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Royer Labs Acquired
Emerging private equity firm Sounds Great Holdings has taken the reigns of ribbon microphone mainstay Royer Labs.
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Milab Returns from Bankruptcy with New Leadership, Goals
After filing for bankruptcy last August, Swedish mic manufacturer Milab is back and shipping product.
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Barco Acquires Focal, Naim Audio
Barco will acquire VerVent Audio Holding, the parent company of Focal and Naim Audio.
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No Progress for Women in Music, New Study Finds
Inclusion in the Recording Studio, the USC Annenberg Inclusion Initiative’s annual study, finds that women’s participation in music has plateaued.
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Record Industry Hit New Revenue Milestones in 2025
Record industry revenue hit a new high of $11.5 billion last year, with vinyl sales topping $1 billion, according to the RIAA.
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Jim Cooper, Founder of JLCooper Electronics, Passes at 80
JLCooper Electronics announced that its founder, Jim Cooper, died suddenly in his homeon January 5, 2026.
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Yamaha Corporation of America Names New President
YCA's current president Tom Sumner will retire later in 2026, as Seiichi Yamaguchi takes on the leadership role.
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Riedel Announces 2026 NAB Show Plans
Riedel is bringing a passel of gear to the NAB Show this year.
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Sennheiser Will Move Into Rock Nashville
The German pro-audio giant will move its Americas HQ to the newly opened Rock Nashville complex.
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L-Acoustics’ Americas HQ Opens In Nashville
International pro-audio brand L-Acoustics opened its new Americas regional headquarters in Nashville today.
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Music Industry-Specific Crisis Hotline Launched
B-Line, a music industry-specific 24/7 mental health/crisis support line, is now available at 1-855-BLINE99 and via text at 254-639.
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Guitar Center, AVDG to Tackle Nashville’s New Nissan Stadium
Guitar Center and its AVDG integration unit will be deeply involved in Nashville's New Nissan Stadium.
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Submissions Open for Best of Show Awards at NAB 2026
The deadline to enter NAB-exhibiting products into the Best of Show Awards 2026 is Friday, April 3, 2026!
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A-T Forms Audio-Technica Middle East
Audio-Technica has opened a new division, Audio-Technica Middle East.
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Winners Announced: Mix Best of Show Awards for ISE 2026
Congratulations to the winners of Future B2B’s annual Best of Show Awards for ISE 2026.
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48 Products Certified to IPMX Standard
48 products were certified to the IPMX standard at the recent IPMX Product Testing and Certification Event.
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NYU’s Sony Audio Institute Studio Marks Official Renaming
New York University's recording education facility has officially been renamed as the Sony Audio Institute Studio at NYU.
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AIMS Launches IPMX as Certifiable Standard at ISE 2026
The Alliance for IP Media Solutions (AIMS) is rolling out the Internet Protocol Media Experience (IPMX) as a fully developed, certifiable networking standard at...
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Audiotonix Acquires DPA, Wisycom and Austrian Audio
Pro audio conglomerate Audiotonix triples down on mics and RF with the acquisition of three top brands in those fields: DPA, Wisycom and Austrian...
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68th Annual Grammy Awards Engineering and Production Winners Announced
The Recording Academy staged a history-making ceremony when it presented the winners of the 68th Annual Grammy Awards on Sunday.
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L.A. Fire Relief Is a Never-Ending Commitment for MusiCares
Musicares' assistance efforts in wake of the Los Angeles wildfires last year have led to increased attention worldwide on the challenges that the region's...
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Audinate Marks 20 years of Dante Networking
Audinate Group is marking the 20th anniversary of its Dante AVoIP platform, which was first developed to simplify digital audio networking.
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AMPS Film Sound Award Winner Named
The Association of Motion Picture Sound has named its winner of the 2026 AMPS Award for Excellence in Sound for a Feature Film.
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JH Audio Brings IEMs to NAMM 2026
At NAMM 2026, JH Audio showcased its latest Custom and Universal IEM product ranges.
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BAFTA Award Sound, Score Nominations Announced
BAFTA has announced the nominations for the 2026 EE BAFTA Film Awards, including for sound and original score.
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Mix NAMM 2026 Best of Show Winners Announced
Congratulations to the winners of Future B2B's inaugural 2026 Best of Show Awards for NAMM.
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Oscar Sound and Music Nominations Announced
Hollywood, CA (January 23, 2025)—The Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences has announced the nominees for the 98th annual Oscars, including in the...
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Inside NAMM Show 2026 with John Mlynczak, Part 2
NAMM President/CEO John Mlynczak shares why educational sessions are crucial, the impact of influencers and why you are the star of NAMM 2026.
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Inside NAMM Show 2026 with John Mlynczak, Part 1
NAMM President/CEO John Mlynczak talks tariffs, pro audio’s continued success and a 125th anniversary for the ages.
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Get Mix/Pro Sound News’ 2026 NAMM Preview Ebook Free!
The Mix/Pro Sound News NAMM Preview eBook reveals what’s in store for the pro audio industry at NAMM this year.
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Neumann.Berlin Announces NAMM Lineup
Neumann will have an immersive 9.1.4 demo room at NAMM, as well as new tube mic reissue, its Virtual Immersive Studio on hand and...
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View from the Top: Ben Saltzman, CEO, ACT Entertainment
Ben Saltzman, CEO, ACT Entertainment, shares how his experience in Broadway theatrical sound informs how he leads his company into the future.
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Learning Live Sound at NAMM 2026
Live Sound is a big part of NAMM’s educational offerings this year.
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NAMM Show 2026 Must-See Educational Highlights
Here’s just a few highlights from the dozens of incredible educational sessions taking place at the NAMM Show 2026!
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Deadline Extended for Future B2B Best of Show Awards for NAMM!
By overwhelming demand, Future B2B has extended the deadline for entering new products into its Best of Show Awards industry honors for NAMM 2026.
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Allen & Heath Ready for NAMM Show 2026
Allen & Heath will present its entire product line at its NAMM booth and additionally offer a full slate of training sessions.
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LD Systems Acquires ILIOS Productions
Houston's event production provider LD Systems has acquired Austin, TX-based ILIOS Productions.
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Cover Story: Betty & Bob—The Power Couple of Pro Audio, Part Three
Music, Technology and Business—Betty Bennett and Bob Clearmountain Living a Well-Balanced Life, Pro Audio–Style.
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AMPS 2026 Film Sound Award Nominees Named
The Association of Motion Picture Sound (AMPS) has revealed the nominees for its final four 2025 Excellence in Sound categories.
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Cover Story: Betty & Bob—The Power Couple of Pro Audio, Part Two
Music, Technology and Business—Betty Bennett and Bob Clearmountain Living a Well-Balanced Life, Pro Audio–Style.
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Cover Story: Betty & Bob—The Power Couple of Pro Audio, Part One
Music, Technology and Business—Betty Bennett and Bob Clearmountain Living a Well-Balanced Life, Pro Audio–Style.
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Sound Devices Announces NAMM Show Plans
Sound Devices has announced that it will bring its ecosystem of Astral family wireless devices to the 2026 NAMM Show.