Archive for May, 2012
Vnewsletter – May 31, 2012
Fender Goes Hollywood Hosted by Jill Nicolini Fender Releases Short Film Korg Organizes Video Contest Team Yamaha’s In The Running Gruv Gear Supports Music Educationaddress> Music & Arts Makes Acquisition Casio Engages Marketing Program.. and much more! May 31, 2012 | Episode No. 133 Run time: 00.10:04 Vnewsletter Sign-up Got something you think should [...]
They’re On Point
Overview: On Point Audio’s OPA28 NP Specifics: On Point Audio’s high-output OPA28 NP dual eight-inch coaxial speaker system is the world’s smallest dual eight-inch full-range speaker system: only 18.4 inches high, 7.3 inches wide and 8.1 inches deep. Its diminutive size is made possible by On Point Audio’s Narrow-Profile eight-inch drivers, which are only 6.8 [...]
The Digital Age
Overview: Shure’s ULX-D Digital Wireless System Specifics: Shure’s ULX-D Digital Wireless System offers audio quality, signal stability and spectral efficiency driven by Shure digital wireless audio technology. Up to 14 systems can operate in a single 6Hz TV channel. It includes AES 256b encryption for privacy. The SB900 Lithium-Ion rechargeable battery pack provides the transmitters [...]
Go Into Hyper Drive
Overview: Hyper AV’s Wireless Hyper Active Speaker System Specifics: Hyper Audio Visual’s Wireless Hyper Active is a speaker system including a 1.5-inch Titanium compression driver and a 15-inch woofer to deliver up to 300W, via its Class AB power amp. Features include RCA and balanced XLR inputs/outputs, direct microphone input and an output for one [...]
Rep. Israel, D’Addario Bring The Jobs Home
On February 27, Congressman Steve Israel (D-NY) visited D’Addario & Company in Farmingdale NY to announce the “Bring the Jobs Home Loan Act,” allowing the Small Business Administration (SBA) to offer loans to help manufacturers bring production back to the United States for products that they are currently manufacturing overseas. The loan program encourages the [...]
In Memoriam: Jim Marshall
Jim Marshall, the Founder of Marshall Amplification and someone whose amplifier designs helped to shape the sound of rock, died in April at the age of 88, the Associated Press reported. According to Terry Marshall, his son, he died in a hospice in England after a battle with cancer and several debilitating strokes. Jim Marshall [...]
Galaxy Audio Celebrates 35 Years
Galaxy Audio is celebrating its 35th anniversary this year. Based in Wichita KS, the company has expanded beyond the original compact personal monitor, the Hot Spot, to include wireless personal monitors, wireless microphones and lightweight headsets. Yule Jabara has been named as Galaxy Audio’s CEO. He steps into the role following in the footsteps of [...]
Scott Robertson Opens Robertson Communications
NAMM’s longtime Director of Marketing And Communications/PR, Scott Robertson, has announced the opening of Robertson Communications, a PR/branding/marketing agency operating in Orange County CA. Focused on meeting the marketing needs of MI, technology and consumer companies, Robertson Communications will provide counsel, strategy and implementation of programs to increase sales, build market share and strengthen corporate [...]
Hohner Launches Dealer Marketing Center
Hohner has launched its Dealer Marketing Center, located in its Glen Allen VA headquarters. The 3,200-square-foot showroom displays new products, packaging and merchandising solutions for its dealers and distribution partners in the U.S. and Canada. “Our goal is to continuously showcase innovative and profitable marketing solutions for our dealers, motivating their customers to purchase our [...]
Peavey Named Citizen Of The Year
As the Founder and CEO of Peavey Electronics, Hartley Peavey has, in his storied career, more than 180 patents to his company’s credit, a track record for innovations in music and audio, and a legacy of building gear for musicians and professionals. Peavey and the company he founded in 1965 have figured heavily in the [...]
