Joe Lamond Discusses Summer NAMM 2021
Joe Lamond I’ve gotten a number of emails and calls about Summer NAMM, which can mostly be boiled down to two variations: “Are they really going forward with the Show?”…
Primed for the Rebound: PA System Sales
PA System Sales Struggled in the Past Year, but Suppliers are Ready for a Return to Live Performance In my last editorial column (“Keep the Lights On” – MMR April…
Live to Fight Another Day: Sales of Live Sound Mixers During the Pandemic
As reported often within the pages of MMR live sound reinforcement was (still is!) up against the wall during the pandemic. Nonetheless, we reached out to over 300 MI retailers…
Mirror, Mirror – How Valuable is my Business?
We all believe that in some way our qualities are above average. Of course, statistically, this is impossible. If I were to ask you what your business was worth, odds…
57th Annual Supplier Directory
The Yellow Pages (remember those?) for our industry. To download a PDF of MMR’s 57th annual Supplier Directory, CLICK HERE
The Spark File – A Great Creative Hack
There is a new buzz in business town! What’s the buzz? It’s a recycling of a creative hack currently known as a “spark file. “ In this instance “hack” means…
Never Fear Shadows Calls on CHAUVET Professional For Versatile Game of Talents Design
Photo: Picturesk Game shows are more fun when they’re challenging. Perhaps that’s why Game of Talents has been such a runway success. The show, which originated in Spain and quickly…
North America’s First Quantum225 Takes its First Spin at First Avenue
Minneapolis-based production company, rental house and systems integrator REACH Communications very recently became the first company in North America to take delivery of a new DiGiCo Quantum225 console, which was…
KHS America Offers Free NUVO Dealer Training & POP Displays
KHS America recently announced the addition of NUVO pre-band instruments and WindStars curriculum to its distribution. Featuring a lightweight, ergonomic design, NUVO instruments are constructed of durable plastic and are…
AES Show 150th International Convention Heyser Lecture and Keynote Presenters Announced
Diana Deutsch, pioneer in the field of hearing and psychoacoustics, and AES Gold Medal award recipient, will deliver the Heyser Memorial Lecture “Two Perceptual Puzzles: Audio Illusions and Perfect Pitch”…
Bose Adds Four New Pendants to DesignMax Loudspeaker Product Line
Bose Professional has added four new pendant loudspeakers — the DM3P and DM5P loudspeakers, the DM6PE outdoor-rated loudspeaker, and the DM10P-SUB subwoofer — to the celebrated DesignMax loudspeaker range. Ideal for…
Teatro Nacional Costa Rica Modernizes With CHAUVET Professional
Sometimes, the things that adorn the exterior of a building reveal truths about the passion that powers its inner heart. The elegant Teatro Nacional Costa Rica is one such venue.…