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Welcome to the Spring 2011 ProGear!rrThe spring issue of ProGear is always an exciting one. This is the issue where we get torunveil all of the latest and greatest products from the annual Winter NAMM trade show. The NAMM (National Association of Music Merchants) show is the largest music industry tradeshow held in the United States. This year more than 90,000 people attended the show inAnaheim, including manufacturers, retailers, journalists, artists, and a few lucky guests. It’s a tremendous show, one where our industry’s manufacturers introduce all of the new productsthat we will be wanting for our studios and live rigs throughout the rest of the year!

Though the past few NAMM shows have been sort of quiet because of the decline in theeconomy, this year saw more new, exciting product introductions than I’ve seen in many, many years of attending trade shows. And that’s economy this year saw mogreat news for all of us who love gear!

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Acoustic Specialty Inststrumruments................... 110

Accouso tic Guitar Amps.......................... ........... 112

Acoustic Guitar Effects.......................... 1131

Bass Guitars ........................................... 115115

Bass Guitar Amps .................................. 119

Bass Guitar Effects Pedals.................... 128

Bass Guitar Multi-effects....................... 130

Guitar Tuners .......................................... 131

Guitar Pickups........................................ 132

Guitar Cases & Stands........................... 134

Gear for the Keyboardist Keyboards & Synths .............................. 136

Stage Pianos & Organs.......................... 152

Digital Home Pianos .............................. 157

Arranger Keyboards............................... 160

Keyboard Amps & Accessories ............ 164

Gear for the Percussionist El Electectronronicic DruDrumsms & P& ercusssionion ....... ....... 168

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Microphones Wireless Systems ................................... 187

Headworn Microphones ........................ 195

Handheld Microphones......................... 197

Presenter & Ensemble ........................... 200

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Ribbon Microphones ............................. 207

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Monitor Management ............................ 281

Headphones and Earbuds .................... 283

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Acoustic Treatment................................ 2922

Studio Furniture ............................................... 296

Computers & Accessories Computers — PC................................... 298

Computers — Mac ................................. 303

Digital Audio Storage ............................. 306

Pro ToolsHD Systems............................................. 309309

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Interface Comparison Chart........t 320

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PA Speakers ............................................................................. 436436

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PA Processing ........................................ 451

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Pro Audio Essentials Rack Cases & Bags ............................... 462

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