>Conference mic systems from Brähler ICS have been augmented this year with the introduction of the IRX, a 32-channel Infrared linked system. It offers improved sound quality and a new lighter belt pack with user access to channel and volume controls. A new alarm feature (to prevent users from inadvertently walking off with the listening hardware) is an optional addition. CDS VAN, or Virtual Audio Network allows for large rostrum mic and speaker systems to be daisy-chained with Cat5 cable; all controlled from the CDS software, which gives access to full audio DSP.