Professional Sound - October 2018 | Page 11

Coast Music Now Distributing CAD Audio for MI Market CAD Audio has appointed Coast Music, a division of JAM Industries, as its exclusive distributor for the MI marketplace in Canada. Erikson Commercial, also a division of JAM Industries, will remain the Canadian distributor of CAD and Astatic products for the profes- sional market. “We are delighted to have Coast Music as CAD Audio’s exclusive distributor for the music industry in Canada,” says Brig Carr, president of CAD Audio. “Coast has an outstanding organization and a highly professional sales force. The CAD Audio product line of live sound microphones, recording microphones, and professional headphones fits perfectly with Coast Music’s current product offering. We look forward to great success with the talented team at Coast Music.” For more information, contact Coast Music: 514-457-2555, info@ coastmusic.ca, www.coastmusic.ca. John Meyer to Present Heyser Lecture at AES New York 2018 Sound reinforcement pioneer and innovator John Meyer will deliver the AES New York 2018 Convention’s Heyser Memorial Lecture on Oct. 19. Speaking on the topic “Taking the Room out of the Loudspeaker: New Tools for Transparent Reproduc- tion,” Meyer will share his expertise on loudspeaker design and applications from his 50-plus years as one of the most lauded names in the industry. The 145 th AES International Convention is being held from Oct. 17-20 at the Jacob Javits Center in New York City. As well, the convention has released the program for the Sound Reinforcement Track, which will offer insights into live JOHN MEYER and installed sound, including sound system optimization, corporate sound, live sound production for TV, the impact of the continuing reallocation of the RF spectrum, best practices in designing wireless intercom systems, and more. For more information, go to www.aes.org/events/145. Solotech Promotes David Brazeau to Director of R&D François Desjardins, VP of R&D and technology solutions at So- lotech, has announced David Brazeau’s promotion to director of R&D. Brazeau will lead a team of audio, lighting, and video technology solution consultants and specialists. This team will support other Solotech professionals, contribute to the delivery of various complex projects, and help select equip- ment from suppliers, in keeping with the company’s overall SOLOTECH’S DAVID BRAZEAU technology strategy. For more information, contact Solotech: 514-526-7721, [email protected], www.solotech.com. PROFESSIONAL SOUND 11