Nashville, TN (October 1, 2009) Tour Supply, the leading equipment supplier to the pro touring market, has announced the formation of TSI Distributing, a wholesale distribution company specializing in live performance products. The company has exclusive U.S. distribution agreements with 3RD Power Amplification, G-LAB, Palmer and Microphome for its initial product portfolio, and has established a national network of rep firms to bring these products to retail.

“We’re thrilled to be working with such a fine group of companies,” states TSI Distributing president Lance Wascom. “These are all problem-solving products that are innovative and tour-proven. We’re especially happy to help bring 3RD Power amps to the market. Their ability to produce killer tone at any volume promises to revolutionize the guitar world.”

With headquarters in Nashville, TSI Distributing is headed by Lance Wascom and Larry Martin of Tour more

Sensaphonics, the technology leader in custom in-ear monitoring solutions, has announced the opening of its Custom Shop, headed by sound engineering consultant Thom “Sound Guy” Fiegle. The Sensaphonics Custom Shop offers modifications to the 3D Active Ambient™ IEM System, the only custom in-ear system with embedded microphones to allow musicians to hear – and control the level of – the sounds around them with both earphones in place. The new Custom Shop mods, hand-wired on the 3D mixer-amplifier’s circuit board, extend this unique functionality even further. Available options include a Record Output, the 3D-RO, and a special modification for users with unilateral hearing loss, the 3D-CROS.

“The idea for the Custom Shop began with user requests,” notes Sensaphonics President Michael Santucci, Au.D. “Both these modifications were created to meet specific needs. The 3D-CROS is a unique application of a more

Sensaphonics is pleased to announce that veteran monitor engineer Mike Adams has joined the company as Director of Touring Sales, North America. Adams, whose recent tours include AC/DC, John Mayer and The Rolling Stones, will focus concentrate on meeting the IEM needs of major tours in the U.S. and Canada.

Asked what prompted his decision to leave the world of tour buses and backstage catering for a sales gig, Adams replied, “It was just time. I’ve been considering a move like this for awhile now, and when Sensaphonics offered me the opportunity, I took it as a sign. They are one of the coolest companies in the industry, with great products and service. I’ve always made it a point to work with the best, so this is a great fit for me.”

“We’re thrilled to be working with Mike Adams,” said Sensaphonics president and found Michael Santucci, AuD. “This is the guy who finally got Mick Jagger on ears for a full tour! He has been a huge supporter of our products over the years, and knows all the major players out there. Mike has helped us as a beta tester and provided valuable feedback on recent products like the 2MAX and 3D Active Ambient. We’ve couldn’t ask for a more knowledgeable and well-connected engineer to get the word out on Sensaphonics.”

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Microphome LLC, a Florida-based start-up company, has announced the immediate availability of its namesake product, Microphome™, a safe and easy-to-use disinfectant/deodorizer for microphones. This unique fast-drying cleaning foam takes only two minutes to use, leaves no resideu and kills 99.9% of all germs. Microphome is perfect for anyone who cares about the health, safety and sanitary condition of their microphones, including sound companies, rental houses, studios, rehearsal halls, churches, karaoke clubs and broadcasters.

Microphome comes in a handy 50 ml bottle – enough for over 100 applications. The secret to its effectiveness lies in its alcohol-free formula and foam aeration system. The antimicrobial cleaning fluid is pumped in a measured dose of gently aerated foam that clings to the external microphone surface, never touching the internal electronics, then completely dissipates within two minutes.

Founder and CEO Tommy McCoy explains: “In my years as a musician, I’ve had to use a lot of mics that – well, who knows what might be living on there from the previous users? And there was no product on the market to address it. That’s what inspired me to develop Microphome – to help artists protect themselves and others. It makes the mics safe to share and it’s easy to use, so it can be part of your routine maintenance. No more nasty mics!”

Using Microphome is simple. Just squirt one dose of the foam onto a lint-free cloth or the palm of your hand and rub it onto the mic grille. After about two minutes, the fast-drying foam simply evaporates, leaving the mic disinfected, deodorized and safe, so the artist can sing with confidence.

To renew neglected mics, Microphome offers a complete Mic Cleaning Kit, which includes a bottle of Microphome, a double-ended cleaning brush, soft nylon scouring pad and microfiber cleaning cloth, all in a black vinyl zipper pouch. The cleaning kit helps remove debris while eliminating the odors from smoke resins, stale beer, cosmetics, bad breath and other hazards that accumulate over time.

“Anyone who shares microphones should be concerned about health issues,” notes McCoy. “Microphome is the first and only product on the market that addresses this concern. Now you can quickly and safely disinfect the mic before each performance. As we like to say: Foam it before you own it!”

For more information, call Microphome LLC at 727-403-9354 or visit www.microphome.org.

Sensaphonics Hearing Conservation, the industry leader in custom silicone earphones for musicians, has announced a limited-time trade-in program for users of other brands of custom earphones. The program, first of its kind in the industry, offers a $250 price reduction on all Sensaphonics custom earphones – including the 2X-S, 2MAX, and 3D Active Ambient models – to customers who send their old custom earphones in trade. The program runs through the end of the 2008 calendar year.

Sensaphonics president and founder Michael Santucci explained, “People get into the habit of buying the same brand, over and over, then wondering why they’re not getting great bass response, or why they have discomfort and soreness after long playing sessions. We’re the only company that offers silicone earphones, and it’s really the only solution to these problems. And we’re so confident that our earphones are the solution, we’re paying a bounty to get these conventional hard plastic designs off the stage.”

Under the program, 2X-S will cost $500 (regular $750) and the new 2MAX, optimized for wireless applications, will run $600 (regular price $850). All 3D Active Ambient IEM Systems, which start at $2,000, will be reduced by $250. This “earphone amnesty” approach gives customers the lowest pricing Sensaphonics has ever offered. To qualify, users need only supply Sensaphonics with new ear impressions and their old custom earphones – which can be any brand, in any condition. All sales and trade-ins are final.

For full details, visit www.sensaphonics.com or call toll-free at 1-877-848-1714.

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Sensaphonics Hearing Conservation, Inc., the industry leader in technology for in-ear monitoring (IEM), is introducing the dB Check in-ear sound level analyzer, the first device capable of accurately measuring sound pressure levels with the earphones inserted. Designed to work with Sensaphonics custom earphones, the dB Check is an easy-to-use handheld unit that measures and displays the actual A-weighted SPL and, more importantly, the recommended safe exposure time for that level under both NIOSH and OSHA guidelines.

“The dB Check is an industry first, and we’re really excited about it,” notes Sensaphonics President Michael Santucci. “Before now, with their earphones in, musicians could only guess at the actual levels they were experiencing. But dB Check measures and displays the actual in-ear levels in real time. So now, IEM users can know exactly how loud they are monitoring, and how long they can safely listen at that level. It’s really the missing link in hearing conservation for musicians.”

Using the dB Check is as simple as plugging it in between the sound source (IEM bodypack, iPod, etc.) and the earphones. The user selects the Sensaphonics model being used (ProPhonic 2X-S, 2MAX, or 3D Active Ambient), sets the duration (from one minute to two hours), and monitors normally. In operation, the dB Check displays the A-weighted decibel level in real time. When the duration expires, the LCD display shows both the average SPL and the recommended daily exposure time under both NIOSH and OSHA guidelines.

While it is commonly believed that the use of personal monitors helps artists to monitor at lower levels, a recent Vanderbilt University study shows that, in practice, most musicians tend to turn up their IEMs to the same levels they are used to enduring with floor wedges. The study also showed that, while IEM systems are capable of allowing musicians to monitor at lower levels, the artists using them need proper instruction in order to realize the benefits.

“The problem is, old listening habits die hard,” notes Santucci, a practicing audiologist. “As a result, many well-intentioned IEM users are monitoring too loudly without knowing it. dB Check is the only device that addresses this issue. It can’t force you to turn down the volume, but it gives the information needed to make an informed choice. It’s a huge advance that will help our customers realize all the benefits of in-ear monitoring.”

Additional functionality built into the dB Check includes a condenser microphone for taking room level measurements. The unit is powered by a rechargeable lithium-polymer battery, and ships in a rugged Pelican case. Supplied accessories include an audio interconnect cable and USB charging cable.

The dB Check in-ear sound level analyzer is now shipping. For full information, visit http://www.sensaphonics.com/prod_db_check.html.

Company‘s first-ever promotional program shows dedication to musicians‘ hearing health.

Chicago, February 27, 2008 - Sensaphonics Hearing Conservation, manufacturer of the only active ambient in-ear monitoring system, has announced the first promotional program in the company‘s history. In anticipation of the coming tour season, the Sensaphonics “Hear It All” promotion provides purchasers of the 3D Active Ambient™ IEM system with free ear impressions, plus a hearing test and fitting. The program runs through April 30, 2008.

“Obviously, we‘re promoting the 3D Active Ambient, which is truly a unique product” notes company president Michael Santucci, a practicing audiologist. “But more importantly, we want to encourage all musicians and engineers to get their hearing checked. Too many musicians buying custom earphones just run out and get impressions made.”

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