'Wall of Sound' Engineer Larry Levine Dies
New York (May 19, 2008)--Grammy-winning recording engineer Larry Levine, who worked on hit records with early rock 'n' roll and rhythm and blues artists and is closely identified with Phil Spector's "Wall of Sound," has died at the age of 80. Levine died May 8 in Encino, CA.

Fantasy Studios Unveils Renovations
Berkeley, CA (May 19, 2008)--Bay Area recording facility Fantasy Studios at Zaentz Media Center has just completed major renovations, transforming one of Northern California's historic studios.

QSC World WideLine Tour Hits Chicago Tomorrow
Chicago (May 19, 2008)--QSC Audio reaches the next stop on its World WideLine Tour--Chicago--on May 20-21, when it stops at the McAnnich Arts Center at the College of DuPage in Glen Ellyn, IL. The company has been various cities around the country to offer multiple line array system demos, system hardware and software training, and hands-on "live mixing" sessions to attendees.

KRK Launches New Rokit Monitor Line
Chatsworth, CA (May 19, 2008)--KRK Systems has launched the second generation of its Rokit monitor. The second generation incorporates several technologies from the company's flagship VXT and E8B lines, including radically radiused edges along the front of the cabinet. The new Rokits replace the current Rokit 5-, 6- and 8-inch models.

Community Adds Highway Marketing
Chester, PA (May 19, 2008)--Community Professional Loudspeakers has appointed Highway Marketing to its network of representatives and distributors across the U.S. and abroad.