— Normal and Tube Pre channels offer tonal diversity —

MELVILLE, NY — VOX Amplification announces the new AGA70 Acoustic Guitar Amplifier. This two-channel amp features both a Normal channel and a Tube Pre channel, complete with a 12AU7 dual triode vacuum tube. The VOX AGA70 is designed from the ground up to meet the needs of today’s acoustic performer. more

— Waves Vocal Rider intelligently raises or lowers vocal volume without coloring or compression —

TEL AVIV, ISRAEL — Waves Audio is now shipping Vocal Rider, the first of Waves’ pioneering series of innovative new Mixing tools. Vocal Rider is indispensable for mixers and recording engineers, automatically riding the levels of vocal tracks. Instead of manually riding a console fader, or tediously drawing in every level change on a DAW track, Vocal Rider does it automatically, making it a true timesaver. more

— Enhancements include up to 1001 selectable UHF frequencies in 25 kHz spacing, antenna power, new I Band, transmitter backlit screens and UniPak® body-pack transmitter locking battery compartment —

STOW, OH — As part of their ongoing efforts to provide state-of-the-art, market-driven wireless solutions, Audio-Technica, a leading innovator in transducer technology for over 45 years, announces updates to its 3000 Series Frequency-agile True Diversity UHF Wireless Systems. Now offering up to 1001 selectable UHF frequencies in 25 kHz spacing in three available frequency bands (including the new I Band), Audio-Technica’s upgraded 3000 Series delivers outstanding professional performance. Nine new pre-coordinated frequency scan groups simplify selection of usable frequencies in a multi-channel wireless system. The versatile UniPak® body-pack transmitter features a backlit screen for easy reading in low-light situations and a locking battery door for added security. more

Placerville, CA – February 2010… When it comes to wireless microphones, few things are more annoying than dropouts, distorted sound quality, and faulty switches that lessen one’s confidence in the system. That’s exactly what Steve Krogedal, Technical Director at Green Valley Community Church, routinely encountered each week when it was time for services. After struggling with these and assorted other problems, the church decided they’d had enough and provided Krogedal the budget to rectify the most pressing issues. After evaluating equipment from a variety of manufacturers, Krogedal ultimately selected a wireless system featuring Digital Hybrid Wireless® technology from Lectrosonics. more

Pictured at Ardent Studios in Memphis are (L-R) Ralph Arista, band assistant; Bill Gibson, drummer; Johnny Colla, guitarist/saxophonist; Jim Gaines, engineer/co-producer; Lydia Gilman, staff assistant (seated); Huey Lewis; Curry Weber, assistant engineer; and Sean Hopper, keyboardist.

Jim Gaines Records Stax/Soul Tribute Album

Huey Lewis and the News have returned to Memphis’s renowned Ardent Studios to record their first studio album in nine years, a Stax Records and Memphis Soul tribute collection. In the early days of the Stax Records success story, when the work overwhelmed their in-house studios, Ardent was often called upon to provide room for numerous overflow sessions. Lewis remarked, “We’re trying to do it right, and I think if you’re working at Ardent you’re a little more careful.” more

MELVILLE, NY — VOX Amplification offers the Pathfinder Bass 10 as the newest addition to the Pathfinder amplifier series. Guitarists have long been familiar with VOX’s popular, portable Pathfinder combo amps, and now the Pathfinder Bass 10 amp faithfully carries on the VOX sound, look and tradition for bass players.

From the diamond grille cloth to the vintage chicken-head knobs, the Pathfinder Bass 10 loudly proclaims its VOX pedigree. While compact in size, the Pathfinder Bass 10 boasts 10 Watts of power, pushing a pair of 5-inch VOX Bulldog speakers for a powerful bass sound. In addition to Bass and Treble controls, the Bright switch adds an edgy boost to the upper harmonics. Turning up the Drive control provides a modern, warm bass distortion that adds character and vitality to the tone. more

— Online Waves store offers maximum flexibility for custom plug-in combinations and upgradeability —

TEL AVIV, ISRAEL, February 10, 2010 — Waves Audio, a leading provider of digital signal processing solutions, unveils YourWaves, an interactive online Waves store offering three exciting new ways for users to get the Waves plug-ins of their choice, from different Waves bundles. At register.waves.com/yourwaves, users can sign up for “Artist Choice,� “Quick Choice� or “Custom Choice,� each providing different approaches and plug-in options for the user. more

— Established European guitar company offers acoustic and acoustic/electric line featuring proprietary electronics systems —

MELVILLE, NY — LÂG Guitars make their U.S. debut with the unveiling of the all-new Tramontane line of acoustic and acoustic/electric guitars. Based in the Occitania region of France, LÂG has been making quality guitars for over 25 years, under the guidance of master luthier Michel Lâg Chavarria. more

— Powered by the same core engine as the flagship DN-X1700, the DN-X1600 is a versatile, cost-effective mixer for professional club or studio use, as well as for party DJs and amateur spinners —

— DN-X1600 the world’s first digital DJ mixer to be introduced with V-LINK, allowing DJs to perform a wide range of visual effects simultaneously with their music —

ITASCA, IL — Denon DJ, a leading manufacturer of premium-grade DJ equipment, offers its DN-X1600 Digital DJ Mixer, offering superb sound quality, durability, reliability, operability and visibility. Based on the same core engine as Denon DJ’s flagship DN-X1700, the DN-X1600 is an extremely affordable and versatile four-channel digital mixer with a variety of features perfect for all DJs and electronic musicians, from professional club and touring DJs, to party DJs and bedroom mix artists. more

PRG provided lighting, audio, video and rigging for the Chrysler booth at the 2010 North American International Auto Show in Detroit.

At this year’s North American International Auto Show (NAIAS), one of the most prestigious automotive events in the world and one of the largest media events in North America, many companies turned to Production Resource Group (PRG) to meet their technology needs. At NAIAS, automobile manufacturers promote their latest models and concept cars with elaborate booth designs and press events. PRG provided multi-discipline systems (lighting, rigging, audio, video, LED), as well as project coordination and installation services, for clients including Hyundai, Subaru, Land Rover/Jaguar, Tesla and the newly redesigned Chrysler Corporation’s booth, which showcased Chrysler, Jeep, Dodge, Ram, Fiat, Ferrari and Maserati. more