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Audix Appoints Erikson Audio as Its Exclusive Canadian Distributor
Audix , a manufacturer of microphones , headphones , and wireless solutions , has announced the appointment of Erikson Audio as its new exclusive distributor for Canada . “ We are very proud to be distributing Audix in Canada ,” says Erikson Audio Product Manager Mario Leroux . “ While everyone knows Audix for its iconic vocal and instrument mics , we hope to bring greater awareness to their installed sound products , especially ceiling mics , which are now the preferred solution for contemporary meeting spaces .”
Audix was launched in 1984 and is based in Wilsonville , OR . It offers a wide range of pro-level vocal , instrument , and studio microphones , as well as headphones . It also offers a range of ceiling and desktop microphones and related products for the installed sound market .
For more information , contact Erikson Audio : 514-457- 2555 , info @ eriksonaudio . com , www . eriksonaudio . com .
Solotech Completes Its Acquisition of Morris Light & Sound
Solotech has completed of its acquisition of Nashville-based Morris Light & Sound . As such , Solotech expands its activities in the U . S . and solidifies its presence in the Nashville region by joining forces with the live production and systems integration team ( InteRise ) at Morris Light & Sound .
“ Our joint capabilities enable us to significantly strengthen our footprint in the U . S ., and much more in Nashville , to the benefit of all our clients . It also provides assurance of our unrivaled readiness to our clients in the live productions industry , and signals our enhanced ability to offer compelling innovative services and solutions when activities resume after the global crisis ends ,” says Martin Tremblay , president and CEO of Solotech .
Mickey Curbishley , president of Solotech ’ s Live Productions Division in the U . S . and U . K ., and Philip Giffard , president of the Global Sales and Systems Integration Division , will oversee the leadership in place in Nashville to manage all operational aspects and ensure a smooth and efficient transition .
For more information , contact Solotech : 514-526-7721 , www . solotech . com .
Lectrosonics Celebrates Its 50 th Anniversary
Lectrosonics , a worldwide manufacturer of wireless microphone systems and audio processing products , celebrated its 50 th anniversary in March 2021 . Founded in March of 1971 in Albuquerque , NM , Lectrosonics products are used in countless broadcast , television , theatre , film , live performance , and music productions worldwide .
Today , all Lectrosonics products , still 100 % made in the U . S . factory in Rio Rancho , NM , are essential tools for the broadcast and film production communities , and are regularly found throughout the music industry as well as live sound reinforcement for the pro touring , installed sound , theatre , and church markets .
“ From wooden lecterns in 1971 to Academy Award-winning wireless microphones today , the past 50 years at Lectrosonics have brought amazing technological changes both in the products we make and in the markets we serve ,” says Gordon Moore , Lectrosonics ’ president and a 33-year company employee . “ We advanced from through-hole
LECTROSONICS PRES . GORDON MOORE ( LEFT ) WITH EXTRON ’ S STEVEN SOMERS AT THE 2019 AVIXA AWARDS GALA components with hand assembly to surface-mount technology and CNC machining . Our employees have had free reign to imagine , challenge , and invent with the reward of their innovations becoming an integral part of television and movie sound recording , news gathering , broadcast , theatre , and installed sound . Thank you to all our amazing partners and customers . What a fun ride !”
For more information , contact Lectrosonics Canada : 416-596-2202 , colinb @ lectrosonics . com , www . lectrosonics . com .
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