RME

Trade Regrets: Lynn Sheeley, Jr.

On March 16, we received the following from NAMM's Dan Del Fiorentino: Our former Board member Lynn Sheeley passed away one day after his 98 birthday.  His daughter…

Gibson Statement Regarding Heritage Guitar

Gibson is disappointed that Heritage and its owners felt it necessary to file a complaint against Gibson.  Gibson is not suing Heritage Guitar, which is co-owned by BandLab…

Coronavirus (COVID-19) Update from NAMM

A Note from Joe Lamond At this time of global concern, NAMM continues to monitor developments related to COVID-19 and the advisements from the Centers for Disease Control…

Cardi B Takes Avolites Ai Across the Globe

Cardi B took her eclectic show across the globe last summer, including stints in Nigeria and Ghana. Behind the production was a team of experienced video operators using…

WoodSongs Old-Time Radio Celebrates 1,000 show with Heil Sound Microphones

Hosted by songwriter and touring performer Michael Johnathon, the show recently taped its 1000th episode with Heil Sound microphones – PR35s on vocals as well as an assortment…

Frozen Cherry and Dublin Room Equip with Martin Audio BlacklineX

A nightclub complex in the Lebanese ski resort of Zaarour has been equipped with BlacklineX loudspeakers from Martin Audio.

COVID-19: I Saw the Movie - I Know it Ends Happy, yet I Still Cry in the Middle

Covid-19 virus. What could the Covid-19 virus mean for MI retailers? I spoke to two MI retailers who chimed in.

‘Wicked’ Takes DiGiCo’s Quantum 7T Console For A Ride

These shows put the musical’s canonical songs through a new DiGiCo Quantum 7T console. Purchased through Milwaukee-based Clearwing Productions, the compact yet powerful audio desk features DiGiCo’s sophisticated…

CHAUVET Professional Ovation F-265WW Makes “Quiet Contribution” To Estonian Academy of Music and Theatre

The Estonian Academy of Music and Theatre’s new concert and performance center features 50 CHAUVET Professional Ovation F-265WW high output Fresnel fixtures, supplied and installed by RGB Baltic OÜ.

ADJ Hydro Series Lights Pennywise and The Vandals at San Diego Festival

Whirlwind Founder Michael Laiacona Slated for Hall of Fame Induction

The Rochester Music Hall of Fame has named the inductees into its “Class of 2020,” with this year’s honorees including Whirlwind Audio president/founder Michael Laiacona, along with acoustic…

Trade Regrets: Leon Louis Galison

From the RPMDA: From RPMDA: Leon Louis Galison, 64 of St. Augustine, formerly of Boca Raton passed away January 11, 2020 with family by his side. Leon was…

On the Road Again: Acoustic Travel Guitars Take Off

Small-scale acoustic travel guitars are physically smaller and lighter instruments, but still generally with a full – or nearly full – scale length. The appeal of these guitars…

Defining the Classic Capo: Kyser at 40

If Kyser Capos founder Milton Kyser were alive to see his company turn 40 years old, he’d be beaming with pride and handing out his anniversary edition capos…

The Inheritance Taboo

Let’s say you’re 50-plus. Your parents are 80-plus. You’re concerned about your parents’ financial health and curious about any potential inheritance. So, you pop a money question, and…

Designed to be Different: South Carolina’s Musical Innovations celebrates 10 years of serving music schools

When it comes to serving schools, Musical Innovations of Greenville, South Carolina is grooming a reputation that’s potentially unmatched.

Smoke Signals: Fifth Beatles and FINNEAS

My point is the music business has changed, and there are disrupters everywhere. Some we may like, and some we may not. Initially, when I first encountered the…

Events Evolutions Uplifts at Zimbabwe Worship Experience 2020 with CHAUVET Professional

Soaring with the voices on stage was a bright, bold, and fast-moving 5-universe lightshow designed by Blessing Bero and programmed by Tatenda Gaylord Rushwaya of Events Evolution that…

Ultimate USO Show Takes the Stage With Allen & Heath

Showcased by Rat Pack Events and Cal Neva Entertainment, the living tribute to some of the greatest artists of all time came to life using an Allen &…

Clair Brothers Adds Audio Clarity to Greek Festival

This, the fifth year of the popular festival, featured the powerful sound of Clair Brothers speakers. 

Shure Plays Integral Role at Super Bowl 2020

From the 2020 Super Bowl pre-game show, to a rousing rendition of the national anthem by Demi Lovato, referee mics, sideline reports, and the high-energy halftime performance by…

Yamaha Wins Four Emmys For 'World Without Music'

Yamaha Entertainment Group of America recently won four Midsouth Regional Emmy Awards for its short film “World Without Music.”

Allen & Heath Empowers a Larger Vision at Calvary Chapel

Having revitalized a site that was once a shopping center, today the church has seating for 1400 in its main sanctuary, a 600-capacity fellowship hall, and a vibrant…

Winners of 2020 Yamaha Young Performing Artists Competition Named

Eleven exceptional musicians have been named the winners of the 2020 Yamaha Young Performing Artists (YYPA) Competition presented by Yamaha Corporation of America.

Henderson Goes Rogue For London Production of 'West Side Story'

Robert Henderson worked on lighting the South London Youth Theatre’s recent production of West Side Story. Helping Henderson accomplish this feat was the CHAUVET Professional Rogue R2 Spot.…

Meyer Music’s 'Band of Angels' Raises Over $80,000 for Music Education

Meyer Music and Fox 4 TV in Kansas City hosted their 9th annual Band of Angels Heart Strings Gala on February 1.

Reverb Names Wain CTO

Sennheiser Digital 6000 Takes the Stage at Super Bowl LIV Halftime Show

Sennheiser’s Digital 6000 wireless system was the microphone of choice for headline performer Shakira and her special guest Bad Bunny as the two Latin GRAMMY Award winning artists…

Clair Brothers Brings A New Sound to Philly's Historic Met

The Met in Philly is a recent project by Live Nation, which operates many properties in the area, including the famous Fillmore, for which Clair Brothers was called…

New Ukuleles from Lanikai

Lanikai’s new Oak Series of ukuleles offers a triple matched grain (top, back and sides) with a satin finish and chrome open back tuning keys that make for…