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Kurt Metzler to Lead EAW® North American Sales

WOODINVILLE, WA – July 27, 2009 – Building on the success of recent EAW® product launches, and in keeping with its commitment to support the North American contractor market, LOUD Technologies Inc. announced the appointment of veteran salesman Kurt Metzler to the position of North American Sales Manager, EAW.

“EAW is on a roll,” commented Ernie Lansford, LOUD’s Director of North American Sales. “The combination of EAW’s innovative product line – including the new JFL, NTL, MicroWedge and MicroSub – and Kurt’s rock-solid reputation will make EAW the most preferred vendor to our consultant customers,” added Lansford.

In his new role, Metzler will lead the existing EAW internal sales support team, North American rep force and distributor network to build EAW and EAW Commercial’s market position, and share, among contractors and consultants. Metzler will report to Ernie Lansford, LOUD’s Director of North American Sales.

Metzler joins LOUD from Meyer Sound where he managed Meyer’s A/V consultant relationships. This is his second stint at LOUD -- prior to joining Meyer, Metzler spent three years as LOUD’s National Sales Manager, Installed Sound.

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About EAW®
Founded in 1978 and celebrating its 30th Anniversary, Eastern Acoustic Works (EAW) is a global leader in producing high-performance professional audio equipment trusted by the most discerning professionals for every possible sound reinforcement application.

About LOUD Technologies Inc.
As the corporate parent for world-recognized brands Alvarez®, Ampeg®, Blackheart®, Crate®, EAW®, Mackie®, Martin Audio®, and TAPCO®, LOUD engineers, markets and distributes a wide range of professional audio and musical instrument products worldwide. Our product lines include sound reinforcement systems, analog and digital mixers, guitar and bass amplifiers, and acoustic and electric guitars. These products can be found in professional and project recording studios, video and broadcast suites, post-production facilities, sound reinforcement applications including houses of worship, stadiums, nightclubs, retail locations, and on major musical concert tours. The Company distributes its products primarily through retail dealers, mail order outlets and installed sound contractors. The Company has its primary operations in the United States with operations in the United Kingdom, Canada and China. For more information, please see our website: www.loudtechinc.com.