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Social Media Digest: Price Reductions!

Social Media Digest: Price Reductions!

Too busy to keep up with all the social media and A/V news out there? We've got you covered! Let’s get all caught up on everything you might have missed recently.

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Fulcrum Acoustic Redefined: A Dive Into Fulcrum Immersive Tools

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An Overview of Fulcrum Immersive Systems and Fulcrum One Software Solutions

In the ever-evolving landscape of audio technology, Fulcrum Acoustic stands as a beacon of innovative technologies. A set of hardware and software tools enables the design to intelligently learn your venue's acoustical environment and provide scalable solutions. With a mission to transform how we perceive sound, this company has carved a niche for itself in the world of multi-channel immersive audio solutions. From concert halls to theaters or worship spaces, Fulcrum Immersive's suite of hardware and software tools is redefining the way we design and deploy immersive solutions.

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From Stage to Studio: A Symphony of Allen & Heath Mixing Consoles

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In the ever-evolving world of audio production, Allen & Heath stands as a maestro, orchestrating the magic of sound through their well-loved mixing consoles. But with so many options in the A&H mixing console lineup, how do you know which one is right for you? This blog is going to break down the mixing console options available from Allen & Heath, aiming to help you narrow down the best fit for your audio engineering needs.

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Absen Select Mainline Marketing as Representatives for Florida

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Winter Park, FL (January 29, 2024) – For over 35 years, Mainline Marketing has represented the top manufacturers in professional audio and video. Today, we are excited to announce that Absen have named Mainline Marketing as their new sales representatives in Florida. Learn more about Absen LED solutions here: https://mainlinemarketing.com/brands/absen/ “We're thrilled to share the exciting news about our new partnership with Mainline Marketing as Absen’s representative in Florida! Their expertise aligns seamlessly with our goals, and we're confident that together, we'll bring top-notch solutions and a lot of positivity to our clients in the Sunshine State.” Juan Riveros – Pro AV Regional Channel Manager, Absen South East US

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How to Podcast from Home

By now, pretty much everyone has heard of a podcast, even if they have never listened to one themselves. If you have dipped your toes into the podcasting world, you know there is a wide range of shows to choose from. From serious, long-form journalism pieces like Serial, to quirky conversations between friends, there really is something for everyone.

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Home Studio Setup – Professional Sound At Home

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Having a home studio setup is a dream for many. Musicians, podcasters, YouTubers, voice-over artists, and creatives of all types often dream about the possibility of being able to get professional recordings in their home studio.

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Your Modern Conference Room – The Top Items You Need

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The traditional conference room has long been one of the most important rooms for any business. A place for ideas to be shared, sales to be finalized, and work to be done. That hasn’t changed much over the past 50 years, but what has changed is the technology. Gone are the days where all you needed was a conference room table, office furniture, and a speakerphone. 95% of meeting rooms have minimal technology and aren’t really ready for the current shift in communication.

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Discover the Versatility of DAS Audio Speakers

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When it comes to delivering exceptional sound quality and reliability, DAS Audio is a name that stands out thanks to their unparalleled performance, unwavering reliability, and unmatched convenience. Whether you are a band, a DJ, or a performer who travels with your own gear, DAS Audio has a range of options that cater to your specific needs.

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What To Look For When Buying An A/V Rack

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Audiovisual (A/V) racks can help you manage, organize, and protect valuable electronics. By organizing all A/V equipment in one specific location, these racks can help simplify access and manage equipment. However, selecting the right A/V rack can be challenging since there are a vast number of A/V rack options available in the market.

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Shure MXA920 Back in Stock and Ready to Rock

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The A/V industry has faced its fair share of supply chain issues in recent times. Disruptions due to the COVID-19 pandemic along with manufacturing shortages, combined with an increase in consumer demand, caused delays and frustrations for many customers.

Thankfully, things are starting to improve.

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Assistive Listening Systems: ADA Compliance in Noisy Venues

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Nearly 15% of the world’s population has hearing loss, with 466 million people suffering from ‘disabling’ hearing loss. For these individuals, noisy environments are problematic. Not being able to hear well in noisy venues can feel frustrating and isolating.

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Allen & Heath AHM Series: All You Need to Know

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The AHM series of audio matrix processors from Allen & Heath offers a range of versatile and powerful solutions for a variety of audio applications. With a range of scalable I/O, control, and Dante solutions, the AHM family is an ideal selection for sound systems in any sized space, from a single room to expansive multi-room installations, and its price-performance ratio is incomparable.

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Room Designs with the Shure Stem Ecosystem

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Designing a room for a complete audio-visual experience can take time and effort. If done wrong, it can be a nuisance for all attendees!

How do you ensure all devices are compatible and work seamlessly together? The Shure Stem Ecosystem provides a customizable audio experience that is not only flexible but also easy to manage. Interested to learn more? Read on!

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Shure Stem Ecosystem – What’s New in Firmware Update 2.5?

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The Stem Ecosystem is built on the belief that collaboration spaces are a game changer for the future of work. The latest firmware update, version 2.5, ensures the Stem Ecosystem is an unrivaled audio solution for any collaborative or meeting space. The six hardware components that make up the Stem Ecosystem platform can be paired with robust ecosystem software to provide anyone with an audio solution that in-house IT teams can customize and install with minimal effort.

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Fulcrum Acoustic Selects Mainline Marketing as Representatives for Florida

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Winter Park, FL (October 5, 2022) – For over 35 years, Mainline Marketing has represented the top manufacturers in professional audio and video. Today, we are excited to announce that professional loudspeaker company Fulcrum Acoustic has named Mainline Marketing as their new sales representatives in Florida.

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Building A Modern Meeting Room

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Building a modern meeting room requires more than the traditional conference rooms, which really only needed some nice office furniture and comfortable chairs. The types of meetings we have and how we conduct them have changed, and as a result our meeting room design has to be updated.

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Our Top Picks For Virtual Classroom Equipment

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2020 was a transformative year, due in no small part to the coronavirus pandemic. The world collectively changed the way everything was done—from conducting business to hanging out with friends and family. And arguably, no area has been affected by the pandemic more than the classroom.

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The Mainline Experience Center

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If you haven’t had the chance to check out our Experience Center yet, or it’s been a while since you’ve visited, you’re missing out. We’re constantly adding new products so that integrators and even end-users can have the opportunity to see the latest AV solutions.

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Shure Products Are Now Microsoft Teams Certified!

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Your Teams meetings will sound better than ever.

It’s fair to say that audio is having a moment. While the early 2000’s saw everyone paying attention to rapidly improving video quality, audio has come roaring back. Podcasts are more popular than ever and continue to grow, social media companies are emphasizing audio-only content, even records have come raging onto the scene again. It was only natural that with the rise of video conferencing in 2020, people and businesses would quickly look for ways to make sure they had the best audio possible.

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Incredible Products Available From Lowell Manufacturing

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Looking to improve your AV game? Check out these products from Lowell Manufacturing Company.

From time to time, we all need a little refresh! Lowell Manufacturing has a large variety of products that improve and enhance the A/V industry, including:

  • Audio products like loudspeakers, volume controls, and backboxes
  • Power products like panels, strips, and sequencers
  • Racks and boxes including floor racks, built-in racks, and portable racks
  • Rack accessories like 19-inch rack shelves, rack lighting, and cable management

And the work at their state-of-the-art facility in Pacific, MO just outside of St. Louis means that there are always new additions to their incredible lineup. Let’s take a look at some of them!

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