Independent News Publication of artistpro Media Daily Global Reporting for the Music Products Industry Since 1879 Publisher of Musical Merchandise Review

MMR Industry Record

2019 Music Products Industry Archive — Pro Audio

Search and browse MMR’s music products industry reporting timeline, connecting companies, people, products, NAMM coverage and market developments across the digital archive.

196 matching published stories

KLANG Makes a Big Impression at Willowbrook Baptist Church

Willowbrook Baptist Church’s main campus in Huntsville, Alabama recently implemented its first step of a multi-phased initiative to update its worship center, and a key part of that process was…

Focusrite plc Announces the Acquisition of Martin Audio Ltd.

Focusrite plc., which comprises the Focusrite, ADAM Audio, Novation and Ampify Music brands, has announced the acquisition of LDC-backed Martin Audio Ltd and associated companies, the British, Buckinghamshire-based designer and…

Countryman E6 Earset Microphone Enhances the Message for Dr. Teat

Dr. Frank Teat is a “pastor on the move” who frequently combines his passion for playing the guitar while preaching to his audience. To accomplish this, he relies on the…

L-ISA Sonically Submerges Entrepreneurs at JW Marriott Desert Springs Resort

Leading full production services provider LMG recently deployed immersive L-ISA Hyperreal Sound technology from L-Acoustics for a four-day corporate event in mid-November at Palm Desert, California’s JW Marriott Desert Springs…

Clair Solutions Installs AVL System in Champion Forest Church's New Satellite Location

Based on their timely and professional work in the past, integration firm Clair Solutions installed the AVL systems at CFBC’s newest, 800-seat, satellite location as well as the student building…

Music's Biggest Stars Rely On Shure During The American Music Awards

The American Music Awards (AMAs) relied heavily on Shure products for its worldwide broadcast this year.

Mavericks Sparkle with Torroja at Chihuahua Desert Museum

As soon as the first notes were struck, the star and her backups were engulfed in a sea of intense back and side light that moved from white to blue,…

Galaxy Audio Acquires Special Projects Audio and Ansr Audio

Galaxy Audio, a leader in Wireless Personal Monitors, Wireless Microphones, Headset Microphones, Portable PA, and HOT SPOT® Personal Monitors expands into the wireless fitness category with their acquisition of Special…

Bernie Marsden, Don Airey, Jennifer Batten: Top Stars to Appear During 'Ultimate Jam' at Musikmesse

Ultimate Jam is part of the ‘Musikmesse Festival 2020’, the five-day music gala that, for the fifth time running, will offer a wide variety of great evening events at Frankfurt…

KMC Music Named Exclusive Distributor of sE Electronics Throughout the Americas

Starting a new chapter in the history of its North American sales and marketing initiatives,sE Electronics, the family-owned, vertically integrated manufacturer of hand-built microphones, accessories, and the inventor of the…

New York Cycling Studios Team Up with Ashly Audio

Swerve is an indoor cycling studio keeping its riders engaged in exercise through a dance-club-quality sound system with an Ashly Audio backbone.

Focusrite Reinforces Long-Term Strategic Business Plan with New Hires for Its Professional Division

As part of its long-term strategic business plan, Focusrite announces several new appointments to its sales force representing its pro division, which includes RedNet range of Dante™-networked audio converters and…

Warm Audio Partners with Hal Leonard for U.S. Distribution

Warm Audio, a popular manufacturer of classic analog recording gear, has granted Hal Leonard distribution of their various products throughout the United States.

27th Annual Dealers’ Choice Awards

MMR’s Dealers’ Choice Awards (DCAs) are singular amongst the many end-of-year accolades bestowed upon MI suppliers by both consumer magazines and websites and trade organizations.

The NAMM Foundation Announces Additional Events for the 2020 NAMM Show

At The 2020 NAMM Show, arts and nonprofit leaders, music educators and administrators, and college music students and faculty will have the opportunity and access to grow their networks, gain…

The NAMM Foundation Recognizes 103 College Students with The President’s Innovation Award

The NAMM Foundation has recognized 103 college music students with the organization’s President’s Innovation Award.

Shure Powers NFL's Debut in Mexico City

To help overcome those issues, Hall used Shure Axient Digital with Quadversity.

324 Channels Of Shure Axient Digital Powers Fête Des Vignerons

To ensure a flawless performance, the audio team selected the Shure Axient Digital wireless system and PSM 1000 in-ear monitoring system to power the 20,000-seat venue. A total of 324 channels of…

Waves Audio Appoints Vera as Spanish Latin America Sales Manager

Waves Audio has appointed Aquiles Vera as Spanish Latin America Sales Manager, further developing Waves’ live sound distribution channel. 

Major Update Enhances Studiologic’s Numa Compact 2X

A major OS update recently unveiled for Studiologic's Numa Compact 2X hosts a "Manager App" and new Sound Library.

Sennheiser Digital 6000 Delivers Ultra-Stable Wireless Performance During 53rd Annual CMA Awards

The 53rd Annual Country Music Association (CMA) Awards, broadcast live from Bridgestone Arena, saw the biggest names in country music come together once again for a special evening of live…

Guitar Center Celebrates Store Grand Opening in Augusta, Georgia

Guitar Center recently celebrated the opening of its latest retail location – a 10,000-square-foot facility in Augusta, Georgia (808 Cabela Drive).

Danley Jericho Serves Impressive Intelligibility at Roland-Garros

For the 2019 tournament, two Danley J3-94 Jericho Horn supported by four Danley THmini15 subwoofers covered Court Philippe-Chatrier’s seating cleanly and with unprecedented intelligibility.

Allen & Heath Qu Series Plays Multiple Roles at Highview Baptist

Four Allen & Heath Qu Series digital mixers perform a wide variety of jobs for Highview Baptist in the smaller and medium-sized spaces across its three-campus network in Louisville, Kentucky

Trade Regrets: Ron Tunks

Ron Tunks, longtime industry veteran and founder of RT Sales, a leading professional audio and M.I. manufacturer’s representative firm, passed away on November 2, 2019.

Exhibitors Praise Success of AES New York 2019 Convention

The aisles were bustling, the booths packed, the energy and enthusiasm high as the attendees of AES New York 2019 surged into the Convention’s Exhibition Hall in October.

The 2020 NAMM Show Announces Professional Development Sessions

The 2020 NAMM Show has announced more than 300 professional development sessions for emerging and established professionals from all sectors of music products, pro audio and entertainment technology.

Martin Audio Deployed on Four Stages at Riot Fest 2019

Marking the popular event’s 15th anniversary, this year’s Riot Fest was successfully reinforced by Technotrix with Martin Audio MLA, WPL, and WPC line arrays on four stages in Chicago’s Douglas…

Avlex Corporation Awarded MIPRO’s Portable PA Product Line

Avlex Corporation is pleased to announce that MIPRO, the pioneering Taiwanese manufacturer of wireless audio solutions, has awarded Avlex Corporation exclusive distribution rights to the company’s portable PA products.

Armisen to Host the 35th Annual NAMM TEC Awards

The TEC Awards have announced actor, comedian, and musician Fred Armisen as host of the 35th Annual Technical Excellence and Creativity Awards (NAMM TEC Awards), being held Saturday, January 18, 2020 in Anaheim, California.

PreSonus WorxAudio Loudspeakers a Revelation at St. Michael High School

After examining the new space, Breaux designed an impressive professional sound system based on a pair of PreSonus WorxAudio W-8A full-range point-source loudspeakers and a WorxAudio X115S subwoofer, driven by…

QSC Welcomes Chan and Promotes Pearce and Marchant

QSC is pleased to announce William Chan has joined QSC as Senior Director, North Asia reporting to Markus Winkler, SVP Asia and EMEA.

Yamaha’s THR-II Series Amplifiers

Yamaha’s new HR-II series of amplifiers includes the THR10II, THR10II Wireless, and THR30II Wireless desktop guitar amplifiers.

Allen & Heath’s Avantis 96kHz Digital Mixer

Allen & Heath’s new 96kHz digital mixer, Avantis, is the third to be based on the company's XCVI FPGA engine.

New iRig Microphones from IK Multimedia

The iRig Mic Cast 2 and iRig Mic Cast HD microphones from IK Multimedia offer featherweight, pocket-sized portability and crystal-clear voice recording using an iPad, iPhone or Android device.

Christmas is Coming and We Should Have Some Toys in the Attic

What does every guitar player want for Christmas? Another guitar, of course. The formula works for any instrument, year after year. But there are some more whimsical representations of what…

QSC Promotes Csontos and Winkler

QSC is pleased to announce the promotions of Anna Csontos and Markus Winkler effective October 1, 2019.

New Shure RF Certification Program Prepares Audio Professionals For Evolving Challenges With Wireless Microphones

To better prepare audio professionals in today’s evolving wireless marketplace, Shure is offering the RF Certification Program through the Shure Audio Institute (SAI).

Allen & Heath dLive Meets Diverse Needs at Eastminster Church

To serve its diverse and growing congregation, Eastminster Church recently installed a new Allen & Heath dLive C3500 Digital Mixing System at FOH and ME-1 Personal Mixers as monitors on…

Yorkville Sound to Distribute Aston Microphones in U.S.

Award-winning microphone and accessories manufacturer, Aston Microphones, will now be distributed for all of North America by Yorkville Sound.