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		<title>Trade Regrets: Michael Golden, 1962-2012</title>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 14 May 2012 14:20:57 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Craig Leach</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[CMT regretfully announces the passing of Michael Golden, VP at Erikson Music, on May 11, 2012. Golden was a a well-respected member of the Canadian MI industry and will be greatly missed. Funeral arrangements are as follows. In lieu of flowers, donations in Michael’s memory may be made to the West Island Palliative Care, 514-693-1718, [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><em><a href="http://professional-sound.com/news/wp-content/uploads/2012/05/Golden-Michael.jpg"><img class="alignleft size-full wp-image-207" src="http://professional-sound.com/news/wp-content/uploads/2012/05/Golden-Michael.jpg" alt="" width="290" height="290" /></a>CMT </em>regretfully announces the passing of Michael Golden, VP at Erikson Music, on May 11, 2012. Golden was a a well-respected member of the Canadian MI industry and will be greatly missed. Funeral arrangements are as follows. In lieu of flowers, donations in Michael’s memory may be made to the West Island Palliative Care, 514-693-1718, to Nova West Island, 514-695-8335, or to the Canadian Cancer Society, 514-255-5151.</p>
<p><strong>Funeral Service: </strong><strong>Wednesday, May 16, 2012 at 11:00 a.m.</strong><br />
<strong>Location: </strong>Paperman &amp; Sons Shiva: Private Shiva. Please call Paperman &amp; Sons for address.</p>
<p><strong>Shiva Details:</strong> Shiva at his mother’s home, from 2 p.m. To 4 p.m. And 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. daily</p>
<p><strong>Cemetery: </strong>Lakeview Memorial Gardens</p>
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		<title>Registration Open For Canadian Delegation To InfoComm12</title>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 09 May 2012 14:33:37 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Craig Leach</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Trade Show News]]></category>

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		<description><![CDATA[Those attending InfoComm12, happeing June 9-15 in Las Vegas, can now save over$500 by joining the U.S. Commercial Service&#8217;s Canadian delegation to infoComm12, which is set to bring together more than 33,000 global visitors and over 950 exhibitors displaying and demonstrating the latest technologies and solutions in the corporate, government, military, education, healthcare, and numerous [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><a href="http://professional-sound.com/news/wp-content/uploads/2012/05/imgres.jpg"><img class="alignleft size-full wp-image-203" src="http://professional-sound.com/news/wp-content/uploads/2012/05/imgres.jpg" alt="" width="279" height="181" /></a>Those attending InfoComm12, happeing June 9-15 in Las Vegas, can now save over$500 by joining the U.S. Commercial Service&#8217;s Canadian delegation to infoComm12, which is set to bring together more than 33,000 global visitors and over 950 exhibitors displaying and demonstrating the latest technologies and solutions in the corporate, government, military, education, healthcare, and numerous other markets.<span id="more-202"></span></p>
<p>Benefits of being a part of the U.S. Commercial Service&#8217;s Canadian delegation to infoComm12 include:</p>
<p>•           Three-day complimentary access to the exhibit grounds</p>
<p>•           Free admission to two two hour InfoComm Academy seminars</p>
<p>•            Invitation to the infoComm12 Official Opening Reception on June 12</p>
<p>•           A VIP invitation to attend the U.S. Department of Commerce’s International Networking Reception on June 13</p>
<p>•            Complimentary access to the U.S. Department of Commerce’s International Business Center (IBC) with the following services:</p>
<p>* B2B matchmaking assistance</p>
<p>* Access to private conference rooms</p>
<p>* Live counseling and support from staff of the U.S. Department of Commerce and U.S. Commercial Service</p>
<p>*Access to the lounge area (refreshments, internet access, local telephone)</p>
<p>Register online to be part of the U.S. Commercial Service’s Canadian delegation. Visit: <a href="http://www.buyusa.gov/canada/forms/infocomm/index.asp">http://www.buyusa.gov/canada/forms/infocomm/index.asp</a></p>
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		<title>Lectrosonics Aspen School Coming To Toronto</title>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 08 May 2012 14:04:02 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Craig Leach</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Education/Clinics]]></category>

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		<description><![CDATA[Lectrosonics Inc. will be presenting its Aspen School training session in Toronto on May 16, 2012. Dealers, programmers, and installers are invited to join the session for  an depth “look under the hood” tech session on the Aspen DSP with Frank Gonzales, a Control and Applications Engineer from Lectrosonics’ US headquarters. Details: Wednesday, May 16, 2012 from [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Lectrosonics Inc. will be presenting its Aspen School training session in Toronto on May 16, 2012. Dealers, programmers, and installers are invited to join the session for  an depth “look under the hood” tech session on the Aspen DSP with Frank Gonzales, a Control and Applications Engineer from Lectrosonics’ US headquarters.</p>
<p><strong>Details:</strong></p>
<p>Wednesday, May 16, 2012 from 10 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. in room VIC103, on the Ryerson Campus –</p>
<p>Ryerson University Business  Building</p>
<p>285 Victoria Street</p>
<p>Toronto, ON</p>
<p>M5B 2K3</p>
<p>For more information, contact Lectrosonics Canada: 416-596-2202</p>
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		<title>Alan Parsons Master Class Session Coming To Toronto</title>
		<link>http://professional-sound.com/news/?p=196</link>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 07 May 2012 15:17:21 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Craig Leach</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Education/Clinics]]></category>

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		<description><![CDATA[Global Music Depot has confirmed the first Canadian Master Class Training Session with producer/engineer Alan Parsons (The Beatles, Pink Floyd), taking place at Noble Street Studios in Toronto on May 26, 2012. Attendees will receive a copy of Parsons’ 3-DVD set The Art &#38; Science of Sound Recording as well as an invite-only ticket to [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><a href="http://professional-sound.com/news/wp-content/uploads/2012/05/APWEB.jpg"><img class="alignleft size-medium wp-image-197" src="http://professional-sound.com/news/wp-content/uploads/2012/05/APWEB-300x199.jpg" alt="" width="300" height="199" /></a>Global Music Depot has confirmed the first Canadian Master Class Training Session with producer/engineer Alan Parsons (The Beatles, Pink Floyd), taking place at Noble Street Studios in Toronto on May 26, 2012.</p>
<p>Attendees will receive a copy of Parsons’ 3-DVD set The Art &amp; Science of Sound Recording as well as an invite-only ticket to the evening’s VIP Meet &amp; Greet event. All day refreshments, continental breakfast, lunch plus two wine/beer tickets &amp; hors d’oeuvres are also included.</p>
<p>For more information, including ticket options and prices, visit<a href="http://www.globalmusicdepot.com" target="_blank"> www.globalmusicdepot.com</a>.</p>
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		<title>Axe Music &amp; Primacoustic Want To Help You Take Control Of Your Room</title>
		<link>http://professional-sound.com/news/?p=192</link>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 26 Apr 2012 15:19:54 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Craig Leach</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Axe Music in Calagary is presenting, along with Primacoustic, a free event offering various tips and techniques on how to acoustically treat your studio. Several acoustic problems and solutions will be discussed, including primary reflections, flutter echo, standing waves, and excessive bass. Attendees will view how to effectively use Primacoustic room kits, bass traps, diffusers, [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><a href="http://professional-sound.com/news/wp-content/uploads/2012/04/london12-04.jpg"><img class="alignleft  wp-image-193" src="http://professional-sound.com/news/wp-content/uploads/2012/04/london12-04-298x300.jpg" alt="" width="179" height="180" /></a>Axe Music in Calagary is presenting, along with Primacoustic, a free event offering various tips and techniques on how to acoustically treat your studio.</p>
<p>Several acoustic problems and solutions will be discussed, including primary reflections, flutter echo, standing waves, and excessive bass.</p>
<p>Attendees will view how to effectively use Primacoustic room kits, bass traps, diffusers, and clouds to improve the acoustics of any recording space.<span id="more-192"></span></p>
<p><strong>Details:</strong></p>
<p>May 3, 2012</p>
<p>The Axe Music Megastore Calgary</p>
<p>4114 Macleod Trail S.E.</p>
<p>403-243-5200</p>
<p>7:00 to 8:30 p.m.</p>
<p>For more information, visit: <a href="https://www.facebook.com/events/359596287410444/">https://www.facebook.com/events/359596287410444/</a></p>
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		<title>Roland V-Mixing System Training Coming To Toronto</title>
		<link>http://professional-sound.com/news/?p=187</link>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 26 Apr 2012 14:28:21 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Craig Leach</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Roland Systems Group has announced that its V-Mixing System training tour will be coming to Toronto on May 10, 2012. This V-Mixing System training is designed to equip church tech&#8217;s, production company staff, as well as consultants, and dealers with detailed and practical experience on the V Mixing System Consoles (M-480 and M-300), the M-48 [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><a href="http://professional-sound.com/news/wp-content/uploads/2012/04/3802475750_c9cdcef1b41.jpg"><img class="alignleft size-medium wp-image-189" src="http://professional-sound.com/news/wp-content/uploads/2012/04/3802475750_c9cdcef1b41-300x199.jpg" alt="" width="300" height="199" /></a>Roland Systems Group has announced that its V-Mixing System training tour will be coming to Toronto on May 10, 2012.</p>
<p>This V-Mixing System training is designed to equip church tech&#8217;s, production company staff, as well as consultants, and dealers with detailed and practical experience on the V Mixing System Consoles (M-480 and M-300), the M-48 Personal Mixing System, Digital Snake Systems, and Multi-Channel Recording and Playback.<span id="more-187"></span></p>
<p>In addition, attendees will receive course material covering system design principles and configurations using the REAC protocol and architecture. This immersive hands-on training has been designed to increase operational skills on the V-Mixing System.</p>
<p>Details:</p>
<p><strong>When:</strong> Thursday, May 10th, 2012</p>
<p><strong>Session Times:</strong></p>
<p><strong></strong>Choose from either 1:30 pm &#8211; 5:00 pm or 6:30 pm &#8211; 9:30 pm</p>
<p><strong>Where:</strong></p>
<p>The Toronto Congress Centre, Sutherland Room</p>
<p>650 Dixon Road,</p>
<p>Toronto, ON</p>
<p>M9W 1J1</p>
<p><strong>RSVP to: </strong><a href="mailto:info@rolandsystemsgroup.ca">info@rolandsystemsgroup.ca</a></p>
<p>Please include your name, phone number and the session you would like to attend.</p>
<p>For more information on this and other training events visit: <a href="http://www.rolandsystemsgroup.com/training"><br />
www.rolandsystemsgroup.com/training</a></p>
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		<title>All Welcome To Experience Roland In Toronto</title>
		<link>http://professional-sound.com/news/?p=183</link>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 13 Apr 2012 21:12:18 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Craig Leach</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Education/Clinics]]></category>

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		<description><![CDATA[Roland Canada is taking its Experience event to the Apollo Convention Centre next Tuesday, April 17 beginning at 7 p.m. This free event will offer attendees an opportunity to demo Roland’s latest offerings including the new V-Drums and V-Guitar along with some yet to be released products. There will also be products from BOSS and [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><a href="http://professional-sound.com/news/wp-content/uploads/2012/04/Rolandweb.jpg"><img class="alignleft  wp-image-184" src="http://professional-sound.com/news/wp-content/uploads/2012/04/Rolandweb-300x199.jpg" alt="" width="210" height="139" /></a>Roland Canada is taking its Experience event to the Apollo Convention Centre next Tuesday, April 17 beginning at 7 p.m.</p>
<p>This free event will offer attendees an opportunity to demo Roland’s latest offerings including the new V-Drums and V-Guitar along with some yet to be released products. There will also be products from BOSS and Cakewalk on display ready to demo. Members of the Roland Team will also be on hand to answer questions.<span id="more-183"></span></p>
<p>Attendees will also have the chance to enter to win some prizes and giveaways.</p>
<p><strong>Details:</strong></p>
<p>Tuesday, April 17, 2012  7pm &#8211; 9pm</p>
<p>Apollo Convention Centre</p>
<p>6591 Innovator Drive, Mississauga,Ontario</p>
<p>For more information, visit: <a href="http://www.roland.ca/default.asp?c=34">http://www.roland.ca/default.asp?c=34</a> or call: 604-270-6626</p>
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		<title>THE PAL 2012 SHOW UNVEILS FREE EDUCATION &amp; LEARNING PROGRAMME</title>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 13 Apr 2012 16:37:43 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Craig Leach</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Trade Show News]]></category>

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		<description><![CDATA[The first details of this year’s extended PAL 2012 Education &#38; Learning Programme have been unveiled by the Music Industries Association of Canada (MIAC), the national trade association serving the Canadian music products and professional audio, lighting, and audiovisual industries. The 2012 Show is being held May 13-14, 2012, at the Toronto International Centre, 6900 [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><a href="http://professional-sound.com/news/wp-content/uploads/2012/04/11-pal2.jpg"><img class="alignright size-medium wp-image-179" src="http://professional-sound.com/news/wp-content/uploads/2012/04/11-pal2-300x199.jpg" alt="" width="300" height="199" /></a>The first details of this year’s extended PAL 2012 Education &amp; Learning Programme have been unveiled by the Music Industries Association of Canada (MIAC), the national trade association serving the Canadian music products and professional audio, lighting, and audiovisual industries.</p>
<p>The 2012 Show is being held May 13-14, 2012, at the Toronto International Centre, 6900 Airport Road in Toronto.  <span id="more-178"></span></p>
<p>The Show serves as an opportunity for manufacturers and distributors to meet directly with new customers and to reconnect with old ones. It also offers networking with designers, installers, integrators, educational technology managers, and end users across a wide range of businesses and industries.</p>
<p>The two-day programme of free seminars and certification training will feature top international speakers on industry projects and technologies, AV systems integration, and much more. Topics include lighting, hearing loss, digital video systems, streaming technologies, digital consoles, audio visuals, microphone techniques, networking, project management and loudness measurement, and control for broadcast.</p>
<p>The exhibit floor will feature exhibitors displaying a complete range of current and forward-looking products, technologies, and system solutions, all in their entire depth and breadth for places of worship, conferencing boardrooms, live venues, broadcast studios, retail advertising, government and educational facilities, and more.</p>
<p>Registration is now open! For more information or to register to attend visit us at <a href="http://www.thepalshow.com/">www.thepalshow.com</a>.</p>
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		<title>Live For Sound Demo</title>
		<link>http://professional-sound.com/news/?p=172</link>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 03 Apr 2012 15:37:12 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Craig Leach</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[PAG Canada will be hosting a Live For Sound Demo on April 11, 2012 at the Meadowvale Theatre in Mississauga, ON. Attendees will be offered comprehensive look at the live and installation audio products from ElectroVoice. Light snacks will be provided. Details: Wednesday April 11, 2012 5:00 &#8211; 8:00 PM Meadowvale Theatre 6315 Montevideo Dr., [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<div id="attachment_176" class="wp-caption alignleft" style="width: 310px"><a href="http://professional-sound.com/news/wp-content/uploads/2012/04/Medovale.jpg"><img class="size-medium wp-image-176 " src="http://professional-sound.com/news/wp-content/uploads/2012/04/Medovale-300x171.jpg" alt="" width="300" height="171" /></a><p class="wp-caption-text">Meadowvale Theatre</p></div>
<p>PAG Canada will be hosting a Live For Sound Demo on April 11, 2012 at the Meadowvale Theatre in Mississauga, ON. Attendees will be offered comprehensive look at the live and installation audio products from ElectroVoice. Light snacks will be provided.</p>
<p><strong>Details:</strong></p>
<p><strong></strong>Wednesday April 11, 2012</p>
<p>5:00 &#8211; 8:00 PM</p>
<p>Meadowvale Theatre</p>
<p>6315 Montevideo Dr., Mississauga, ON</p>
<p>To register, visit: <a href="http://www.pagcanada.com/">www.pagcanada.com</a></p>
<p>&nbsp;</p>
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		<title>Martech Appoints New Audio/Visual National Sales Manager</title>
		<link>http://professional-sound.com/news/?p=165</link>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 30 Mar 2012 13:27:43 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Craig Leach</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Martech has announced the appointment of Sami Midani to the role of National Sales Manager for Martech&#8217;s audio visual group. Midani&#8217;s experience in the professional audio industry spans business ownership, contracting, sales, and sales management. “I am passionate about the audio/video industry and have enjoyed working in the industry for 23 years,” remarks Midani. “I [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><a href="http://professional-sound.com/news/wp-content/uploads/2012/03/sami-midani-portrait-2.jpg"><img class=" wp-image-166 alignleft" src="http://professional-sound.com/news/wp-content/uploads/2012/03/sami-midani-portrait-2-258x300.jpg" alt="" width="155" height="180" /></a>Martech has announced the appointment of Sami Midani to the role of National Sales Manager for Martech&#8217;s audio visual group. Midani&#8217;s experience in the professional audio industry spans business ownership, contracting, sales, and sales management.<span id="more-165"></span></p>
<p>“I am passionate about the audio/video industry and have enjoyed working in the industry for 23 years,” remarks Midani. “I am very excited to join a company that is as energetic and focused on business and achieving results.”</p>
<p>“The care and discipline Martech takes to deliver a consistent experience to customers across Canada impressed me,” continues Midani, “the Web Warehouse is a practical example of that care. It is a powerful tool for A/V integrators and production companies to access needed information 24 hours a day and put together designs and manage orders as never before. I am proud to be part of a team that cares to propel its customers toward success.</p>
<p>Midani can be reached at: 780-454-2006 ext. 6050, smidani@drivingstrategicsales.com.</p>
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