Professional Sound - October 2018 | Page 14

SIGNALS Loud Audio Sells EAW to RCF Group RCF Group has announced that it is acquiring Eastern Acoustics Works (EAW) from Loud Audio LLC, a portfolio company of Transom Capital Group. This is the third and final divestiture by Transom aimed at allowing Loud to narrow its focus to the Mackie brand. RCF Group says the acquisition will further its position in designing, producing, and selling prod- ucts and systems for professional audio and public address installations. “From the first moment this possibility started to materialize, it has been clear that joining forces with RCF Group is a great opportunity for EAW,” says EAW President TJ Smith. “With gratitude to the long list of those that built EAW over its 40-year history, we look forward to the exciting time in front of us.” For more information, contact RCF USA: 732-9026100, [email protected], www.rcf-usa.com. EAW PRES. TJ SMITH Schedule Revealed for SMPTE 2018 Annual Technical Conference & Exhibition The full schedule of events and sessions has been released for the SMPTE 2018 Annual Technical Conference & Exhibition, being held from Oct. 23-25 at the Westin Bonaventure Hotel & Suites in downtown Los Angeles, CA. Registration for SMPTE 2018 includes the keynote presen- tation, access to the exhibition hall a