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1 Features Knurled or plain shaft 500 kω resistance value Custom audio taper for precision setting Low noise output for a clean signal Dampened rotational torque for a smooth feel Suitable for use as a volume control RoHS compliant* Part Number Taper/Shaft Resistance Value (Ω) PDB241-SOTL1-504A3 Audio/Knurled 500 K PDB241-SOTL2-504A3 Audio/Plain 500 K *RoHS Directive 2002/95/EC Jan. 27, 2003 including annex and RoHS Recast 2011/65/EU June 8, Bourns Pro Audio has meticulously designed a guitar potentiometer suited to Sean's dynamic hard rock playing style. This inaugural release of the "Signature Series Guitar Potentiometers" by Bourns Pro Audio is the first of many new innovative designs to come. "Bourns" is a registered trademark of Bourns, Inc. in the U.S. and other countries. COPYRIGHT 2016, BOURNS, INC. LITHO IN U.S.A. PSG 1/16 e/sc1601 Check out the complete portfolio of guitar potentiometers and other professional audio products offered by Bourns Pro Audio at :

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3 Introduction Bourns, Inc. has supplied components used in the design and assembly of professional audio equipment for many decades. With a commitment to excellence and technology, Bourns has established a reputation in the professional audio industry for bringing quality, reliability and value to an established customer base that includes some of the industry s leading manufacturers and suppliers of audio equipment. Bourns supplies components such as panel controls, slide potentiometers and rotary encoders used in the manufacture of audio and broadcast mixing consoles, video editing stations, sound processors, guitar amplifiers, electric guitars, keyboards, digital drums, recording equipment, DJ mixers, and various types of outboard gear. With a wide portfolio of products, there are components suitable for use in studio equipment and road-worthy components designed to withstand the abuse of repeated set-ups and tear downs associated with concert tours. As the professional audio industry evolves with technological trends and experiences worldwide growth, Bourns continues to design and add components to its portfolio to meet industry demands. In addition to supplying catalog components, Bourns can customize components to meet the designer s needs by offering various valueadded options such as brackets, cable harnesses and connectors. Bourns also offers a wide array of trimming potentiometers, resistor networks, power resistors and magnetic products suitable for use in professional audio equipment. This vast array of products provides audio equipment manufacturers with a convenient single point of purchase and reduction in the number of needed suppliers. 2

4 82 Vintage long 82 Vintage bushing 95-GTR 95-GTR long bushing PDB241-GTR PDB241-GTR03 long bushing PDB181-GTR PDB182-GTRB PDB183-GTR PDA PDB24 PDB18 PDB183 PDB184 PRM16 PRS11S PTD90 PTR90 PTH90 PTJ90 PTM90 PTP90 PTV09 PTV PEC09 PEC11R PEL12 - LED PEL12 - LED PEL12- LED PEC11L PEC11S PEC12R PES12 PRS11S 6630 EM14 EN EAW ECW PSM PTA PTB PTE PTF PTL PTS Complete data sheets for all models are available at Check out the numerous board level component solutions offered by Bourns, Inc. at 3

5 Audio & Broadcast Mixing Consoles PSM PTL World-renowned mixing console manufacturers use Bourns optical encoders and panel controls. For digital mixing consoles, optical encoders such as Bourns Models EN and EM14 are ideal high-reliability, long-life solutions that can bring years of service to recording engineers and producers alike. For analog mixing consoles, panel controls such as Bourns Models 51, 81 and 91 provide long-life and low noise, in part due to the superior characteristics of the conductive polymer resistive element design. These controls are typically used for tone/frequency adjustment, balance adjustment, attenuation, and effect sends. For consumer/professional mixers, Bourns offers high quality panel controls and has recently expanded the product line utilizing long-life carbon resistive elements for low noise operation. Models PTH90 and PTJ90 feature dual concentric shafts with integrated rotary or push switches. Bourns also offers an array of slide potentiometers including Model PTS Master Fader, PTL Slide Potentiometer with LED, PTE Low Profile Slide Potentiometer and PTF Long-Life Slide Potentiometer. These models are all available in various standard resistances, tapers, levers, and travel lengths. These components are typically used for volume controls and master faders PTS Bourns now offers a full line of slide potentiometers including our latest release, Model PSM Motorized Slide Potentiometer with touch sense lever and optional snap-in connector. PTF PTE 4

6 Sound Recording and Video Editing Equipment The newest generation of sound recording equipment and video editing stations are digital. These units have a jog-shuttle control that enables the engineer to search through a song or video to a specific point for sound overdubs or for editing purposes. The components used for jogshuttle controls must have a long rotational life and be able to withstand the strain of constant adjustment. Models EN and EM14 are the perfect choice for this application. These components are designed to provide years of reliable service to sound and video engineers. PTA PTB PTE PTF EM14 EN Slide potentiometers are also used for recording level adjustment on digital recording equipment. Video transitions and intensity levels can also use slide potentiometers. The PTA, PTB, PTE and PTF models all offer the performance required for these applications. Check out the numerous board level component solutions offered by Bourns, Inc. at 5

7 Electric Guitars and Effect Pedals 95 Premium 95 Long Bushing 82 Vintage Electric Guitars Bourns offers guitar pots. For the standard drop-in replacement, Bourns offers the PDB241- GTR and long-life PDA24 with knurled or solid shaft. These models are available in an audio or linear taper, and in a variety of resistance values. Recently added are the new mini guitar pots; Model PDB181-GTR and PDB183-GTR with a push-pull switch. A dual potentiometer for blendbalance control is also available in Model PDB182. In response to market demand, Bourns has re-released the Model 82 Vintage Guitar Potentiometer. This model was originally released in the late 70s and made its way into custom guitar shops, where artists quickly recognized its superior performance. Referred to as the "square blue pot," this product has withstood the test of time, with some artists noting that they still have the original guitar potentiometers in their instruments. The Model 82 Vintage Guitar Potentiometer is available with standard bushing, and now also available with long bushing for through-body mounting. Bourns also offers premium guitar pots with longlife and extremely low noise. The Model 95A1D- Z28 with knurled or solid shaft is available in an audio or linear taper, and in a variety of standard resistance values including 25 kω and 50 kω for guitars with active electronics. For thick body guitars, Model 95Z1D-Z33 offers a long bushing and shaft with similar resistance and taper values. Special options are available upon request. PDB241-GTR Effect Pedals Whether it's volume, tone or wahwah effect that an artist is trying to achieve, effect pedals need reliable potentiometers that are designed to withstand the demands of daily usage. Bourns Model 6630 Precision Potentiometer is used in high-end pedals for its long-life and outstanding performance PDB241-GTR03 PDB182-GTR PDB181-GTR PDB183-GTR 6

8 Instrument Amplifiers 96 PEC11R There are a variety of products in the Bourns Pro Audio portfolio for use in guitar and keyboard amplifiers. Models 96, 53 and PDA241 are all available in the most popular resistances and tapers. These products are designed with the high performance specifications required for use in this application. These models are suitable for use as volume or tone controls. Other popular models include the Model PDB183 potentiometer with push-pull switch and the PDB181 mini-potentiometer. For digital guitar amplifiers, popular models include the EM14 Optical Encoder and PEC11 Contacting Encoder. Both products have optional push switch options that can be used for menu selection or activation of effects. These products are recommended for their rugged design and superior performance. PTV PDB181 PDB183 PDA241 Check out the numerous board level component solutions offered by Bourns, Inc. at 7

9 Keyboards, Digital Drums and Sound Processors PES12 PTV09 ECW Keyboards and Digital Drums Analog keyboards and synthesizers with hundreds of manual controls are a thing of the past. Bourns offers optical and contacting encoders suitable for use in the new generation of digital keyboards, keyboard controllers and digital drum controllers. Models PES12, PEC11, and ECW are typical discrete components used in keyboards and digital drums. Some keyboard manufacturers may still use low cost panel controls such as Models PDB18, PTV111 and PTV09. PEC11R Sound Processors Industry leaders in the design of sound processors also use Bourns panel controls where low cost panel controls are still the primary component of choice. Bourns standard catalog Models PTD90, PTR90, PTV09, PTV111 and PTV142 offer rugged designs suitable for use in digital delays, compressors, limiters, crossovers, parametric equalizers and other types of sound processors. Some units may require the use of a jogshuttle to scroll through menus and the EM14 and EN Optical Encoders are a great solution for this application. EN PTV111 PTR90 PTD90 EM14 8

10 Circuit Protection in Pro Audio Professional audio equipment continues to evolve with designs that incorporate smart features and interconnectivity to computers and other equipment. Power, communication and data ports are found in virtually all state-of-theart audio equipment designs including audio, video and broadcast mixing consoles, digital recording equipment, instrument amplifiers, and sound processors. By incorporating these ports, the internal hardware is much more susceptible to faults from short circuits, electrostatic discharge (ESD) and power surges. Bourns offers a wide variety of circuit protection products to assist in preventing equipment damage and failure. Ports in pro audio equipment that require protection include Ethernet, Universal Serial Bus (USB), High-Definition Multimedia Interface (HDMI), FireWire, Audio/Video and AC/DC input/output. TVS Diode Arrays For a complete listing of circuit protection products offered by Bourns, please visit: TVS Diode Arrays provide Ethernet ports with protection from ESD. Multifuse PTCs and ChipGuard products are the right solution to protect USB ports from overcurrent and ESD. ChipGuard ESD Suppressors, Multifuse PTCs and TVS Diode Arrays provide ESD and overcurrent protection to HDMI ports. Bourns has a variety of PortNote Solutions to assist designers with recommended protection circuits and products applicable to each port type. Bourns circuit protection devices are UL recognized. Multifuse PTCs ChipGuard ESD Suppressors Check out the numerous board level component solutions offered by Bourns, Inc. at 9

11 Board Level Resistive Components in Pro Audio Trimming Potentiometers Trimming potentiometers are used for the adjustment of power supply circuits in all types of professional audio equipment including power amplifiers, powered mixing consoles, sound processors and other peripheral outboard equipment. Bourns offers a wide variety of standard trimming potentiometers suitable for use in these applications including multiturn through-hole models (3296 and 3006) and surface mount models (3224 and 3223). These models offer stability under extreme thermal excursion encountered by amplifiers and peripheral outboard equipment. Use of trimming potentiometers is emerging in electric guitars and basses with active circuitry. Single-turn potentiometers, such as Models 3362 and 3314, are being used to fine-tune the input intensity of each string. Magnetic Products Bourns produces a large variety of inductors and common mode chokes that are highly suitable for Pro Audio applications. Inductors are typically used as energy storage devices as well as RFI/EMI filters, along with common mode chokes for RFI/EMI noise suppression in the power supply section of audio equipment. Inductors such as Model SDR non-shielded low cost series, SRR/SRU shielded low magnetic flux series, SRN semi-shielded (a hybrid series of non-shielded/ shielded), SRP shielded high current series, 2x00 toroid self-shielding series and 7x00 / 8100 common mode choke series are all ideal for use in the design of audio equipment including amplifiers, control boards, converters, mixers, receivers, recorders, speaker systems, wireless audio system and wireless speakers. For higher quality standards, automotive grade AEC-Q200 qualified versions are available. 10

12 Power Resistors Power resistors are used as balance resistors and current limiters in voltage regulator/power conditioners, power amplifiers, guitar amplifiers and powered mixing consoles. Bourns offers a wide variety of commercial off-the-shelf power resistors suitable for these applications. Models including PWR220T, PWR221T, PWR263S, and PWR163S feature low inductance, high pulse capability and a copper or ceramic backplane. The PWR Series Power Resistors are high performance products offered in surface mount and through-hole versions. Check out the numerous board level component solutions offered by Bourns, Inc. at 11

13 Worldwide Sales Offices Country Phone Fax Americas: Brazil: China: Europe, Middle East, Africa: Japan: Korea: Singapore: Taiwan: Other Asia-Pacific Countries: Technical Assistance Region Phone Fax Asia-Pacific: Europe, Middle East, Africa: Americas: Bourns products are available through an extensive network of manufacturer s representatives, agents and distributors. To obtain technical applications assistance, a quotation, or to place an order, contact a Bourns representative in your area. Specifications subject to change without notice. Actual performance in specific customer applications may differ due to the influence of other variables. Customers should verify actual device performance in their specific applications. "Bourns Pro Audio" with guitar logo is a trademark of Bourns, Inc. "PortNote" is a registered service mark of Bourns, Inc. Bourns, "Multifuse" and "ChipGuard" are registered trademarks of Bourns, Inc. in the U.S. and other countries. COPYRIGHT 2015, BOURNS, INC. LITHO IN U.S.A. PSG 11/15 2.5M/SC1538

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15 Introduction Bourns supplies components used in the design and assembly of professional lighting equipment. With a commitment to excellence and technology, Bourns has established a reputation in the professional lighting industry for bringing quality, reliability and value to an established customer base that includes some of the industry s leading manufacturers and suppliers of professional lighting and stage equipment. Bourns Sensors and Controls supplies components such as panel controls, slide potentiometers and rotary encoders used in the manufacture of light mixing consoles and controllers, computer controlled moving lights, moving stage platforms, and stage lifts. With a wide portfolio of products, Bourns has components suitable for use in permanent installation settings and roadworthy components designed to withstand the abuse of repeated set-ups and teardowns associated with mobile tours. As the professional lighting and stage industry experiences growth in computer automation and changes in technology, Bourns continues to design and add components to its portfolio to meet industry demands. In addition to supplying catalog components, Bourns can customize components to meet the designer s needs by offering various value-added options such as brackets, cable harnesses and connectors. Bourns also offers a wide array of trimming potentiometers, resistor networks, and power resistors suitable for use in professional lighting equipment. This vast array of products provides lighting and stage equipment designers and manufacturers with a convenient single point of purchase, and a reduction in the number of required suppliers.

16 Light Mixing Consoles & Controllers Computer Controlled Moving Lights & Cameras Moving Stage Platforms/Lifts & Light Rigs With the evolution of computer controlled light shows and PTZ cameras, Bourns offers rotary position sensing products with various communication protocols that are well-suited for use in robotic moving lights. Bourns Model ASM22 Non-Contacting Rotary Position Sensors and EMS22 Non-Contacting Rotary Encoders offer rugged and reliable designs suitable for use in robotic lights that require very long life. Long life precision potentiometers such as the Model 6537/6538, 6637 and 6638 can also be used in these applications. Industry leading companies who set the standards for professional lighting consoles and controllers use Bourns optical encoders and panel controls. For digital stage lighting consoles, optical encoders such as Bourns Model EN and EM14 provide high-reliability and long life - ideal solutions that can bring years of service to touring and permanent stage production equipment. Panel controls such as Bourns Model 51 and 91 provide long life and low noise in part due to the superior characteristics of the conductive polymer resistive element design. Also available are a variety of contacting rotary encoders with and without illuminated shafts. As stage and theatrical productions become more elaborate and automated, rotary position sensors have become an integral part of stage designs. Whether being used in stage lifts, moving platforms, motorized lighting truss rigs, or any other motorized stage production effect, Bourns provides high grade, rugged and reliable rotary feedback sensors to fit the bill. Bourns AMS22 family of products or the EMS22 family of products provide analog and digital non-contacting platforms that provide long deployment life suitable for both permanent theater settings and mobile touring stage productions, as well. Bourns also offers an array of motorized and non-motorized slide potentiometers including the Model PSM Motorized Slide Potentiometer, PTS Master Fader, PTL Slide Potentiometer with LED, PTE Low Profile Slide Potentiometer and PTF Long Life Slide Potentiometer. These models are all available in various standard resistance values, tapers, levers, and travel lengths. PEC11L S PTS PEC09 51 AMS22B 6639L AMM20B 6630 PTL 6637S PSM PTA PTE EMS22 PTB 91 AMS22S 96 AMS22U EM14 PTF PEC11R PTV09A PEC11S EN 6638S PTV111 PEC12R PEL12D

17 Light Mixing Consoles & Controllers Computer Controlled Moving Lights & Cameras Moving Stage Platforms/Lifts & Light Rigs With the evolution of computer controlled light shows and PTZ cameras, Bourns offers rotary position sensing products with various communication protocols that are well-suited for use in robotic moving lights. Bourns Model ASM22 Non-Contacting Rotary Position Sensors and EMS22 Non-Contacting Rotary Encoders offer rugged and reliable designs suitable for use in robotic lights that require very long life. Long life precision potentiometers such as the Model 6537/6538, 6637 and 6638 can also be used in these applications. Industry leading companies who set the standards for professional lighting consoles and controllers use Bourns optical encoders and panel controls. For digital stage lighting consoles, optical encoders such as Bourns Model EN and EM14 provide high-reliability and long life - ideal solutions that can bring years of service to touring and permanent stage production equipment. Panel controls such as Bourns Model 51 and 91 provide long life and low noise in part due to the superior characteristics of the conductive polymer resistive element design. Also available are a variety of contacting rotary encoders with and without illuminated shafts. As stage and theatrical productions become more elaborate and automated, rotary position sensors have become an integral part of stage designs. Whether being used in stage lifts, moving platforms, motorized lighting truss rigs, or any other motorized stage production effect, Bourns provides high grade, rugged and reliable rotary feedback sensors to fit the bill. Bourns AMS22 family of products or the EMS22 family of products provide analog and digital non-contacting platforms that provide long deployment life suitable for both permanent theater settings and mobile touring stage productions, as well. Bourns also offers an array of motorized and non-motorized slide potentiometers including the Model PSM Motorized Slide Potentiometer, PTS Master Fader, PTL Slide Potentiometer with LED, PTE Low Profile Slide Potentiometer and PTF Long Life Slide Potentiometer. These models are all available in various standard resistance values, tapers, levers, and travel lengths. PEC11L S PTS PEC09 51 AMS22B 6639L AMM20B 6630 PTL 6637S PSM PTA PTE EMS22 PTB 91 AMS22S 96 AMS22U EM14 PTF PEC11R PTV09A PEC11S EN 6638S PTV111 PEC12R PEL12D

18 Light Mixing Consoles & Controllers Computer Controlled Moving Lights & Cameras Moving Stage Platforms/Lifts & Light Rigs With the evolution of computer controlled light shows and PTZ cameras, Bourns offers rotary position sensing products with various communication protocols that are well-suited for use in robotic moving lights. Bourns Model ASM22 Non-Contacting Rotary Position Sensors and EMS22 Non-Contacting Rotary Encoders offer rugged and reliable designs suitable for use in robotic lights that require very long life. Long life precision potentiometers such as the Model 6537/6538, 6637 and 6638 can also be used in these applications. Industry leading companies who set the standards for professional lighting consoles and controllers use Bourns optical encoders and panel controls. For digital stage lighting consoles, optical encoders such as Bourns Model EN and EM14 provide high-reliability and long life - ideal solutions that can bring years of service to touring and permanent stage production equipment. Panel controls such as Bourns Model 51 and 91 provide long life and low noise in part due to the superior characteristics of the conductive polymer resistive element design. Also available are a variety of contacting rotary encoders with and without illuminated shafts. As stage and theatrical productions become more elaborate and automated, rotary position sensors have become an integral part of stage designs. Whether being used in stage lifts, moving platforms, motorized lighting truss rigs, or any other motorized stage production effect, Bourns provides high grade, rugged and reliable rotary feedback sensors to fit the bill. Bourns AMS22 family of products or the EMS22 family of products provide analog and digital non-contacting platforms that provide long deployment life suitable for both permanent theater settings and mobile touring stage productions, as well. Bourns also offers an array of motorized and non-motorized slide potentiometers including the Model PSM Motorized Slide Potentiometer, PTS Master Fader, PTL Slide Potentiometer with LED, PTE Low Profile Slide Potentiometer and PTF Long Life Slide Potentiometer. These models are all available in various standard resistance values, tapers, levers, and travel lengths. PEC11L S PTS PEC09 51 AMS22B 6639L AMM20B 6630 PTL 6637S PSM PTA PTE EMS22 PTB 91 AMS22S 96 AMS22U EM14 PTF PEC11R PTV09A PEC11S EN 6638S PTV111 PEC12R PEL12D

19 Worldwide Sales Offices Country/Region Phone Fax Americas: Brazil: China: Europe, Middle East, Africa: Japan: Korea: Singapore: Taiwan: Other Asia-Pacific Countries: Technical Assistance Region Phone Fax Asia-Pacific: Europe, Middle East, Africa: Americas: Bourns products are available through an extensive network of manufacturer s representatives, agents and distributors. To obtain technical applications assistance, a quotation, or to place an order, contact a Bourns representative in your area. Specifications subject to change without notice. Actual performance in specific customer applications may differ due to the influence of other variables. Customers should verify actual device performance in their specific applications. COPYRIGHT 2015, BOURNS, INC. LITHO IN U.S.A. PSG 10/15 2.5M/SC1520 Bourns is a registered trademark of Bourns, Inc. in the U.S. and other countries.

20 MEDIA ALERT Bourns Announces Celebrity Guest Appearances at the 2016 NAMM Show Sean Silas to Promote Advanced Capabilities of Bourns New Sean Silas Signature Series Guitar Potentiometer RIVERSIDE, Calif., January 8, 2016 Bourns, Inc., a leading manufacturer and supplier of electronic components, today announced that its Bourns Pro Audio group has scheduled several celebrity appearances at the 2016 NAMM Show. At the show, Bourns will feature the company s industry-leading Pro Audio component portfolio that includes guitar potentiometers, commercial panel controls, slide potentiometers, and rotary encoders. Bourns will also showcase its new line of Pro Lighting solutions. Culture Shock Original recording artist, Sean Silas, will be on hand to promote the release of Bourns new Sean Silas Signature Series Guitar Potentiometer. As an added bonus, Silas band, Hour Eleven, will make a special appearance for a meet and greet session. Dates: January 22-24, 2016 Location: Bourns booth Hall A, Booth #6865, 2016 NAMM Show, Anaheim Convention Center in Anaheim, California. Schedule: Time Slot Friday January 22, 2016 Saturday January 23, 2016 Sunday January 24, :30 11:30 Hour Eleven Sean Silas 2:00 3:00 Sean Silas Sean Silas The schedule is also available electronically on the NAMM Show smart app and on the NAMM.org website: About Bourns Bourns, Inc. is a leading manufacturer and supplier of position and speed sensors, circuit protection solutions, magnetic components, microelectronic modules, panel controls and resistive products. Headquartered in Riverside, California, USA, Bourns serves a broad range of markets, including automotive, industrial, consumer,

21 MEDIA ALERT communications, non-critical life support medical, audio and various other market segments. Additional company and product information is available at Bourns and the Bourns logo are registered trademarks of Bourns, Inc. and may be used only with the permission of Bourns and proper acknowledgement. Other listed names and brands are trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective owners. Agency Contact: Annette Keller Keller Communication (707) Company Contact: David Scofield Bourns, Inc. (951)

22 NEWS RELEASE Agency Contact: Annette Keller Keller Communication (707) Company Contact: David Scofield Bourns, Inc. (951) Bourns Debuts New Sean Silas Signature Series Guitar Potentiometers at 2016 NAMM Show New Potentiometers Exceptionally Suited for Precision Rock/Metal Guitar Volume Control RIVERSIDE, Calif., January 18, Bourns, Inc., a leading manufacturer and supplier of electronic components, today announced that its Bourns Pro Audio group will debut the Sean Silas Signature Series Guitar Potentiometer at the upcoming NAMM Show to be held January 21-24, 2016 in Anaheim, California. Bourns Pro Audio developed this custom signature series line in conjunction with rock/metal guitarist Sean Silas to suit his original playing style and that of other guitarists in this genre. The two initial guitar potentiometers in Bourns Sean Silas Signature Series are precision guitar volume controls. These breakthrough potentiometers feature a custom audio taper for highly accurate volume setting, and use specialized lubricants for a smooth, viscous rotational torque. The knurled shaft option is suited for press-fit knobs, and the plain shaft is designed for knobs with set screws. Bourns will debut the following two new potentiometers at its booth #6865 (Hall A) at the 2016 NAMM show:

23 Part Number Shaft Style Bushing Style Resistance Value 504A3 Taper Knurled Standard 500 kω Audio PDB241-SOTL1- PDB241-SOTL2-504A3 Plain Standard 500 kω Audio With the release of the Sean Silas Signature Series Guitar Potentiometers, Bourns continues its commitment to provide guitarists with high quality and extremely reliable guitar potentiometers, said Chuck Manzano, Pro Audio Application Engineer at Bourns, Inc. We are ecstatic to be working with Sean in the development of precision volume controls that help rock/metal guitarists perform and perfect their own signature sound. We are already working with Sean on the development of a custom tone control as an added option to be released later this year. And, there will be more to come as Bourns is working on additional signature series guitar potentiometer designs with other artists. As a pricing reference, part number PDB241-SOTL1-504A3 with knurled shaft is priced at $3.95, and part number PDB241-SOTL2-504A3 with plain shaft is priced at $3.75. All prices are based on quantities of 1,000. The Sean Silas Signature Series Guitar Potentiometers are available now through selected Bourns authorized distributors and Pro Audio resellers. To learn more about the Sean Silas Signature Series and the rest of Bourns leading line of Pro Audio products, please visit: About Bourns Bourns, Inc. is a leading manufacturer and supplier of position and speed sensors, circuit protection solutions, magnetic components, microelectronic modules, panel controls and resistive products. Headquartered in Riverside, California, USA, Bourns serves a broad range of markets, including automotive, industrial, consumer,

24 communications, non-critical life support medical, audio and various other market segments. Additional company and product information is available at Bourns and the Bourns logo are registered trademarks of Bourns, Inc. and may be used only with the permission of Bourns and proper acknowledgement. Other listed names and brands are trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective owners. ###

25 NEWS RELEASE Agency Contact: Annette Keller Keller Communication (707) Company Contact: David Scofield Bourns, Inc. (951) Bourns Introduces Professional Lighting Component Line at 2016 NAMM Show Broad New Portfolio Meets Industry Growth Demands for Computer Automation and Technology Advancements RIVERSIDE, Calif., January 18, Bourns, Inc., a leading manufacturer and supplier of electronic components, today announced that its Bourns Pro Audio group will introduce a professional lighting components product line at the upcoming NAMM Show to be held January 21-24, 2016 in Anaheim, California. Bourns Pro Audio added the new professional lighting portfolio to help lighting and stage equipment designers and manufacturers meet industry demands for computer automation and technology advancements. As stage and theatrical productions become more elaborate and automated with stage lifts, moving platforms, and motorized lights and lighting truss rigs, component technology is now an integral part of stage designs. Bourns will showcase select professional lighting components at its booth #6865 (Hall A) at the 2016 NAMM show. Bourns broad line of professional lighting products includes components such as rotary position sensors, panel controls, slide potentiometers and rotary encoders used in the manufacture of light mixing consoles and controllers, computer controlled moving lights,

26 moving stage platforms, and stage lifts. Also offered are a wide array of trimming potentiometers, resistor networks, and power resistors that meet the requirements of professional lighting equipment. For computer controlled light shows and PTZ cameras, Bourns offers rotary position sensing products with various communication protocols that are well-suited for use in robotic moving lights. Bourns rugged and reliable noncontacting rotary position sensors and encoders along with the company s precision potentiometers are highly reliable solutions for robotic light applications that require very long life. Bourns has supplied components used in the design and assembly of industrial applications for many decades. We have extended this proven reputation to the professional lighting industry by bringing quality, reliability and value to an established customer base that includes some of the industry s leading manufacturers and suppliers of professional lighting and stage equipment, said Chuck Manzano, Pro Audio Application Engineer at Bourns, Inc. Our vast array of products provides a convenient single point of purchase, and allows customers to efficiently reduce the number of required suppliers. In addition to supplying catalog components, Bourns can customize components to meet a designer s needs by offering various value-added options such as brackets, cable harnesses and connectors. The full line of Bourns professional lighting components is available now through selected Bourns authorized distributors. For prices and availability, please contact Bourns authorized distributors. To learn more about Bourns professional lighting products and the company s leading line of Pro Audio products, please visit: About Bourns Bourns, Inc. is a leading manufacturer and supplier of position and speed sensors, circuit protection solutions, magnetic components, microelectronic modules, panel controls and resistive products. Headquartered in Riverside, California, USA, Bourns serves a broad range of markets, including automotive, industrial, consumer, communications, non-

27 critical life support medical, audio and various other market segments. Additional company and product information is available at Bourns and the Bourns logo are registered trademarks of Bourns, Inc. and may be used only with the permission of Bourns and proper acknowledgement. Other listed names and brands are trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective owners. ###

28 NEWS RELEASE Agency Contact: Annette Keller Keller Communication (707) Company Contact: David Scofield Bourns, Inc. (951) Bourns Releases New Components for Next-generation Pro Audio and Pro Lighting Equipment RIVERSIDE, Calif., January 21, Bourns, Inc., a leading manufacturer and supplier of electronic components, today announced it has expanded its professional audio and professional lighting portfolios with the release of two new products. Working closely with leading audio, lighting and staging equipment manufacturers, Bourns was able to respond quickly to their compact performance needs by adding these latest solutions to the company s newly-announced Pro Lighting component product line. The Bourns Model ES14 rotary optical encoder is optimized for use as jog shuttle in audio mixing or light mixing consoles, and can also be used as a position sensor in motorized stage lights or motorized camera mounts. With an enhanced design for longer life and high speed operation, Bourns new rotary optical encoder innovatively combines a compact design fitted with ball bearings. The Bourns Model PSM60 motorized slide potentiometer is designed for smaller, space-constrained mixers. This 60 mm slide potentiometer features a high-quality motor and touch sense lever making it well-suited for Pro Audio mixing consoles, broadcast consoles and automated Pro Lighting consoles and controllers.

29 At Bourns, we are able to provide the support and products that meet Pro Audio and Pro Lighting designers needs. Release of these two new components will help them compete effectively as these expanding markets continue their rapid growth, said Chuck Manzano, Application Engineer at Bourns, Inc. We designed both new models with the target of meeting high performance specs and space constraints of nextgeneration platforms, particularly in Pro Lighting mixing consoles. Available in 8, 16, 32 and 64 PPR resolutions, Model ES14 offers up to 100,000,000 revolutions of cycle life for applications with long deployments and high reliability demands. Model PSM60 meets the performance specs of the previously released PSM01 in a smaller 60 mm package. As a pricing reference, Model ES14 is priced at $31.95 in quantities of 1,000, and Model PSM60 is priced at $10.13 in quantities of 1,000 through Bourns authorized distributors. Samples and production quantities are now available. For more information, please see the data sheets available at About Bourns Bourns, Inc., is a leading manufacturer and supplier of position and speed sensors, circuit protection solutions, magnetic components, microelectronic modules, panel controls and resistive products. Headquartered in Riverside, California, USA, Bourns serves a broad range of markets, including automotive, industrial, consumer, communications, non-critical life support medical, audio and various other market segments. Additional company and product information is available at Bourns and the Bourns logo are registered trademarks of Bourns, Inc. and may be used only with the permission of Bourns and proper acknowledgement. Other listed names and brands are trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective owners. ###