Mizzen now Representing Polycom through Westcon

April 2012

BTX Receives the Belden Eagle Award

BTX Appoints New Senior Marketing Manager

Atlas Sound adds Line Array Speakers to the mix

March 1,2012

We've just received news that Atlas Sound has acquired "A-Line Acoustics", a company specializing in the design and manufacture of high quality powered and non powered professional speaker systems, with an emphasis on line array speaker systems. This new product category will allow Atlas dealers to expand into even more applications then before; such as arenas, amphitheaters, parks, nightclubs and houses of worship.

"Our immediate priority is to provide the consultant community with measurement data for all models and then hit the streets with demo systems so everyone can experience the sound quality of these exciting new products," said Atlas Sound chairman and CEO Loyd Ivey.

Mizzen will provide specifications and pricing to all Atlas Dealers when available, slated for late spring.

Read the full press release here

New Faces at Magenta Research - Andy Fliss and Lee Dodson

March 2012 Andy Fliss was appointed as US Director of Sales this past January, we’re pleased to have him on board in supporting our territory and dealer network.
Lee Dodson has been recently appointed Vice President of Business Development for both Magenta Research and TV One ( both Nortek Inc companies). Please see the press release for more details.

Mizzen Announces Atlas Sound Mobile Showroom

March 5-9, 2012

We're pleased to announce that the Atlas Sound Mobile Showroom will be "rocking and rolling" on over to Southern Louisiana the week of March 5-9, 2012.

• New Orleans / Monday March 5
• Baton Rouge / Tuesday March 6
• Lafeyette / Wednesday March 7
• Lake Charles / Thursday March 8

Please contact Race Morgenroth today to schedule an appointment or if you just think you might want to stop by! Race is reachable by cell at (832)368-0058 or email race@mizzenmarketing.com

Curious what's in the Atlas Truck? (besides Ken Peck, Regional Manager), follow this link for for a video tour.

• Speakers: In Ceiling, Surface Mount, Subwoofers, Life Safety, Home Audio, Transformers
• Horns: Stadium Horns, Sirens, Paging, Explosion Proof
• Amplifiers: Power Amps, Mixer Amps, Modular Slot Based Amps
• Sound Masking: Generators, Speakers
• IP Paging Products: Cisco compatible IP Paging speakers, Verizone Software
• Atlas Power: Rack Mount Distribution, Sequencers,Relays
• Atlas Learn: Educational Market Sound Reinforcement in the classroom
• Atlas Racks: Wall, Floor, Tilt (swing-out)

Mizzen Attends the TCEA Expo in Austin

February 8th-10th, 2012 The TCEA expo (presented by the Texas Computer Education Association) was held February 8-10, 2012 in Austin Texas. Mizzen was proud to attend the expo supporting eBeam by Luidia, an educational product that allows for interactive note and idea capture , retrofittable into any existing classroom that has a basic white board. The feature set and sheer mobility of the product created a strong attraction for many TCEA attendees.

Casio Projectors offer a new suite of presentation features including wireless uploading of presentations from smart phones

Three of the newly released 2012 Casio LED Slim projector models (the XJ-A146, XJ-A246 and XJ- A256) are now equipped with USB capabilities, MobiShow, Wireless Presentations and a presentation timer — making them the ultimate presentation solution.

• MobiShow makes business presentations possible from most popular mobile devices using only a WiFi connection. Compatible with Microsoft Windows® Mobile, iPhone®, iPad® and Android® operating systems. For more info on MobiShow visit www.awindinc.com/mobishow/

• Now offering built-in presentation timer function to keep track of time and ensure all presentations are done in a timely fashion. A compact window is displayed in the corner of the screen and lets both the presenter and audience know how much time is left for the presentation.

• Users can make wireless presentations from Mac computers. Up to 32 computers can be connected at one time and users can also view up to four PCs on an individual screen simultaneously.

“We are extremely proud of the success of our SLIM series. Due to this success, Casio will continue to build on the technology, increase efficiency and streamline costs, bringing the professional presenter the best in class each and every time,” said Matt Mustachio, general manager of Casio’s Business Projector Division. “Today presenters need to have a unit that will continuously deliver and help make the presentation process stress free.”

As one of our Casio Dealers put it, at the cost of a standard DLP presentation projector and one extra bulb, the Casio provides a lifetime of usage without ever needing another lamp replacement...

Mizzen's New Link - Stephen Pense

December 2011 - Mizzen welcomes a new face to the team, Mr. Stephen Pense. In his appointment as Regional Sales Manager, Stephen will provide coverage for a wide territory including: Northern Texas, Oklahoma, Arkansas, and Northern Louisiana. As a former AV Integrator and Manufacturer Representative, he provides the right balance of field experience and factory insight to get the job done. We're thrilled to have Stephen join the Mizzen family and know our dealers and manufacturers will enjoy working with him. To learn more about Stephen or get his contact information click here.

TV One Ships CORIO®matrix, The Anything In, Anything Out Modular Matrix Router

ERLANGER, KY, November 1, 2011 – TV One ships the new C3-340 CORIO®matrix, the first of many revolutionary products from the new CORIOmax product line.

The C3-340 CORIO®matrix is based on TV One’s exclusive CORIO®2 technology and provides high quality modular video matrix switching using CORIO®softswitch, which provides an

Industry first firmware based video routing, switching and video conversion platform. 16 AV universal module slots are available and the CORIO®matrix automatically recognizes the modules inserted as an input or output module. With the CORIO®matrix there are no dedicated input or output slots when using 2-Channel DVI-U or 3G-SDI modules. This flexibility allows end user configurations to be based on their own needs instead of the router forcing a certain setup and limited configuration. Additional DVI-U or 3G-SDI modules can be added later in open slots without having to re-set the router. All AV modules are hot swappable and recognized for immediate auto configuration.  

For additional information contact your local Mizzen Representative. 

Mizzen Marketing announces its merge with Crystal Clear AV Marketing

Effective October 20, 2011 Mizzen Marketing announces its merge with Crystal Clear AV Marketing, under the company name of Mizzen Marketing Resources, LLC.   Both well-established Manufacturers Representatives within the audio video industry, this collaboration will help Mizzen Marketing continue its growth as a leading entity within the Texas, Oklahoma, Arkansas, and Louisiana territories.

This merger presents significant gains for both parties.  Mizzen Marketing brings an established infrastructure, internal and field staff members, an event program, a healthy dealer network, and anchor product lines.  Crystal Clear provides top notch sales leadership, marketing savvy, excellent coverage throughout the entire four-state area, and key manufacturers with strong inroads to some of the territory’s leading AV integrators.

“I am very excited about the synergy this new alliance creates.  Dave and I saw this as a smart, strategic move.  Both our manufacturers and clients will benefit from our combined expertise and enhanced service levels,” says Race Morgenroth.

Dave Taylor added “I have known and respected Race for a long time, and am thrilled to finally have the opportunity to work with him.  Race brings unique experience and expertise, which will make Mizzen Marketing a better resource for our dealer, consultant and manufacturer partners.”

Race starts with Mizzen on November 14, 2011, covering Southeast Texas and Southern Louisiana.  Please feel free to contact either him or Dave Taylor if you have any questions.

Race Morgenroth – email: race@mizzenmarketing.com, cell: 832.368.0058       

Dave Taylor – email: dave@mizzenmarketing.com, cell: 817.917.2251

Reaching for the Star(s)

Control Anything, Over Anything, from Anything, Anywhere

Stardraw Control 2010® http://www.stardraw.com is the multi-award-winning, software-based universal control platform designed to create custom User Interfaces that can control any remotely-controlled or monitored hardware. Its open-architecture approach means that it maximizes flexibility and minimizes costs, allowing you to employ off-the-shelf hardware as core components in your control system and extend functionality almost without limitation.

This means that you can utilize non-proprietary hardware to control any type of system. All that's needed is something to host the control program, like a desktop, laptop, tablet PC or UMPC, and something to talk to the hardware being controlled, i.e. a gateway device. Overall, Stardraw Control solutions can be deployed at a fraction of the programming time and hardware cost of conventional control systems.

Now available through our partner organization, BTX Technologies, http://www.btx.com

Mizzen Marketing Resources Joins Atlas Team

Atlas Technologies Adds Mizzen Marketing Resources as New Reps in the South

PHOENIX, AZ – Atlas Sound (www.atlassound.com), manufacturer of leading commercial AV electronics and communication devices, is pleased to announce Mizzen Marketing Resources as the new manufacturer's representatives for the Southern states of Texas, Oklahoma, Arkansas, and Louisiana.

"We are very excited to add Mizzen to the trusted Atlas team," says Steve Young, VP of Sales and Marketing for Atlas. "As a focused and extremely dedicated rep firm, Mizzen shares Atlas' commitment to being the most professional, experienced, and knowledgeable in the industry. Unlike many firms, Mizzen focuses their line card exclusively on commercial AV contracting manufacturers–avoiding the time distractions and limited ROI associated with lines that cross over into MI distribution. We are confident that our contractor and commercial distributor customers in the area will be incredibly impressed with the service and support Mizzen offers."

"Mizzen is extremely proud to offer Atlas to our customers and we are excited to jump right in to help in any way we can," says Dave Taylor. "Atlas speakers, racks, and amplifiers are the industry standards and now with new Atlas Power, Learn, and Signal products, Atlas has a full mix of reliable solutions to simplify your system needs."

About Atlas Sound

Since 1934, Atlas Sound has maintained a reputation as a leader in the manufacture of communications products for the commercial, broadcast, industrial, institutional, security, custom installation (home), and professional music markets.

The company's product groupings include: sound reinforcement systems; emergency communications systems; intercom/telecom products; residential infrared electronics; sound masking systems; IP-addressable PA speaker systems, electronic equipment cabinetry; indoor/outdoor loudspeaker systems; microphone stands, speaker stands, and accessories.

From Atlas Sound, 4545 East Baseline Road, Phoenix, AZ, 85042. Phone: 602-438-4545, www.atlassound.com.