Pro Audio News From NAMM 2014 - Day 02

January 24, 2014 - Day 02 Mix technical editor Kevin Becka reports from the show floor in the Anaheim Convention Center, as Day 2 of the Winter NAMM 2014 unfolds: Jonathan Little from LittleLabs had his new "Pepper" box on hand. It's a slick guitar recording and live sound tool that lets you insert pro processors and stomp boxes across the signal path, then precisely match the level for re-amping. Tectonic Audio Labs showed its new Distributed Mode flat panel loudspeakers, which not only sip power, but are also lightweight and use a honeycombed surface covered in Kevlar as the transducer. Peavey introduced the new PV Series mixing consoles that integrate blue tooth technology and AutoTune into powerful desktop and rack-mountable mixers. They also showed their RBN Sub and RBN 112 powered speaker enclosures. API introduced the 505-DI Direct Input module and NAMM's first look at The Box console. The DI features Tone and Bright buttons and a 100k/400k variable input impedance switches. Radial Engineering had their new Space Heater, an 8-channel tube drive and summing mixer. Features include a 12AX7 tube line amp with Eclipse transformers with a three position switch letting the user select the applied voltage on the tube for color. Avid announced that AAX plugin third-party development for Pro Tools 11 was nearly complete and the approach of Avid Connect, the inaugural event for their Customer Association coming April 4-6 at the Bellagio in Las Vegas. Check out a few more hot new products announced at the show, below, and look for continuing coverage of new pro audio products unveiled at Winter NAMM, both in print and at mixonline.com! New Products Harman's JBL Professional LSR310S Powered Studio Subwoofer » MOTU 828x Audio Interface» PreSonus Temblor T10 Subwoofer» Manley Core Reference Channel Strip» QSC TouchMix Series Compact Digital Mixers» Show Location & Hours Anaheim Convention Center 800 West Katella Avenue Anaheim, CA 92802 Friday, Jan 24 10 a.m.to 6 p.m. Saturday, Jan 25 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Sunday, Jan 26 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. *Hall E and Levels 2 & 3 open at 9:30 a.m. NAMM 2014 News Smokey Robinson Honored With NAMM's "Music for Life" Award The National Association of Music Merchants (NAMM) honored Motown artist Smokey Robinson with the "Music for Life" award. Robinson is recognized for his five decades of enduring influence in the world of popular music, and his long standing as one of the founders of the Motown dynasty. At the 2014 NAMM Show's Breakfast of Champions held January 23, 2014, NAMM president and CEO Joe Lamond welcomed the beloved writer, producer, and performer, whom Bob Dylan once called "America's greatest living poet." Lamond praised the Rock and Roll Hall of Famer's generosity in embracing emerging musicians, his genuine enthusiasm for new musical styles, and his enduring status as an icon that paved the way for so many contemporary artists. "So much of what we at NAMM stand for is exemplified in the career and life of the legendary Smokey Robinson," Lamond said. "His influence on musicians, producers, writers and even sound engineers continues to be profoundly felt today. He is a symbol of creativity and a beacon of inspiration to many. His music is authentic and emotionally real, and it is his ability to touch so many people with this talent that makes Smokey Robinson a true ambassador for music." NAMM's "Music for Life" award recognizes individuals and organizations that demonstrate support for and exemplify NAMM's vision that the joy of making music is a precious element of daily living for everyone. Past recipients have included Stevie Wonder, Yoko Ono, Quincy Jones, as well as members of Congress, governors, business leaders, the Smithsonian, and Sesame Workshop. Find out about what's happening at Winter NAMM 2014 at The NAMM Show 2014 Website»

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