2024 Audio Biz Roadshow | Save The Date

Audio Biz is going on the road once again for the 2024 Audio Biz University Roadshow!

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Mark your calendars and save space in your day to visit the roadshow May 6-7th in Chicago and May 8-9th in Milwaukee!

We're bringing our top-of-the-line brand partners along for the ride, giving you access to the very best in the industry!

This year’s show will feature the latest and greatest products as well as training courses and CTS classes led by industry experts, designed to sharpen your skills!

Mark your calendars, spread the word, and get ready for registration on our events page soon.

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Audio Biz Now Proudly Represents Bose Professional

Audio Biz is thrilled to announce our new partnership representing Bose Professional.

For over 50 years, Bose Professional has developed audio systems that are easy to design, install, and operate for performance, commercial, and conferencing applications. With the belief that innovation begins with exploration, their legacy and continued focus is finding and developing leading-edge, transparent technologies.

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By collaborating with their customers and dealers as the experts to bring a huge advantage, Bose Professional is able to continually evolve their audio solutions. Their products are born out of finding answers to identified unique problems in the audio industry.

Bose Professional’s attention to detail and willingness to collaborate with system designers, integrators, installers, sound engineers, and musicians who apply their products to their spaces is what makes them stand out.

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Audio Biz is excited to represent this innovative product line, which will expand our reach by providing exceptional audio solutions for conferencing, commercial, and performance spaces.

Audio Biz will be representing Bose Professional in our Illinois, Wisconsin, Michigan, and Indiana Territories.

Learn more about the innovative products and solutions from Bose Professional here.

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3 Requirements for Exceptional Audio

Did you know the Shure MXA902 is the fastest and simplest solution to getting exceptional audio in your small and medium sized meeting spaces?

So exactly what makes the MXA902 the solution to getting exceptional audio in your space? Read on to find out!

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ADVANCED ARRAY MICROPHONE 

Single-Zone Automatic CoverageTM technology captures every talker in a 20 x 20 foot area automatically with no configuration required. Next-generation array architecture provides full-range speech capture and consistent directional performance even at lower frequencies.

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INTEGRATED LOUDSPEAKER

Wide-dispersion loudspeaker delivers clear, robust far-site audio that fills the room. With just PoE+ power it generates up to 86 dB SPL with no additional amplification required.

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INTELLIMIX® DSP

Industry-leading automatic mixing, acoustic echo cancellation, noise reduction, automatic gain control, and EQ provide an automix output with outstanding speech clarity.

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Are you ready to see the MXA902 in action?

Contact us to schedule a demo today!

Allen & Heath, dBTechnologies, and EAW takeover Milwaukee Irish Fest

For 42 years, Milwaukee has hosted the world’s largest Irish music festival right on the shores of Lake Michigan, and this year wasn’t a year to forget (provided you didn’t drink too much Irish whiskey, if there is such a thing). With over 93,000 attendees, 110 bands in the lineup, Irish cultural activities such as currach races along the lagoon, and plenty of Jameson to go around, this years festival brought something to celebrate for the Irish and non-Irish alike.

With a such a big festival, comes even bigger audio needs. That’s where we came in with our kilts around our waists and scally caps on our heads. Audio Biz and Irish Fest partnered with Allen & Heath, dBTechnologies, and EAW on all 18 stages to bring the power of good sound to the ears of every attendee. Audio Biz also had the pleasure of inviting our dealers and end users for special early access to demo the gear or hear it in action during the festival.

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The full range of Allen & Heath consoles lit up from the first soundcheck to the last encore on every stage including Zed, QU, SQ, Avantis, and dLive. Allen & Heath National Sales Manager Pat McConnell and Central Regional Sales Manager Christopher Melendy joined us in Milwaukee helping drive the success of the festival with deployment and technical support.

Veteran engineers from IATSE Local 18 welcomed the chance to work on Allen & Heath desks again at the fest. Many bands also brought along touring engineers that were just as excited that we had partnered with Irish Fest again to provide the consoles. After working on them at Milwaukee Irish Fest in previous years, many engineers have been touring with dLive, Avantis, and SQ and felt right at home with their mix.

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Driving the sound at The Ciderboys Stage was the dBTechnolgogies ViO rig. This powerhouse was the driving force for headlining Irish rock bands such as Hermitage Green, Skerryvore, and The Coronas. National Sales Manager Matthew Whitman and US Applications Engineer Chris Wilson helped deploy the rig and system tech for the weekend.

The rig was made up of 18 VIO L212 (main pa), 6 VIO L1610 (down fill), 4 VIO X206 (front fill), 18 VIO S218 (subs), 6 VIO W15T (wedge monitors), 1 VIO S118 (drum sub), 4 VIO C12 (side fills), and 4 VIO S118 (side fills).

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Bringing the sound for acts on the Coors Parkway stage and The Snug stage were EAW rigs ranging from the RS series up to EAW Adaptive line. Having so many music stages brings in an equal amount of audio challenges, and thanks to EAW this year, we were able to get creative solutions for the biggest set-backs.

We chose the Adaptive series for the Coors Parkway stage (24 EAW Anna, 8 EAW Otto, and 4 RSX208L) utilizing its ability to adapt the coverage area to prevent sound bleed into the traditional music stage (The Snug). The Coors stage was about 270 feet from The Snug venue, which in previous years was in the coverage pattern of the main PA. The deployed Anna system allowed EAW System Tech Josh Anderson to dial in the coverage area and control the sound. The level 20 feet from the stage was 104dB SPL; at the front of house position, it was 94.9dB SPL; at The Snug, the sound was 81dB SPL. This is a drastic reduction of sound bleed onto the smaller tent stage.

The Snug also had an Adaptive rig deployed to provide even coverage and keep energy off the back wall in a tent stage home to Traditional Irish music performances including 2 EAW AC6 (main pa) and 2 EAW SBX218 (subs).

Production manager for Milwaukee Irishfest Rick Bauer said, "Milwaukee Irish Fest had been attempting to resolve a sound bleed issue on grounds with closely packed stages. We were looking for a way to better "steer" audio and EAW was a suggested solution from the team at Audio Biz. Not only did EAW meet expectations but our entire leadership team expressed their delight in finding a solution that truly worked. Couple that with easy setup and strike, and I couldn't be more pleased with this solution. EAW and Audio Biz delivered."

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Audio Biz is so grateful and proud of the partnerships we have with these three brands that have continued to be a driving force in the success of the Milwaukee Irish Fest. Safe to say a great time was had by all involved. We are already looking forward to and making plans for Irish Fest 2024. Sláinte!

Audio Biz acquires TASCAM in Michigan

Audio Biz is proud to announce the addition of TASCAM to our Line Card in Michigan!

For decades, TASCAM has been the choice of musicians, engineers and broadcast professionals worldwide by combining industry leading fidelity with legendary reliability. With solutions designed for a stunning array of audio applications and catering to today’ s top professionals, TASCAM continues to define the sound of modern recording.

Representing TASCAM in Michigan is in addition to our existing partnership with them in our Wisconsin/Illinois territory. We look forward to the success of this growing partnership in the Great Lakes State.

If you would like more information about TASCAM dealership or their full line of products, contact us at sales@audiobiz.com.

Join us at Infocomm ‘23!

Are you heading InfoComm this year?

Many of our Brand Partners will be there showcasing tons of NEW and best products of the year! Take a look at which of our partners will be there and where you can find them:

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Are you interested in a personalized booth tour with us and our brand partners? If so let us know by contacting 815-271-3000. See you there!

2023 Audio Biz Roadshow Recap

For the 2nd year in a row, Audio Biz hosted a multi-day trade show and training event with many of our top-notch brand partners!

Check out this brief overview of the event and the photo gallery at the bottom of this page!

We kicked off the Roadshow on March 6th in Chicago and proceeded to travel to Madison, Milwaukee, Detroit, & Grand Rapids.

Each location featured product demos, training workshops, and classes worth CTS credit renewals. With us were representatives directly from the manufacturer to show the newest and most noteworthy products, teach classes, and answer any and all questions.

And to bring in all the gear, we packed a 53ft semi-truck to the brim!

A special thank you to all attendees, brand partners, and the Audio Biz team for making this a successful event this year! If you missed it, be on the lookout for more events to come in the near future!

Chauvet Acquires LynTec: Two Brand Partners Come Together

SUNRISE, FL – In keeping with its mission of providing customers with cutting edge technological solutions, Chauvet has acquired LynTec, a leading global supplier of electrical power solutions for lighting, video, and audio systems. Founded in 1982, Lenexa, Kansas-based LynTec is widely known for its advanced lighting control panels, with these products installed in well over 10,000 sites throughout the world.

“With the addition of LynTec to our group of companies, we will be able to offer our customers a complete solution that embraces lighting, video, show programming, and control at every level from the creation of a design, to the control of power at an installation,” said Albert Chauvet, CEO of Chauvet. “We not only value LynTec for its technology, we’ve also been very impressed by the company’s ongoing commitment to improving its products and level of service to customers. In this respect, it mirrors the same values that have powered the growth of Chauvet.”

Like Chauvet, LynTec has been dedicated to offering effective value driven solutions to every segment of its markets. For example, in the House of Worship market, its panels have been used at Saint Patrick’s Cathedral and Church of the Highlands, as well as at churches serving only a small number of worshippers. The same diversity is also very evident in its mix of theatrical, sports center and entertainment venue business, as its products are found in NHL arenas, as well as at high school auditoriums.

“We are very excited to be joining the Chauvet family based on our shared commitment to providing excellence to our customers in all facets,” said Mark Bishop, President of LynTec. “The synergies between the two companies will enable us to continue developing outstanding products while providing unmatched customer service and project solutions for our current and future customers.”

In addition to lighting control panels, such as the award-winning LCP Lighting Control Panel, LynTec makes remote control circuit breaker/relay panels, and Pro AV control panels. As it’s grown, the company has continued to develop innovations. At LDI 2022 it introduced the highly acclaimed PDS-12 Sequencing Relay Panel and Smart Switch Sets. Given this commitment to innovation and customer, LynTec should find itself right at home at Chauvet.

For more info on head to https://www.chauvetlighting.com/

2023 Roadshow: Audio Biz is Hitting the Road!

Audio Biz is hitting the road with our brand partners for another BIG training and trade show event!

In just 1 week from today, Audio Biz will kick off the event in Chicago and Milwaukee!

Join us this year in 4 different locations for training workshops, live product demos, and classes worth CTS credit renewals. (Register Here)

Along with new product demos, this year's roadshow will feature training sessions with presenters directly from the manufacturer. You will receive the most accurate and up to date product information along with CTS credit where applicable!

Audio Biz University - Classes Include:

• Shure - RF Basics, RF Troubleshooting, WWB Basics, Intro to RF Coordination, MXA920 Tips & Tricks

• Allen & Heath - Designing with AHM-DSP, Mixing Tips and Tricks, Monitors and Personal Monitoring Tips and Tricks, Compression Demystified

• Draper, Inc - How to Design A Projection System

• Chauvet - ChamSys Programing with MagicQ Basic-Intermediate

• Salamander - Designing Comfortable and Efficient Meeting Spaces

• EAW - Adaptive Technology / Resolution

• Listen Technologies -  Assisted Listening and ADA Compliance

• dB Technologies -  Line Array System Design and Deployment

• Pliant Technologies - Intro to Wireless Coms

• Audio Biz -  Basics of Lighting Design for Install, Networking for AV

Come out and network with the manufacturers, other AV specialists, dealers, and end users in your area. Feel free to invite others!

See you on the road!

New Brand Partner: Draper, Inc.

Audio Biz is proud to announce we are now representing Draper, inc!

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Effective January 1, 2023, Audio Biz is expanding our industry leading network of Brand Partners to include Draper, Inc in our Wisconsin, Illinois, and Michigan Territories!

The addition of the Draper Pro AV portfolio of products and solutions brings a wide range of projection screens and fabrics, projector lifts, fly cage stacking frames, and AV mounts and structures to support the latest video wall technologies.

In addition, Audio Biz will also handle Draper commercial window shade products through Draper’s Pro AV channel of authorized dealers.

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Contact us for more information about Draper, Inc. or to become set up as a dealer. You can also visit their website at https://www.draperinc.com/