Auralex Products Help Nashville Mixer Shane D. Wilson Build Out His Home Studio
Mixer Shane D. Wilson moved from a commercial studio facility where he was a client into a studio he built for his own use (now known as “St. Izzy’s of…
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2016 Music Products Industry Archive — Pro Audio
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Delmar Hall Stays Connected With RHC Audio’s ProCo Sound
Delmar Hall, a mid-size venue catering to up-and-coming artists, recently opened. Front of house engineer Tiffany Hendren looked to ProCo Sound, an RHC Audio brand, for all the venue’s cabling…
Genelec Adds Whitcore, Copley to Sales Force
Genelec announces two new key hires bolstering the company’s U.S. sales force: John Whitcore has been named territory manager, and Steffenee Copley has been added as Western Region – sales.
Greg Mackie honoured with Parnelli Award
Greg Mackie, iconic innovator of countless professional audio products and founder of Mackie Designs, was recently honored as the recipient of this year’s “Audio Innovator Award” at the 17th annual Parnelli…
Allen & Heath Expands U.S. Marketing Team
Allen & Heath has recently expanded the marketing team based at its USA distributor, American Music & Sound, with the appointment of Mike Bangs as live sound & touring expert,…
Biamp Systems and Shure Announce Tesira-Microflex Compatibility Collaboration
Biamp Systems and Shure Incorporated announced integrated compatibility between Biamp Tesira® audio processors and software and Shure Microflex® Advance™ array microphones with Steerable Coverage™.
Peavey Sponsors 2016 Youth DJ Battle
Peavey® Electronics is sponsoring the second annual 2016 Skratchpad DJ Youth Battle Saturday, December 17 at the Chai Bar located at 1019 Market Street in San Francisco. Participating age range…
NAMM inducting eight TECnology hall of famers
The NAMM Foundation is inducting eight culturally significant musical inventions ranging from 1954 through 1998 to its TECnology Hall of Fame, on Saturday, 21st January at The NAMM Show in Anaheim, California.
KMC Appoints Pink Director of Business Operations
KMC Music has announced the appointment of industry veteran Samantha Pink to the position of director of Business Operations, reporting directly to KMC president Mark Terry.
The NAMM Foundation Announces Eight TECnology Hall of Fame Inductees
The NAMM Foundation has announced that eight culturally significant musical inventions ranging from 1954 through 1998 will be inducted to its TECnology Hall of Fame, Saturday, January 21 at The…
CAD Audio Names Shade Western Regional Sales Manager
Greg Shade has been appointed as Western regional sales manager by CAD Audio.
New UDH wireless systems from VocoPro
VocoPro (NAMM SHOW BOOTH 6010) has added to its UDH line of wireless systems with the UDH-4-ULTRA and UDH-8-ULTRA, which come with 4 or 8 handheld, lapel and headset mics, body-pack transmitters…
StompLight DMX Pro
The StompLight DMX Pro can work as a standalone stage light and offers sound responsive effects directed by the tap of a foot.
MMR Reveals Dealers' Choice Awards
The 2016 Dealers’ Choice Awards (DCA) process represents “year two” of a far more comprehensive approach, resulting in enhanced participation and verifiability.
50 Dealer/50 State Review & Forecast
Nationwide survey of MI retailers suggests generally ‘mixed’ outlook, although many remain concerned about effects of the recent election (Note: some of the stores contacted responded just prior to the…
24th Annual Dealers’ Choice Awards
The 2016 Dealers’ Choice Awards (DCA) process represents “year two” of a far more comprehensive approach, resulting in enhanced participation and verifiability.
Claman steps up as Carroll takes Focusrite reins
Avid has shuffled its senior management, with Tim Claman (pictured), vice president, platform and solutions, now responsible for Avid’s audio solutions, following former VP of audio products Tim Carroll's departure to become Focusrite CEO.
JBL ships new wi-fi controllable PA
JBL is shipping its new wi-fi controlled JBL PRX800W portable PA system through UK distributor Sound Technology.
StompLight adds DMX compatible pedal
StompLight International has added the StompLight DMX Pro to its growing product line-up of portable stage lighting effects.
Lewitt offers mic giveaway
Austrian mic manufacturer Lewitt, in conjunction with UK distributor JHS, is running a competition to win one of its LCT640TS Large Diaphragm Condenser Microphones worth £959.
Allen & Heath Expands U.S. Marketing Team
Allen & Heath has recently expanded the marketing team based at its USA distributor, American Music & Sound, with the appointment of Mike Bangs as Live Sound & Touring expert,…
KMC Pro Audio Expands Galaxy Audio Product Line
Capping a year of record breaking growth in its Pro Audio business, KMC Pro Audio today announced the expansion of its Galaxy Audio product offering, which now includes the company’s full…
DPA Microphones Continue to Deliver Sound for Patrick L. Smith
Audio Engineer Patrick L. Smith relies on DPA Microphones’ 4022 Compact Cardioid Microphone and d:screet 4060 Miniature Omnidirectional Microphone to capture and deliver the audio his clients have come to…
The 2017 NAMM Show Professional Development Sessions
At The 2017 NAMM Show, inspiration and innovation, transformative business know-how, and leading strategies and tips for music industry professionals and businesses of all sizes will be offered through more…
"One Yamaha" on Display at Los Angeles Auto Show
Yamaha Motor Corp., USA, (YMUS) and Yamaha Corporation of America (YCA) brought together one of the most diverse displays of Yamaha products ever seen in one location for the 2016…
Tin Pan Alley campaign forges ahead
The director behind a movie charting the history of Denmark’s Street’s Tin Pan Alley has started a crowdfunding campaign aiming to raise the £28,000 needed to get the film made.
VocoPro Ditgital-1
VocoPro recently launched their affordable all-digital wireless microphone system, Digital-1.
New Sennheiser digital radio mic system
Audio specialist Sennheiser has announced a new addition to its Professional Wireless Range - the Digital 6000 Series of radio microphones.
NAMM Show underlines educational offering
The 2017 NAMM Show will be offering over 120 free sessions including business know-how strategies and tips to technical training presentations.
PLASA returns Focus to Glasgow
PLASA Focus Glasgow returns to the Scottish Exhibition and Conference Centre (SECC) on 18th and 19th January, 2017, with an expanded programme of seminars, panel sessions, console training and equipment demonstrations…
New close miking concept seeks investment
A new mic concept launched by AMSystems aims to solve the problem of close miking guitars and is looking for investment to help bring it to market.
US deal for Danish pedal brand
Danish guitar pedal brand LunaStone is being introduced in the US by distributor Dedicated Musical Imports (DMI).
Peavey adds to speaker series
Peavey UK is launching a new line of RBN Series speaker enclosures in the UK.
Shure Announces Holiday Promotions for Popular Products
To kick off the holiday shopping season, Shure Incorporated has announced limited-time offers on a variety of products. The promotions will be effective on select products November 1 - December…
Heil Sound Provides Microphones for Star-Studded Volunteer Jam
The Charlie Daniels Volunteer Jam returns to Nashville on November 30th for a star-studded show and Heil Sound microphones will once again be along for the ride. This year’s show…
KMC to Distribute Ashly Audio, Audix, and Ultimate Acoustics
KMC Music has been appointed by Ashly Audio, Audix, and Ultimate Acoustics to serve as their United States distribution partner.According to KMC Music vice president of Merchandising Roger Hart, all…
Focusrite Red 8Pre Interface
Focusrite launched Red 8Pre. With 64 inputs and 64 outputs (including a total of 16 analogue inputs and 18 analogue outputs) and eight of Focusrite’s specially-developed digitally-controlled mic preamps, the Red…
SKB’s 3i2222-12QSC iSeries QSC Mixer Case
Featuring form-cut PE foam designed specifically to house the QSC TouchMix-30 Pro Digital mixer, the SKB's 3i2222-12QSC iSeries QSC Mixer Case interior also includes a pocket for a standard iPad…
Bittree Names Baron GM
Bittree has appointed longtime industry veteran Ari Baron as general manager (GM). The news was announced by Glenn Garrard, CEO.
Part II of Roland’s 24-hour online music festival, “The Future. Redefined.”
In Part II of MMR’s coverage of the unique product launch that took place on September 9, we are placing the spotlight on their DJ-inspired releases.