LOUD Engages Tropical Music to Represent EAW brand in Caribbean and Central America

December 9, 2004 – Woodinville, Wash. – Loud Technologies Inc. announced today the appointment of Tropical Music Export Enterprises, Inc., based in Miami, FL, as distributors for EAW products in the Caribbean and Central American markets.

"Tropical Music has represented our Mackie brand with distinction for many years," commented Dave Christenson, LOUD's Director of International Sales. "We're extremely pleased that they will now be representing EAW in the Caribbean and Central America. Tropical Music is uniquely positioned to offer the product expertise, financial stability and wide dealer network necessary to lead this market."

"Representing the Mackie brand has substantially added to our overall success and we are thrilled to incorporate EAW for distribution," said Frank Peruyera Senior International Sales Manager for Tropical Music. George Rodriguez, Tropical Music General Manager added, "EAW is one of the most respected brands in the audio industry. I greatly look forward to bringing these products to my customers. Once they hear a properly specified EAW system, they'll realize there is no comparison."

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