Manufacturers

• 360 Systems - Professional digital audio products,recorders, players, editors, and routing switchers.
• AB International is a manufacturer of professional audio amplifiers.
• Acoustics First Corp. - offers a full range of acoustical materials including sound absorbers, barriers, diffusers, and specialty products.
• AD Systems - makes PA Speakers and Amplifers
• Adamson Systems Engineering is a manufacturer of loudspeakers.
• Akai - Manufacturer of professional audio products.
• AKG - Manufacturer of microphones and RF systems.
• Alcatel - Cable & connectors.
• Alesis - Manufacturer of digital reverb and processing units & other professional audio products
• Allen & Heath - manufactures mixing consoles.
• Allen Products Company, Inc. - offers easy to install audio and video mounting and rigging solutions.
• Alps Components - faders, pots and switches.
• Amek - manufactures mixing consoles.
• Ampex - tape
• AMS Neve - a division of Siemens that manufactures professional mixing systems.
• AMX Corporation is recognized worldwide as the premier manufacturer of sophisticated control systems and control system software.
• Anchor Audio - manufactures portable sound systems.
• Anthony DeMaria Labs - spectacular sounding pure-tube products.
• Anvil Cases - flight cases.
• Aphex - manufactures of professional signal processing equipment.
• API Audio Products - consoles and outboard electronics.
• Apogee Electronics - home on the Internet
• Apogee - manufacturer of professional loudspeaker systems.
• ART - manufacturer of signal processing equipment.
• ARX - manufacturer of signal processing equipment.
• Ashly Audio - manufacturer of professional audio electronics.
• ATI - Audio Technologies, Inc.
• ATI Audio Toys Inc. - Paragon consoles can be found on performance stages around the world.
• Atlas Soundolier's - home on the Internet
• ATM Fly-Ware - manufacturer of custom and off the shelf flying hardware.
• Audient plc - makes mixing consoles and signal processing equipment in the UK by the originators of DDA.
• AudioControl - manufacturer of professional audio electronics.
• Audio Composite Engineering - makes carbon fiber loudspeaker systems.
• Audio Precision - Audio test equipment
• Audio Technica - Manufacturer of microphones.
• Audix - Manufacturer of microphones.
• Aura Systems - manufactures OEM loudspeakers drivers.
• AutoPatch - A complete line of signal routing products up to 256 inputs by 256 outputs.
• Avalon Industries, Inc. - pure Class A recording systems with state-of-the-art electronics designed especially for high-fidelity music and sound recording.
• Azden - manufacturer of RF systems.
• Bag End - manufacturer of professional loudspeaker systems.
• BASF - tape
• BBE Sound, Inc. - audio enhancing processing.
• B & C Speakerss - one of Europe's finest OEM manufacuters of loudspeaker drivers.
• Behringer - manufacturer of professional audio electronics.
• Belden Wire - manufacturer of high quality cable.
• Beyer - Manufacturer of microphones.
• Beyma Loudspeakers is an OEM manufacturer of loudspeaker drivers.
• BGW Systems is a manufacturer of professional audio amplifiers.
• Biamp Systems - manufacturer of audio products.
• Big Deal - manufacturer of our custom cases.
• Black Audio Devices - handy audio goodies.
• Bogan Communications - - Makes commercial sound products along with telco products.
• Bose - manufacturer of professional loudspeaker systems.
• Bruel & Kjaer - condenser studio and measurement microphone's
• Bryston Limited is a Canadian company which has been designing and manufacturing state of the art specialty electronics to both the professional and consumer audio marketplaces for over a quarter century
• BSS Audio - manufactures of professional signal processing equipment.
• C Audio - is now considered to be one of Europe's largest manufacturers of professional audio power amplifiers.
• C-ducer - contact microphones for a wide variety of instruments, guitar, violin, drums, banjo, harpsichord and many others, but perhaps with most success on the piano.
• Cabletek Electronics - Canadian distributor for Audix, Hafler, PreSonus, Jensen and more..
• CAD - manufacturer of microphones.
• Cadac - automated theatre consoles.
• Caig Laboratories - source of ProGold and other fine products, see our on-line pricing.
• Calrec Audio - manufactures studio mixing consoles.
• Calzone Case - makes flight cases.
• Canare Cable - manufacturer of high quality cable.
• Carver Corp. - manufactures professional audio amplifiers and HiFi equipment.
• Case Logic - that label on your CD case.
• Cerwin-Vega - makes HiFi and semi-pro loudspeakers.
• Chameleon Audio Ltd - manufacturers of high end pro audio amplifiers and ancillary equipment.
• Checkpoint - professional laser alignment tools.
• Clear-Com - manufactures communications equipment.
• CM Loadstar - manufactures chain motors for entertainment applications.
• Community - manufactures professional and MI loudspeaker systems.
• Comrex - full bandwidth stereo audio via ISDN.
• Cord-Lox - velcro cable ties
• Countryman - Manufacturer of microphones.
• Crane Song Ltd. - high quality outboard gear.
• Crest Audio - one of the leading suppliers of power amplifiers and audio consoles.
• Crestron - manufacturer of control systems.
• Crown International Inc. - one of the leading suppliers of power amplifiers and test equipment.
• Dan Dugan Sound Design - electronics and sound files.
• D.A.S. Audio - spanish loudspeaker manufacturer.
• d&b audiotechnik - develops, manufactures and distributes professional sound reinforcement systems.
• dbx - manufacturer of signal processing equipment.
• DDA - manufactures mixing consoles.
• Denon - manufactures professional audio and HiFi equipment.
• Digidesign - Manufacturer of digital reverb and processing units & other professional audio products.
• Digiflex - Canada's leading audio cable manufacturer.
• Digitech - manufacturer of signal processing equipment.
• DOD Electronics - manufacturer of signal processing equipment.
• Dolby Labs - manufactures professional audio signal processing & noise reduction products
• DPA Microphones - measurement quality microphones.
• Drawmer - this link points to product info.
• D&R - analog mixing consoles, signal processors.
• Dynacord - manufacturer of signal processing equipment.
• Earthworks - high quality microphones.
• Ear Q Technologies - Hearing Analyzer check your hearing from 60-20khz.
• EAW - manufactures professional loudspeaker systems.
• Electro-Voice - manufacturer of professional loudspeaker systems, microphones and amplifiers.
• Equi=Tech - manufacturer of balanced power distribution products.
• ETA - manufacturer of power distribution products.
• Euphonix - manufactures professional audio mixing systems
• Event Electronics - Studio monitors and microphones.
• Eventide - manufactures professional audio signal processing products
• Fender Pro Audio - manufactures professional audio equipment.
• Focusrite - manufacturer of high quality processing units.
• Fostex - manufactures professional audio equipment.
• FSR inc. - hotel audio control, floor and wall boxes, camera switches, and audio and video control and switching equipment.
• Funktion-One - concert touring loudspeakers.
• Furman - manufacturer of signal processing equipment.
• Future Sonics - In-ear monitoring systems.
• Gamble - manufactures mixing consoles.
• Garwood - Manufacturer of In-Ear monitoring systems.
• Gemini - Manufacturer of DJ audio and lighting equipment.
• Genelec - Studio monitors.
• Gerr Audio - Canadian distributor for Meyer, Ashley, Drawmer, Clear-Com and more.
• GML - George Massenburg Labs makes discrete signal processing equipment.
• Gold Line - Manufactures professional audio test and analysis equipment for sound contractors and music industry.
• Griffin Technology - makes a number of unique next generation USB audio devices.
• GTC Industries - audio test tone generators.
• Hafler - manufactures professional amplifiers.
• Hammer & Tong Software - Q-Manager audio control software for Windows.
• Harrison - manufactures mixing consoles.
• Harman International - parent company.
• Hearsafe - in-ear-monitoring and ear-protection.
• HHB Communications Ltd. - makes recording products.
• HirePoint Software - rental inventory management software, Windows only :-(
• HireTrack Software - rental inventory management software, Windows only :-(
• HK Audio - german loudspeaker manufacturer.
• Hosa Technology - cable.
• Hot House Professional Audio - Control room refrence monitoring systems, loudspeaker systems and amplifers.
• Ibanez - manufacturer of signal processing equipment.
• Illbruck - makes Sonex acoustical treatment products.
• Intelix - makes VCA controlled mixers.
• IntelEvent Systems™ - is the premier supplier of software, information and e-commerce business solutions for the Event Management Industry.
• Ivie Technologies Inc. - Manufactures professional audio test and analysis equipment for sound contractors and music industry.
• JBL - manufacturer of professional loudspeaker systems.
• Jensen Audio Transformers - some of the finest transformers availble.
• Joe Meek Audio - signal processing products
• JVC and JVC Japan
• Klark Teknik - professional signal processing equipment.
• Klipsch Pro - makes loudspeaker systems.
• K&M - microphone, speaker and music stands.
• Korg - manufactures professional audio signal processing.
• Koss - headphones and HiFi products.
• KRK - studio monitors.
• L-Acoustics - manufacter the V-DOSC® loudspeaker system.
• LAB Gruppen - manufacture professional power amplifiers
• LA Audio - signal processing.
• Lexicon - manufactures professional audio signal processing.
• Level Control Systems - manufactures audio control equipment and software theater and sound reinforcement
• Linear X - manufacture software and hardware based products for computer aided engineering and/or measurement of electro-acoustic devices and electronics
• Littlite - rack lites galore.
• Lectrosonics - Manufacturer of RF systems.
• Mach Systems - a division of the Martin group producing pro loudspeakers.
• Mackie - their website is as colorful as their brochures.
• MacPherson - Loudspeaker manufacturer.
• Manley Laboratories - vacuum tube equipment.
• Marantz - manufactures professional audio and HiFi equipment.
• Mark of the Unicorn - midi software.
• Martin Audio - manufacturer of professional loudspeaker systems.
• Maxell - all types of magnetics
• McCauley Sound - Loudspeaker manufacturer.
• Metric Halo Laboratories - creators of Sprectrafoo.
• Meyer Sound - Manufactures professional loudspeaker systems.
• Microtech Gefell - Studio Condenser Microphones
• Midas - the best in live mixing consoles!
• Middle Atlantic Products, Inc. - makes racks, data cable management products, studio furnature, power products and rack acessories.
• Mogami - audio cable
• Monster Cable - audio cable
• Motion Laboratories - power distro and motor control systems.
• M&K - studio monitors.
• Nady Systems - Manufacturer of RF systems.
• Nagra - analog, digital portable recording equipment.
• Neumann/USA and Neumann - Manufacturer of large diaphram studio condenser microphones.
• Neutrik USA - state-of-the-art audio connectors.
• Neve - studio mixing consoles.
• NEXO - manufacturer of professional loudspeaker systems
• OHM - making loudspeakers for the world.
• OmniMount Systems - speaker mounting hardware.
• Opcode - midi software.
• Opti-Case - makes equipment cases.
• Oram - manufacturer of signal processing equipment.
• Orban - manufacturer of signal processing equipment.
• Otari - manufacturer of recording equipment.
• Outboard Electronics - live console automation package.
• Outline Professional Audio Italian pro equipment manufacturer, cool moving fader graphics at site.
• Panasonic and Matsushita - Japan
• PAS - manufacturer of professional loudspeaker systems
• Peavey Electronics - manufactures almost every link in the audio chain, as well as musical instruments.
• Philips
• Pioneer Home Page
• Polar Focus, Inc. is a manufacturer of audio rigging systems.
• Powersoft - Italian manufactuer of power amplifiers.
• PreSonus Audio Electronics - signal processing.
• Pro Co - Audio Cables, Snakes, Custom Engraved panels since 1974.
• QSC - one of the leading suppliers of power amplifiers.
• QSound
• Quiklok - music stands.
• Radian Audio - manufacture woofers, compression drivers,and diaphragms.
• Ramtech - manufactures custom snake systems featuring the Ramlatch connector.
• Rapco is a manufacturer of audio cabling systems.
• Rane Corporation - Manufacturer of Professional Audio & Home Theater Products.
• Raxxess - professional metalwork.
• Renkus-Heinz - professional loudspeaker systems.
• Rocktron - manufacturer of signal processing equipment.
• Rode - studio condenser and tube microphone's, product info.
• Roland in USA and Canada - Manufacturer of Professional Audio Products.
• R.P.G. - Acoustic Tools, Absorbers, diffusers.
• R&R Cases - custom flight cases.
• Sabine - manufacturer of signal processing equipment.
• Samson - manufacturer of RF systems.
• Sapsis Rigging, Inc. - sells rigging hardware.
• Schoeps - microphones.
• SCV - signal processors
• SD Systems - world renowned instrument microphones.
• Sennheiser - Manufacturer of microphones and RF systems.
• ServoDrive - "The World's most powerful subwoofers".
• Sescom - In-line transformers and other audio goodies.
• SF Marketing - Canadian distributor for QSC, Lexicon, Mackie, K&M, Symetrix, Canare, Furman, Nady and more.
• Sharp Electronics Corp
• ShowPro MIDI - show control software.
• Shure Brothers Inc. - microphones
• ShuttleCAD - precision rack drawing software, Windows only :-(
• SKB - Manufacturer of cases.
• SIA - Developer of JBL Smaart software, Windows only :-(
• Siemens
• Solid State Logic - Solid State Logic (SSL) is the world's leading manufacturer of totally integrated audio production systems for music, broadcast, video and film.
• Sonex - Acoustic absorbers
• Sonic Solutions - digital workstations.
• Sony and Sony Japan and Sony Pro
• Soundcraft - manufactures mixing consoles.
• Soundcraft Canada - Canadian distributer.
• SoundField Research - studio microphones.
• Soundtech - manufacturer of MI sound products
• Soundtracs - manufactures mixing consoles.
• Spatializer Audio Laboratories - manufacturer of signal processing equipment.
• Spirit - manufactures mixing consoles.
• StageLine - mobile stages that set up hydraulically.
• Stardraw - precision rack drawing software, Windows only :-(
• Studer - manufacturer of recording equipment.
• StudioMaster - manufactures mixing consoles.
• Studio Slips - custom padded covers.
• Summit Audio - HOT tube processors, this link points to product info.
• Swirtchcraft - Connectors
• Symetrix - data sheets are available in PDF format.
• TAD - manufacturer of pro loudspeaker components.
• Tannoy - manufacturer of studio monitors and loudspeaker products.
• Tascam - Manufacturer of professional audio products.
• T.C. Electronics - manufacturer of digital signal processing products
• TDM Designs - manufacturer of signal processing equipment.
• TDK - manufacturer of magnetic tape.
• TEAC - manufacturer of professional audio products.
• Technical Projects - manufactures communications equipment.
• Technics
• Technomad - Manufacturers of weatherproof and ruggedized loudspeakers.
• Tektronix - measurement equipment
• Telecast Fiber Systems - manufacturer of fiber optic audio snakes.
• Telex - manufacturer of communication and RF systems.
• THAT Corporation - oem manufacturer for QSC and EAW.
• TL Audio - tube technology.
• TOA Electronics
• Toshiba
• Trantec - radio microphones.
• Trident - studio mixing consoles.
• Tripp Lite Power - manufacturer of power distribution products
• Tubetrap - by Acoustic Sciences Corp.
• Turbosound - manufacturer of professional loudspeaker systems.
• Ultimate Support - microphone, speaker and music stands.
• Uptown Automation Systems - manufacturer of moving fader automation systems for recording consoles.
• V-DOSC - Cox Audio Engineering
• Vega - manufacturer of high quality RF systems.
• Westlake Audio - professional reference monitors
• Wireworks Corp. is a leading manufacturer of audio cabling systems.
• Whirlwind is a leading manufacturer of audio cabling systems.
• White Instruments
• White Radio - Canadian distributor for Crest, Telex, Community
• XTA Electronics - premier quality signal processing.
• Yamaha
• Yamaha Pro Audio - direct link to the pro audio area in Japan.
• Yamaha Canada
• Yorkville Sound - manufacturer of electronics and loudspeakers.
• Zoom - effects boxes

Production Companies

• A1 Audio has four US locations. (part of PRG).
• Allstar Audio - one of Nashville leading sound companies with extensive EAW inventory.
• Allstar Show Industries is a Pro Audio Rentals, sales, Service, Design and Installation company in Western Canada.
• Apex Sound & Light - located in Pickering, Ontario.
• ATK/Audiotek Corp. - A national and regional sound reinforcement company located in the Southwestern US.
• Atlanta Audio Visual - is an X-Array user in St. John's Newfoundland.
• Atlanta Sound & Lighting is an X-Array user in Atlanta, GA.
• Audio Analysts - International touring company.
• Audio Ethics is an X-Array user in Charlotte, NC.
• Axe Music is located in Canada.
• Bandworld Inc. is located in Canada specializing in theatrical systems.
• Barndog is located in Saskatoon, Saskatchewan.
• Backstage World
• Bridgewater Custom Sound is located in South Holland, IL.
• Briere Sound is located in Vancouver, BC.
• Brilliant Stages - some of the worlds best stages.
• Britannia Row - large Turbosound and X-Line user in the UK.
• Canegreen Ltd. - UK Based sound company offering EAW and Meyer Sound products for touring applications.
• Carlson Audio Systems - touring company located in the northwest US.
• Clair Bros. - International touring company, PDF's of their products.
• Clearwing Productions - Vdosc/Martin/EAW user in WI.
• Complete Audio is located in Berlin, Germany.
• Concert Systems - large UK rental house.
• Concert Systems USA - Nexo user based in South Mississippi.
• Corporate Sound is an X-Array user in Comstock Park, MI.
• CR Rombouts is located in Holland.
• Dallas Backup Inc. - full production company.
• db Sound - International X-Array touring company located in the US.
• Delicate Productions - large user of Martin F2 systems.
• Delta Sound - rents audio products in the UK
• Eighth Day Sound - HUGE user of Turbo Flashlight systems.
• EK Sound is located in Calgary, AB.
• Electrosound - E/V rental company in Sweden
• EML - based in Belgium.
• FM Systems - Offices in Edmonton, Calgary and Vancouver.
• Hi-Tech Audio - specializing in rental support.
• In Concert Productions is located in Atlanta, Georgia.
• Jands Electronics is located in Australia.
• J&J Sound is located in Yorkton, SK.
• Klay Anderson Audio
• Klondike Sound is an X-Array user located in Massachusetts.
• Live Technologies is an X-Array user in Columbus, OH.
• Logic Systems is an X-Array user in St Louis, MO.
• Masque Sound is a theater sound company.
• MD Systems/Clair Brothers - Nashville, TN division of Clair Brothers Audio.
• Nero Productions is located in Calgary, AB.
• On Stage Audio is an X-Array user in Chicago, Detroit, LA, Orlando.
• The PA Shop is located in London, Ontario.
• Pacific Audio Works - reinforcement company located in Victoria, B.C.
• PCG - an index of information for touring professionals.
• P.G. Consulting is located in Calgary, AB.
• Pierce Sound is located in London, ON.
• Production Arts
• PRG Production Resources Group - complete production supplier.
• Production Service Group is an X-Array user in Jacksonville, Florida.
• Production Works is an X-Array user in Hobart, Austrailia.
• Pro Show Rentals Limited is located in Vancouver, BC.
• ProSound is located in Poland.
• Rat Sound - E/V touring company using proprietary cabinets.
• RCI Sound Systems - located in Rockville, MD.
• Rent Com, Inc. - provides audio, video, presentation equipment.
• Rock It Cargo - get it where you need it fast.
• Rocky Mountain Sound - Canadian sound reinforcement company located in Vancouver, B.C.
• Sherwood Systems is located in Kitchener, Ontario.
• Showco - International touring company.
• Show Pro Sound and Lighting System Rentals is located in Toronto.
• Snow Sound is an X-Array user, CT based tour company.
• Solotech is located in Quebec.
• Sound Associates, Inc. - a New York based rental company.
• Sound Control is an X-Array user in Greece.
• Sound Image - provider of high fidelity premium audio systems. With offices in San Diego, California and Nashville, Tennessee.
• Sound On Stage - tour company.
• Sound Services - head office in Little Rock, AK.
• Special Event Services is a national touring and Large Scale coporate event company based in North Carolinia.
• SSE-Hire - National E/V touring company located in the UK
• Stage Point is an X-Array user in Germany.
• Studio Instrument Rentals - a New York based rental company.
• Tour Tech East is an X-Array user located in Halifax.
• Wall Sound - Canadian touring sound & lighting company located in Ottawa.
• Westbury National Show Systems Ltd. is an X-Array user located in Toronto, ON
• Westsun International Inc. - head office is located in Winnipeg, specializing in theatrical systems.
• Wild Gravity is an X-Array user in Townsville North Queensland, Austrailia.

Pro Audio Magazines

• AUDIO MEDIA - International pro audio magazine.
• Amusement Business
• AV Video Magazine
• Billboard Online - record news.
• Connections - Australia's Entertainment & Technology Monthly
• Electronic Musician - great online version of this magazine.
• EQ Magazine
• LIVE SOUND! International
• Mix Magazine Online
• MusicPro - The Music Industry's Internet Connection
• Nightclub & Bar Magazine
• POLLSTAR Magazine -- The Concert Hotwire
• Professional Sound
• Pro Audion Review
• ProRec - The Pro Recording Magazine on the Internet
• Pro Sound News
• Showcase - International music production guide.
• Signal 2 Noise - On-line pro audio journal.
• Sound on Stage - UK based publication.

Audio Consultants

• Barron Kennedy Lyzun & Associates Ltd. is an independent acoustical consulting and design firm, with no affiliation with any product manufacturer or sales organization. The firm is based in North Vancouver, British Columbia, and serves clients throughout Canada, and the world.

Music Industry Related Links

Music:

• Hyperreal - window into the rave culture.
• JeepJazz Music - Resource for professional musicians.
• MuchMusic ...The Alternative Medium
• Music Network USA - resources for music professionals.
• MusikNetz - resources for music professionals.
• Music Resources on the Internet - a comprehensive list of music sites on the web.
• NettWEB - Nettwerk Productions home page
• Saskatchewan Recording Industry Association - Large music index, great place to surf!
• Song Writers Assoc. of Canada
• Taxi - The Indepedent A&R vehicle
• Warner Music Canada
• Welcome to MTV

Promoters & Concert Info:

• Festival Finder
• Molson Presents
• TicketMaster Canada
• TicketMaster Online

Audio Industry Organizations

• AES - Audio Engineering Society.
• AES Audio Related Technical Papers
• ESTA - Entertainment Services and Technology Association
• IEEE - Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers
• NAMM - National Association of Music Merchants
• NSCA - National Systems Contractors Association
• Ontario Institute of Audio Recording Technology
• PLASA Professional Lighting and Sound Association (UK)
• SMPTE - Society of Motion Picture & TV Engineers
• SPARS - Society of Professional Audio Recording Services
• Syn Aud Con - Audio education resource.

Audio Related WWW Indexes

• 1-2-1-2 - International directory to the music industry.
• Audio - Index from the WWW Virtual Library.
• Audio-Online is a Canadian site dedicated to professional audio and theater related information.
• digibid.com - live auction of audio gear.
• Pro Audio Search - search for anything pro audio.
• ProAudio Web - news and information for professional audio users.
• ProNetGuide
• SoundWave is a complete on-line directory to the professional recording industry on the World Wide Web.
• World Wide Pro Audio Directory

Audio Education and Research

• Acoustics and Vibration - Index from the WWW Virtual Library.
• audioseminars.com - We offer instruction which will allow you get ahead in the business.
• Banff Center Home Page
• Live Audio WWW Board - Dave Stevens created this forum of discussion.
• Recording Arts Program Of Canada-
• Riggers Page - some excellent rigging resources.
• Synergetic Audio Concepts - has been a leader in audio education since 1973.

Hi-Fi Audio Related Links

• AudioWeb - for Hi-Fi Audio Enthusiasts.
• Hi Fidelity Review - The leading independent source of DVD-Audio and SACD news and reviews.
• THX Home theater

Theater Sound Related Links

• Andrew Keister Designs' Home Page
• Broadway Press - publications for designers and technicians in the performing arts industry.
• Backstage Book Shoppe - created for the individuals who work backstage in theatre and entertainment. This is a source for books which are specific to their needs.
• IATSE - labor union which represents industry technicians.
• Macintosh Software for the Theater - the name says it all.
• Playbill OnLine
• Sound Design - Martin Lukesch's Australian info site.
• Stage Research - develops theatrical control software.
• Talkin Broadway - current show information.
• Theatrix.net is a network of audio technicians and manufacturers.
• Theatre-Sound Mailing List

Search the WWW

• EINet Galaxy - A Galaxy of Web Pages are indexed here.
• Excite Netsearch
• Google
• Lycos - WWW Search Engine
• MetaCrawler - one stop shopping with this GREAT searcher.
• WebCrawler (robot that keeps an index of contents of all documents it comes across.)
• Yahoo Search - The Yahoo index currently contains over 32,000 entries.