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WILSONVILLE, OR–Audix's new MicroBoom MB1245 was a part of the recent Jazz Fest in New Orleans, LA–one of the city's first post-Katrina events–on April 28-30 and May 5-7.

LIVERPOOL, ENGLAND–Cult New York rockers, the Yeah Yeah Yeahs, recently played a whirlwind UK tour. The three back-to-back dates at the Glasgow Barrowlands then the Manchester and Birmingham Academies were reinforced with a Nexo Alpha system – seven M3 tops and four S2 subs a side, all powered by Camco amps, with equipment and personnel supplied by the Adlib Group.

DALY CITY–Digidesign has announced that Troodon Technologies' TrooTrace plug-in for TDM will be included with all VENUE systems as part of the VENUEPack 2.0 promotional bundle. TrooTrace offers 10 audio analysis and system alignment tools that run directly on VENUE's DSP mix engine, eliminating the need for a dedicated computer and audio interface at the mix position.

LAS VEGAS, NV–Brad Paisley, who walked into this year's Academy of Country Music Awards at the MGM Grand with nominations in six categories, went home the night's biggest winner with three wins: His latest album, Time Well Wasted was named Album of the Year, and "When I Get Where I'm Going", a track that pairs the country superstar with the legendary Dolly Parton, scored dual honors as Vocal Event of the Year and Video Event of the Year.

SEOUL, KOREA–Professional A/V installation company Sound Solution Co Ltd has recently been appointed as the official distributor in Korea for professional audio manufacturer LA Audio.