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NEW YORK — Back for its second year at New York's Madison Square Garden WaMu Theater, Wintuk brings its inimitable touch to a child's world, injecting stunning visuals and powerful music into a holiday-themed presentation. The complex technical demands of the Cirque du Soleil production are once again entrusted to Montreal-based Solotech, providing multimedia support that includes a Meyer Sound-based surround system created by award-winning sound designer Jonathan Deans.

LAS VEGAS — With the end of the year upon us, as well as changes in wireless technology, a number of companies have announced rebate programs on pro audio and wireless products. The list of companies includes Sennheiser, Shure, AKG, Lectrosonics, QSC, Allen & Heath, Mackie, Digidesign, Lab.gruppen, dbx, Carvin and Crown. To view the individual rebate offerings, read more. 

GLENVIEW, Ill. — Gand Concert Sound of Glenview, Ill., has recently expanded its warehouse space by 50 percent. 

ESCONDIDO, Calif. — Sound Image has announced the promotion of Mike Sprague from production supervisor to director of touring. Sprague will be responsible for the management of Sound Image accounts as well as bringing in new clients. The announcement was made by Dave Shadoan, president, and Ross Ritto, CEO of Sound Image last week.

PLACENTIA, Calif. — Audio West owner Glenn Hatch reported this morning that his 26' Freightliner white tour truck with a gray cab, license plate number GU91747 was stolen from his parking lot in Placentia, Calif. on Saturday Dec. 13.

OLD LYME, Conn. — Sennheiser Electronic Corporation has introduced a rebate program in preparation for the imminent ruling by the Federal Communication Commission (FCC) that will restrict the use of wireless mics operating in the so-called 700-MHz band. To receive a rebate, users must purchase new Sennheiser systems and components in an alternate range and trade-in an equal number of old wireless systems or components, including non-Sennheiser brands, that currently operate in frequencies between 698-806 MHz. The 12-month program includes tiered rebates of up to $1,400 or a simple flat rebate.

BURBANK, Calif. — Electrosonic, Inc. has been a key player in the multi-million-dollar renovation of the Museum of Tolerance/Simon Wiesenthal Center in Los Angeles. Among the improvements made by Electrosonic was the installation of a 308-channel Iosono sound system in the Peltz Theater—the first theatre installation of its type in the U.S.