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GCI Booth Makes Big Impression at Winter NAMM
[Jan. 28, 2008] As a record-breaking 88,128 attendees converged last week for the Winter NAMM show; the largest music product trade show in the world, GCI Technologies was on-hand unveiling a wealth of new and innovative products from all brands (Gemini, Cortex and iKEY-Audio), as well as providing high energy live demo’s and performances from top notch LA DJ’s/Remixers and Musicians.

Mackie SRMv2 Active Loudspeakers Announced
[Jan. 22, 2008] Ten years after launching the SRM450 and creating the Active loudspeaker market, Mackie today announced the next generation of its industry-standard SRM Series Active loudspeakers. The SRM450v2 and SRM350v2 provide the ultimate in power, clarity and punch and re-set the bar for performance in the active loudspeaker category.

Denon DN-HP700 & DN-X120 Two From NAMM 2008
[Jan. 18, 2008]

NUMARK SHIPS FIT FOR SOUND
[Jan. 18, 2008] Numark, the world’s leading manufacturer of products for the DJ market, announces immediate shipment of Fit For Sound, the first rack-mountable music player to include pro-grade sound delivery, a Universal Dock for iPod, large, easy-to-read buttons, and a remote control with lanyard.

Pioneer MEP-7000 & SEP-C1 Get NAMM Release
[Jan. 17, 2008] Pioneer Electronics (USA) Inc. Professional Sound and Visual Division, the leader in Pro DJ products and the innovator of the CD turntable, today unveiled the latest addition to its family of DJ compact disc players, the MEP-7000, Professional Multi-Entertainment Player and the SEP-C1, Professional Software Entertainment Controller. Pioneer’s DJ CD players have established a worldwide reputation for their superior performance for both professional and amateur DJs, continuing to strengthen their status as an industry standard.

Free Practice & N-Joy 2008 Event in Milwaukee
[Jan. 15, 2008] You’ve seen them teaching DJ-ing lessons in more than 1500 YouTube videos. Now for the first time ever DJ Tutors Brian Redd of the USA and Johnathan (a.k.a. Ellaskins) Lewis of Wales will unite to present a face-to-face DJ convention/workshop, where they will share their knowledge of gear and techniques live and in person. In keeping with their tutoring philosophy, the event will be free of charge to all who attend!

American Audio SDJ-1 DJzone Exclusive Scoop!
[Dec. 21, 2007] The people of American Audio are releasing a new digital controller that you won’t have difficulties with hard drives or other external devices and you don’t need a laptop or college diploma to play music from it. The new SDJ-1 uses the virtually indestructible SD cards like what you see in cameras and PDAs. Everyone knows from watching CSI on TV that SD cards can practically be blown to bits and still work. At least I think they can. By Sid Vanderpool

Christmas in Minnesota a little Greener this year
[Dec. 21, 2007] Greeting those seeking some extra holiday spirit at the governor’s mansion is a Christmas tree standing over 20 feet and illuminated by 3-CHAUVET COLORado™ 3 units installed by Norcostco. The units allow the color of the tree to remain in a constant state of flux, leading passers-by to wonder, “How do they do that?”

DJzone Anounces 2007 Crystal Disc Award For Lighting
[Nov. 28, 2007] DJZone.com, the Web’s largest information network for disc jockeys, today announced the recipient of their 2007 Crystal Disc Award for lighting. The award is given annually to a lighting manufacturer whose product exhibits superior technical innovation for the mobile and club disc jockey industries.

Stanton Diablo Cartridge Is Red Hot!
[Nov. 20, 2007] Stanton DJ, an industry leader in the design and manufacture of DJ products, has announced the Diablo Cartridge, a stunning, limited edition red cartridge that will be distributed and sold exclusively by Hard to Find Records across the UK and Europe (?65.00).

Pioneer’s SVM-1000 integrated video/audio mixer lets crowds “see” the mix
[Nov. 13, 2007] Just minutes away from the glitter of Broadway sits the Pacha Club. A trendy mega club and a behemoth in New York’s nightlife scene, this was to be the place where a new defining moment in DJ history would be set in motion. Members of the worldwide DJ press were first to experience the SVM-1000. By Sid Vanderpool

Elation Professional Honors Elation Education Experience Winners
[Oct. 30, 2007] Elation Professional, a leading maker of lighting products for the House of Worship market, presented the 2007 Elation Education Experience award to three young lighting designers at the WFx show in Atlanta.

CHAUVET Pumps Up Drummer Boy Sound Productions
[Sep. 18, 2007] Full-event production company, Drummer Boy Sound Productions, Inc., provided sound, lighting, staging, backline, and power for the South Florida Boy Choir’s jazz concert over Labor Day weekend. The concert featured R&B singer Ruby Baker, jazz saxophone sensation Eric Darius, and legendary jazz keyboardist Jeff Lorber as the headliner.

American Audio’s Roaring New VLP-2500 Power Amp
[Sep. 11, 2007] Wielding a whopping 2,200 Watts, the VLP-2500 is the biggest and most powerful rackmount amp in American Audio’s value-priced VLP Series. The non-nonsense line has been a huge hit among budget-minded users who demand a big bang for their buck. Now, American Audio is responding to its customers’ requests for an even more powerful model — with all of the same features that made the high-performing series so successful in the first place.