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Sensaphonics Celebrates 40 Years Sensaphonics is celebrating its 40th anniversary with an interactive experience at this week’s NAMM show. At its booth, visitors can participate in the “How Loud Are You Listening?” contest, aimed at raising awareness of safe listen- ing practices for musicians, audio engineers and sound enthusiasts. Participants can use their own IEMs or headphones, or test the provided equipment, with the dB Check Pro sound level analyzer. They’ll guess their lis- tening levels in decibels (dB), and those with the closest guesses win prizes, including the grand prize: a dB Check Pro. Instant prizes like ER20 earplugs will also be awarded. i Sensaphonics (sensaphonics.com)
Samson Offers Clean, Easy Monitoring Samson has announced its MediaOne MX3BT/MX5BT Powered Studio
to fit into any home setup to provide clean and easy monitoring for any media project. Available as MX3BT with 3-inch woofers, and MX5BT with 5.25-inch woofers, both systems pushing out a total of 80 watts continuous power. The MX3BT/MX5BT Powered Studio Monitors are a versatile speak- er solution for any audio or multime- dia application, providing studio-grade sound and versatile connectivity to match any setup. $ Samson ( samsontech.com)
Monitors with Bluetooth. An expansion to Samson’s MediaOne Studio Monitor series, the MX3BT and MX5BT will be available at MI retailers in Q2. The MediaOne MXBT series of desk- top studio monitors are pairs of bi-amped speakers designed for multimedia appli- cations. With balanced 0.25-inch audio inputs, a 1/8-inch aux input, Bluetooth wireless connectivity, and headphone outputs, the MXBT series are designed
Vandoren Honors 120 Years In celebration of its 120th anniversary, Vandoren has launched its first-ever tita- nium mouthpieces. Designed for both alto saxophone and Bb clarinet, this limited-edi- tion series boasts a combination of durabili- ty, projection and artistry. Crafted from solid bars of medical- grade titanium, this series exemplifies Vandoren’s century-old traditions of arti- sanal craftsmanship and innovation. The result is a mouthpiece that retains the rich tonal qualities of Vandoren’s original ebo- nite models, while offering superior dura- bility and projection than both the stan-
dard and HD versions. $ Vandoren (vandoren.com)
Levy’s Channels Vintage Charm Levy’s Leathers has debuted its Apex Leather series, which combines durability with vintage charm. The new series is crafted from Crazy Horse leather that ages over time. Featuring embossed leather cut-outs and antique brass hardware, these straps offer a bold and timeless aesthetic. Each Apex Leather strap offers well-padded support for increased comfort during performances. Players can choose between three color options: black, brown and tan. $ Levy’s Leathers (levysleathers.com)
Graph Tech Teams with Nordegg Graph Tech has added the new Barrel Knobs to its Ratio Machine Head family. At guitarist Thomas Nordegg’s request, these barrel-style tuning buttons bring a fresh look and feel to the Ratio system, offer- ing players a new way to personalize their instruments. Known for his work with rock legends, Nordegg saw an opportunity to enhance the system’s ergonomic design, and Graph Tech made it happen. look and feel. Designed to integrate seam- lessly with the Ratio system, these knobs combine ergonomic comfort with under- stated style, giving players another way to personalize their instruments. $ Graph Tech (graphtech.com)
Nordegg, a long-time fan of Ratio Machine Heads, had the idea of creating barrel-style tuning buttons to provide an alternative option for players seeking a fresh
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