15 Days to Flatten the Curve has turned into about 150 days here in Ohio, and around the country. In March, if you had asked me what September would look like, I would have never predicted the cancellation of Big 10 Football and schools still starting in an online format, but it sure is looking that way.

And we’re finding that no matter whether it’s back to church, back to school, or back to business, no one has exactly the same set of rules to follow, circumstances or policies. It’s a tough time to be leading an organization and life itself.

Teachers, pastors and business owners have a lot on their minds, and feel responsible to make a difference for those they serve.

Some of our clients reopened just last week, some opened in May, and some have yet to open their doors. Some are delaying projects, some have cancelled, and some are moving ahead. There is no right or wrong answer on how and whether to restart. You have to do what makes sense for your organization and team.

In a nutshell, we are all doing our best in an uncertain time. Unfortunately, paused economies are hard to restart, and they don’t come back perfectly.

Right now, our concerns are mostly related to the recovery in an economic sense and our ability to continue to receive the products you need in a timely fashion.

We are in good shape with respect to product availability generally, but things seem to be getting worse before getting better. We have had significant issues with PTZ Optics brand cameras, for example, but have Bird Dog, Vaddio, Panasonic and others. Blackmagic switchers and encoders have been delayed most of the last few months, and Behringer X32 and XR18 products have not reappeared yet.

All of that said, if you’re on the fence or think that you’ll be buying before the end of the year, please order what you need ASAP. We can’t predict what the future holds and hope that things continue to improve, but I expect some hiccups along the way.

Sight
Sure it looks great—but the compact design allows the EVOLVE 30 to blend into the background. With 120 degree horizontal coverage, you can do more with less. The audience can now see the performer.  No visual distractions.

Sound
Typical of EV, the room-filling sound is impeccable! This is accomplished with a 10" Subwoofer and 6- 2.8" N/Dym HF drivers all powered by a 1000w Dynacord Amplifier.

Touch
Made from 18-gauge black powder-coated steel grills, 15mm wood subwoofer enclosure and aluminum poles, you can feel the quality—all weighing under 50 pounds!

Smell
So light and 'single-trip' portable, and with a built-in eight-channel mixer, onboard effects and control via QuickSmart Mobile App, it reduces the amount of gear you have to bring. You won't even work up a sweat during set-up!

Taste
With rich sound that is never harsh, crisp vocals and excellent instrument separation, paired with sleek looks, everyone will know you have great taste!

And at $1299, it's a relative bargain.  We have used Electro-voice Evolve speakers for outdoor worship services, special events, in school auditoriums, and as primary sound systems in smaller spaces.  The Evolve 30 is a tool that you'll never be sorry you have.  Available in both black and white.  

Time to make a change!

For those of you who have been living under a rock or trying to pretend that Covid-19 will get you an extension, it won’t! As of July 13, 2020, wireless microphones operating in the “600MHz range” (614-698 MHz) are illegal for use. That’s the short story.

Some people question whether a user can “get into trouble” from the FCC or whether there will be any problem with continued use since “we’re way out here in the country”. The better answer is to yield to the law and replace your equipment, much of which is 10 years old.

Can you get into trouble or be fined? Yes. Will you? It’s impossible to know.

What you need to make sure of is that you have reliable performance from the equipment you have, and 600Mhz equipment is no longer reliable due to the rolling out of new 5G wireless services, especially in rural areas.

To make the transition easier, Audio Technica has extended its rebates through the end of September 2020.

We have plenty of the new 4th Generation 3000 Series systems (with all metal transmitters) in stock and find that these are the best value we offer in professional wireless systems starting at $689.

Here are the eligible systems in all price ranges!

- 2000 Series (single channel): $50 trade-in rebate
- 3000 Series – 4th Gen (single channel): $75 trade-in rebate
- System 10 Stack-Mount (single channel): $50 trade-in rebate
- System 10 Camera-Mount (single channel): $75 trade-in rebate
- System 10 PRO Rack-Mount (single channel): $75 trade-in rebate
- System 10 PRO Rack-Mount (dual channel): $150 trade-in rebate

Once you have your system from us, register ONLINE at http://audio-technica.rebateaccess.com and key in Offer Promotion #78844 and follow the instructions provided.

Please let us know if you have any questions! 800-747-7301.