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MERIDIAN, MS — Peavey Commercial Audio is celebrating 60 years of innovation at the 2025 Integrated Systems Europe Show, Booth 7C700. Held in Fira Barcelona, Gran Vía, the show will run February 4 – February 7.

Prospective attendees are invited to register using Peavey Commercial Audio’s registration code, KNZTYX2U, at the registration link below:

https://registration.firabarcelona.com/?cod_prom=KNZTYX2U#/en_GB/E234025/WEB

SYDNEY, AUSTRALIA — Peavey Commercial Audio is showing its latest MediaMatrix® solutions at the 2024 Integrate Expo in Sydney, Australia. Held at ICC Sydney, the show will run from August 21-23. Peavey Commercial Audio representatives will be on hand at the booth of NAS (National Audio Systems), the official distributor of PCA brands in Australia and New Zealand. Show attendees can find them at Stand B38.

About Integrate Expo: Integrate is Australia’s premier annual AV and Integration trade show. This event is a hub of activity for local and global brands to showcase solutions and products to AV professionals, integrators, technicians and corporate end-users, meet with qualified buyers and distributors, as well as the nation’s leading AV education platform designed to help business harness the latest AV innovations to create immersive, meaningful experiences.

MERIDIAN, MS — Peavey Commercial Audio is showing its new MediaMatrix® and Crest Audio® solutions at the 2024 Integrated Systems Europe Show, Stand 7C100. Held in Fira Barcelona, Gran Vía, the show will run January 30 – February 2.

Prospective attendees are invited to register using Peavey Commercial Audio’s registration code, 6QHSMZUA, at the registration link below:

https://registration.firabarcelona.com/?cod_prom=6QHSMZUA#/en_GB/E234024/WEB

MediaMatrix releases featured at the show will include the powerful new SCION™ DSP Media and Control processor platform, SCION®. Shaping the third generation MediaMatrix offering, SCION calls upon 30 years of engineering prowess and market expertise in DSP and networked audio to deliver the most powerful media and control system available today.

About Integrated Systems Europe Show 2024:

Integrated Systems Europe is the largest Audio Visual and systems integration gathering in the world. It will take place on 30 Jan – 2 Feb 2024 at the Fira de Barcelona.

Meridian, MS – Peavey Commercial Audio® announces Trius Vertrieb GmbH & Co. KG as the new distribution partner for the German and Austrian markets. Trius is well positioned to advise customers and business partners throughout the region on the Peavey Commercial Audio product solutions best suited to their specific needs.

For more than 25 years, Trius has been the go-to company for a large number of brands seeking to establish a foothold in the German market.

Headquartered in Ibbenbüren, Germany, Trius Vertrieb GmbH & Co. KG has long provided a wide range of services in the areas of pro audio equipment and electronics. More recently, the company added professional AV technology to their overall product offerings, allowing Trius to effectively serve as a “one-stop shop” for many of its customers. The company views its partners as the primary focus of all initiatives, thus the Trius slogan, “…is more than distribution.”

“In Trius we found the perfect partner for Peavey Commercial Audio for Germany and Austria,” says Christoph Sesseck, Peavey Electronics EMEA sales manager. ” We are thrilled to partner with such an experienced and professional distribution partner. With more than 25 years of history, they hold close relationships with their customers which can now benefit from our leading brands MediaMatrix® and Crest Audio®.”

Kai Böckmann, MD at Trius, observes, “Christoph´s call came in just at the right time. We´ve been looking to close some gaps in our portfolio, such as professional power amplifiers and matrix systems. Peavey Commercial Audio with its brands Crest Audio and MediaMatrix are the perfect fit! Both very prestigious names with a long heritage and vast experience in the relative fields of technology. I consider it the icing on the cake Peavey just launched the all-new SCION DSP frames, another milestone for MediaMatrix – and Trius takes over distribution at the same time! What a great time for a start!”

Meridian, MS – First launched at the 1993 AES Show in New York, MediaMatrix® begins its 30th year of innovation in audio solutions. With innumerable installations worldwide, Peavey® Commercial Audio’s MediaMatrix has left a mark on the professional audio industry and its technological advancements.

Throughout its first 30 years, MediaMatrix has been at the forefront of audio technology innovation, marking numerous pioneering milestones including:

• First to Deliver an Open Architecture Drag-and-Drop Software for DSP Configuration and Deployment: MediaMatrix revolutionized the industry by introducing the first open architecture drag-and-drop software for DSP configuration and deployment, simplifying the process for audio professionals and system integrators.
• First with CobraNet, Dante, and RAVENNA Input through Output Integrated DSP Solutions: MediaMatrix was the first to introduce integrated input through output DSP solutions with support for CobraNet, Dante, and RAVENNA protocols, setting new standards for audio connectivity and flexibility paving the way for others to follow.
• Award-Winning Software Suites: MediaMatrix is celebrated for its award-winning nWARE and Kiosk2Go software suite. nWARE, recognized for its excellence in configurable audio DSP processing, and Kiosk2Go, an industry-leading solution for graphical user interactive audio experiences, have received acclaim for their innovation and user-friendliness.

The first project installed using the MediaMatrix – MainFrame was the United States Capitol building in 1994. This installation became a significant milestone showcasing the system’s reliability, performance, and network evolution in mission-critical applications.

“We are immensely proud of the enduring impact that MediaMatrix has had on the professional audio industry over the past three decades,” said Hartley Peavey, Founder, and Chairman of Peavey Electronics Inc. “Our steadfast commitment to innovation and our unswerving dedication to our customers have been the driving forces behind this remarkable achievement and our extensive global footprint. We eagerly anticipate many more years of delivering exceptional and innovative audio experiences.”

MediaMatrix systems are installed in a diverse range of high-profile and demanding environments, including some of the world’s largest theme parks, international and regional airports, convention centers, stadiums, mass rapid transportation systems, casinos, and resorts. These installations demonstrate the trust placed in MediaMatrix for delivering exceptional audio experiences in a wide spectrum of settings.

Meridian, MS – Leading manufacturer of commercial audio hardware, Peavey® Commercial Audio will now be distributed across the UAE and Qatar territories by Avenger ProAV.

A relatively new organization driven by a combination of seasoned management and enthusiastic young professionals specializing in cutting-edge audio-visual, communications, and lighting technologies, Avenger ProAV will be representing Peavey Commercial Audio, Crest Audio®, and MediaMatrix® in UAE, Qatar, Oman, Kuwait, and Bahrain.

Avenger ProAV General manager Joseph Rebero has prior history with Peavey and Peavey Commercial Audio. “When we considered DSP [digital signal processing], MediaMatrix sprung to my mind first,” Rebero says.

Of the new collaboration, Avenger ProAV Product Manager Nikhil Rayaroth states, “Peavey Commercial Audio is a well-known name in the professional audio-visual market, and its most recent Media Matrix / Crest Audio solutions broaden the industry’s potential. They will be an excellent addition to our portfolio, and I am delighted to provide their solutions to our consumers.”

“We are delighted to be working together with Avenger ProAV in this exciting time for both companies,” adds Peavey Commercial Audio operations manager, James Kennedy. “The recent launch of our 3rd Generation MediaMatrix platform and ‘s’ Series ecosystem coincides nicely with Avenger’s ambition, vision, and growth in the UAE.”

MERIDIAN, MS – Peavey Commercial Audio® and Innovative Audio Solutions announce a new exclusive distribution partnership for the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia (KSA). Well-established in the professional AV market, Innovative Audio Solutions is a diverse distribution and design business based in Riyadh, KSA uniquely positioned to effectively represent Peavey in the region.

An extension of Thomsun Group, UAE (est. 1976), Innovative Audio Solutions provides services meeting the needs of customers across a broad spectrum of audio requirements, from small-scale operations to the largest venues, making Peavey Electronics®, MediaMatrix®, and Crest Audio® ideal fits within its brand portfolio.

Upon its introduction in 1993, MediaMatrix revolutionized the audio industry, representing the world’s first digitally configured and controlled distributed audio system. MediaMatrix remains the most scalable, flexible, and specified option for digital audio distribution, processing, and control, providing operators the tools to configure and reconfigure audio and control systems in the most demanding environments, whether from a computer, touch screen, or mobile device. MediaMatrix serves the high-end audio market with the most powerful digital signal processors, software, and user-control tools for creating the most elaborate and advanced audio systems.

“With Saudi Arabia continuing its incredible journey with the Vision 2030 program, undergoing key economic transformations and unlocking enormous market opportunity, we are very excited to be working with Innovative Audio Solutions given their pedigree and traction in this ever-growing market,” says Peavey Electronics operations manager James Kennedy.

Innovative Audio Solutions sales manager, Ahmed Naufel adds, “We at Innovative Audio Solutions are extremely thrilled to announce our exclusive partnership with MediaMatrix by Peavey Electronics in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. We look forward to this partnership and in its continued growth to new markets.”   

Ottawa, ON, Canada – [September 12] – Let’s Connect Ottawa, an exclusive networking event hosted by Techni+Contact, recently took place at the Courtyard Ottawa East, bringing together a diverse group of industry professionals. Attendees included AV consultants, system design integrators, and government representatives from Ontario and the surrounding region. The event featured engaging presentations and valuable one-on-one meetings with leading manufacturers in the audiovisual industry.

From left to right: Julie Legault, Jean-Pierre Xenopoulos, Daniel Beaulieu, and Judson Wong of Techni+Contact, and Shayne Thomas, General Manager of Peavey Commercial Audio. Let’s Connect Ottawa continues to be a pivotal platform for fostering collaboration and innovation within the AV industry in Canada.

MERIDIAN, MS — Peavey Commercial Audio is showing its new MediaMatrix® and Crest Audio® solutions at the 2023 PLASA Show, Stand B36. Held in Olympia, London, the show will run September 3-5. 

MediaMatrix releases featured at the show will include the powerful new SCION™ DSP Media and Control processor platform, SCION®. Shaping the third generation MediaMatrix offering, SCION calls upon 30 years of engineering prowess and market expertise in DSP and networked audio to deliver the most powerful media and control system available today. 

About PLASA Show 2023:

PLASA Show will return to Olympia London from 3-5 September 2023 to showcase all that is new, and all that is possible in Audio, AV, Lighting, Rigging and Staging. 

The market-leading seminar program presents the works of thought-leaders and taste-makers, delving into the most prominent industry issues. Plus, visitors can take advantage of hands-on training workshops and immersive demonstrations.

The show is produced by PLASA, a global community and association serving those who work in the events, entertainment and installation industries. In addition to hosting PLASA Focus Leeds and PLASA Show in London, PLASA publishes the market-leading LSi and LS&A magazines, which deliver trustworthy content for industry professionals around the world.