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2015 Music Products Industry Archive — Pro Audio

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Arturia schedules AudioFuse launch

Arturia's new USB audio interface, AudioFuse is set to ship in Q1 2016. 

New JTS wireless system

FBT UK has announced the launch of the new JTS IN-164 Diversity, wireless system, available in both Channel 38 (UK licensed) and Channel 70 (UK licence free) versions.

Radial Welcomes Two New Team Members

Radial Engineering Ltd. has announced that Ryan Tobias has joined Inside Sales, Central Region.

Ten more for the NAMM TECnology Hall of Fame

The NAMM TECnology Hall of Fame will induct another 10 audio products and innovations at the NAMM show. 

Stomplight

StompLight is a portable unit, small enough to fit onto or alongside a pedalboard, in a DJ booth or as part of any minimalist stage set-up, that produces dozens of…

AES 2015: It's Back and Ready to Party

The 139th Convention of the Audio Engineering Society, held in New York City's Jacob Javits Convention Center from October 29 through November 1, was definitely one for the record books,…

32nd Annual Fifty Dealer/Fifty State Review & Forecast

ALABAMA Art’s Music Shop Montgomery

23rd Annual Dealers’ Choice Awards

The 2015 Dealers’ Choice Awards saw a comprehensive overhaul of the entire nomination and voting process.

StompLight set for NAMM unveiling

A brand new concept from Californian inventor and musician Michael Ahern, aims to revolutionise stage presentation and lighting for amateur and pro musicians alike. 

23rd Annual Dealers’ Choice Awards

The 2015 Dealers’ Choice Awards saw a comprehensive overhaul of the entire nomination and voting process. Safeguards are now in place to ensure against “ballot stuffing” (multiple votes from the…

Studiomaster adds to PA/mixer range

Studiomaster has lined up a host of new additions to its range of mixers and PAs for launch in the new year.

Ashly Audio Appoints Frequency Sales as Regional Sales Rep

Ashly Audio has announced the appointment of Frequency Sales as its manufacturers rep in greater Chicago, greater Milwaukee, and the surrounding regions of northern Illinois and southeastern Wisconsin.

New distributor ADG, reveals plans

The newly formed Audio Distribution Group has spoken in greater detail about its plans, including the first two product lines.

Drum Show debut for 3D virtual instrument

Drummers attending this weekend’s London Drum Show (www.londondrumshow.com) at Olympia (21st-22nd November) will be first to get hands-on with a new type of drum interface, which uses cutting-edge 3D virtual…

Former TC team sets up new audio distributor

A triumvirate of former TC Group management have launched their own audio distribution start-up.

NAMM outlines education programme

NAMM has revealed more details of its educational programme at next year’s show.

Yorkville to Distribute Dynaudio PRO in U.S. and Canada.

Yorkville Sound has announced that as of December 1, 2015, they will be the exclusive North American distributor for Dynaudio Pro line of premium studio monitors. 

MIA doles out annual awards

UK trade body the MIA, gave out its annual gongs at the London Hilton Metropole, with no huge surprises on the night as PMT and Barnes & Mullins walked away with the top…

Harman ships new goRack PA processor

Harman is shipping its new dbx goRack Performance Processor, a loudspeaker management processor, which enables portable PA systems to be optimised for improved sound quality.  

One week to go before Dealers' Choice voting closes

There is exactly one week to go before voting in this year’s MMR Dealers’ Choice Awards closes.

Bourns Pro Audio Gets Sean Silas Celebrity Endorsement

Bourns, Inc. announced the endorsement of its Pro Audio products by Sean Silas, guitarist for the band Hour Eleven (HR 11). 

Gibson launches Widget mic range

Gibson Brands, has launched a new range of Widget microphones by Neat Microphones.

Allen & Heath adds to range with new mini-mixers

Allen & Heath has launched three new mini mixers from its ZED analogue console range, including the first ZEDi hybrid mixer/interface. 

Shure and Grand Ole Opry Celebrate 90 Years

The Grand Ole Opry is often referred to as the “home of American music” and is known around the world for creating one-of-a-kind entertainment experiences.

Orange Musicboard2 hits US market

Orange Music Education (OME) launched its Musicboard2 at the annual Conference of NAfME, the National Association for Music Educators, in Nashville Tennessee recently.

KMC’s Mark Terry Discusses an Eventful Year

To say that the past 12 or so months have seen a lot of changes for KMC Music could be safely qualified an understatement: In January of 2015, the organization…

Re-Imaginings at Two MI Icons Point Towards a Changing Future

The two most iconic brands in MI, Fender and Gibson, are in the process of remaking themselves.

Gravesend dealer back in business

Gravesend music dealer Elephant Music has reopened under new management.

Tascam launches two home recording starter packs

Tascam has launched two new entry-level home recording bundles -  the Trackpack 4x4 and Trackpack 2x2.

HD signs up Klang range

HD Pro Audio has been appointed as the UK distributor for German headphone and in-ear monitor firm, Klang Technologies.

Music Production Expo back next month

The Music Production Expo returns to the Emirates Stadium in North London on 20th-21st November.

FBT launches new JTS wireless system

FBT UK has launched the new JTS UF-20 true diversity, dual channel wide band UHF professional wireless system.

KMC Music Named U.S. Distributor for Monster’s Prolink Line

KMC Music (www.kmcmusic.com) has announced that it has been appointed to serve as the United States distributor for Monster Cable’s Prolink® Line of instrument (guitar, bass and acoustic) and Pro…

JHS targets party market with low-end DJ systems

JHS has moved into the low-end DJ market with the launch of its iDance Partybox systems.

Voting now open for this year's Dealers' Choice Awards

With the list of nominations complete, you can now vote in the annual MMR Dealers' Choice Awards.

New stage mic from AKG

AKG  has launched its new D5 stage mic.

Studiomaster shipping low-cost monitor/PA system

Studiomaster is now shipping the new LIVESYS5 portable micro -PA and stage monitor throughout Europe. 

ADJ Open House Events Announced

ADJ Lighting is pleased to announce two Open House events at their Los Angeles and Miami locations where dealers and end users can see new products releases from over the…

Shure Announces It’s Now a Polycom Technology Partner

As part of Shure’s strategic focus on providing innovative solutions in the A/V Conferencing and Integration market, the company is excited to partner with Polycom, a leader in the UC&C…

AM&S Names Blecher National Sales Manager for dBTechnologies

American Music & Sound (AM&S) has announced the appointment of Ken Blecher as national sales manager for dBTechnologies.