All items tagged with musicians (302)

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.

Tascam Announces New 24-Track Recording Mixing Console and Audio Interface

July 18, 2024 by Joao Martins

Tascam Announces New 24-Track Recording Mixing Console and Audio Interface

Building upon the attributes found in Tascam's previous Model 12, Model 16, and Model 24 integrated mixer/recorders that were a Portastudio on steroids, Tascam now launched its Model 2400 Studio and Live Recorder and Mixing Console with Audio Interface. This new 22-channel mixer with integrated 24-track digital recorder, also offers a 24 input and 22 output USB audio interface, and great MIDI features. The target market is an all-in-one solution for home production but also for bands to rehearse and record their performances.

June 26, 2024 by Joao Martins

Music Industry Unites to Protect the Rights of Musicians Amid Risks of Generative AI Technology

More than fifty prominent music companies, associations, and institutions globally have added their support to the “Principles for Music Creation with AI” manifesto. Introduced by Roland Corporation and Universal Music Group (UMG) in March 2024, these Principles are a series of clarifying statements relating to the responsible use of AI in music creation, aiming to protect the essence of music — its human spirit. Newly supporting organizations include NAMM, Native Instruments, Focusrite, Waves, LANDR, Eventide, GPU Audio, and many more.

Waves V15 Plugins Are Now Available

June 26, 2024 by audioXpress Staff

Waves V15 Plugins Are Now Available

Waves Audio announced Waves V15, the latest version of Waves plugins. V15 leverages Waves’ advanced AI and applies the latest audio technologies, letting users create, produce and mix with more tools and features. Waves V15 delivers more power to all users’ current collection of plugins, with new features enhancing the Waves catalog — including new MIDI mapping, a new parameter locking feature, additional new features in specific plugins, many plugins added to major bundles, and much more.

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