Welcome to ProSoundWeb’s editorial coverage of the news, products, and happenings at the 2011 Winter NAMM Show in Anaheim.
NAMM has announced the final registration and exhibitor numbers for the show, reporting 90,114 registered attendees, a 3 percent increase from last year and representing a new attendance record for the 109-year-old show.
International registration also experienced a 2 percent increase from last year to 10,400. And in another sign of economic recovery in the industry, the association reported 1,417 exhibitors at this year’s show, including 247 new exhibitors.
Notable News
TC Electronic Announces The Cessation Of Further Development To The PowerCore Line
JBL Professional To Present Line Array Workshop At Upcoming Tour Link Conference
Powersoft M Series Power Amplifiers Now Shipping
2011 Winter NAMM Show Final Stats: Solid Gains In Attendance & Exhibiting Companies
Crown Audio Expands Senior Management Team
House Ear Institute Providing Free Hearing Screenings, Other Outreach Services
AKG Digital Wireless The Choice Of Billy Idol Band
Neutrik USA Appoints Specialists To Lead Specific Market Segments
Meyer Sound To Host Live Listening Sessions Of Loudspeakers
HME Pro Audio Division Merges With Clear-Com
Industry Veteran Eric Prevost Joins PAG Canada To Lead Sales In Quebec
TransAudio Group To Distribute Sonodyne Monitors In U.S. Market; Demo at NAMM
Lectrosonics Announces Guest Appearance By Guitarist Ronnie Montrose
New, Showcase & Highlight Products
Microphones
Audix Introduces The CX Series Of Condenser Microphones
Audix Introduces The MicroBoom 24
AKG Introduces Drumset Groove Pack
Audio-Technica Introduces The AT2022 X/Y Stereo Condenser Microphone
Blue Microphones Unveils Reactor Multi-Pattern Recording Microphone
Sennheiser Announces The MK 4 Large Diaphragm Studio Microphone
Electro-Voice Announces RE320 Wired Microphone
TransAudio Group Introducing BOCK 241 Vocal Tube Microphone
CAD Variable Pattern Technology Now Compatible With Biamp Audia/Nexia DSP
CAD Audio Announces New Drum Microphone Packages
Wireless Systems
AKG Introduces Wireless iPhone App 2.0
Audio-Technica Introduces ATW-CHG2 Two-Bay Recharging Station For 2000 Series Wireless
Shure Introduces The PGX Digital Wireless System
Line 6 Expands Its Line Of Digital Wireless Microphone Systems
Shure Previews Axient Wireless System
Electro-Voice Introduces The R300 Wireless Microphone System
Amplifiers
Crown Audio Debuts Apple iPad Control Application
Crown Audio Introduces XTi 2 Series Of Amplifiers
Consoles
Allen & Heath Announces iPad App For iLive
Soundcraft Unveils Si Compact 16 Digital Console
Line Arrays
QSC Unveils KLA Series Active Line Array System
JBL Debuts VERTEC Subcompact Suspension Accessories
Loudspeakers
Cerwin-Vega Debuts CVi Passive Portable PA Speakers
Electro-Voice Launches Live X Loudspeaker Series
JBL Professional Introduces EON210P Portable PA
JBL Professional Introduces The New EON515XT Loudspeaker
K-array KR400S Line Of Portable Loudspeakers Make U.S. Debut
Yamaha Introduces The DSR Series Of Active Loudspeakers
FaitalPRO Debuting 4FE30 Cone Loudspeaker Driver
Proel Announces XEOS Series Of Installation Speakers
Community Introduces The VLF218 Subwoofer
Mackie Introducing TH-12A Compact Powered Loudspeaker
Proel Announces SW Series Subwoofers
IEM/Earphones
Lectrosonics Debuts Quadra Digital Wireless Monitor System
Shure Previews New PSM1000 Personal Monitor System
Sensaphonics Announces Upgraded dB Check In-Ear Sound Level Analyzer
Processing, Software, Routing & More
BSS Audio Introduces Full-Bandwidth Acoustic Echo Cancellation Algorithm
dbx Graphic Equalizers, Compressors & Crossovers Get New Look
Lexicon Announces PCM Hardware Support In Harman HiQnet System Architect Version 2.3
Neutrik USA Introduces Water-Resistant Multimedia Connector
Aviom Introduces New PRO16 Digital Snakes
Drawmer Introduces The 4x4R Mic/Line Active Signal Splitter
Neutrik Powercon True1 Connector Makes Stateside Debut At Winter Namm 2011
Recording Processing
Avid Announces New Software, Mbox Packages, And Much More
TC Electronic Announces The Cessation Of Further Development To The PowerCore Line
Waves Announces Modeled Plugin Version Of Aphex Vintage Aural Exciter
A-Designs Audio Launching New JM-3001 Preamp/EQ
EastWest Announces Quantum Leap Spaces Convolution Reverb
A-Designs Audio Introduces EM-EQ2 Stereo Equalizer
Solid State Logic Introduces X-Rack Stereo Dynamics Module
Recording I/O, Interconnect, & Monitoring
Radial Announces The Acquisition Of Reamp
Audinate & Focusrite Launch RedNet
Sound Devices Upgrades USBPre 2 Interface With ASIO Drivers
Auralex Debuts Entry Level Cloth Wrapped Foam Panels
Adam Audio Introduces AX Series With X-ART Technology
Two Notes Brings Speaker & Mic Emulator
CAD Audio Introduces New Line of Headphones
Hosa Technology Introduces Pro Microphone Cables
Mackie Debuting New MRmk2 Powered Studio Monitors
As noted, our coverage will continue, so check back often. Send any news and notes to ProSoundWeb Associate Editor Kyle P. Snyder at kpsn…at…prosoundweb.com.
