Mackie Welcomes Chris Wiedenbeck To The Mackie Germany Team!

January 20, 2005 – Woodinville, Wash. - Mackie has announced the appointment of Chris Wiedenbeck as the Country Manager for Germany. He will support the national and international expansion of all Mackie activities. Chris Wiedenbeck has an worked in the Pro Audio industry since 1974, and has an extensive management background in the industry, with responsibilities in distribution, sales and marketing for brands such as JBL, Teac/Tasam, Lyrec, Fostex, Dolby, Lawo and K+H. His wide-ranging expert knowledge and quality expertise will be beneficial for his new role at Mackie.

“We're pleased that Chris has agreed to join us in this critical role, stated Dave Christenson, Director of International Sales at LOUD Technologies, the parent company for the Mackie, TAPCO and EAW brands. “The German market is unique and very important to LOUD. Chris has the ideal combination of experience, local knowledge and product expertise to help us better serve our customers and dealers in this region. We are very pleased to have him on board."

As Country Manager, Germany, Chris will be responsible for the coordination of sales and marketing, as well as supporting the local dealer network, and facilitating the organization of new product launches for the Mackie and TAPCO brands.

Chris will work in close cooperation with the German sales team, and in this role, help to address important sales issues between Germany, the UK and USA.

About Mackie
Mackie, a Woodinville, Wash.-based LOUD Technologies Inc. brand, is known worldwide as a leading developer and marketer of high-quality, affordable professional audio systems. Mackie products can be found in professional and project recording studios, video and broadcast suites, post production facilities, sound reinforcement applications including churches and nightclubs, retail locations and on major musical tours. For more information visit: www.mackie.com.

About LOUD Technologies Inc.
LOUD Technologies Inc. develops professional audio products under the brands Mackie, EAW, EAW Commercial, TAPCO, SIA Software and Acuma Labs. Products from LOUD Technologies' brands can be found in professional and project recording studios, video and broadcast suites, post production facilities, sound reinforcement applications including churches and nightclubs, retail locations and on major musical tours.

Mackie, EAW, and EAW Commercial are registered trademarks of LOUD Technologies Inc. in the United States and other countries. All other trademarks are the property of their respective owners.

For more information please contact: LOUD Technologies Inc. – 16220 Wood-Red Road N.E. – Woodinville, WA 98072 – Phone: (425) 487-4333 – Fax: (425) 487-4337 – Internet: www.loudtechinc.com