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Top Pro Audio Exhibitors Talk NAMM 2020, Part 2
Leading pro audio brands give insight into their return to the NAMM show this year
Gear and Technology
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L-Acoustics Kara II Revealed at NAMM
After 10 years and 45,000 Kara loudspeakers sold, L-Acoustics updates the line with Kara II.
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Samson Concert 288m UHF Wireless System Bows at NAMM
Samson is debuting its new Concert 288m wireless microphone system, available in three multi-transmitter configurations, at NAMM.
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Earthworks Vocal Capsules for Wireless Mics Unveiled
Earthworks Audio has used the NAMM Show as a launch pad for its new SR3314 and the SR5314 wireless vocal microphone capsules.
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DiGiCo Quantum338 Console Debuts at NAMM
Drawing a crowd of hundreds, the DiGiCo Quantum338 console was revealed on Thursday at the NAMM Show in Anaheim, CA.
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Seen on the Scene: NAMM 2020 Media Day
Our camera caught pro-audio manufacturers (and a few guitar-slingers) getting an early start unveiling cool stuff at NAMM Media Day.
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KEF Reference Line Expands
The high-end UK speaker brand that straddles the line between high-end installation and pro reference monitoring has updated its KEF Reference line.
Gear and Technology
JBL Launches IRX Series Portable PAs at NAMM
JBL Professional has introduced its new IRX Series with the new JBL IRX108BT (8-inch) and IRX112BT (12-inch) compact portable PAs.
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Mackie Introduces EleMent Series Microphones
Mackie moves into the microphone market with the introduction of three new mics under the EleMent Series, debuting this week at the NAMM Show.
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Telos Alliance Axia iQx AoIP Console Adds Automix
A new software update brings automix capabilities to the Telos Alliance's new Axia iQx AoIP console, which was released in December.
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DAS Icon Series, E11even Sound Debut at NAMM
DAS Audio will debut two new lines at NAMM, with E11even Sound aimed at the club world and the DAS Icon Series aiming for the line array market.
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MXL Revelation II Tube Mic to Bow at NAMM
The reinvented Revelation II microphone follows in the footsteps of what the company says is arguably “the greatest microphone that MXL ever made.”
Product Reviews
Real-World Review: Universal Audio Sonnox Oxford SuprEsser DS
While it's a great linear-phase de-esser, reviewer Rich Tozzoli uses the Oxford SuprEsser DS plug-in as a bass enhancement tool.
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d&b audiotechnik to Launch KSL-SUB at NAMM
The KSL-SUB, the latest addition to the SL Series line array family, will be unveiled later this week at NAMM 2020 in Anaheim, CA.
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Yamaha Rivage Desks Get L-Acoustics L-ISA DeskLink
The new L-ISA DeskLink natively integrates L-Acoustic L-ISA Control capability into Yamaha Pro Audio's flagship Rivage PM7 and PM10 mixing systems.
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Never Mind the Plug-Ins; Here’s the 500 Series AMS Neve RMX16
The classic 1980s AMS Neve RMX16 digital reverberation system has been revived and reinvented in a new 500 Series hardware format for NAMM 2020.
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Solid State Logic Unveils SSL 2, SSL 2+ Audio Interfaces
SSL takes its first step into the personal studio market with its new SSL2 and SSL 2+ audio interfaces, debuting this week at NAMM.
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At CES: New Bluetooth LE is the Standard’s Biggest Update in 20 Years
Bluetooth LE, the biggest update to Bluetooth in its nearly 20-year history, incorporates the Low Complexity Communications Codec (LC3).
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Countryman Phantom Power Supply to Debut at NAMM
The new Countryman phantom power supply is intended for use in both studio and live sound settings.
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New SSL Live Software Update Released
The new SSL Live software update applies to all the company’s live sound consoles and includes new features.
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Yorkville Sound Unveils Synergy SA221S Subwoofer
Yorkville’s Synergy SA221S Subwoofer, the latest addition to the Synergy Array Series, will debut at the NAMM Show next week.
Product Reviews
Real-World Review: Universal Audio Avalon 737 Tube Channel Strip
Audio engineer Peter Moshay and Rich Tozzoli agree that the UAD Avalon VT-737 is "stunning."
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Behringer Wing, Midas Consoles to Make NAMM Debut
With Behringer and Midas skipping NAMM, TMP-Pro Distribution will host the new Behringer Wing and Midas Heritage-D HD96 mixing consoles at the trade show next week.
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Mackie ProFXv3 Mixers Make NAMM Debut
Mackie’s redesigned mixers, first announced in September, will make their NAMM debut next week.
Product Reviews
Real-World Review: Avid Pro Tools Ultimate
Rich Tozzoli shares how he uses Avid Pro Tools Ultimate in the real world.
Product Reviews
Real-World Review: Mesa Boogie Mini Rectifier 25
The Mini Rectifier 25 is like having a plug-in hardware amp on your desktop, except that it’s not—it’s living, breathing tubes.
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RME to Debut Babyface Pro FS at NAMM
The new RME Babyface Pro FS includes SteadyClock FS technology, improved preamps/converters, increased headphone power and plug-ins, according to RME.
Product Reviews
Real-World Review: Vienna Symphonic Big Bang Orchestra and Smart Orchestra Expansion Pack
Rich Tozzoli takes a look at the free Big Bang Orchestra starter edition from Vienna Symphonic Library.
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PreSonus Launches StudioLive ARc Series
The new line of PreSonus StudioLive ARc Series consoles includes three models ranging from $499 to $699.
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Nexo Bolsters P+ Series with P8, P10 Models
Nexo's new P8 and P10 compact point-source loudspeakers join the first P+ Series model, the P12, which the company launched in mid-2019.
Product Reviews
Real-World Review: Wireworld Pro Audio Polaris Instrument Cable
Cable is one of those things you shouldn’t take for granted, and it’s worth it to invest into your tone with a quality piece like Wireworld's Polaris instrument cable.
Product Reviews
Real-World Review: Sound City SC20 Combo
Reviewer Rich Tozzoli says, check out the Sound City SC20 Combo if you’re looking for a solid, hand-assembled, tone-shaping tube amp.
Product Reviews
Real-World Review: Universal Audio OX Amp Top Box v1.2
Rich Tozzoli takes a look at the update to Universal Audio's reactive load box and guitar recording system.
Product Reviews
Real-World Review: Goodhertz Trem Control
Rich Tozzoli says, if tremolo is your thing, Goodhertz Trem Control should be in your computer.
Product Reviews
Gear of the Year
Top audio pros look back at 2019 and share what new equipment caught their eye, what was added to their audio arsenal, what old standbys took their projects to the next level and more.
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d&b audiotechnik Adds System Software Features
d&b audiotechnik update includes new CPL for the SL-Series and Temperature Humidity Control for loudspeaker arrays.
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Avid S1 Control Surface Ships
Announced last summer, the Avid S1 control surface, intended for use in smaller facilities and project/home studios, has started shipping.
Business
Eminence Tour Grade Loudspeaker Line Debuts
Speaker manufacturer unveils its Eminence Tour Grade Loudspeaker family with the introduction of three models.
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Heritage Audio HA-609A Compressor Launched
Madrid-based Heritage Audio is introducing its HA-609A Compressor, which it considers to be a modern take on the classic diode bridge compressor.
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JBL Professional DSi 2.0 Amplifiers Unveiled
JBL introduces its first branded cinema amplifiers with high power output, DSP and extensive networking options
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Celestion G10 Vintage Impulse Response Collection Debuts
The Celestion G10 Digital collection adds another speaker to company’s growing selection of impulse responses.
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Eventide Audio Launches MangledVerb for iOS
New iOS app/AUv3 plug-in brings variety of moods, ambiences and chaotic soundscapes to mobile musicians.
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Royer Labs Debuts EMT 140 Replacement Magnet Assembly
Royer Labs Custom Shop will release products outside of the company’s regular pro-audio offerings, starting with the EMT 140 Replacement Magnet Assembly.
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Waves MyMon App Launched
The iOS/Android Waves MyMon App works in conjuction with the eMotion LV1 Live Mixer.
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PK Sound Kontrol Software Gets 2.5 Update
The new PK Sound Kontrol software upgrade includes an updated user interface, along with an increased compatibility with installation and manual products
Product Reviews
Real-World Review: Making Sound — Creative Music Production Tips and Philosophies
Producer/engineer Russ Long pages through Making Sound and declares, "I don’t think there an engineer alive who won’t receive some benefit from reading it."