Multi-zone Program and Paging Management.The MPM4, full function, simple, secure, and no computer required.The MPM4 does it all with a unique, straightforward andintuitive front panel interface that makes setup a snapwhile keeping unauthorized users out. It’s easy! Users canroute 4 different program sources to any of 4 zones with asimple push of a button while separate Setup/User modeskeep setup parameters secure. Only Source/Zone assignand Zone volume are accessible when in User mode. Allother setup parameters can be password protected and areprogrammed from the front panel. No coMPuTer required.MPM4r Wall remoteOptional wallplate remote controls can belocated up to 1500’ away from the mainunit and connect with ordinary CAT-5cables. Remotes allow selection of source,and provide control of volume and zone mute.Setup Mode Adjustments include:A total of twelve four band EQs are available for programsources, priority inputs and zone outputs.Four priority inputs can be assigned to any zone forpaging, jukebox auto-play, announcements, etc., withprogrammable control of automatic override or duckingof program sources.Maximum zone volumes can be programmed to keeplevels under control.System balance is accomplished with trims for eachprogram source and each priority input.And there’s more! Log on to www.whirlwindusa.com/mpm4.html for all of the details!800.733.9473 | whirlwindusa.com
NEWSLETTERDOLBY EXITS LIVE SOUND BUSINESSDolby (San Francisco CA; www.dolby.com) has decided to exit the live sound business and, resultantly,announced the final production run of the Dolby Lake Processor (DLP), after which its manufacturewill be discontinued. The DLP has been employed by touring sound companies and performing artscenters to enhance systems performance. In a letter sent to distributors in September, Dolby remarkedon observing an accelerating shift toward integrated speaker processing, equalization and digital audionetworking into amplifiers and powered speakers. As a consequence, Dolby and Lab.gruppen (Kungsbacka,Sweden; www.labgruppen.com) forged an OEM licensing agreement to exploit this trend by creatingan amplifier that integrated DLP technology. The Lab.gruppen PLM 10000Q Powered LoudspeakerManagement system with “DLP inside” was launched, with more models to be introduced soon. Withthe success of this project, Dolby seeks to align its future corporate strategies. Distributors were givenuntil September 30 to calculate their needs and place final orders.Information and technical support for discontinued live sound products can be found at www.dolby.com/professional/Live_<strong>Sound</strong>.FOCUS ENHANCEMENTS TO DISTRIBUTE ISENZO DIGITAL SIGNAGE TECHNOLOGYIsenzo (Cape Town, South Africa; www.isenzo.com) has secured a strategic North American distributiondeal with Focus Enhancements Inc. (Campbell CA; www.focusinfo.com) that expands the availability ofIsenzo’s digital signage software in the US and Canada. The software was selected following extensivetesting and will be marketed as the Focus MM-1 Universal Media Manager to reflect the integrated software,hardware and technical support offering that will be available to end users through Focus’ channelpartner network.“Digital signage networks are complex systems, so a successful implementation depends on tight integrationof the many components, as well as local support,” said Isenzo co-founder/CEO Peter Robson.“Therefore, we are pleased that customers in North America are now able to experience our digitalsignage technology as part of a comprehensive offering, which is backed up by…Focus Enhancements.”BROADSIGN CLARIFIES RELATIONSHIP WITH PGWBroadSign International (Minnetonka MN; www.broadsign.com) has sought to clarify its relationshipwith Petters Group Worldwide (PGW, Minnetonka MN; www.pettersgroup.com), following inquiries relatedto PGW problems, including founder Tom Petters’ arrest on federal charges of fraud, money launderingand other counts. According to BroadSign’s statement, PGW used to be one of the main shareholdersin BroadSign USA, a sales and marketing company that was acquired by BroadSign Internationalin March <strong>20</strong>06. BroadSign International was formed in January <strong>20</strong>06. Since BroadSign International’screation, PGW has not funded any of its activities. PGW is a passive shareholder, with a minority stakeof less than <strong>20</strong>%, which recently was further diluted by the addition of more active investors. PGW isnot represented on the company’s Board of Directors, nor is BroadSign International a PGW companyor a subsidiary of any PGW divisions. According to BroadSign, the recent events at PGW have had noeffect on any aspect of operations.TANDBERG CEASES TALKS WITH PRIVATE EQUITY GROUPTalks with a potential private equity bidder and Tandberg (New York NY; www.tandberg.net), a $2 billionvideoconferencing firm, have come to an end, according to Thomson Reuters. Citing current economicconditions, Tandberg, saying it had “become impossible to achieve acceptable pricing and financingconditions,” concluded discussions regarding a potential stake purchase or takeover bid. Tandberghad announced in August that an unnamed private equity firm had approached it with a potential offer.JP Morgan was named financial adviser.Receive NEWSLETTER earlier, with hot links and info via email! Click on “Join Our EmailNEWSLETTER” at www.soundandcommunications.com.<strong>October</strong> <strong>20</strong>08