American DJ Takes Legal Action Against Five Firms (Including Wal-Mart) For Trademark Infringement

American DJ Takes Legal Action Against Five Firms For Trademark Infringement

and Other Violations Regarding American Audio

LOS ANGELES – (For Immediate Release) – American DJ, a leading supplier of lighting, audio and trussing products, has filed suit in the United States District Court Central District of California against five companies, including Wal-Mart Stores and DBL Distributing, a division of Ingram Micro, for violating the Lanham Act, which covers federal trademark law, and the California Business and Professions Code.

The suit alleges that the five companies used the “American Audio” trademark in advertising and promoting audio products that were not made by or affiliated with either American DJ or its American Audio brand.  According to American DJ, the five firms “intentionally, continuously and wrongfully advertised, distributed and/or sold audio equipment… using the American Audio® mark since 2009.”

In addition to Wal-Mart Stores and DBL Distributing, the companies that are the subject of American DJ’s legal action are V2GO Technology, American Audio Laboratory, and Laser Karaoke (also known as Karaoke Jukebox and Karaoke Warehouse).

American DJ brought the suit against the five companies after they failed to comply with a request made in January, 2010 to stop using the American Audio trademark.

“Our client has worked very hard and invested a great deal of expertise and creative energy into building the American Audio brand,” said Kenneth L. Sherman, of Myers Andras, Sherman LLP, counsel for American DJ. “We intend to protect our client’s positive image with consumers by vigorously challenging not only those who make products that infringe on American DJ’s brands, but on the distributors who handle these products and the retailers who sell them. They are all wrongfully trading on American DJ’s goodwill. This is why Wal-Mart Stores and DBL Distributing are included in this suit. American DJ wants to send a clear message to distributors and retailers that if you sell products bearing American DJ’s trademarks, those products must come from the American DJ Group of Companies.”

In addition to seeking a “monetary reward in the amount of the defendants’ profits due to their unjust enrichment” as a result of the trademark infringement, American DJ is asking the court to award it statutory damages, monetary rewards to cover attorney fees and other compensation.

American DJ is also requesting that the court restrain the five companies from using the American Audio trademark and compel them to destroy all products, labels, literature and advertising bearing the American Audio trademark.

For more information Contact American DJ:

U.S. Office – Tel: 800-322-6337/+1-323-582-2650 • Web: www.americandj.com • E-mail: info@americandj.com

Movin’ On Up, But Still Under the Hood – American DJ Promotes One of Their Most Popular Family Members

Movin’ On Up, But Still Under the Hood

American DJ Promotes One of Their Most Popular Family Members

LOS ANGELES — American DJ’s Chuck Green will soon be trading in his “Sales Representative” title for his all-new and strangely similar job title of “International Sales Representative for Asia and Canada”. The company is thrilled to promote its esteemed family member to his new prestigious position within the company. His sales calls may require longer plane rides and the occasional language translation literature, but it is sure to open up a whole new world that will reap many rewarding experiences for both Chuck and American DJ.

Chuck is ecstatic with his new job title, saying , “I’m extremely excited and optimistic about my new position. I am looking forward to becoming part of our stellar international team here at American DJ.” The American DJ brand is already widely known and respected around the world, but implementing Chuck’s vast expertise will bring even more technical and sales support to his new territories. The day-to-day responsibilities that come with his new title will not vary too much from his current routine; he knows to now expect the occasional currency conversion and he will definitely see an increase in the quantity of goods being shipped.

Fans of Chuck Green’s wildly popular web series, “Under the Hood”, need not fear; he will still be appearing in the highly entertaining and enlightening webisodes that draw in tens of thousands of viewers. Chuck relishes the opportunity to draw from the new experiences he will encounter while traveling outside of the country, so he knows that seeing how ADJ products are used outside of the US could bring some fresh ideas to upcoming episodes of “Under the Hood”.

Scott Davies, General Manager of the American DJ Group of Companies, is delighted to announce the promotion. Says Davies, “We are very excited to promote Chuck Green to his well-deserved new position within the company; his passion for music and his understanding of our vast family of products really embodies what American DJ is all about.”

As far as celebration, Chuck Green jokes, “I thought I would celebrate by combining my territories’ specialties, but none of my friends were into having sushi covered in maple syrup.” Instead, we’ll settle for a pint and this toast, “Here’s to being the newest ADJ International Man of Mystery…and moving heads.”

For more information, contact American DJ at 1-800-322-6337 or visit the website at

http://www.americandj.com/

All Packed and ready to rock!!!

Greetings all,

Once again we are all loaded up in the Pioneer DJ flavored Mobile Beat One as well as the various support vehicles we will be using for this year’s Mobile Beat Tour.

Like last year, we will be traveling the country– instilling a higher level
Of professionalism along the way– plus having more fun than human beings should physically be able to handle.

In any case–we hope to see you on the road!

Jake

Dan Nichols Jumps In On Detroit and Buffalo Stops!

If you’ve ever desired for more than your career as a mobile dj or felt that what you do really doesn’t matter in the bigger picture, then you may want to come hear Dan deliver — “Deep J”. He’ll share why it’s not your dj gear that takes you from good to great but instead your heart, mind and soul that make the difference in the lives of our customers and our selves. If you’re looking for rah rah motivation, this is NOT the guy to hear from as he’ll take you deeper for change that lasts. Come find out why Mobile Beat’s veteran writer Stu Chisolm says, ”Dan, being a DJ, is unlike any other “motivational speaker” I’ve heard. He cuts to the core of what we do, who we are and what we need to succeed.”

Dan Nichols has been a mobile dj for 19 years and is the lead business coach on one of the largest entrepreneurial forums on the web – YoungEntrepreneur.com. He’s also a licensed real estate broker, business consultant, game show host, author and full time entrepreneur. His passion is helping people to see their strength and coach them out of their weaknesses. In addition to an audiobook on entrepreneurial psychology, he has published a strategic planning kit to help entrepreneurs of all ages get their business off the ground.

More information on the Mobile Beat Pioneer DJ Tour can be found at http://www.mobilebeat.com/mb-tour.

MBLV2011 Call For Presenters

BC Productions,Inc., producers of the Mobile Beat DJ Shows and Conferences, is looking for creative presenters for the 2011 MBLV event, which will run January 31 and February 1-2-3,2011 in Las Vegas, Nevada.

With more than 40 various conference sessions planned, the Mobile Beat conference program unites the industry’s most respected experts to address the latest trends, strategies and profit opportunities emerging in the mobile entertainment industry. More then 2,000 attendees including DJs, retailers, manufacturers, media, and reps from all over the world have attended past Mobile Beat shows.

Speaker proposals will be accepted through September 30, 2010. Proposals can be submitted online at:

http://www.mobilebeat.com/the-company/contact-mb/

or contact Show Producer Mike Buonaccorso at mb@mobilebeat.com

DO NOT REPLY HERE!

Due to the number of sessions offered and the need for a balanced program, a limited number of presenters will be accepted. All proposals will be considered based on content and subject matter, professionalism, prior public speaking experience and relevance to overall conference. Proposed presenters will be notified of their acceptance status at the end of October.

Show management will work with speakers on all logistical and promotional aspects of the session. Speakers are required to prepare and reproduce presentation materials, including handouts or related materials and topic outlines. All hotel and travel expenses are the responsibility of the presenter.

For more news on MBLV 2011 before, during and after the show, visit www.mobilebeat.com , the online interactive DJ resource.

Purple Rain! – American DJ Puts A New Hue On Popular Laser Line With Stunning Purple And Green Galaxian Royale

Purple Rain!

American DJ Puts A New Hue On Popular Laser Line With Stunning Purple And Green Galaxian Royale

LOS ANGELES — American DJ has channeled the color of royalty to create a visual experience fit for a king. The company’s new Galaxian Royale laser fixture combines the majestic color purple with the excitement of hundreds of searing laser beams for a stunningly intense – and mystical — nightclub and disco lighting effect.

The newest addition to ADJ’s popular Galaxian series of celestial laser effects, the Galaxian Royale contains both a 200mW purple laser and a 30mW green laser, providing a truly unique color combo. Like the other members in the series, the Galaxian Royale produces a massive array of 500 pin-sized laser beams, creating a far-out starry sky feel—a true solar system of excitement! This huge army of beams can be projected onto the ceiling, wall or floor, immersing club patrons in a sparkling myriad of cosmic sparkles.

With its rare purple laser, the Galaxian Royale packs an even more awe-inspiring punch than laser effects of more standard colors, noted Scott Davies, General Manager of the American DJ Group of Companies.  “The Galaxian Royale is a truly amazing effect that has to be seen to be believed,” said Davies.  “Its 500 brilliant beams of light create a ‘purple rain’ of tiny stars that shower over you. Yet it’s very compact and lightweight, so it’s ideal for small clubs, professional DJs, bands and other mobile entertainers. As the newest and one of the most exciting members of the Galaxian series, it produces a stunning celestial effect that will surely put people in a purple haze.”

The Galaxian Royale’s contrasting color duo of purple and green can be projected alone or together to achieve different effects. Featuring a 90° beam angle and high-quality 1.8° stepper motors with microstepping, the Galaxian Royale produces a wide beam spread and smooth, flowing movements. Its powerful razor-sharp beams look great with or without fog, so it’s perfect for venues where smoke is not desired.

Totally compliant with FDA standards, the Galaxian Royale assures safe, reliable operation in any venue.  It features 3 operation modes: DMX, Sound Active and Master/Slave mode. The DMX mode offers 4 channels (Purple Laser, Green Laser, Rotation and Macro), which gives users the ability to program a custom light show. DJs and mobile entertainers who opt not to use DMX have the option to set the Royale to groove to the music on its own with built-in internal programs. The Master/Slave mode can sync multiple units with the linkable 3-pin XLR connections.

The Galaxian Royale is as green figuratively as it is visually, since the lightweight cool-running device has an extremely low power consumption of 17 watts. This petite powerhouse boasts a switchable voltage rear panel (115V or 230V) and offers a ¼” input for the optional UC3 remote control (sold separately). Weighing in at a slight 6 lbs. (2.8 kg), and measuring a mere 10”L x 9.75”W x 3”H (249x248x71mm), the Galaxian Royale is ideal for mobile entertainers.

The MSRP of the Galaxian Royale is $699.95.

Click link below to see the Galaxian Royale in action!

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Z-ZSSBoGXmI&

American DJ’s Hyper Gem LED Hypes Up Dance Floor

Moonflower Mania!

American DJ’s Hyper Gem LED Hypes Up Dance Floor

With 256 Red, Green, Blue & White LEDs

LOS ANGELES – It’s been called a “moonflower on steroids.”  And with 256 red, green, blue and white LEDs shooting out beams through 4 lenses, American DJ’s new HyperGem LED is definitely a “performance-enhanced” special effect.

A 4-way DMX-controllable portable moonflower, the Hyper Gem LED will quickly hype up the excitement level at any club or disco, with a wide sweep of unique LED patterns that gyrate and groove to the beat of the music.  Featuring 4 separate lenses and a 24° high and 94° wide beam angle, its sharp, brilliant beams will completely cover the dance floor at a mid-sized venue, making it an ideal effect for any DJ, entertainer or club who wants to blast out a frenzied light show over a large area.  Great for projecting on walls and ceilings too, the Hyper Gem LED includes a multi-color Strobe Effect that adds to its eye-popping flash.

“Because it has four different-angled lenses, the Hyper Gem LED actually looks like four moonflower effects in one.  So it creates an amazing amount of visual movement and excitement,” said Scott Davies, General Manager of the American DJ Group of Companies. “Many people remember the original ‘Gem’ as being one of American DJ’s classic moonflower effects.  Well — as its name suggests — the Hyper Gem LED is a ‘hyper,’ wired version of this best-selling standard.”

The other part of its name, “LED,” attests to the fixture’s durability and ease of use – another evolution from its original namesake.  Using long-life 100,000-hour-rated LEDs as its light source and having no moving parts, the Hyper Gem LED is built to last and virtually maintenance-free.  Plus, since LEDs run at a much cooler temperature than conventional lamps, the unit can stay on all night without shutting down for duty cycles, and there’s no waiting for it to cool down at the end of a gig – entertainers can just pack it up and go!

The Hyper Gem LED is also easy to operate, even for users with very little lighting experience. You can just plug it in and turn it on, and it will run as a sound-activated effect to its own exciting built-in programs. What’s more, up to 16 Hyper Gem LED units can be linked together Master-Slave via 3-pin XLR cable, for a multi-fixture sound-active synchronized light show. Another easy control option is to use American DJ’s compatible UC3 remote controller (sold separately), which provides fingertip command over basic functions like Blackout, Strobe and Program Selection. More experienced operators who wish to create their own custom light show can program the Hyper Gem LED with any standard DMX-512 controller, such as American DJ’s DMX Operator.  The unit can be operated in 2 DMX modes – 4-channel or 256-channel – and it features a convenient 4-buttom LED display on the rear panel for easy scrolling through DMX settings.

A perfect effect for mobile use, the Hyper Gem LED, is easily transportable, especially for a fixture that puts on such a large light show.  It weighs just 11 lbs./5 kg., and measures 20.75”L x 12.5”W x 9.5”H/ 526 x 319 x 243mm.  A convenient hanging bracket and multi-voltage operation(100-240V, 50/60Hz, IEC plug) make it ready to do duty anywhere.

Although it’ll step up the excitement wherever it goes, one thing the Hyper Gem LED won’t hype up are electricity bills.  Thanks to the efficiency of its LEDs, the unit draws a mere 32W of power at maximum use, saving energy and money and allowing more units to be hooked up on a single circuit.

The MSRP of the Hyper Gem LED is $319.95.

Click link to see the Hyper Gem LED in action!

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jECaYxMCIbA

For more information, contact American DJ at 1-800-322-6337 or visit the website at

http://www.americandj.com/

Dueling DJs Make Lighting Their Weapon of Choice

DUELING DJs MAKE LIGHTING THEIR WEAPON OF CHOICE

DENVER, CO – CHAUVET®, a leading manufacturer of professional lighting, announced the use of 30 CHAUVET® fixtures at a recent Heineken event in Denver’s Mile High Station, a corporate and social event center. Dueling DJs were hired as part of the festivities for the evening.

Dueling DJs, from Starkey Productions/Pro Entertainment [link: http://www.starprousa.com/], is a new line of high-end event DJ shows. Not only are DJs spinning tunes, they choreograph routines, making the lights an essential part of the show to match the individual DJ’s moves, music and mood.

CHAUVET®’s extensive line of club/DJ fixtures helped shape the look of the event. Eclipse™ [link: http://www.chauvetlighting.com/eclipse.html] added an exciting red and green laser star field to a deep blue, high power LED aura effect. Three Abyss™ [link: http://www.chauvetlighting.com/abyss-led.html] LED fixtures offered soothing, rippling water effects. Four Q-Spot™ 260 LED [link: http://www.chauvetlighting.com/q-spot-260-led.html] and four MiN™ Spot [link: http://www.chauvetlighting.com/min-spot.html] moving yokes provided mid-air and projected effects. Plus, six COLORstrip™ [link: http://www.chauvetlighting.com/colorstrip.html] and twelve COLORado™ 1 Tour [link: http://www.chauvetlighting.com/colorado1-tour.html] wash lights threw tons of color and light throughout the event.

“Overall, the fixtures worked well,” said Beacon Hill Production’s David Bentley, who is particularly fond of the COLORado™ 1 Tour because it is “extremely flexible and easy to program.”

All 30 fixtures were linked via a required Xpress™ 512 PLUS [link: http://www.chauvetlighting.com/xpress-512-plus.html] interface to ShowXpress™ [link: http://www.chauvetlighting.com/showxpress-program.html], a software program that turns almost any computer into a DMX-512 lighting console and allows the user to create, store and play back scenes.

“Without the help of all the CHAUVET® lights and ShowXpress™,” said Kocel, “Dueling DJs would not be as effective.”

CHAUVET® Dealer, Paul Kocel, of Soul Fuel Music [link: http://www.soulfuelmusic.org/home.htm], worked as the production manager for the publicity video [link: http://www.beaconhillproductions.com/duelingdjs/files/page14-1000-pop.html]. Bentley produced and designed the lighting for the video.

Gear list:

1 x Eclipse™

3 x Abyss™ LED

4 x Q-Spot™ 260 LED

4 x MiN™ Spot

6 x COLORstrip™

12 x COLORado™ 1 Tour

Xpress™ 512 PLUS

ShowXpress™

Powerful Q-Spot 160-LED Now Shipping!

POWERFUL Q-SPOT 160-LED NOW SHIPPING

SUNRISE, Fla. – CHAUVET®, a leading manufacturer of LED lighting, announced today their Q-Spot 160-LED [link: http://www.chauvetlighting.com/qspot-160-led.html] is now shipping. It’s a moving yoke equipped with a powerful 20-watt white LED—comparable to a 150-watt fixture. This means the fixture is 46 percent brighter, with a lux measurement of 7,641 at one meter, than the Q-Spot 150-LED, which it replaces.

The Q-Spot 160-LED is designed for small club installations where heat emissions—due to low ceilings—are a factor, having access is an issue—no need to climb ladders for lamp changes, or where energy savings are essential. It’s also ideal for the mobile DJ looking to shed some pounds from his rig. This lightweight fixture—just under 14 pounds—comes with a color wheel with nine slots plus white, a rotating gobo wheel with seven slot-n-lock gobos plus open, and an easy-access hatch for tool-free gobo changes.

Additionally, it has 9- or 12-channels of DMX control, a three-facet prism and automatic pan/tilt correction. The Q-Spot 160-LED also comes pre-programmed with built-in automated and sound-activated programs for a professional show without the work.

And The Winner From Chauvet Is….

AND THE WINNER IS…
CHAUVET ENDS 2^ND ANNUAL DJ PRODUCT REVIEW CONTEST

SUNRISE, Fla. – CHAUVET®, a leading manufacturer of professional lighting, announced the end of their second annual DJ Product Review Contest [link: http://www.youtube.com/user/chauvetlighting#p/a/u/2/1w9_Qrs6tEo]. The contest yielded two winners in what became a tight race for victory. Both DJ Wicked Jester and DJ Omega80 were named grand prize winners, and official YouTube product reviewers for CHAUVET®, receiving products to review in the coming year.

Originally the contest was to have one grand prize winner and one first place winner, but the entries from DJ Wicked Jester, who reviewed the Scorpion™ Storm FX [link: FX http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=P-FUWN8OIbU], and DJ Omega80, who reviewed the COLORstrip™ [link: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=J9paeZ1axE8], were considered by the judging committee to be the most informative and creative product reviews. It was a close competition which yielded two grand prize winners for this year’s contest.

“The review for the Scorpion Storm FX exhibited great product knowledge and really shared an understanding of the fixture,” said Allan Reiss, product manager for club/DJ line at CHAUVET®. “But the creativity delivered for the COLORstrip was just another galaxy away from the other reviews.”

The top 15 finalists will receive a special edition CHAUVET® T-shirt. They are listed here by their YouTube name: BigShowMobileEnt, bigshowmobile, clarkfrank123, DJRockinRob, keithdivel, djboentertainment, ChadAlanEvents, DJJoey100, DJAdvise, DjwickedJester, DJMIKEYB1000, crankupthevolume1517, DJOmega80, atakid920, and MikeLtheDJ. And the top 25 finalists will receive a CHAUVET® road case sticker.

The DJ Product Review Contest was the second for this annual event. All submitted contest entries were posted on YouTube. The goal of the contest was to find the most creative and informative review of one of the fixtures from the extensive line of club/DJ products from CHAUVET®.

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