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Contents: ASHLY INTRODUCES MODULAR MATRIX PROCESSOR ASHLY AUDIO INTRODUCES THE DLM-821 STEREO DUCKING LINE MIXER ASHLY AUDIO INTRODUCES THE VCM-88E EIGHT CHANNEL VCA MATRIXING LEVEL CONTROLLER ASHLY AUDIO APPOINTS NORTHERN CALIFORNIA REPRESENTATIVE ASHLY AUDIO APPOINTS OHIO/KENTUCKY REPRESENTATIVE STEPHEN SIEGEL JOINS ASHLY AUDIO SYNTEC INTERNATIONAL TO DISTRIBUTE ASHLY IN AUSTRALIA ASHLY SELECTS ERIKSON AUDIO AS CANADIAN DISTRIBUTOR ASHLY NAMES INTERNATIONAL SALES REPRESENTATIVES ASHLY AUDIO APPOINTS MICHIGAN REPRESENTATIVE ASHLY PROTEA SERIES PROCESSORS/VCM-88 NOW AMX NETLINX COMPATIBLE

June 2004 ASHLY AUDIO INTRODUCES MODULAR MATRIX PROCESSOR Webster, NY -- Ashly Audio Inc. announces the release of the Protea 24.24M to the Protea System II Series of digital processors. The Protea 24.24M Matrix Processor uses modular expansion cards to provide up to twenty-four channels of audio matrixing and processing. The base unit offers a four-input/four-output configuration. Each input and output expansion card has an individual DSP processor allowing you to expand the base unit's total inputs or outputs four channels at a time. These cards are easily installed in the field without the need to reprogram the device. Matrixing allows you to route any input to any output and control individual levels once they have been assigned. Fixed path architecture and extensive processing power per channel will reduce the amount of time it takes to set up your system. All programming is accomplished using Ashly's Protea System Software on a PC platform. No front panel controls and multi-level software security assures you a tamperproof audio system. Whether you are designing or installing a system for corporate boardrooms, restaurants, courtrooms, houses of worship, left/center/right theatres, auditoriums or conference centers, the Protea 24.24M will more than satisfy your requirements for any zoned system requiring input/output matrixing with signal processing. Input channel processing blocks include Mic Preamp with Phantom Power, Gain, Delay, fifteen EQ Filters, Gate, Autoleveler and Ducker. Inputs may be configured as either mic or line level. Output channel processing blocks consist of a Cross Point Mixer, HPF/LPF, Delay, fifteen EQ Filters, Gain and Limiter. The cross point mixer in the output section allows you to route any input to any output at any level and mute any input at any output without affecting the true input configuration. The HPF/LPF block offers Bessel, Butterworth and Linkwitz-Riley filters with 12, 18, 24 and 48dB octave slopes. Euroblock connectors for audio, preset recall, dc remote level control and data in/out connections are on the rear panel. Standard 9-pin RS-232 data connectors are located on the front and rear panel to allow all functions to be controlled either by a PC or a dedicated control system. Factory presets for distributed or conventional sound applications are provided as a starting point to set your own system requirements and may be overwritten, copied and saved to separate preset locations. When using Protea System Software, full system setup and control is quick and easy with the capability of storing multiple system configurations as backups or for future reference. <top> March, 2004 ASHLY AUDIO INTRODUCES THE DLM-821 STEREO DUCKING LINE MIXER Webster, NY -- Ashly Audio Inc., introduces DLM-821 Stereo Ducking Line Mixer for permanent installations involving multiple microphones or stereo line-level sources such as restaurants, boardrooms, nightclubs, health clubs, houses of worship, sports bars or wherever you need to manage audio and provide paging in a single or dual zone application. The DLM-821 is housed in an all-steel, 1RU chassis and uses euroblock connectors for all audio connections. There are eight stereo inputs of which the first four channels are selectable to accept mic or line levels. Eighteen-volt phantom power is available on the mic inputs. Channels one and two are used for ducking inputs that duck the outputs of channels three through eight. Internal switching allows you set the ducking depth and trigger threshold. Features include: Eight stereo or sixteen mono inputs, balanced inputs and outputs, euroblock connections, ducking enable switch, internally selectable for priority ducking override for channel one, internal depth select switch for -20dB or-90dB, threshold trigger select of -20 or -40dBu, individual left, right and mono outputs, selectable mic/line level mono output, L & R level meters w/clip indicators, individual channel mute switches, stereo output mute switch, stereo headphone output with level control and a rear panel power switch. <top> March, 2004 ASHLY AUDIO INTRODUCES THE VCM-88E EIGHT CHANNEL VCA MATRIXING LEVEL CONTROLLER Webster, NY -- Ashly Audio Inc., introduces the VCM-88E Eight Channel VCA Matrixing Level Controller. The VCM-88E is intended for installations that include houses of worship, boardroom, nightclub, or anywhere remote control of individual levels is required. Similar in operation and design to Ashly's VCM-88, the VCM-88E uses euroblock connectors for all audio and remote control connections. The RS-232 control port is a standard DB-9 connector. To assure tamperproof operation, all front panel controls are recessed and all connections and power on/off are located on the rear panel. The VCM-88E is housed in an all-steel, 1RU chassis containing eight fully independent VCA channels capable of limiting, remote level control and mixing. By itself, the VCM-88 functions as a precise eight-channel limiter. When connected to a PC running Ashly Protea System Software, RD- RW-8, Crestron, AMX or other controller, the VCM-88E controls individual channel and master levels with a range of +20dB to -75dB. The VCM-88E also has a master output providing a summed output of all channels allowing the unit to function as a fully-contained eight-channel remote controlled line level mixer. Internal switching allows you to patch channels for signal routing/matrixing and select channel pass through for cascading multiple units in parallel. Each channel may also be selected to operate as a separate input or output, or as a single insert. Features include: Eight Channels of Remote Level Control, RS-232 Interface Connector, PC Control Using Protea System Software, Internal Channel Patching for Flexible Signal Routing and Matrixing, External Selection of Crestron, AMX or RS-232 Protocol, Internal Channel Pass Through for Cascading Multiple Units in Parallel, Signal Present and Limiter Threshold LED's For Each Channel and the VCM-88E is RD-8, RW-8 Compatible. <top> March, 2004 ASHLY AUDIO APPOINTS NORTHERN CALIFORNIA REPRESENTATIVE Webster, NY -- Ashly Audio Inc., manufacturer of signal processing equipment and power amplification for the commercial sound contracting and professional audio markets has strengthened their sales force by appointing a new independent representative. Pacific Coast Associates will represent Ashly Audio in Northern California and Northern Nevada. Headed by Rick Fazenbaker, Pacific Coast Associates is located in Benicia, California. Joe Wisler, Director of Field Operations, Western Region for Ashly says, "I am pleased to have Pacific Coast represent Ashly Audio and our product line. Rick and his company understand their market and have the tools to educate, train and support their customers." <top> March, 2004 ASHLY AUDIO APPOINTS OHIO/KENTUCKY REPRESENTATIVE Webster, NY -- Ashly Audio Inc., manufacturer of signal processing equipment and power amplification for the commercial sound contracting and professional audio markets has appointed a new independent representative for the Ohio Valley. J.B. Parent Company will represent Ashly Audio in Ohio, Kentucky, Indiana, West Virginia and Western Pennsylvania. Headed by John Essig, J.B. Parent Company's main office is in Lewis Center, Ohio. Contact information can be found on the Ashly Audio web site. Mike Updaw, Director of Field Operations, Eastern Region for Ashly says, "I am pleased to have John and his crew represent Ashly Audio and our product line. Their knowledge and skills will be a great asset in representing the Ashly family of products to the audio market." <top> February, 2004 STEPHEN SIEGEL JOINS ASHLY AUDIO Webster, NY -- Ashly Audio Inc., is pleased to announce the appointment of Stephen Siegel to the newly created position of Vice President, Engineering/Product Development. Prior to joining Ashly Stephen held the position of Vice President, Operations at EAW. He has also served as Director, Architectural Technologies at Acentech Incorporated where he supervised the consulting firm's activities in architectural acoustics and system design. Stephen holds a BSEE from the University of Rochester. "With Stephen's extensive background and experience in professional audio, and his ability to combine market needs and current technology to develop essential products, the entire audio community will benefit," states David Parse, CEO of Ashly. "We welcome Stephen to the Ashly family." "Ashly Audio has provided a home where I can apply my expertise in the product development cycle for the professional audio marketplace." says Siegel. "I'm looking forward to interacting with our current and potential customers to define and bring to market the products they require." February, 2004 SYNTEC INTERNATIONAL TO DISTRIBUTE ASHLY IN AUSTRALIA Webster, NY -- Ashly Audio Inc., manufacturer of signal processing equipment and power amplification for the commercial sound contracting and professional audio markets announces Syntec International to be the exclusive distributor of all Ashly Audio products in Australia. "We are very pleased to have Syntec International distribute Ashly Audio in Australia," says David Parse, CEO. "Their dedicated sales force and thirty years of distribution experience is a key advantage to provide quality products for their professional audio customers." October, 2003 ASHLY SELECTS ERIKSON AUDIO AS CANADIAN DISTRIBUTOR Webster, NY.... Ashly Audio has selected Erikson Audio as the Canadian distributor for its entire line of professional audio products. Headquartered in Montreal, Quebec, Erikson Audio has been distributing audio and music equipment in Canada for over 25 years. In addition to office and warehouse space in both Montreal and Vancouver, Erikson has a dedicated sales force calling on retailers and professional sound installers across Canada. "Canada represents a significant portion of our Western Hemisphere business, and has the potential to increase to an even higher level of importance,," said Dave Parse, CEO, Ashly Audio. He added: "We are very pleased to have Erikson Audio share in our projected growth by representing Ashly's product line in the Canadian market." Ashly Audio Inc., manufactures signal processing equipment and power amplification for the commercial sound contracting and professional audio markets. contact information <top> September, 2003 ASHLY NAMES INTERNATIONAL SALES REPRESENTATIVES Webster, NY....Ashly Audio CEO Dave Parse is pleased to announce the creation of three new international territories with independent representation. For the United Kingdom, France, Iceland, India, Middle East and Africa, Graham Allen will be the Ashly Representative. Peter Malech of PM Distribution will be the Ashly Representative in Austria, Belgium, Denmark, Germany, Greece, Italy, Netherlands, Norway, Portugal, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, Turkey and Eastern European countries. International Sales' Joe Manning and Kris Jackson will represent Ashly in Australia, Asia and the Pacific Rim. All three will immediately reevaluate Ashly's distribution and brand image in their marketplaces and determine any changes that may be necessary. "As our sales and marketing efforts grow in scope, we needed to dedicate additional, centrally located resources to more effectively direct and manage this growth," said Parse. "These new people, bring valuable knowledge and experience to our company and will benefit both our international customer base and Ashly Audio." Ashly Audio Inc., manufactures signal processing equipment and power amplification for the commercial sound contracting and professional audio markets. contact information <top> September, 2003 ASHLY AUDIO APPOINTS MICHIGAN REPRESENTATIVE Webster, NY -- Ashly Audio Inc., manufacturer of signal processing equipment and power amplification for the commercial sound contracting and professional audio markets has strengthened their sales force by appointing a new independent representative. Cordial/Riley Marketing is headquartered in Clarkston with a satellite office in Kentwood, and will represent Ashly Audio in Michigan. Glen Cordial will work from the main office and John Riley will work from the west office. Contact information can be found on the Ashly Audio web site. Joe Wisler, Director of Field Operations, Western Region for Ashly says, "I am confident that Cordial/Riley Marketing will well represent Ashly Audio and our product line. Their experience, energy, technical skills and knowledge will benefit all accounts who currently or soon will be supporting Ashly." contact information <top> July, 2003 ASHLY PROTEA SERIES PROCESSORS/VCM-88 NOW AMX NETLINX COMPATIBLE Webster, NY -- Ashly Audio Inc. an Inconcert platinum level partner with AMX Corporation, announces the Protea Series Digital Processors and the VCM-88 are now AMX NetLinx compatible. NetLinx modules for the 4.24C Digital Crossover/ Equalizer/System Processor, 4.24D Distribution System Processor, 4.24G, 4.24GS and 2.24GS Graphic Equalizer/System Processor, 4.24PS and 2.24PS Parametric Equalizer/System Processor as well as the VCM-88 VCA Matrixing Level Controller are now available for download from the AMX website. Jim Stachowski, Director of Marketing for Ashly Audio stated, "our dealers, integrators and installers demanded our products to be AMX controllable and we responded to their needs. By making our digital processors part of the Inconcert Program, our customers can now benefit from the ease of use and time-saving features made available from AMX with one-touch control automation." RS232 is used as the control method for operating the processors. Functions controlled for all Protea products include: preset/scene recall, all level controls and muting. VCM-88 functions controlled include: individual level control of channels 1-8, master level and muting. The system installer simply uploads the code block into the AMX NetLinx controller for one-touch A/V control automation. Ashly Audio Inc., manufacturers signal processing equipment and power amplification for the commercial sound contracting and professional audio markets. <top>