Best DJ Product of 2008:
Behringer DDM4000
Hercules DJ Console RMX
“Hercules continues to deliver products which make life easier and more fun for the working and hobbyist DJ. With the RMX, they were on the money in every aspect:Durability, reliability, compatibility, range of features, ease of operation and price. Way to go, guys!”—Mark Kalisky, Kaysound Imports Inc.
Rane Serato Video-SL
Mackie d.4 Pro
Pioneer MEP-7000
Best Lighting Product of 2008:
MBT Lighting LEDPROPACK LED Lighting System
“The LEDPROPACK was a runaway hit when we introduced it at the NAMM show in January. Dealers love getting everything they need for a sophisticated LED light show all in one box. It has quickly become one of MBT Lighting’s top-selling products for 2008.” —Roy White, lighting and sound product manager
Chauvet COLORdash PAR
“We are so pleased that dealers and retailers continue to recognize and reward our leadership in LED technology! There is nothing quite comparable on the market right now. COLORdash PAR is a uniquely versatile, crossover wash light that is equally at ease on a small stage and a big production when used in multiples. It’s extremely compact so it can fit into tight spaces, yet throws a huge amount of light at quite a good distance. The casing also is original and practical in that it allows the unit to stand freely on a surface or be flush mounted. And of course, being fitted with LED brings the energy savings and lightweight advantages that every performer is looking for.”—Berenice Chauvet
American DJ Flash Shot DMX
Irradiant REVO100
“Thank you to Music and Sound Retailer for recognition of this achievement. Over the past few years, there have been so many LED wash and LED wash moving head fixtures to come out into the market. So many, that it has almost become “oh great, another LED wash.” So I shifted my knowledge and experience in solid state lasers and in optics to find a way to focus high power, multi-chip COB LED into a beam. Then we took the new SSLE Solid State Light Engine and applied it to a traditional beam path with gobos and a color filter in a moving head fixture. As always, I go to the extreme edge of available technology first instead of first making the toys, thus resulting in the birth of the world’s first high power Solid State Light Engine-Based Moving Yoke Fixture.”
—Jim Hardaway, CEO
Product of the Year:
LR Baggs Acoustic Reference Amplifier
Graph Tech Ghost LB63 Modular Pickup System
Hohner Bob Dylan Collection harmonica
“Hohner is proud to be associated with an artist of Bob Dylan’s stature and the new product that our collaboration produced, The Bob Dylan Signature harmonica, is one of finest instruments that we’ve ever introduced. It’s a great harmonica for serious players who appreciate the superior quality and the full, open tone it produces, for Dylan fans who love the connection to their hero, and for Hohner dealers who can offer their customers a truly unique Xmas gift.”—Scott Emmerman, director of marketing and sales
Ovation iDea
Peavey Vypyr
Auralex Acoustics Sonic Print
“Auralex is thrilled to have its new SonicPrint custom-printed acoustic treatments nominated for a Music & Sound Award. Recognition from such a prestigious and respected magazine is further confirmation that we have created an innovative product line that has and will continue to change how and where acoustical treatments are used.”—Tim Martin, director of sales and marketing
Representative of the Year:
Mike Murphy, Musicorp
“Thanks a bunch guys. I’d like to say more, but I really need to get back to work.”—Mike Murphy
Gary Bennett, Chesbro
Paul Holdgate, Hoshino
April Levine, Musicorp
“Wow. What a feeling! It’s great to know that loving what I do, helping my customers each and every day, can be so honorably rewarded.”—April Levine
Robert Adler, Kaman
Outstanding Community Service Award
Peavey
Remo
PRS
Daisy Rock
“All of us at Daisy Rock Guitars are honored to receive The Music & Sound Retailer’s nomination for the award of Outstanding Community Service. Daisy Rock continually tries to do whatever it takes to help girls play guitar and enjoy music, and many times this means donating a lot of guitars and dedicating a lot of our time to further this mission. In addition to donating dozens of guitars each year to benefit breast cancer awareness and prevention, and various children’s organizations, Daisy Rock is also a great supporter of Girl Rock Camps throughout the U.S. and internationally; we hope by sharing the gift of music we are improving the lives of females everywhere.”—Tish Ciravolo, founder and president
Musicorp
“The Musicorp team is motivated by serving our customers and the community, so being nominated for the Community Service Award is the highest honor. Giving back to the community in a musical way has been a pleasure, through events such as Chazzfest, Forecastle, National Guitar Workshop and community drum circles. Contributing through our Toys for Tots, SPCA, Bowl for Kids, Special Olympics Bocce Ball and food bank drives has made our jobs worthwhile and rewarding. Thanks to our dealers for this generous nomination!”—Catherine Polk, director of marketing
Manufacturer of the Year
Peavey
Hoshino
Yamaha
Taylor
Crafter USA
Lifetime Achievement/
Hall of Fame
Bill Reim, Hoshino
Dan Roberts, Musicorp
“I am truly honored to be considered for selection for the Lifetime Achievement/Hall of Fame award. I have had the opportunity to work in other industries in my career, but they have not come close to matching the joy that I have experienced since joining the music industry. No other industry displays the passion for their industry that I am able to witness every day from our wonderful group of dealers and manufacturers, all of whom are genuinely committed to growing the numbers of people playing music for their enjoyment and solace. I feel very fortunate to have found the industry where I want to spend the rest of my working career, surrounded by a great group of people who share a passion for the music business.”
—Dan Roberts
 Joe Lamond, NAMM
“On behalf of the NAMM board and staff, it’s an honor to be thought of alongside these real industry heroes. This nomination is a reflection of the efforts of so many staff and volunteers who work tirelessly toward growing the market and helping our members succeed.”
—Joe Lamond
Rick Young, Yamaha
Remo Belli, Remo
“I am much appreciative of the nomination for the Lifetime Achievement/Hall of Fame award. Thank you.”—Remo Belli
[end]
[ pages: 1 - 2 - 3 ]
|
you can download this entire issue here >>
