainment unit.

Summit Audio in Gardnerville, Nev., will distribute the KK Audio Labs' new line of studio reference monitors in the U.S. The reference monitors are designed and built entirely in the U.S. and are the brainchild of industry veteran Keith R. Klawitter, best known for founding and designing the KRK line of studio monitors.

For seven years, the non-profit Project RYTMO (Reaching Youth Through Music Opportunities) has been keeping kids in Anaheim, Calif. off the streets and engaged in music and learning. Shure states that the company is proud to play a role in Project RYTMO’s mission of educating, empowering and equipping young people through music, music technology and artistic development.

Now available from Apple’s App store is an iPhone/iPad/iPod touch version of TC Electronic’s PolyTune guitar tuner, which allows checking the tuning of all guitar strings simultaneously. This 1:1 port of TC’s award-winning PolyTune pedal tuner offers the exact same tuning technology and features found in the pedal version. It also offers an onboard chromatic tuner with ±0.5 cent accuracy.

SynAudCon (Synergetic Audio Concepts) in Greenville, Ind., announces that its online audio training course titled "Level 100: Principles of Audio" is now available. The online training offers essential fundamentals for any audio-related field, which are required for all other levels of SynAudCon training.

Montreal’s Game On Audio, a voice-over service for the videogame industry, announces that it is expanding its operations thanks to a strategic investment totaling close to $2 million made possible by its parters: the Business Development Bank of Canada (BDC), Investissement Québec and the Regional Economic Intervention Fund (FIER). The investment is comprised of funds from Game On Audio and from Investissement Québec, as well as loans from BDC and FIER Centre-du-Québec.

Musical instrument and pro audio retailer Sweetwater will present GearFest 2010 on June 25-26 in Fort Wayne, Ind. GearFest—an expo for musicians and their families—is free and open to the public, and includes an indoor/outdoor festival featuring music, food, fun and prizes. This year’s two-day expo offers dozens of workshops and seminars, scores of manufacturer exhibits, and special surprises.