Allen & Heath is a leading designer and manufacturer of mixing desks for live sound, permanent installation, DJs, broadcast and recording studios. Starting life at the heart of London’s swinging music scene in 1969, in those early days Allen & Heath hand built mixers for the top bands of the era, including Genesis, Pink Floyd and The Who. Today’s Allen & Heath range is used and loved by bands, rental companies, installers, houses of worship, DJs, clubs, broadcasters and studios in virtually every country across the globe.

They are proud to design and specify all mixers in beautiful Cornwall, UK, with manufacturing split between the UK factory and a production facility in China. Their world class R&D team has kept them at the leading edge of mixing technology and is committed to harnessing the best technologies and materials to give the best possible mixing experience. One of the cornerstones of the company is a shared passion for audio excellence, both in the analogue domain and in digital systems, where they have won high praise from some of the most discerning ears in the business. For more information visit www.allen-heath.com

American DJ provide lighting, audio and staging products for nightclubs, discos, mobile entertainers, bands, concert tours, theatre productions, TV shows, cruise ships, churches, trade shows, architectural applications and more. With offices on five continents, the company has earned an international reputation for quality, reliability and value, and is credited for many breakthroughs that have occurred in the professional lighting industry over the past 25 years. Much of this is because, despite its stellar growth, ADJ is still operated by its founders, who have always adhered to the strictest quality standards and followed a visionary philosophy of innovation.

ADJ Group offers a wide range of lighting products, including intelligent DMX moving heads, sound-activated club effects, gobo projectors, LED lighting, fog and special effects machines, lasers, stage par cans, low resolution video screens, and indoor and outdoor architectural lighting, as well as lighting controllers and control software. In the professional sound area, the company sells mixers, turntables, digital CD/MP3 players, speakers, amplifiers MIDI controllers and microphones.. For more information visit www.adj.com

Barco, a global technology company, designs and develops networked visualization products for the Entertainment, Enterprise and Healthcare markets. Barco has its own facilities for Sales & Marketing, Customer Support, R&D and Manufacturing in Europe, North America and APAC. Barco is active in more than 90 countries with 3,300 employees worldwide.

Barco offers projection technology for a wide variety of markets. The super silent DLP business projectors are highly suitable for use in meeting rooms, boardrooms, brainstorm rooms or break-out rooms. Their rugged large venue projectors offer excellent brightness for auditoriums and events. For the digital cinema industry, they offer both digital cinema and post-production projectors. Barco's simulation projectors are the perfect fit for simulation and training, while 3D stereoscopic projectors are the perfect choice for virtual reality. For more information visit www.barco.com

Big Dipper Laser Science & Technology Co., Ltd is a pioneer and leading manufacturer of laser diode, laser display system (laser effect lighting, laser stage lighting) and stage lighting (led stage lights, led lights) in China. They focus on providing high quality laser lighting products & solutions with the best price and excellent service around the world since 2003. With more than 400 employees and a factory covering 20,000 square meters in Shenzhen, and another 50,000 square meters in XiAn City, China. The first-class facilities cover the entire production line, manufacturing laser lights including laser diodes, step motors, scanners, housing and flight cases. Daily output is more than 3,000 lasers per day.

For years, their “Big Dipper” “Seven Stars” products have been exported to more than 60 different Countries worldwide,including Europe, America and Southeast Asia. Their final goal is to provide clients with high quality products, novel designs, and excellent service. For more information visit www.bigdipper-laser.com

Blackmagic Design has grown rapidly to become one of the world's leading innovators and manufacturers of creative video technology. And that's because their philosophy is refreshing and simple - to help true creativity blossom. Blackmagic Design's founders have had a long history in post-production editing and engineering. With extensive experiences in high-end telecine, film and post, harnessed with a real passion for perfection, Blackmagic set out to change the industry forever.

A company dedicated to quality and stability and focusing on where it's needed most; they have created some of the most talked about products in the industry. World famous for their unbeatable codecs, Blackmagic envisioned truly affordable high-end quality editing workstations built upon Blackmagic software and hardware. For more information visit www.blackmagicdesign.com

Canon U.S.A., Inc. is a leading provider of consumer, business-to-business, and industrial digital imaging solutions. Canon specializes in the manufacture of imaging and optical products, including cameras, camcorders, photocopiers, steppers, computer printers and medical equipment. Its headquarters are located in Tokyo, Japan.

Canon has been manufacturing and distributing digital cameras since 1984. Canon also developed the EOS series of digital single-lens reflex cameras (DSLR) which includes high-end professional models. Canon is widely regarded as a leader in sustainable growth and one which many are seeking to emulate. For more information visit www.usa.canon.com

Chauvet began in the 80s as distributor and manufacturer from a modest warehouse in North Miami Beach, FL. Today Chauvet is a major innovator, developer and manufacturer, leading the lighting entertainment market in terms of design, flexibility and options. Their formula is simple; the right products at the right price.

Professional moving yokes, scanners, wash lights and controllers drive the bulk of Chauvet’s growth. The company actively pursues new technologies and markets in LED, laser and architectural illumination. Most products are manufactured in Asia. Product design, marketing, technical support, sales, sourcing, quality control, warehousing and shipping are handled in the USA. For more information visit www.chauvetlighting.com

Crown Audio manufactures amplifiers, microphones and systems control products for professional audio markets worldwide. Crown has produced numerous innovative designs, including the CTs Series amplifier line for the installed sound markets, Crown's next-generation IQ System (IQ Network), and the I-Tech Series touring amplifiers, the world's most advanced professional amplifier and representing the pinnacle of over 30 years of amplifier leadership.

Their products embody the reliability and innovativeness that have long been the manufacturer's hallmarks. Each product is backed up by a three-year, no-fault fully transferable warranty. Crown today continues to delight its customers with audio visual equipment that consistently exceed both specifications and expectations, even on the most demanding tours and installations. For more information visit www.crownaudio.com

Da-Lite was founded with the invention of the Silver Screen during the second Industrial Revolution. Thomas Edison's first motion picture camera was developed when George Eastman perfected the first commercial transparent roll film. Chicago had an infant motion picture industry, and Adele De Berri recognized the need for the third piece of the equation. 

Adele De Berri was a 24-year-old young woman and the inventor of the Silver Screen. At a time when businesswomen were rare and couldn't vote, Adele established Da-Lite – a business that would survive the Great Depression, World Wars and multiple recessions. Over 100 years later, with an in-house team of chemists, they remain committed to improving surface formulations to ensure the best surface for today and future projection technology. For more information visit www.da-lite.com

Datavideo engineers, designs and manufactures a wide range of innovative technologies for use in broadcast, AV, live event and production environments. Datavideo manufactures broadcast video switchers, Virtual Studio equipment, Audio Mixing and Management products, recorders, pan–tilt–zoom camera (PTZ camera), standards converters, camera control interfaces, intercom and tally systems, test and measurement equipment, network streaming products, character generators and interfaces, LCD monitors, power distribution equipment and much more.

Founded 30 years ago and based in Taiwan, Datavideo has spread globally, with subsidiaries in America, England, Canada, Netherlands, Singapore, Hong Kong, India, France, and China. Datavideo brings high end product features to customers that want cost effective solutions, broadcast-quality performance and class-leading reliability. Datavideo's innovative solutions enable users to invest in the latest technology at affordable prices. For more information visit www.datavideo.com/us

dbx, Inc. is a producer of professional audio recording equipment. It was founded by David E. Blackmer in 1971. The original company goal was: "To get closer to the realism of a live performance." Its early products were based on the concept of using decibel expansion which gave the company its name. dbx is best known for the dbx noise reduction system. The dbx noise reduction system used compression while recording an audio track and symmetric expansion when playing it back. Today, dbx offers high-end signal processing power to musicians, audio engineers and studio professionals.

Products include digital and analog processors for mastering, dynamics processing, sound reinforcement and loudspeaker management. dbx is a division of Harman Music Group, which is a part of the Harman International family of companies. For more information visit www.dbxpro.com

DSAN Presentation Technologies manufactures speaker timers, pointers, cue lights, electronic debate managers and other essential tools for meetings, conferences and presentations. The company is based in Roslyn Heights, NY.

The company's PerfectCue system is the industry standard cue system for live events. For more information visit www.dsan.com

ETC is a global leader in the manufacture of lighting and rigging technology for entertainment and architectural applications. Founded in Madison, Wisconsin, in 1975, ETC was a college project that grew into a major business, with Fred Foster as the current chief executive officer. ETC’s international headquarters is located in Middleton, Wisconsin. The company also has offices in Mazomanie (Wisconsin), New York, Hollywood, Orlando, Hong Kong, Copenhagen, Ede (the Netherlands), Rome, London, Berlin, and Holzkirchen (Germany). ETC employs nearly 900 people around the globe.

Since its beginning, ETC has earned an industry reputation for unmatched technical and customer service. In addition to its own renowned service department offering 24-hour phone support, ETC has almost 300 authorized service centers throughout the world, staffed by hundreds of certified technicians. ETC products are found in small and large venues worldwide, such as theaters, restaurants, schools, performing arts centers, television studios, houses of worship, casinos, museums, theme parks and opera houses.  For more information visit www.etcconnect.com

Furman Sound has been producing high-quality, professional products since 1974. Their products fall into two broad categories: the audio and video signal processors (on which the company was founded) and the innovative AC power conditioning and distribution products for which they are best known. They have a wide range of products for professional audio/video applications including sound reinforcement, home and professional recording, post production, broadcast systems, telecommunications, and data processing.

With a focus on engineering innovative power protection and filtration technologies, the company has developed innovations such as their virtually non-sacrificial Series Multi-Stage Protection, Linear Filtering Technology, Extreme Voltage Shutdown, True RMS Voltage Regulation, and Power Factor Technology. With these technologies, Furman provides a comprehensive range of power management solutions for every A/V system application. For more information visit www.furmansound.com

Gefen, a subsidiary of Nortek Inc., is a leading solutions provider at the forefront of the digital connectivity arena, delivering a wide selection of audio/video switchers, splitters, extenders, scalers, converters, adapters, cables, digital signage solutions and home theater accessories that support consumer, industrial and commercial applications of all shapes and sizes. Gefen's scalable solutions allow audio/video and computer systems to be easily integrated, extended, distributed and optimized to maximize performance.

Founded by Hagai Gefen as Gefen Systems in 1995, Gefen first advanced the computer connectivity markets by developing computer peripheral extension solutions knows as the ex-tend-it Professional Series. In the late 1990s, Gefen promoted the development of digital interfaces that would evolve into HDTV solutions for both professional and consumer industries. Gefen continues to remain on the leading edge of new technology developments, and is consistently the first-to-market with innovative products that are highly valued in most major industries spanning the globe. For more information visit www.gefen.com

Global Truss (formerly Stage Tools) originated over 10 years ago in Holland and now is available in the USA. They specialize in high quality, aluminum and steel general purpose lighting and stage trussing designed for live stages, theaters, night clubs, church installations mobile applications. They carry a large variety of truss products; Square Truss , Triangular Truss, I-Beam Truss, Clamps, Box Truss, Circular Truss, Trade Show Booths, Exhibit Displays, Trussing Systems, Truss Kits, Aluminum Truss, Aluminum Truss Systems, Truss Totems, Retail Displays, Crank Stands, and Junction Blocks.

Their truss bears the certification mark from TÜV, a third party certification body and a Nationally Recognized Testing Laboratory (NRTL). For more information visit www.globaltruss.com

High End Systems innovate and create the lighting products and control systems that illuminate some of the world's biggest artists on the largest stages, as well as film and television studios, cruise ships, corporate events, theme parks, churches, restaurants and retail spaces. They are one of the world's largest entertainment lighting manufacturers, a pioneer in new digital lighting technology and producer of the industry-preferred lighting controller technology.

High End attribute success to staying in touch with the needs of the entertainment lighting community. Product research and development is an ongoing collaboration between in-house engineers and lighting professionals in the field. They are constantly pushing the creative and technological envelope to meet customer needs and stay ahead of the curve. For more information visit www.highend.com

InFocus Corporation is the industry pioneer and a global leader in the visual communication market. Their digital displays make bright ideas brilliant everywhere people gather to communicate and collaborate -- in meetings, presentations, classrooms, and offices around the world. Backed by more than 20 years of experience and innovation in visual collaboration technology, InFocus is dedicated to helping people communicate, collaborate, create, and be more effective every day.

InFocus was formed by Steve Hix and Paul Gulick in 1986. The company is headquartered in Wilsonville, Oregon. The company employs 120 people and is one of Oregon's 25 largest homegrown technology companies. In September 2015 InFocus named long-time board member, Mark Housely CEO. In October 2015 InFocus acquired Hayward, California-based video wall and collaboration solutions provider Jupiter Systems. For more information visit www.infocus.com

IntelliStage is world renowned for creating the highest quality, most innovative modular staging products on the market today. A pioneer in modular staging design, Intellistage continues to lead the market with innovative products and a wide range of product offerings. Their customers worldwide include numerous Fortune 500 companies, universities, schools, government organizations, houses of worship, luxury hotels, resorts, military organizations and more. They take pride in creating quality products that offer a great value.

Intellistage stages are completely modular and customizable. Platforms, risers and other components are available in either pre-packaged stage kits or on an individual basis so that our customers can create a custom stage (in different heights, shapes configurations and sizes) to fit their needs. For more information visit www.intellistage.com

JBL takes its decades of experience making speakers and other equipment for concert halls and other public venues, and uses it to create audio equipment for consumers around the world. Whether at Eric Clapton’s rock concerts, Conan O’Brien’s Tonight Show, Australia’s Darling Harbor, the 2008 Olympics, the 2009 presidential inauguration or in living rooms all over the world, all of these places, people and events have enjoyed audio courtesy of JBL.

The company’s professional division develops and builds the speakers and other sound components for venues that grab the whole world’s attention. The consumer division uses the same technology, materials and workmanship to create desktop speakers, outdoor speakers, home-theater systems, headphones, iPod and iPhone docks, and more. For more information visit www.jblpro.com

Mackie is known worldwide as a leading developer and marketer of high-quality, affordable professional audio systems. Founded in 1989 by Greg Mackie, Mackie Designs started its humble business in a condo in Edmonds, WA. Its reputation for quality and affordability quickly catapulted the company’s status as one of the most respected and recognized brands.

Mackie products can be found in professional and project recording studios, broadcast suites, post production facilities, sound reinforcement applications including churches and nightclubs, retail locations and on major musical tours. For more information visit www.mackie.com

Martin was founded in 1987 and is a world leader in the creation of dynamic lighting solutions for the entertainment, architectural, and commercial sectors. Martin lighting solutions are industry standard on top tours and events, grace prestigious theaters, energize nightclubs, and decorate major television studios around the globe. Other important areas of application are indoor and outdoor architecture and commercial applications where Martin products are increasingly being used to transform spaces through dynamic light.

Martin also offers a range of advanced lighting controllers and media servers, as well as a complete line of smoke machines as a complement to intelligent lighting. The company operates the industry’s most complete and capable distributor network with local partners in nearly 100 countries. For more information visit www.martin.com

Numark is obsessed with designing equipment that meets the individual need of every DJ. That's why the sound of Numark has been present in scratches, breaks, and beats for more than 30 years. They have produced dozens of products that changed the landscape of the DJ world.

Numark's innovations include the world's highest-torque turntable motor, the first 100% digital 10" scratch mixer, and the first CD players that provide simultaneous control of multiple effects. Today, Numark is at the forefront of professional digital tools that leverage the power of Apple's iPod®, with the DJ in mind. Numark continues their tradition of innovation by producing breakthrough video products for the ever-growing number of VJs and digital DJs. For more information visit www.numark.com

QSC LLC, is a globally recognized leader in the design and manufacture of professional audio system solutions. With power amplification, loudspeaker, digital signal processing (DSP) and digital mixer engineering resources all located under one roof, QSC uniquely leverages these technologies to deliver products and systems that far outperform the sum of their parts - providing compelling solutions for professional installed, portable, production and cinema sound customers worldwide. 

QSC expertise is also evident in its advanced manufacturing and quality control processes. The company manufactures in its 81,000 square foot, state-of-the-art facility, located in Costa Mesa, California. Utilizing a compliment of demand planning, computer-controlled precision assembly, and rigorous testing and control, the QSC facility is designed with build-to-order flexibility, giving the company unprecedented ability to respond to customer needs while keeping both parts and finished goods inventory at well-maintained levels.

Located on 51,000 square feet of office space on the same campus as the manufacturing facility are the QSC Corporate Offices, Engineering, Sales, Marketing, Technical Support and Service. For more information visit www.qsc.com

Shure has been in operation since 1925, with musicians and music enthusiasts around the world choosing them with confidence due to the unparalleled sound and performance of their products. For forty years and counting, the Shure SM58 has been the most popular vocal microphone in the world, revered for its natural sound and famed durability.  Shures' wireless microphones are synonymous with innovative technology and bulletproof reliability, and their award-winning earphones are redefining the audio experience for the most discerning listeners. 

But Shure stands for more than quality products.  They are passionate about enabling performances that engage, energize and inspire audiences. Shure is also passionate about getting it right, working tirelessly to develop flawless products and support them with the best customer service in the industry.  They are committed to delivering a great audio experience; because that's the true measure of legendary performance.  For more information visit www.shure.com/americas

Sony Electronics is a leading provider of audio/video electronics and information technology products for the consumer and professional markets. Operations include research and development, engineering, sales, marketing, distribution and customer service.

Sony Corporation of America, located in New York, NY, is the U.S. headquarters of Sony Corporation, based in Tokyo, Japan. Sony's principal U.S. businesses include Sony Electronics Inc., Sony Mobile Communications (USA) Inc., Sony Computer Entertainment America LLC, Sony Network Entertainment International LLC., Sony Pictures Entertainment Inc., Sony Music Entertainment and Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC. Sony recorded consolidated annual sales of approximately $68 billion for the fiscal year ended March 31, 2015 and employs approximately 131,700. For more information visit www.sony.com/electronics

tvONE is a world class solutions provider specializing in video conversion and AV signal distribution. Headquartered in Kentucky, United States, with offices in Europe, tvONE provides a complete line-up of products and services for the professional AV and broadcast video markets. Following the global merger of tvONE and Magenta Research in July 2013, the new company tvONE now encompasses these two superior brands under one umbrella.

The tvONE brand specializes in video, audio and multimedia processing equipment, based on its proprietary CORIO® video conversion technology. Products include all-in-one system solutions, windowing processors, scan converters, seamless switchers, video scalers, up/down/cross converters, analog-digital converters (SD/HD-SDI, HDMI, DVI), format converters and standard converters.

Magenta Research is the industry-recognized brand for the transmission, switching and flexible distribution of multi-format video, audio and auxiliary signals over fiber and Cat-X cabling. Products include AV extenders, distribution amplifiers and matrix switchers for DVI, HDMI, VGA, and component, composite, s-video, audio, USB, and RS-232 signals. For more information visit www.tvone.com

Ultimate Support Systems has provided musicians with unique support solutions that are crafted with unparalleled innovation and quality while being accompanied by superior customer service. They have always been determined to invent, design, and manufacture the smartest support solutions and music accessories in the music industry. As they have ventured into studio furniture and acoustic treatment solutions, this commitment to innovation has remained a core value in all of their efforts.

Ultimate Support stands and accessories are the choice of touring bands, recording artists, and professional venues throughout the world. Ultimate Support products can be found on stage at major concerts, award shows from the Grammys to the Oscars, premier hotels world-wide, schools, cruise ships, houses of worship, recording studios and even events at our nation’s White House. For more information visit www.ultimatesupport.com

ViewSonic Corporation is a manufacturer and provider of visual technology, specifically monitors, liquid crystal displays, projectors, plasma displays, HDTV technology, and mobile products, including Mini and All-in-One PCs and wireless monitors to Asus, Acer and much more. The privately held company has approximately $1 billion in worldwide sales annually. ViewSonic's headquarters are located in Brea, California, United States.

The company was initially founded as Keypoint Technology Corporation in 1987. In 1990 it launched the ViewSonic line of color computer monitors, and shortly afterwards the company renamed itself after its brand. The founder, chairman, and Chief Executive Officer of ViewSonic is James Chu. For more information visit www.viewsonic.com/us