The archives of Industry News + the usual gossip (& well promoted lies)
2008

Norwest Productions announce acquisition of Oceania Audio & McLean Audio Services
Australia's largest pro audio service provider, has announced the completion of acquisition of businesses from both sides of the world (Australia AND New Zealand).

The RoHS war is still running hot
RoHS is still getting people cranked up. We thought this email from Karl gave good representation of the feeling of a lot of small to medium manufacturers

New Bosch Pro CCTV LCD monitors
Bosch Security Systems is adding a range of high-performance and general purpose colour liquid crystal display (LCD) flat-panel monitors to its extensive portfolio of security components and solutions.

Frontrunner
This is now one of the industries well established annual functions that kicks arse and is popular with many Pro Audio Dealers.

Job seekers opportunity
If you believe you are intelligent and motivated with a strong desire to be in the audio industry, then do we have a position for you.

Coda Move
Apparently they had to, they needed more room for stock, plus, it's alleged, the management wanted Felix to have a bigger office.

Time marches for us all
It's been sad days for the families of both Bob Hammond (Tanson Information Systems) and Russ Smith (Cohpac Communications), both of whom passed away in recent days.

Originally from Perth
Jason Hearn began experimenting with synths and computers in the early 80s but ended up one of the industries high tech product managers.

Tecsound Move
The area was OK, the lunch shop quite good, Sudsie and the Doc knew most of the locals, so why did they change location? It's something you will have to ask them.

First THX Select 2 Certified in wall speaker
Atlantic Technology has begun shipping its THX Select2 Certified IWCB-727 in-wall loudspeaker system. This is the first loudspeaker of any format to earn the new THX Select2 certification.

BE Productions Opts for HK
Concert sound reinforcement, outdoor cinema events, projectors and inflatable screens, they've got the lot.

Oliver moves
Not just talking about the live show. Oliver is a popular name, especially at HK where the newness of it all makes it even more popular.

Neutrik gets a sex change
Get in first before anybody else decides to join the Neutrik XLR sex change revolution.

New CharterOak comp
Niche market manufacturer expands their product range with a Discreet Compressor Limiter.

Microhire Maxisound
Computers, Sound gear, plus the lot. They are really becoming something to contend with.

Church Fart
When do older folk ever learn. There's a lesson here for retiring AV operators.

Grape Grazing
As the Crew rolled into Rochford Winery in the early hours of the morning they knew they were in for a huge weekend of fun, sun and one hell of a show.
 
 

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