Providing superb audio transmission, the AKG WMS 450 wireless system is available with new AKG microphones C5, D5 and C555 MicroMic, providing outstanding gain before feedback. Live sound, house of worship and conference applications will all benefit from this patented technology with superb sound quality. The WMS 450 offers easy operation with Auto Setup of up to 12 channels per frequency band and a Programmable Status Display with two-color backlight. more

Providing new durable and reliable microphone options to installed sound contractors, AKG has announced the new GN ESP Series gooseneck microphones. The three-model GN ESP Series features a programmable mute switch to cover a wide range of applications including house of worship, conference, lectern and paging applications. All three versions can be programmed to on/off, push-to-talk or push-to-mute operation. more

Demonstrating how Hitachi Software Engineering America, Inc.‘s StarBoard interactive communications software can complete an AV/IT boardroom installation and provide executives with an easy-to-use, feature-packed toolset to improve presentations, enhance collaboration and better archive meeting notes, Arkansas-based integrator I-Tech AV has just completed the installation of a sophisticated boardroom for financial services company, 700 Walton Street Project, that features Hitachi Software‘s StarBoard T-Series display panel as it‘s executive interface. more

Underscoring its commitment to providing teachers and educators with the latest tools, lesson plans and activities to simultaneously engage, entertain and educate today‘s K-12 students, Hitachi Software today announced that StarBoard® interactive users will have exclusive access to Mult-e-Maths Toolbox LE version, an interactive math tool package created by Cambridge-Hitachi exclusively for Hitachi Software and is compatible with any current StarBoard interactive product. more

Known for its groundbreaking technologies, AKG has infused the HUB 4000 Q wireless microphone network with Harman HiQnet™ technology, effectively closing the loop on the HiQnet chain. On display at NSCA 2007, the HUB 4000 Q wireless network seamlessly integrates the AKG WMS 4000 wireless microphones system into any Harman HiQnet installation. more

SAN DIEGO, CALIFORNIA, www.hitachi.us - Answering its teachers‘ request for advanced interactive presentation tools, Klein Independent School District in Texas recently installed Hitachi Software‘s StarBoard interactive whiteboards in 34 campus locations. Sold through Troxell Communications, the FX Series StarBoards were installed in elementary, intermediate and high schools throughout the district. more

Entry level to the DREAM II family becomes more affordable with the popular Satellite-AV available for less than USD $19,000. This price breakthrough becomes possible by the introduction of Fairlight‘s CC-1 media engine which can deliver up to 230 channels each with 8 bands EQ, 3 stages Dynamics, 192 track recording and editing and well as a complete multi-format mixing system. more

NORTHRIDGE, CALIFORNIA, January 31, 2007 — The Harman Pro Group, a leading professional audio and infotainment company whose technologies are used at the most ambitious and prestigious music, sports, broadcast, movie and recording events, will host a special “Audio For Commercial Venues” Seminar in the New York metro area on February 12th and 13th. more

AKG Acoustics today introduced Dino Virella as the new National Sales Manager in the United States. Based in AKG‘s Northridge, California office, Virella will be responsible for advising U.S. sales representatives and customers on AKG‘s microphone and headphone solutions. more

December 21, 2006 - The ninth annual Red Bull Music Academy took place in Melbourne, Australia from October 13th to 27th. Music enthusiasts from all over the world were offered the opportunity to prove their talent and learn from the best artists in the world. International artists passed their experience and knowledge to young artists through numerous workshops, studio sessions and performances in the clubs of Melbourne. Only optimal equipment ensures an ultimate sound experience in this environment. Therefore, the organizer of the Red Bull Music Academy this year again relied on AKG WMS 40 wireless microphone systems, C 414 recording microphones and K 171 headphones. more