LDI: Neutrik STX Series of Speakon
Neutrik's Speakon STX Series is a 4-pole unit with metal housings designed for harsh environments that use speakers and amplifiers. The new unit offers a sealing gasket to help keep moisture out for weatherproof applications. Four new part numbers will include both male and female cable ends, and male and female posidrive terminated receptacles. MORE

Contour Design Announces NoteRiser
Contour Design's new NoteRiser allows the laptop/notebook user to position the computer for optimal ergonomic integrity by situating the screen at the appropriate height and angle to help decrease eyestrain. MORE

Drawmer SP2120 Now Available
The new Drawmer SP2120 Speaker Protector (MSRP: $849) eliminates the possibility of "unauthorized" excessive sound pressure levels on speaker systems that can result in damage to both chassis drivers and electronics. The SP2120 also gives venues the opportunity to comply with local legislation regarding noise levels. MORE

JSS Purchases Soundcraft Console
York, England-based P.A. equipment rental company JSS Audio has added a Soundcraft 40-channel MH3 desk from LMC (Birmingham). MORE

Digigram Helps Out Radio France
For the first time in the company's history, Digigram's EtherSound technology has been installed for Radio France's production of Carmen at the 80,000-seat Stade de France in Paris. MORE

NSCA Plans EST Certification Prep Course
To prepare technicians for the electronic systems technician, EST, certification exam, held on March 21, 2004, at the NSCA Systems Integration Expo in Las Vegas, NSCA has scheduled an online prep course from January 5, 2004, to February 23, 2004. MORE

New Rigging Seminars Announced
Rigging Seminars will hold three four-day seminars on rigging principles and practices: Orlando, February 1-4, 2004; Las Vegas, May 2-5, 2004; and Denver, June 27-30, 2004. MORE

Meyer M3D Receives Prestigious Award in Spain
Meyer Sound's M3D line array was honored with the "Best Sound Reinforcement Product" Award at the premiere Producción Profesional & Producción Audio Awards. The ceremony took place on November 4, 2003, in conjunction with the Broadcast '03 conference in Madrid's IFEMA convention center. MORE

Phil Vassar Tours With Audio-Technica Mics
Phil Vassar, winner of the 2002 Academy of Country Music Award for Top New Male Vocalist, as well as awards for his songwriting from ASCAP and Billboard, has recently been employing Audio-Technica 4000 Series mics. MORE

Wicked Wizardry Opens on Broadway
Broadway's newest musical, Wicked, opened at The Gershwin Theatre. Comprising a cast of 34 performers with a 24-piece band, the show is mixed through a new 101-slot Cadac J-Type Live Production Console, which was supplied by ProMix-Electrotec. MORE

Infusion Adds Allen & Heath to Rig
Australian electronic live act Infusion have upgraded their sound set up with the addition of a PA28 from Allen & Heath's new PA Series of portable live sound consoles. MORE