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Dr. Michael Santucci Receives NHCA Lifetime Achievement Award for Contributions to Hearing Conservation and Music Audiology

March 28, 2025 by audioXpress Staff

Dr. Michael Santucci Receives NHCA Lifetime Achievement Award for Contributions to Hearing Conservation and Music Audiology

The National Hearing Conservation Association (NHCA) has honored Dr. Michael Santucci, Au.D., Sensaphonics founder and president, with its Lifetime Achievement Award for his contributions to hearing conservation and music audiology. Recognizing a breadth of extraordinary accomplishments in hearing loss prevention and in service to the NHCA, this rarely bestowed award was presented to Dr. Santucci during the NHCA 2025 Conference in Charleston, SC, at a ceremony held on February 8, 2025.

BOSS Announces Katana:Go Ultra-Compact Guitar and Bass Headphone Amp with Bluetooth

February 24, 2025 by audioXpress Staff

BOSS Announces Katana:Go Ultra-Compact Guitar and Bass Headphone Amp with Bluetooth

Expanding on the popularity of the existing range of Katana mini-amplifiers for guitar and bass, BOSS now launched a new ultra-compact headphone amplifier for those who want to play (and practice) using wireless headphones. The updated Katana:Go is a great amp sound emulator, paired with Bluetooth wireless music streaming and an app for sound editing, learning tools, and spatial audio from the user’s smartphone.

Wireless Audio: Ultra-Low Latency Audio Transmission Over Bluetooth LE Audio

February 19, 2025 by Jonny McClintock

Wireless Audio: Ultra-Low Latency Audio Transmission Over Bluetooth LE Audio

While Bluetooth technology does not provide a complete solution for live performance audio, it still has a key role to play. In particular, the value of a standards-based approach manifests with the availability of low-cost Bluetooth LE-compatible transceivers from a variety of SoC vendors. Building on these readily available devices, manufacturers can engineer systems that are strongly optimized for live and professional applications. But what latency performance targets should those products meet?

From CES to NAMM 2025 and Audio Industry Impressions

January 30, 2025 by Joao Martins

From CES to NAMM 2025 and Audio Industry Impressions

NAMM 2025 was better organized, and even with additional challenges from the Los Angeles fires, it was a better trade show, and a better people’s event. In-person events like the NAMM Show are needed more than ever. And NAMM 2025 was an excellent trade show, thanks to the renewed efforts of its promoting association and its new President and CEO, John Mlynczak.

Ear Trumpet Labs Launches Wanda Condenser Microphone at NAMM 2025

January 29, 2025 by audioXpress Staff

Ear Trumpet Labs Launches Wanda Condenser Microphone at NAMM 2025

Ear Trumpet Labs, the boutique microphone company from Portland, Oregon, exhibited for the first time at the NAMM Show 2025, where it introduced Wanda, its new condenser microphone. The new compact, stand-mounted condenser microphone pairs mid-century design with cutting-edge performance. With its rugged, all-brass body and iconic 1940s-50s aesthetic, Wanda is a new great option on stage or in the studio. Its pivoting stand mount ensures seamless positioning on any mic stand or boom arm - no clip required.

beyerdynamic Unveils New Line of In-Ear Monitors with Four Models Catered to Different Performance Needs

January 29, 2025 by Joao Martins

beyerdynamic Unveils New Line of In-Ear Monitors with Four Models Catered to Different Performance Needs

During NAMM 2025, beyerdynamic announced its new line of in-ear monitors. Embracing a risky decision to design four application specific products, each one with a different sound signature, the German company believes this new IEMs are the answer to professional needs for stage and studio. Every model is based on the company’s low-distortion TESLA.11 dynamic driver, with a universal compact design optimized for comfort and high sound insulation.

Jensen Speakers Launches Jensen Blackbird 15/100 Signature Edition Guitar Speaker

January 27, 2025 by audioXpress Staff

Jensen Speakers Launches Jensen Blackbird 15/100 Signature Edition Guitar Speaker

Jensen Speakers introduced a new and unique guitar speaker in the Blackbird family at NAMM 2025. The Blackbird 15/100 is the culmination of more than 25 years of Jensen’s Research & Development, led by Raimondo Sbarbati, the founder of SICA Altoparlanti. This limited edition speaker has been conceived for those "tone-connoisseurs" who seek nothing less than the best, and at the same time, pay homage to Raimondo and to its R&D and Manufacturing teams.

Marshall Group Sold to HongShan Capital Group (HSG)

January 24, 2025 by Joao Martins

Marshall Group Sold to HongShan Capital Group (HSG)

In an unexpected turn of events as the company returned to the NAMM Show for the first time in five years, Marshall Group AB, the new Swedish-Anglo company created in 2023, announced they sold the majority stake to private equity fund HongShan Capital Group (HSG) from China. The major selling shareholders - Altor, Telia Company, Time for Growth, and Zenith VC - have all entered into an agreement with HSG in a deal valuing the company at 1.1 billion Euros. The Marshall family will retain a meaningful stake of over 20% in the company.

Dark Matter Audio Labs Custom IEMs Launches at NAMM 2025

January 23, 2025 by Joao Martins

Dark Matter Audio Labs Custom IEMs Launches at NAMM 2025

A new company created by a team of industry veterans with extensive experience in the in-ear monitor and headphones sector is introducing a new brand of high-performance, accessible custom in-ear monitors (IEMs) to the market. Dark Matter Audio Labs (DMA Labs) is a bold new name and intends to redefine how musicians connect with their sound, drawing on the team’s expertise and years of research in acoustics and professional audio engineering.

AUDIX Unveils New OMX Series of Dynamic Handheld Mmicrophones

January 16, 2025 by audioXpress Staff

AUDIX Unveils New OMX Series of Dynamic Handheld Mmicrophones

AUDIX revealed its latest OMX series of dynamic vocal microphones that will be officially launched at NAMM 2025. Comprising three models, this product family matches a handheld microphone to each of three common stage scenarios. The AUDIX OMX-E is a versatile choice for a range of mic distances and positions, while the OMX-M offers a mid-tight capture zone and subtle mid-high presence. The OMX-T microphone provides tight control and excellent isolation of vocals on loud stages.

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