The NAMM TECnology Hall of Fame will induct another 10 audio products and innovations at the NAMM show.
The products have all been launched between 1928 and 2002 and are judged to have made a significant contribution to the advancement of audio technology.
This year’s event will be held at the Convention Center, room 202A, on 23rd January, starting at 4pm.
The ceremony, presented by the NAMM Museum of Making Music will be hosted by George Petersen, editor of Front of House Magazine. A panel of more than 50 recognised audio experts, including authors, educators, engineers, facility owners and other professionals selected the nominees.
The 1966 Neumann KM84 microphone was invented by Georg Neumann five decades ago and is still in use today via the improved KM184 model. It stands out as the first microphone to use the now-standard “phantom powering system.”
Also entering a 50-year milestone is the Shure SM58 microphone, an established industry standard for many musicians.
The Wurlitzer 1954 Electronic Piano will also be inducted, originally designed as a portable and substitute for the acoustical piano, it has become a mainstay of rock, pop and jazz artists worldwide.
Roland’s RE-201 Space Echo vintage sound continues to find its way into the recordings of musicians that include Fatboy Slim, Mr. Oizo, Sneaker Pimps, Radiohead, Lauryn Hill and more who covet its slightly unpredictable analogue echo effects.
Other inductees include the 1998 Manley VoxBox and the 2002 Avid Digidesign Pro Tools HD, which are both still in production today.
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