(EMAILWIRE.COM, October 13, 2008 ) El Segundo, CA - MXL® Technology, a division of Marshall Electronics, announces a new partnership agreement with wholesale distributor giant, Petra Industries. In addition to offering a full line of Marshall Broadcast LCD Racks and monitors, the Oklahoma-based catalog and on-line marketer will offer MXL Technology Division’s new line of USB microphones and speakerphones.

The move demonstrates MXL’s commitment to expanding their USB-based microphones into new markets like consumer electronics and the audio/visual marketplace where desktop recording is becoming increasingly popular. “Musicians know MXL makes great pro audio mics but we’re also now the largest manufacturer of USB microphones,” says Mike Descher, Sales and Business Development Manager, MXL Technology Division. “Our USB mics open new doors for desktop and field recording and having a company like Petra behind us will help spread the word to dealers worldwide.”

Petra has committed to carrying MXL’s full line of USB-based microphones including the Studio 1, a USB mic gaining popularity among professionals and enthusiasts alike for its versatility in desktop recordings, podcasting, and internet conference calls. Petra will also carry a wide variety of MXL USB mics that offer professional broadcasters, TV and radio announcers, and even internet radio enthusiasts a simple plug and play method to recording audio directly to a PC or Mac.

In the near future MXL Technology will expand its offerings to include high fidelity internet conferencing solutions also based on their award winning MXL Pro Audio quality and innovation.

MXL Technology Division’s new line of USB-based mics and speakerphones are available and ready for dealers to stock their shelves now. To review the products and place orders, please visit www.petra.com and search for MXL. For more information on the MXL Technology Division and their USB microphone line, visit www.mxlmics.com

For over 30 years Marshall Electronics has been manufacturing high quality audio products for every major studio and recording professional around the globe. Marshall’s focus with the new multimedia division is to enhance and expand our line of professional products into new markets that will benefit price conscious musicians, pod-casters, digital videographers and other creative digital enthusiasts. For additional information, please visit our web site at: http://www.marshallelectronics.net

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Mary Ann Giorgio
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