Electro-Voice For about 80 years, EV has been behind some of the most significant innovations in the history of sound reinforcement. EV consistently sets new industry standards for sonic excellence and reliability in loudspeaker, microphone and audio electronics design and manufacturing. EV has struggled steadily to develop new technologies. As a result, EV has been all about helping its customers being heard with the best sound as possible. With that in mind, EV helped the soundtrack to some of the Twentieth Century’s most significant events, from John Glenn’s first orbit of the Earth to Pope John Paul II’s first visit to the United States; from Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.’s “I Have a Dream” speech to the inauguration of President John F.Kennedy. And, of course, EV products helped propel some of the world’s foremost musicians to stardom, including the Beatles and Elvis Presley. In the 21st Century, EV is everywhere; on the world’s biggest tours, in the world’s finest installations. It doesn’t get any bigger than the Olympic Games, the FIFA World Cup soccer tournament, LIVE 8, Live Earth, Kenny Chesney and the Rolling Stones…and the list goes on. And after acquisition with Bosch Communications Systems, EV shares a business philosophy based upon engineering excellence, quality without compromise, brand integrity and long-term growth as a family brand of Bosch Communication System. Bosch’s wealth of resources and expertise brings almost limitless potential to the world of EV R&D. The synergies are countless. EV always will be having an effort to meet the growing customers’ demand for complete, integrated sound.   SAMSON In 1980, Samson was founded when Samson started designing and selling an affordable 49 MHZ wireless systems. By making wireless technology accessible to regular musicians for the first time, Samson changed the face of live performance in the decades to come. Today Samson designs hundred of different music products for recording and live performance. Samson’s philosophy of management is “Build reliable, great-sounding gear.” Samson believes that’s what musicians want. Why? Because not only do Samson makes this stuff, Samson use it. From the CEO’s office to the sales department to the warehouse like its founders, just about everyone at Samson is a musician. Samson launched its Audio Division in 1992. Since then Samson has developed a wide array of live sound products. From amps to PA, subwoofers to stage monitors, mixers to microphones down to the mic stands and cables. In addition, Samson has one of the most comprehensive lines of studio gear in the industry. Samson has just about everything you need to build an incredible recording studio at prices that would have been unthinkable a decade ago. Great sound, reliability, great price. That’s value, and that’s Samson Audio.   CREST AUDIO For over thirty years Crest Audio has been standard equipment in professional touring rigs and commercial installations throughout the world. With roots in high-end power amplifiers and world-class consoles, Crest-Audio products are well known for rock-solid stability, quality and sonic excellence. Today, the tradition continues with a complete product range that serves a dynamic marketplace. Crest Audio products answer real-world demands and application-specific requirements with innovative designs and proven technologies that provide products with intuitive controls, installation-friendly packages and efficient connectivity. Continuing research and product development reflects a relentless commitment to ensure a foundation for emerging applications and new market demands. Service and support is second to none, ensuring that systems integrated with Crest Audio products deliver continuous performance for today’s demanding applications. From concept to engineering and design to manufacturing, Crest Audio products continue to deliver the sonic performance, outstanding construction and superior quality that have made Crest Audio a standard among the world’s audio elite.   Digidesign-VENUE For over 20 years Digidesign has been the industry leader in digital audio production, providing the professional music, broadcast, multimedia, and film industries with tools for audio creation, post production, collaboration, and distribution. In 1995 Digidesign became a division of Avid® Technology, Inc., the world leader in digital nonlinear media creation, management, and distribution solutions for the film, video, audio, animation, games, and broadcast industries. In early 2004 Digidesign unveiled the ICON integrated console environment, featuring the D-Control™ and D-Command™ work surfaces, Pro Tools|HD® Accel as the core DSP engine, and modular Pro Tools|HD audio interfaces. Later in 2004 Digidesign announced VENUE, a purpose-built live sound digital mixing environment, marking the company’s entry into the professional sound reinforcement market. Since its introduction, VENUE systems have been adopted by many of the world’s top touring musicians, and are also rapidly gaining adoption as the system of choice in the club, house of worship, and corporate A/V markets. In August 2004 Avid acquired M-Audio, a leading provider of digital audio and MIDI solutions for musicians and audio professionals. In 2005 the German virtual instrument design group Wizoo joined the Avid Audio family, and now comprises the core of the Digidesign Advanced Instrument Research (A.I.R.) group. In 2006 Sibelius joined the Avid Audio family. Sibelius is the world market leader in developing software for professionals, educators, and students to write, teach, learn, and/or publish music. Throughout its history, Digidesign’s commitment to audio professionals everywhere has remained the same: To strive to deliver the most creative, flexible, and comprehensive set of tools for audio creation and production to anyone working with sound, all within one extremely powerful and easy-to-use environment.