Report Explores Mixing Console Marketplace
Changes are in store for the mixing console marketplace, says analyst report.
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Thomas Dolby to Deliver AES Keynote Address
Electronic music pioneer turned professor to address the masses at AES in New York.
Full Compass Names Butera VP of Marketing
Butera will draw on background in brand strategy and digital/catalog marketing.
View from the Top: Mike Belitz, CEO, Ultimate Support Systems and Radial Engineering
By Clive Young. Belitz describes himself proudly as “the dumbest guy in the room."
People: Hires and Promotions in the Audio Industry
Industry moves this month include promotions and hires at Yamaha Corp. of America, Zoom North America, Sound Lounge, Lawo, DPA Microphones, Synthax, Innovox Audio and Neutrik USA.
60 Seconds: Jeff Rocha, L-Acoustics
Get to know Jeff Rocha, director of product management at L-Acoustics.
Logitech to Acquire Blue Microphones
A $117 million deal will see Blue move to the tech accessories manufacturer.
Shure Scores Hat Trick with Global Excellence Awards
For the third consecutive year, Shure has won a GPA Global Excellent Award.
Meyer Sound Awarded Patent for Bluehorn Tech
The patent covers proprietary digital technologies inside the company’s Bluehorn System studio monitors.
European P.A. Brands Eye U.S. Market
By Clive Young. In recent years, many overseas P.A. brands have raised their profile within the United States.
Phil Wagner Named President of Apogee
Wagner aiming to grow interface manufacturer in core markets.
Jünger Audio Enters Insolvency Proceedings
The Berlin-based audio manufacturer declares insolvency in hopes of speeding resolution of a larger restructuring effort.
UK’s SSE Audio Group Acquires Capital Sound
The move comes following a strategic partnership the companies entered earlier this year.
Charles Kitch, Sound Productions Founder, Retires
After leading the dealer/distributor for 45, Kitch passes the baton.
IP Showcase Calls for Speaking Proposals
IBC2018 will explore modern IP issues with its IP Showcase.
Cabling Manufacturer Klotz AIS Expands
Klotz AIS has bulked out its cable manufacturing with a new new facility expansion.
QSC To Build EMEA HQ, Experience Center
QSC breaks ground in Germany for new EMEA headquarters
Fire Destroys Soundsphere Factory, Offices
By Clive Young. An early morning fire gutted the main offices of Soundsphere on Monday.
Sweetwater Goes Big at GearFest 2018
Annual open-to-the-public MI/audio event drew 15,000-plus attendees
Martin Audio Sold in Management Buyout
By Clive Young. Loud Audio has sold the Martin Audio loudspeaker brand in a management buyout.
34th Annual TEC Awards Nominees Announced
With an eye towards January 2019, nominees for the 34th TEC Awards were announced at Summer NAMM.
New GRAMMY Nomination Rules Announced for 2019
By Steve Harvey. A string of new rules have been made for next year's Grammy Awards nomination process, including one that affects restoration engineers.
Yorkville Sound to Distribute HK Audio
Yorkville will bring the Germany loudspeaker manufacturer's lines to North America.
Early Events Warm Up InfoComm Crowd
By Clive Young. Part of InfoComm's success this year stemmed from a slew of pre-show events that helped draw visitors to the show.
View from the Top: Sara Elliott, VUE Audiotechnik
By Clive Young. From the top of VUE, Sara Elliott shares her views.
2018 Tony Award Sound Winners Announced
By Clive Young. 2018 marks the first time the Tony Awards' Sound categories have been handed out since they were controversially cancelled in 2014.
Live Sound Pros Acquire UltraSound
By Clive Young. UltraSound, the longtime live sound provider for the Grateful Dead, Dave Matthews Band and others, passes into familiar hands.
View from the Top: Maureen Droney, The Recording Academy
“I’m privileged to be an advocate for my favorite people: recording engineers and producers."
InfoComm 2018 Kicks Off Today
By Clive Young. Despite the heat, InfoComm is playing it cool as the annual pro-AV event begins today.
AES Music-Induced Hearing Disorders Conference Registration Opens
Focusing on music-induced hearing disorders, the event will be held June 20-22, 2018.
The Next Generation of Genelec
By Barney Jameson. Genelec’s founders had a rough road at first in establishing the Genelec brand, which is today a mainstay of the professional audio industry. This year Genelec celebrates its 40th anniversary by honoring its history as a new generation prepares to lead it into the future.
Audio Exhibitors Ready for InfoComm 2018
By Clive Young. As InfoComm 2018 lands in Las Vegas next week, pro-audio exhibitors explain why it's such a crucial show for the industry.
Clear-Com Celebrates 50 Years
By Clive Young. Even as it spends some of 2018 looking back, Clear-Com has its eyes on the future.
AES@NAMM Education Team-Up Extended Through 2021
Following inaugural edition of AES@NAMM, the organizations cement three-year pact.
Yamaha Acquires Ampeg from Loud Audio
By Clive Young. With its sale of Ampeg to Yamaha, Loud moves to place an increased focus on pro audio.
Audinate Adds Track at InfoComm Event
Event will offer three new educational tracks and manufacturer showcase.
Adam Hall NA Merges with MDG
Newly-formed Adam Hall Group North America teams with Musical Distributors Group.
London's Legendary AIR Studios Up For Sale
By Clive Young. Founded by late Beatles producer George Martin, London's AIR Studios has recorded the likes of Paul McCartney and Adele, as well as countless film and TV soundtracks. Now it's on the market.
Gibson Brands Files for Bankruptcy
By Katie Makal. Gibson, parent company to pro-audio brands KRK, TASCAM, Cerwin-Vega and others, has filed for bankruptcy.
Global Recorded Music Revenues Continue to Grow
By Steve Harvey. The global recorded music market in 2017 was $17.3 billion.
Italia to Head d&b audiotechnik in Americas
Industry veteran Larry Italia takes the helm for d&b audiotechnik in the Americas
2018 Tony Award Sound Nominations Announced
By Clive Young. The 2018 Tony Award nominations for Best Sound in a Play and a Musical have been announced—the first noms following the categories' reinstatement after their controversial elimination in 2014.
Shure to Exit Phonograph Cartridge Market
By Clive Young. After 85 years, Shure will stop producing phonograph cartridges.
View from the Top: Doug Carnell, Guitar Center
By Clive Young. “The goal is to utilize the best in creative minds to solve our customers’ problems and utilize our strengths in engineering and design.”