The music product industry returns to businesses in every corner of the globe following the 2014 NAMM Show held in Anaheim, January 23-26. Expanding product categories such as technology-driven music products and emerging brands pushed the show to its one of its largest and most diverse editions yet.
“As the global platform for the music products industry, the NAMM Show is an annual checkup for what is happening in the music marketplace worldwide,” says Joe Lamond, president and CEO of NAMM. “A focus on doing business reflected confidence among buyers and manufacturers alike. Fortified with NAMM U education, networking and fun opportunities that only occur at the NAMM Show, NAMM Members expressed to me a renewed spirit for the year ahead. I believe that the stage is set for growth in 2014.”
Emerging brands, growth in pro audio and the music technology category, and an increase in international exhibitors, converged for the second-highest exhibiting company number ever. There were 1,533 exhibiting companies representing 5,010 brands.
Meeting those brands was a 2 percent increase in buyers over 2013. Buyers arrived in Anaheim focused on rebuilding inventory after a strong school music season, and on building up categories currently experiencing strong consumer demand. In total, 96,129 members of the music product industry registered for the 2014 NAMM Show.
New entrepreneurs and categories entering the music market brought 303 new exhibiting companies to the show. NAMM membership and in turn the NAMM Show is increasingly global, as reflected in the 6 percent increase in international attendees.
Here’s the new pro audio (and related) product and news from the “big show.”
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Consoles & Mixers
Yamaha Next-Generation MG Series Small-Format Mixing Consoles
QSC TouchMix Series Compact Digital Mixers
Soundcraft Si Performer 1 Digital Console
Allen & Heath Qu-24 Compact Digital Mixer
Roland Systems Group “All-In-One” VR-3EX AV Mixer
Midas M32 Digital Mixing Console
Soundcraft VI Console Integration With Universal Audio UAD Plug-Ins
Midas Mixtender 2 iPad App
Behringer X18 Digital Mixer For iPad, Other Tablet Devices
Aviom D800 and D800-Dante A-Net Distributors
Soundcraft Vi Version 4.8 Software For Vi2, Vi4 & Vi6 Consoles
Midas DL150 Series I/O Boxes
Waves Audio Dugan Automixer Plug-In
Allen & Heath Xone:23 DJ Mixer
SSL Matrix2 Studio Console
Line Arrays & Loudspeakers
JBL Professional VTX V20 Line Array And S25 Subwoofer
Electro-Voice ETX Portable Powered Loudspeakers
D.A.S. Audio Event Series Self-Powered Line Array
Turbosound Revamped Milan Series Loudspeakers
One Systems OPALine Vertical Line Array
Grund Audio Design GP Series Loudspeakers
Yorkville Returns Production Of YX Series Loudspeakers To Canada
Turbosound iQ Loudspeaker Systems With “Acoustic Integration”
HK Audio Elements Powered Subwoofer
Behringer B110D & B108D Active Loudspeakers
JBL VTX F Series For Accompanying VTX Line Arrays
Behringer Unveils Europort PPA Series Portable PA Systems
Yorkville Sound Parasource Series Powered Subwoofers
Turbosound TLX Compact Series Line Arrays
JBL Professional VRX Line Array Calculator
Microphones & Wireless Systems
Shure GLXD6 Guitar Pedal Receiver With Integrated Tuner
AKG WMS420 Wireless Microphone System
DPA Microphones d:fine 66 And 88 Miniature Headset Mics
Audio-Technica System 10 Wireless Guitar Stompbox
CAD Audio CADLive Microphones For Percussion & Guitar Cabinets
DPA Microphones Facelift For d:facto Vocal Mic
Behringer Expands ULM Series Wireless Systems
IK Multimedia iRig Mic HD
Morton Microphone Systems KickTone Bass Drum Microphone
Bock iFet Condenser Microphone From TransAudio Group
DPA Microphones d:vote Rock Touring Kits
CAD Audio 1600 Series UHF Wireless System
DPA Microphones d:dicate Series MMP-F Modular Active Boom
Networking & Interfaces
Audinate Dante Controller Version 3.5
Klark Teknik DN9680 With 192 Channels And 1,000-Meter Range
Behringer Expands Network Options For X32 Console
Aphex IN2 Desktop Audio Interface
Radial Engineering StageBug SB-7 EarMuff Headphone Interface
Apogee JAM 96k Professional Guitar Interface For iPad, iPhone & Mac
Universal Audio Announces Unison Technology
Behringer New Family Of Universal Control Surfaces
Steinberg UR44 Audio Interface
Universal Audio Apollo Twin High-Resolution Desktop Interface
Aviom D800 and D800-Dante A-Net Distributors
Focusrite iTrack Dock For iPad
Aphex D 500 Duo 2-Slot Rack Unit For 500 Series
Gepco Live Music Venue Solutions
Software
PreSonus Add-Ons For New Studio One 2.6.2
ADX TRAX Audio Separation Software
Waves Audio Scheps 73 Plug-In
New Midas PRO Series Software
Soundcraft VI Console Integration With Universal Audio UAD Plug-Ins
Waves Audio Morgan Page EMP Plug-In Toolbox
Recording Gear
Waves Audio SoundGrid Studio System
Radial Space Heater Tube Drive & Summing Mixer Combo
Rupert Neve Designs 551 Inductor EQ
API 500-8 Lunchbox For 500 Series
Waves Audio Morgan Page EMP Plug-In Toolbox
Chandler Limited TG2-500 Preamp For 500 Series Racks
Manley Labs CORE Reference Channel Strip
Aphex D 500 Duo 2-Slot Rack Unit For 500 Series
Sonodyne SRP Series Studio Monitors
API 505 DI And The 565 Ban 500 Series Modules
Genelec 8010 Active Studio Monitors
Waves Audio Scheps 73 Plug-In
Massenburg DesignWorks Parametric EQ 5 Plug-In Compatible With Pro Tools 11
Radial Engineering StageBug SB-7 EarMuff Headphone Interface
Audio-Technica Next-Generation M-Series Headphones
Aphex 500 Series Modules: CX 500 & Project 500
Blue Sky Star System One 2.1 Studio Monitors
Cerwin-Vega! Expands XD Desktop Loudspeaker Series
PreSonus Temblor T10 Studio Subwoofer
SSL Matrix2 Studio Console
Equator Audio FB/E Sound Abatement Panels
Focusrite iTrack Dock For iPad
Aphex IN2 Desktop Audio Interface
iZotope BreakTweaker Drum Sculpting & Beat Sequencing
Audio Tools
Audio-Technica Next-Generation M-Series Headphones
IsoAcoustics Custom Configurable Modular Acoustic Isolation Stands
JBL Professional VRX Line Array Calculator
CAD Audio Expands Acousti-Shield Line With AS22 & AS16
Radial Engineering Headload Guitar Amplifier Attenuator
Sensaphonics 3D AARO In-Ear Monitoring System
New Sennheiser DJ Headphones
Hosa Technology Edge Series Microphone, Loudspeaker & Guitar Cables
“Musical iPad: Performing, Creating & Learning Music On Your iPad” From Hal Leonard
Waves Audio Dugan Automixer Plug-In
Equator Audio FB/E Sound Abatement Panels
Show News
Meet The Winners Of The Fifth Annual Readers Choice Best Product Awards
Yorkville Returns Production Of YX Series Loudspeakers To Canada
Mr. Bonzai Hosts Bold “Producers” Panel At 2014 NAMM Show
Winners Of The 29th Annual TEC Technical Excellence & Creativity Awards
Harman Pro Components Make Up Concert System For Grand Plaza Main Stage
Furman Celebrates 40th Anniversary
SSL Establishes Live Console Distribution In Austria And Hungary
AM&S Names Evan MacKenzie To Lead Marketing Communications
Pivitec Appoints John Garbutt National Sales Manager
MUSIC Group Appoints Greg McLagan AVP, Business Development Professional Division
Furman Rejoins D-Tools Manufacturer Vantage Point (MVP) Program
More Than 100 Live Music Performances At 2014 NAMM Show
NAMM Foundation Inducts Breakthrough Inventions At TECnology Hall Of Fame Ceremony
