Trident Case™ Provides Power On-The-Go With All-New Electra Qi Power Base 6000

Trident Case™, designer and manufacturer of innovative education, business and lifestyle case solutions, today announced its all-new Electra Qi Power Base 6000 wireless charger. Combining Qi technology with a 6000 mA/h battery, this all-in-one charging solution powers Qi compatible phones as well as other devices through a USB cable.

“Trident is dedicated to providing practical solutions for every mobile lifestyle,” Trident Vice President of Marketing Vickie Achee said today. “In order to stay connected, it’s important for people to have a portable power solution that is consistent and reliable. Trident’s new wireless charging product relieves the stresses of finding a power source by allowing users to charge multiple devices at once.”

The Electra Qi Power Base 6000 combines Qi technology and a 6000 mA/h battery to charge two mobile devices at once. Its pad-like design allows Qi-enabled devices to charge on its base, while a USB port is available to power a second device. This USB charging feature can support all mobile devices, whether they are Qi-enabled or not. To better accommodate users, the pad surface can support multiple 1 Amp devices including mobile devices, digital cameras and mp3 players.

Made of soft-touch polycarbonate material, the Electra Qi Power Base 6000 comes equipped with a rechargeable 6000 mAh lithium polymer battery, so it can continue to charge devices day after day. For convenience, an LED light indicates the charging status of the power base, so users know when the base is fully loaded and ready to charge other devices.

Perfect for users constantly on-the-go, the power device is small enough to fit seamlessly into any pocket or purse. Moreover, the charger’s anti-skid ribbon keeps mobile devices in place while charging.

“The new Electra Series product demonstrates Trident’s commitment to providing practical solutions for every lifestyle,” Achee added. “We’re dedicated to making sure people can use their tech devices wherever they may go.” 

The charging station is immediately available at www.tridentcase.com for MSRP of $89.95. 

KMC Music Rolls Out Biggest Ever 'Back-to-School Sales Bonanza' Promotion Program Through July 31!

Underscoring its commitment to offer MI retailers the largest array of seasonally themed promotion programs, KMC Music (www.kmcmusic.com) today announced the launch of its “Back-to-School Sales Bonanza,” featuring dozens of brands and hundreds of products all specially priced to generate nationwide consumer excitement during the critically important start to the fourth quarter sales season.

“As the largest distributor of MI and pro audio products, KMC Music can and will offer our retail partners the largest selection of specially priced products and promotion programs and our new Back-to-School Sales Bonanza lives up to that commitment,” said KMC Music Vice President of Sales James Tsaptsinos.  “Every major product category and accessory line is included in this year’s programs — guitars, amps, pedals, percussion, microphones, strings, and more.  Dealers will find all of our brands featured in exciting new programs that are designed to maximize sell-through sales to their customers.”

Brands featured in the Back-to-School program include Legere, VIC FIRTH, Lanikai, Line 6, MBT Lighting, Audio-Technica, AKG, Casio, Belmonte, Denis Wick, K&M, RICO, Herco, Lauren, Lee Oskar, Mooer, Suzuki, Hilo, Innovative Percussion, REMO, Martin & Co, King David, Vandoren, SuperSlick, Mono, Shure, RCF, Dunlop, Jones, Kaiser, Sennheiser, Corpmaster, Players, Stageline, Lauren, Blitz, Bruno, ChopSaver, Kratt, Mike Balter, Becker, Stentor, Barcus-Berry, Seiko, Snark, Wittner, Eldon, Antigua, APM, Vincent Bach, Blessing, BARRI, Selmer, Hohner, Grover, Manhassett, Elixir, Hamilton, and BoomWhackers, among others.

The program runs now through July 31, 2015.  To learn more about the Back-to-School Sales Bonanza promotion program, dealers can call the KMC Music call center at (855) 417-8677.

NanoLumens Introduces NanoClear™, the Next-Generation Transparent Visualization Solution!

NanoLumens®, the world’s leading manufacturer and marketer of visualization solutions in any size, shape, or curvature, today announced the introduction of the next great advance in its solutions offerings — the groundbreaking, fully-transparent NanoClear™ display platform.

“NanoLumens has always been unique in its ability to provide customers with visual solutions in any size, shape or curvature — solutions that in every respect live up to their imagination,” NanoLumens Vice President of Marketing and Business Development Nate Remmes explained. “However, the introduction of our transparent visualization technology takes the company to the next level of innovation. We’re proud to be one of the first companies to commercialize this industry-changing technology, and provide exceptional solutions to customers around the world.”

Utilizing state-of-the-art nano-optical particle diffusion, the new NanoClear display platform allows objects to seamlessly float in space. The display can accept input from nearly any device or content management system to produce specific messaging on the clear display. Extremely slim and ultra-lightweight, NanoClear, like all NanoLumens visualization solutions, is also energy-efficient and feature a bright, seamless, high-resolution picture quality.

The company’s patented display technology and highly innovative visual solutions are transforming the way companies engage their audiences in every type of higher education, retail, hospitality, stadium, arena, casino, transportation and public event environments.

In fact, according to Remmes, NanoClear has recently been installed in major retail locations, airports, and arenas, including the TD Garden in Boston. “We’re thrilled to see this new technology already changing the atmospherics in so many diverse installation environments,” he said.

NanoLumens® Introduces Breakthrough in Large Format Visualization at Integrated Systems Europe 2015

NanoLumens®, the world’s leading manufacturer and marketer of visualization solutions in any size, shape, or curvature, last week took the systems integration industry by storm with the introduction of the world’s first front installable, front serviceable 2.5MM visual display — the NanoSlim Engage — at the Integrated Systems Europe exhibition in Amsterdam, where it was immediately named Product of the Month by the leading European systems integration magazine, Installation.

“This remarkable advance in visualization technology was immediate received by the European systems integration community for what it is,” Nate Remmes, NanoLumens’ Vice President of Marketing and Business Development said today. “NanoSlim Engage is a great step forward for designers, integrators, and end-users who are demanding an easy-to-install and easy-to-service 2.5MM pixel pitch solution that can be viewed with spectacular edge-to-edge clarify from very short distances.  NanoSlim Engage is the first and only solution that makes this possible practical for a broad range of smaller installation environments like conference rooms, board rooms, and command and control centers.”

And, like all NanoLumens solutions, NanoSlim Engage comes supported by the industry’s only six year, zero failure warranty.

The introduction of the NanoLumens’ NanoSlim Engage comes at a time of record- breaking growth and expansion for the pioneering Georgia-based company that developed the world’s first flexible LED visual display.  In October 2014 the company opened its EMEA region office and showroom in the UK and named industry veteran David DaCosta to serve as its Managing Director in the region. In December, the company ended a year that resulted in explosive revenue growth.  In January 2015 the company announced that it had secured $13.3-million in new financing from an offering of debt and securities. And all of this occurred against a backdrop of major new sales to blue chip clients in the retail, transportation, hospitality, higher education, stadiums, corporate, and gaming channels.

NanoLumens’ current clients include a broad range of marketers covering the fields of broadcast, casinos, control rooms, convention centers, DOOH, higher education, hospitality, retail, stadiums, and transportation including Estee Lauder, Delta Airlines, Holt-Renfrew, TD Garden, CBS Outdoor, Charles Schwab, Invesco, Louisiana State University and the Minneapolis Convention Center, among many others. 

“Supported by a base of strong and loyal customers who are making deep investments in our vision, we expect the company to double in size again in 2015,” Remmes emphasized today.  “Four years after introducing our first commercial product in 2011, we are poised to create scalable visualization solutions that result in immersive consumer experiences that businesses need and consumers crave in our increasingly mobile, interconnected world.”

NanoLumens visualization solutions are extremely slim, ultra-lightweight, energy efficient, and feature a bright, seamless, high resolution picture quality that can be viewed from any angle throughout the display horizon without color shift or image distortion. The company’s patented visualization technology and highly innovative solutions promise to transform the way companies engage their audiences in every type of higher education, retail, hospitality, stadium, arena, casino, transportation and public event environment.

Furman Introduces Powerful M-8X AR Voltage Regulator to Protect Electronic Equipment

Live musicians, DJs, recording professionals, and system integrators know that every piece of equipment must function as expected. Recognizing the inherent instability of electric power, Furman, the leader in power conditioning since 1974, today introduced the new M-8x AR, an entry-level voltage regulator/power conditioner specially designed to provide stable voltage output and protect valuable gear. Providing nine regulated and conditioned outlets, this rack-mount voltage regulator is an affordable yet powerful choice for A/V professionals, musicians, and DJs. The introduction was made at Winter NAMM 2015 in Anaheim, California, Furman Booth #6745.

“With demand on the power grid stretched, we are seeing a higher rate of brownout and voltage sags, which can be disastrous in mission critical applications,” said John Benz, Director of Power and Accessories Products at Core Brands. “Furman is dedicated to providing unbeatable power products to serve audio video professionals. Our full line of voltage regulators and power conditioners ensure that any buyer can feel confident in their equipment’s protection, from entry-level setups to world-class audio rigs. The M-8x AR complements our Prestige Series of professional-grade voltage regulators and fills out our complete line of Merit Series entry-level power management solutions.”

The M-8x AR provides a stable 12A-15A, 120V output (±5V) from input voltage of 97V and 141V.  Extreme Voltage Shutdown (EVS) protects against dangerous sustained over/under voltage conditions.  Additionally, Extreme Current Shutdown (ECS) detects over-current conditions and shuts down the outlets before damage is done to the M-8x AR or your connected equipment. The ECS circuit has been designed to detect high speed and high-level currents and will ignore low speed / low current transients, such as amplifier inrush currents.  In fact, all internal components are specially designed to distinctly recognize damaging fluctuations from natural fluctuations, and therefore only react if there is danger to equipment or the unit itself. A three-color ‘in-regulation’ indicator provides quick assurance that power is being properly managed, in addition to the unit’s ‘Protection OK’ indicator.

Musicians and live sound professionals can easily monitor the M-8x AR’s input line voltage using the eight-element, two-color bar graph meter and feel confident thanks to the thermal circuit breaker that protects against overload. Weighing just 15 pounds, the regulator is a must-have for live performers and DJs looking to create a portable pro audio rig. Adding to the long list of attributes, the unit’s low noise toroidal autotransformer with low magnetic field leakage allows for close proximity to other delicate electronic equipment without fear of interference.

For peace of mind at a price that won’t break the bank, Furman M-8x AR is sure to become the first choice of top performers and A/V professionals everywhere. The M-8x AR will be available in February through certified Furman dealers at an MSRP of $599.