San Diego, CA - January 9, 2005 - TCS Audio performed final testing of a new line array system on Soundstage One at Center Staging, LA's premiere rehearsal facility, during the first week of January.

"We are extremely pleased with the sound quality and performance of our medium format line array," states Michael Newman, Director of Marketing and Sales for TCS Audio. "We completed our testing so quickly that we scrambled to bring in local dealers and touring companies to hear the system before we had to break down. They were all impressed and described the line array as smooth and punchy. I think we have a winner."

The system consists of a full range cabinet and a matching sub using all B & C drivers. The line array was designed by Craig Hockenberry, the chief designer for all of the TCS loudspeaker systems. Six full range cabinets and four subs were flown per side. Ground-stacked TCS2800 subs were also added to the system for listening tests.

The 9800 square foot sound stage was needed for final measurements and testing. TCS has speaker systems at Center Staging which are used by name acts for pre-show rehearsals.

The medium format array will be shipping in quantities in Q1 of this year along with five new loudspeaker systems for install and live sound applications. TCS will be demonstrating all of their products at the NSCA Show in March which will be held in Orlando, Florida.

About TCS Audio

TCS Audio, the high-end sound reinforcement division of the Carvin Corporation is dedicated to providing the utmost in performance and quality. TCS is large enough to meet the needs of the live sound industry yet small enough to maintain intimate communication channels with dealers and users.

San Diego, CA – October 20, 2004 – TCS Audio unveiled a medium format line array system and amplifiers at the AES Show held in San Francisco on October 28-31st. TCS Audio is a division of the Carvin Corporation which officially announced the division launch this summer.

The TL1200 is a full-range, line array that provides two 12" Neodymium drivers in split quadrant waveguides to reduce side lobing, four 6" slot-loaded mid-range drivers and three 1" Mylar drivers. The high frequency drivers are incorporated into the TCS Pure PathTM Lens System. The Pure Path system is coaxially coupled to the mid frequency horn.

A matching line array sub, the TL1200S, features dual 12" drivers designed for TCS by B & C which is the exclusive driver supplier for all of the TCS speakers.
The line array system features a proprietary quick release pin rigging system, from ATM Flyware, which can be used for overhead suspension or ground stacking. Emphasis on ease of use, weight reduction and durability were priorities in the design.
The TA series of amplifiers is a class AB design with advanced over-current/overload protection, DC protection and constant thermal monitoring (CTMTM technology) to manage variable speed fans and thermal characteristics. Power configurations include 1400, 2600 and 4000 watt versions.

The amplifiers are housed in 16-gauge steel chassis for maximum protection. The line array system and amps will be available in quantities early in the first quarter of 2005.
The products are all built in the company’s state of the art 80,000 square foot factory in San Diego, California.

San Diego, CA – October 7, 2004 – TCS Audio, the professional sound reinforcement division of Carvin Corporation, has appointed Bill Koehler as Sales Manager. Mr. Koehler comes to TCS with many years of experience in the audio brokerage business, having founded HTICS 14 years ago. “I was blown away by the whole Carvin corporate dynamic,” states Mr. Koehler.
 
“This company has the resources and drive to take on an industry in which acquisitions and mergers have raised uncertainty. Carvin was founded in 1946, and remains a family owned and directed entity.”
 
Bill Koehler, teaming up with the company’s field rep Rich Bartle, will focus on dealer coverage, not saturation so that they can provide good communication channels with dealers and users.
 
All of the TCS Audio products are designed and built in San Diego using the company’s state-of-the-art 80,000 square foot factory.  A line array system and amplifiers will be introduced at the AES show in San Francisco.  B & C drivers are used exclusively.  Dealer inquiries are encouraged.

 

San Diego, CA – August 20, 2004 – TCS Audio, a new high-end sound reinforcement division of the Carvin Corporation has announced a speaker product line suitable for medium to large music venue applications.

"The speakers were designed to meet the demanding needs of professional touring companies and successful music venues alike," states Craig Hockenberry, speaker designer for TCS. "Our team looked at what was available on the market and created competing products that have aggressive price points. Everything else was secondary to quality and performance."

B & C drivers are used exclusively. The products are built in the company’s state-of-the-art 80,000 square foot factory in San Diego. The speaker line up includes a full range 3-way cabinet for medium to far throw applications that provides two 15s, 2 horn-loaded MF 8s, and a 2" HF horn. A matching sub is available with two compound planar 18" woofers for maximum low frequency response.

The 1150M monitors recently debuted at the Roxy on Sunset Strip and were used by the Platinum-selling band P.O.D. for their summer tour.

 

San Diego, CA – July 22, 2004 – TCS Audio, the high-end sound reinforcement division of the Carvin Corporation, is providing complete speaker and amp systems to Center Staging, the premiere rehearsal facility for touring bands and music production shows.

Conceived in the early 80’s, Center Staging’s multiple studios and soundstages provide complete rehearsal solutions for the highest end touring acts and award show clients. The company has been steadily growing and in 1996 opened a second facility outside Philadelphia called, Center Staging East.

"We are absolutely thrilled to provide systems to Center Staging," states Michael Newman, Marketing and Sales Director for TCS Audio. "They have an incredible facility and are a perfect choice to get our systems heard by some of the best acts and live sound engineers working today."

TCS Audio will be installing complete, tour-ready systems so that a rehearsing band could simply pack it up and take it with them when they leave. By providing B & C drives exclusively, ATM designed flyware, and aggressive pricing, TCS hopes to gain market share quickly with their new offerings. Amplifiers and a new line array system will be highlighted at the upcoming AES show in October. The company is looking for dealers.

 

San Diego, CA – August 18, 2004 – TCS Audio, a new high-end sound reinforcement division of the Carvin Corporation provided monitors to Steel Pulse, the Grammy-winning reggae band for their August performances at the Roxy on the Sunset Strip.

The Roxy called TCS and made the monitor request. Jason, the Front of House Engineer said, "These monitors were a perfect addition to our rig. We needed more monitors to meet the rider and the combination of our current system and TCS was seamless. The monitors sounded great. The band was happy."

"We are very excited to have the opportunity to put systems in the world famous Roxy for the Steel Pulse shows," stated Rich Bartle, manufacturer’s representative for TCS Audio. "This type of exposure helps us get the message out that we have some excellent products that meet, and exceed, the needs of award-winning acts and nightclubs."

The TCS monitors were also on the road this summer with the Platinum-selling, high-energy band P.O.D. B & C drivers are used exclusively in all of the speakers.

 

San Diego, CA – July 22, 2004 – Carvin Corporation, the family-run musical instrument and electronics manufacturer has launched a new division for high-end live sound applications. TCS Audio will provide high-performance sound reinforcement products which will be distributed through dealers.

Systems are already being used on tour by platinum-selling artists and installed in well-known venues in Southern California. The company’s goals are to provide high-end products, reasonable prices and excellent support. B & C drivers are used exclusively in the speaker systems.

"We have a great working relationship with TCS," states Ralph Nichols, National Sales Manager for B & C Speakers NA. We know they are committed to quality and performance and we are thrilled to be the sole driver supplier for their systems."

TCS Audio is signing up dealers now. The evaluation program allows dealers to sample the products risk free with a free freight policy. In business for over 50 years, the company has an 80,000 square foot state-of-the-art factory in San Diego, California. The company states that they are large enough to meet the needs of the contracting and touring markets, yet small enough to provide intimate communications channels with dealers and users.