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Morgan Sound Reports Theft of Gear

LYNNWOOD, WA — Morgan Sound’s Steve Boyce has reported the theft of a truckload of gear from the company’s parking lot here on Nov. 16. The truck and its contents were stolen. The truck was recovered but the gear is still missing. It included a variety of JBL speakers, Crown amps, Yamaha digital mixers, Sennheiser IEMs and Shure wireless gear, among other items. Boyce noted that all items, including those without serial numbers “had a Morgan Sound asset tag, however, we’re pretty sure the thieves will do their best to remove the tags.”

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Just a Bunch of Roadies Responds to Typhoon Haiyan Devastation

TACLOBAN, The Philippines — With the death toll rising past 5,235 in the weeks after super-typhoon Haiyan hit hard here Nov. 9, the storm ranks as the deadliest disaster to ever hit the island nation. Along with widespread death, an estimated 4 million people were rendered homeless — close to the total left homeless by the Indian Ocean tsunami of 2004 and the earthquake in Haiti in 2009 combined.

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Jeffrey Cox

Eighteen Sound Hires Jeffrey Cox

REGGIO EMILIA, Italy — Eighteen Sound, which announced a change of ownership and new factory location in June, now announces that audio industry veteran Jeffrey Cox, who previously played pivotal roles with both L-Acoustics and EAW, has joined the company.

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Parnelli Awards

Online Ticket Deadline for Parnelli Awards is Nov. 20 at Noon PST

LAS VEGAS — The last chance to order tickets for the 2013 Parnelli Awards on parnelliawards.com is this Wednesday, Nov. 20 at noon PST. After that, any remaining tickets will be sold at the door of the event on a first-come, first-serve basis. This year’s honorees include George Travis, Mo Morrison, Eric Pearce and Mark Engebretson, and the Nov. 23 event, set to begin at 8 p.m. after a 7 p.m. cocktail reception, is to be hosted by Micky Dolenz.

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Don McConnell, director, Audio Brands Australia

Audio Brands Australia Opens

SYDNEY — Audio Brands Australia, a Sydney-based audio distributor focused on the installation and production markets, recently opened for business. Headed up by 25-plus-year industry veteran Don McConnell, the company’s stated mission is to “provide great products and outstanding customer service.”

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Thunder Audio Nashville

Thunder Audio Opens in Nashville

NASHVILLE — Long based in Michigan, renowned independent sound company Thunder Audio has opened a new branch in Nashville in conjunction with CTK management. Located at 6705 Centennial Blvd., the new facility also offers a fully equipped private rehearsal space.

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EAW QX Series Delivers

Westminster Chapel in Bellevue, WA Installs EAW QX Series Speakers

WHITINSVILLE, MA – Eastern Acoustic Works (EAW) reports recent installations at major houses of worship that have included its QX Series speakers. Among them is Westminster Chapel in Bellevue, WA. Pictured here is Larry Dragland, former Westminster technical director, who helped oversee the install. Morgan Sound owner Charlie Morgan and Jim Burdette, WJHW senior consultant, also worked on the project.

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