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2020 Music Products Industry Archive
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Mangan Captures PBS Series 'Now Hear This' with Lectrosonics
Mangan relies on Lectrosonics Digital Hybrid Wireless, specifically SRb and SRc receivers (slot-mounted in an SL-6 dock with a Sound Devices 688 recorder); two each of SMV, SMQV, and LT transmitters; and an HMa plug-on transmitter paired with a UCR411a receiver for occasional boom…
The Perlman Music Program Chooses Mojave Microphones for a Virtual Summer Music School
PMP’s Media Coordinator Eric Silberger – himself an alum of the program and acclaimed violinist – was introduced to Dusty Wakeman, who helped provide PMP with 37 Mojave Audio MA-50…
Helping Your Customers Pick
With that lofty goal of stardom removed from the barrier to sales, you can really dial into why your customers shop with you and help them feed their impetus for…
Music China 2020
Following a challenging year, exhibitors are keenly looking ahead to Music China – a place where they can reconnect face to face with industry peers, showcase their instruments, and explore…
2020 MMR Dealers' Choice Awards - Vote Now!
Voting for the Dealers' Choice Awards is now open. Only current subscribers to MMR Magazine get to vote. Voting will close on October 31 at 12:00 pm (PST).
DiGiCo Quantum7 and SD12 Pair Loaded with KLANG Immersive System Give Sixth Sense Creative House an Extrasensory Experience
Key elements in the success of this initiative are two DiGiCo SD12 consoles and a new Quantum7 console, as well as two SD-Racks fitted with 32-bit Stadius mic pres, all…
‘The Great Guitar Build Off’ 2020 Charity Contest Seeks Public Input to Declare Winner
The Great Guitar Build Off 2020 is calling all guitar enthusiasts to cast their votes and help name the winner of this charitable competition.
French Joins jj Babbitt Co. as Director of Engineering
Chris French has joined the jj Babbitt Company’s team of professional craftsmen and women as director of engineering, according to an announcement by Steve Rorie, president.
Audio-Technica Launches Redesigned Website
Audio-Technica has unveiled its entirely redesigned website at www.audio-technica.com, developed with a mobile-first philosophy and created to deliver a completely new online experience of the Audio-Technica brand.
Gator Releases Instrument Face Masks for School Band and Music Programs
In addition to its recent release of instrument bell covers, Gator introduced new double-layered wind instrument face masks.
Christ Church Steps Up To Allen & Heath dLive
After an extensive search, the Arizona-based multi-congregational church switched brands and stepped up their audio game to an Allen & Heath dLive Digital Mixing System and tightly integrated ME Personal…
Austrian Audio Appoints Group One as their Exclusive U.S. Distributor
Austrian Audio announces having entered a distribution agreement with Group One Ltd to serve as their exclusive U.S. distributor.
Trade Regrets: Manji Suzuki
On September 2, we received the following from NAMM's Dan Del Fiorentino: It is with a heavy heart that we note the passing of our member and friend Mr. Manji…
Fender Shares Signature Series Video with Mason
To celebrate, Fender has shared a new video as part of their Signature Series, where Mason discusses his new model with Fender.
Martin Audio ADORNs Expirat’s Outdoor Terraces in Bucharest
Since its relocation Expirat has become a flagship venue for both the local live music scene and the go-to dance club for Bucharest’s clubbers who revel to the sounds produced…
PRS Guitars Announces Pulse Artist Program
While PRS is known for A-list artist endorsements from Carlos Santana, Mark Tremonti, John Mayer, and more, this program turns the focus to PRS players who are making waves in…
Fulcrum Acoustic Appoints Allied ProTech West as Sales Representative for California, Nevada, and Arizona
Fulcrum Acoustic has appointed Allied ProTech West as their exclusive sales representative for California, Nevada, and Arizona.
Shure Goes Red To Support Live Events Industry
Shure is showing support for the industry as part of a nationwide initiative called “Red Alert: We Make Events.”
Potter To Drive Allen & Heath USA Commercial Audio Field Support
Allen & Heath USA has made a key appointment as part of its increased expansion into the commercial and install market. Based in Kansas City, Missouri, Samantha Potter has been…
Pioneer DJ Creates Livestream Studio with CHAUVET DJ
Pioneer DJ Germany and CHAUVET DJ have taken a major step to meet the burgeoning demand for livestream productions by collaborating on a multi-functional broadcast studio.
Fender Play Adds Disney-Themed Lesson Collections, Teams Up with #Disney MusicSummerCamp
Fender Play has teamed up with #DisneyMusicSummerCamp to curate seven new Disney tunes to the platform.
NAMM Urges Members to Contact Congress to Support Critical Live Event Industry Relief
NAMM is issuing an urgent call-to-action to all industry professionals to contact their Members of Congress NOW to support the RESTART Act (S.3814).
Quest Sound & Productions Creates 'Normal Vibe' At Scarlet Begonias Show With CHAUVET Professional
John Berret of Quest Sound & Productions lit the show with an all CHAUVET Professional rig that featured 20 Rogue and COLORado fixtures.
Renkus-Heinz Steerable Loudspeakers Help New York University Law School Position Audio Precisely
Key among the improvements at New York University School of Law’s Vanderbilt Hall is a renovation of the 400-seat Tishman Auditorium that was finished in July 2020 and provides a…
Buffet Crampon USA Announces Customer Incentives for Instrument Purchases
Buffet Crampon USA, in partnership with its network of authorized dealers throughout the United States, announces three new programs to aid consumers during these uncertain times.
Vidami Video Looper Granted U.S. Patent
The patent covers the technology in the Vidami Video Looper that allows hands-free control of media players on desktop computers, mobile devices, smart technology and other devices via wired and…
Dimitriadis Creates Light Dance with ChamSys at Cavo Paradiso
Dimitriadis created a 75-fixture show that he ran on his ChamSys MagicQ PC Wing with an Extra Wing.
First Bangor Presbyterian AV Upgrades With Martin Audio CDD
In view of the dimensions of the 700-seat facility—with a balcony, and pulpit set in a semi-circle—a Martin Audio CDD system was specified using their unique Coaxial Differential Dispersion design.
LSM Ambiocreateurs and CHAUVET Professional Add Flavor To Montreal’s Italian Week Livestream
Adding elegance and style to the online programs was a sleek and supple lighting design anchored by CHAUVET Professional Maverick and COLORado fixtures supplied by LSM Ambiocreateurs.
DiGiCo’s Quantum7 is the Audio Hub for the NBA’s Season Restart
This system is mixed through a DiGiCo Quantum7 console in each of the WWoS’s three venues: the Arena, the main national-telecast court and site of Conference Finals and NBA Finals;…
Adoro's Silent Sticks Cut Drum Set Volume +/- 50%
Acoustic drums and cymbals can be too loud in settings including low-volume bands and volume-sensitive venues ranging from music classes, drum lessons, praise bands in churches, practicing at home, even…
Cindy Blackman Santana Joins the Vater Artist Family
Vater has shared that Cindy Blackman Santana has joined their artist family.
Two Danley Column Speakers Improve Ascension of Our Lord's Intelligibility
Ascension of Our Lord Catholic Church in La Place, Louisiana recently replaced the building’s problematic sound system with Danley Sound Labs SBH10 column-form, point-source loudspeakers.
Key Leaves Partners with McPhilemy for #LockTheSaxDown Challenge
Key Leaves has teamed up with saxophonist and endorsing artist Emma McPhilemy on her #LockTheSaxDown Challenge, a new social media challenge that invites sax players around the world to play…
ADJ Lighting and Video Sets The Stage For Diplo Show In Tahiti
At the end of November last year, thousands of people from across the Polynesian island of Tahiti gathered for the first annual Tiki Fest.
Crest Audio Celebrates Inaugural Installation of Versarray PRO Line Array System
Crest Audio, a Peavey Commercial Audio brand, recently celebrated the inaugural installation of the Versarray PRO at The Mill on Etowah in Canton, Georgia.
Deering Banjos Partners With GHS For String Supply
Deering Banjo Company has chosen GHS Strings as its sole string supplier. GHS began producing the bulk string gauges for Deering’s extensive range of production banjos in early 2020, including…