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2020 Music Products Industry Archive

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‘American Horror Story’ Leans on Lectrosonics

Paulson, who is proactive about the role of audio in capturing an ideal performance, brings her personal Lectrosonics SSM Digital Hybrid Wireless transmitter to every shoot. Production mixer Brendan Beebe CAS  gave us…

Trahan Named Breedlove Guitars’ Featured Artist for June

Trahan is Breedlove Guitars’ Featured Artist for June. A longtime Breedlove player, she has recently joined forces with the Organic Collection of sustainably sourced, surprisingly affordable, all solid wood acoustic electric instruments.

jj Babbitt’s DH-113 Alto Clarinet Mouthpiece

To round out the quartet of new Premiere by Hite composite blend mouthpieces for 2020, jj Babbitt has unveiled the DH-113 Alto Clarinet mouthpiece.

Excelcia Music’s Digital String Orchestra Music Release

Thirty-two new string orchestra pieces from favorite veteran composers as well as talented, up-and-coming composers make up Excelcia Music Publishing’s 2020 String Orchestra music release.

'Cello Duet Delights' from Hal Leonard

Students and professionals alike can play Massimiliano Martinelli’s and Fulvia Mancini’s original arrangements with the release of their first songbook: Cello Duet Delights: 10 Popular Songs for Two. The pair…

Whirlwind’s IMP 2 Direct Box

The IMP 2 direct box converts a line or instrument level unbalanced signal to a low impedance mic level balanced signal.

MEC Bass Pickups

These MEC bass pickups represent quality and sound, manufactured carefully by hand.

Chedeville Umbra Mouthpiece Series

Chedeville has announced the launch of a completely new range of classical clarinet mouthpieces called the Chedeville Umbra Series.

JJN-20R MkII Combo Amp from Blackstar

Blackstar’s latest addition to Jared James Nichols’s signature amplifier line, the JJN-20R MkII Combo Amp, features a racing green tolex and a distinctive tilt-back design, making the amplifier look just…

Gig Gear LLC’s Cam-A-Lot Backdrop Device

Gig Gear LLC’s Cam-A-Lot is a dual-sided video conferencing screen that provides a clean background during video calls.

Zoom’s H6 Handy Recorder in All Black

The Zoom H6 All Black Handy Recorder combines Zoom audio quality with versatility via Zoom’s “capsule” system. Change mics on the fly, or even expand inputs using any of the…

IK Multimedia’s iRig Pro Duo I/O

IK Multimedia’s iRig Pro Duo I/O is an enhanced, ultra-compact 2-channel audio/MIDI interface that enables high-quality recording on the go with iPhone, iPad, Android devices and Mac/PC.

Is This Thing On? The Stage Microphone Market

Performance microphones and recording studio mics have quite a few characteristics in common, of course. The ability to capture and amplify – and perhaps record – human vocals and acoustic…

Working for All of Washington: Ted Brown Music Remains an MI Stalwart of the Northwest

If you ever try to explain the Washington state music scene, make sure to include Ted Brown Music in the mix. Amongst all the churches, youth groups, schools, bands –…

Right As Rain: How Rain Retail Software is Streamlining Stores Across America

If a salesperson approached you at NAMM and told you that you could increase your sales by 20 percent, you’d probably say thanks but no thanks – there’s no way…

…And We’re Live! Live Streaming Lessons and Content from Your Store is Easier Than You Think!

With physical contact limited due to COVID-19, smart retailers are looking for new ways they can keep their lesson programs going strong and stay connected with their customers. Live streaming…

Amplifying Education: While in Quarantine, Pro Audio Companies Give Professionals New Learning Opportunities

While many of these workers are furloughed at home, major pro audio companies are stepping up to help them make the most of their time in isolation. Almost as soon…

Who Are You?

I live in New York City. I suspect as you read this June column, some social distancing may be relaxed in different parts of the country, but as of the…

Leadership in a Time of Crisis and the New Frontier

“Pick up the Pieces…” – let me guess, you liked that song better in 1974 because you never thought it would pertain to your business, right?

The Future of Education Just Arrived

Americans are staying home so they don’t get sick. What they are getting, though, are guitar lessons from Kiko Loureiro of Megadeth or some time on the drum kit with…

Martin Audio Expands Presence in Asia

Generation AV, the company that represents Martin Audio in the APAC countries, has appointed a pair of new distributors to target key markets in Asia.

Renkus-Heinz Names Hendry VP

Renkus-Heinz, manufacturer of premium professional loudspeakers, have appointed Graham Hendry to the position of Vice President of Strategic Development.

Anniversary Offer on Sennheiser's HD 25

A very special anniversary deal is waiting for customers in June, Sennheiser’s birthday month: The HD 25, Sennheiser’s legendary monitoring and DJ headphones, will be available for only EUR 99…

'Unconventional Wisdom' with Guest Chip Averwater 6/18/20

Join "The Sound of Money" columnist Jaimie Blackman for a special "Unconventional Wisdom" conversation with guest Chip Averwater, past chairman of Amro Music, author, and former NAMM chairman on June…

Peavey Shares Music Dealer Appreciation on Social Media

As COVID-19 restrictions continue to impact the music retail industry, Peavey Electronics is leveraging their social media presence to “share the love” with music merchants.

SSL's DeGeorge is Promoted to National Sales Manager, Audio Creation Products

Solid State Logic (SSL) announced that it has appointed Marc DeGeorge to National Sales Manager, Audio Creation Products.

Materie Event Production Creates Drive-In Experience With CHAUVET Professional

Studio D4 launched Autokino Apolda, a pop culture throwback to the 1960s-style American drive-in, but with a decidedly high-tech touch provided by a bright 10-meter by 6-meter LED video screen…

NAMM's Museum of Making Music to Sing a New Tune

NAMM's Museum of Making Music (MoMM) has announced that after several years of planning, the beloved institution will undergo a complete renovation as it continues to serve and grow its…

The NAMM Foundation Joins Over 50 Organizations to Support Arts Education as Essential for Students During COVID-19 Pandemic and into the Future

As policymakers plan for school reopening in the fall, the NAMM Foundation has joined over 50 national music and arts organizations in a statement that supports an arts education for…

inMusic Acquires Stanton from Gibson Brands

inMusic has announced the acquisition of Stanton from US-based music company, Gibson Brands, Inc.

Pioneer DJ Releases Significant Upgrade to Professional DJ Application, rekordbox

Pioneer DJ has announced an expanded offering of creative possibilities for its professional DJ application, rekordbox, by adding vocal position analysis, support for the Beatsource LINK streaming service for open format…

Martin Audio WPM Successfully Deployed at Minnesota’s Celebration Church

DP Design of Milwaukee recently designed a sound system based on a Martin Audio Wavefront Precision Mini (WPM) line array system for the Celebration Church in Lakeville, Minnesota.

Professional Audio Manufacturers Alliance Continues to Support the Industry During COVID-19

Founded by Courtney and Paul Klimson, the newly formed roadie advocacy group The Clinic carries out the stated mission “to empower and heal roadies and their families by providing resources…

Klarna Partners With Fender

Klarna has announced that it has partnered with Fender in the U.S. Customers shopping for the American brand’s musical instruments, gear, and digital products on Fender.com can now take advantage…

Noteflight Partners with MatchMySound to Add Performance Assessment to Online Music Notation Software

Noteflight has announced an integration with MatchMySound technology to add SoundCheck performance assessment to their online music notation software.

ASG Creates Tribute To Heroes With CHAUVET Professional

Providing the breathtaking display were 24 CHAUVET Professional battery-operated WELL Fit fixtures taken from ASG’s inventory.

GAMA Shares Updates on Teaching Guitar Workshops

On Thursday, May 21, MMR received a letter GAMA regarding the status of Teaching Guitar Workshops 2020.

Audio-Technica’s “Drum Mic Basics” Tutorial Videos Demonstrate the Fundamentals of Recording a Drum Kit

Audio-Technica has been offering a series of resources for people recording in isolation. The company’s online YouTube series “Drum Mic Basics” features 10 videos covering all aspects of recording a drum…

NAMM Announces Advocacy Summit - A Call to Action

NAMM members, arts and music education advocates are encouraged to join together on Tuesday, June 16, for the organization’s Advocacy Summit.

Danley Demo Inspires Springdale School District Installs

Not content with the anemic sound reinforcement that is typical at the high school level, the district worked with local Springdale AV integration firm, All AV Services, to design a…