Electro-Voice Rethinks Popular Designs with new ND Series Microphones

NAMM 2016 saw a series of interesting new microphone announcements. Electro-Voice was one of the companies signaling a comeback to this important segment with the launch of its new ND Series, succeeding the popular EV N/Dym Series. The ND Series features eight new microphones – four vocal and four instrument models – all with superior sound quality and smart new features, designed for live performance and studio applications.

Expanding the remarkable legacy of its EON Series, JBL Professional introduced the new EON208P portable PA system now with 8” speakers, Bluetooth streaming, integrated 8-channel mixer and more. The EON range was also expanded with the new EON618S 18-inch, 1000W powered subwoofer with wireless control, providing a powerful low-frequency extension to the EON series.

Shure was upbeat during NAMM 2016 with the introduction of its new KSM8 Dualdyne Cardioid Dynamic Vocal Microphone, targeting the growing live performance market. The KSM8 is a dual-diaphragm dynamic handheld microphone and a development that Shure says is “the most significant dynamic microphone technology advancement the industry has seen in more than 50 years”.

QSC announced that Gene Joly has been named Vice President of QSC Professional Division which offers live performance solutions including mixers, power amplifiers, and loudspeakers for musicians, bands, DJs, mobile entertainers, clubs and live music venues as well as for A/V rental and production.

Lectrosonics introduced the latest edition of their acclaimed Digital Hybrid Wireless handheld transmitters – the HHa. The HHa features a wide tuning range of 75 MHz or 3 standard Lectrosonics blocks, selectable RF power of 50 or 100 mW, IR sync for quick setup, and a USB port for firmware updates in the field. An ideal handheld for a variety of wireless microphone applications, from live vocal performance to broadcast.

The 2015 Summer National Association of Music Merchants (NAMM) show is being held in Nashville, TN, from July 9–11. Attendance at Nashville’s Music City convention center is expected to increase as it happened over the past four years. It’s mainly an MI show, but focus on audio is also growing.