ANAHEIM, CA - JANUARY 15, 2008 - Auralex Acoustics, Inc., the industry leader in innovative sound control solutions, recently installed an assortment of its best-selling acoustical products at the Fender Center for Music Education, a 501 C3 not-for-profit public benefit corporation that provides free and low cost Kids Rock Free® educational opportunities, including piano, guitar and drum lessons, to over six hundred children per week.

The museum and educational facility, located in Corona, CA, houses Kids Rock Free® classrooms, Studio FM — a 48-track digital recording studio, an outdoor TLC Amphitheater, a visual arts gallery, and the Celebrate the Legacy…the Fender Story exhibit, which presents a 50-year history of the famous Fender electric guitar and its impact on the world of entertainment.

Most recently, the Rhythm Lounge was constructed as an indoor performance center for benefit concerts, name artists, and local bands to perform throughout the winter months. Due to its big box construction and parallel walls, acoustical treatments were needed in order to tame the spaces‘ first reflections and echoes. Auralex provided the sound solution with [18] Elite C24 ProPanels, one box of SonoFiber and several spot treatments above the stage area.

Auralex‘s Elite C24 ProPanels are 2” thick versions of the company‘s popular B24 ProPanels. The C24 is available in a 2‘x4‘ size with a beveled edge, but due to its 2” thickness it has an overall Noise Reduction Coefficient (NRC) of 1.05, greatly increasing its ability to control lower frequencies. SonoFiber is a 1” thick charcoal gray natural fiber acoustic absorptive panel that offers the perfect solution for budget-conscious projects requiring a Class A fire rating without the aesthetic demands of designer treatments such as fabric-covered panels.

“We worked with Auralex during the construction of our Studio FM digital recording facility and were really impressed with the outcome,” said Kelly McGuire, Chief Audio Engineer at the Fender Center for Music Education. “When it came time to treat our new indoor performance stage, Auralex was the obvious choice. Once all the treatments were installed, there was an immediate sound difference.”

The lounge features couches, bistro tables and futons for a sleek and relaxed feel. The decor also includes custom Fender Shop guitars mounted on the walls. When orchestrating the rooms‘ acoustical treatments, Fender wanted the treatments to blend, versus sticking out, which is why they decided on using the obsidian colored fabric on the ProPanels for an appealing, yet consistent look.

“Our entire facility at the Fender Center for Music Education is outfitted in Auralex products,” continues McGuire. “They have offered us quality workmanship and impeccable sound control. We are already looking into acoustically treating our lesson rooms as well as several other projects. As the facility continues to expand, Auralex will be our first and only choice for acoustical treatments.”

About Auralex Acoustics, Inc.

Located in Indianapolis, Auralex Acoustics was founded in 1977 with a mission to provide top-performing acoustical treatment products at the best value. Since then, thousands of satisfied Auralex customers have experienced improved acoustics, expert advice and exceptional customer service. Auralex products enjoy widespread use among prominent artists, producers, engineers, corporations, celebrities and government agencies.

Auralex Acoustics has become the industry leader in innovative sound control solutions and continues to enjoy rapid growth through an international network of authorized dealers. Visit the Auralex web page at www.auralex.com. Auralex can be reached via email at auralexinfo@auralex.com or by calling 1.800.959.3343.

ANAHEIM, CA, JANUARY 15, 2008 - Neutrik, designer and manufacturer of the industry leading XX series XLR cable connector, showcases its EtherCon series for CAT6 cables at Winter NAMM 2008 (Hall A, Booth #6320).

The EtherCon CAT6 series offers a rugged patch cable solution, which includes a metal housing for RJ45 cable connectors that protect them against mechanical load. It is equipped with Neutrik‘s chuck-type strain relief with a separate push-pull locking mechanism to avoid accidental unplugging. The cable solution is available in custom lengths and the receptacle will accept a standard RJ45 cable end in addition to the EtherCon CAT6 patch cable.

“Extended bandwidth coupled with a push-pull locking mechanism makes Neutrik‘s newest EtherCon for Cat6 the new must-have for live stage and studio productions,” says Jim Cowan, president of Neutrik USA. “Introducing the EtherCon for Cat6 cable enables us to stay at the forefront of this growing bandwidth trend.”

The EtherCon system was developed to meet the ever increasing requirements of data volume, transfer rate and bandwidth. It is perfectly suitable for Ethernet applications, especially in harsh, demanding environments such as live stage production, DMX lighting, outdoor Internet access and industrial Ethernet.

Neutrik manufactures a wide array of XLR connectors and receptacles, jacks and plugs, speaker connectors and accessories for the professional audio industry. Neutrik USA is located at 195 Lehigh Avenue, Lakewood, NJ 08701.

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Carlisle, PA, January 15, 2008 - RF Central, a leading digital microwave technology provider, has set a new standard for customer service within the broadcast industry with the launch of its new ExtremeCare™ 24/7 support program. more

Aviom, exclusive developer of the world‘s premier audio transport technology, A-Net®, is getting high marks at The Art Institute of Seattle. Students and faculty members in the school‘s audio recording and production program have improved their monitoring and cue systems by adding Aviom’s Pro16 Series™ monitor mixing system including the signature A-16II Personal Mixer to their equipment arsenal. Aviom‘s Pro16 Series™ will be showcased at the NAMM show, January 17th to 20th, at the Anaheim Convention Center in California (Arena, Booth #7123).

“As an educator I am interested in the idea of showing students alternate ways of doing things to better prepare them for the real world,” says Academic Director of Audio Production at The Art Institute of Seattle, Steven Barsotti. “The Aviom Personal Mixing System is being utilized to educate our students while offering simplicity and flexibility without sacrificing quality.”

Aviom’s Pro16 System offers the most advanced solution available to provide each musician (or vocalist) total control over their individual monitor mixes, using Cat-5 cabling through Aviom‘s super-fast A-Net® for signal transport. Each performer has control over channel volume, grouping, pan, stereo spread and master volume while having the capability of creating a unique monitor mix that enables them to save and recall up to 16 custom mix snapshots as presets in each of their A-16II personal mixers. The stereo output from the Aviom system can be used effectively with headphones, in-ear monitors (IEMs) or to drive floor wedge, spot or studio monitors.

“The Aviom Personal Mixing System is a huge time saver in the student‘s workflow by taking the setup out of the student‘s to-do list and allowing the performer to implement his/her own changes without having to talk to the engineer,” says Tom Pfaeffle, audio production instructor at The Art Institute of Seattle. “Aviom makes it easy. In the big picture, whether in a school or professional studio, it makes the session run 200% smoother because the variable is now put into the artist‘s hands and he/she can do what they need to do. Overall it helps our students save time and helps them to think about the task at hand as well as other aspects of the session without having to read the artist‘s mind.”

Accredited by the Northwest Commission on Colleges and Universities, The Art Institute of Seattle is a wholly-owned subsidiary of The Art Institutes International, Inc. The Art Institute is providing students with a path to become a creative professional with programs in the field of audio production. An Associates of Applied Arts is available to students with state-of-the-art recording facilities.

For more information, visit www.aviom.com.

Aviom is the world leader and pioneer of personal monitor mixing technology with the popular A-16II Personal Mixer, as well as the exclusive developer of the revolutionary Pro64 Series of audio distribution and networking products. All Aviom products are powered by A-Net®, the company‘s groundbreaking high-speed digital audio transmission protocol. Aviom products solve problems in a variety of different environments, including live sound reinforcement, recording studios, houses of worship, theater, broadcast facilities and a variety of commercial installations. Aviom‘s entire line of high-quality professional audio products are designed and manufactured in the USA.