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March 18, 2026
 
 
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Barco Acquires Focal, Naim Audio
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
 
No Progress for Women in Music, New Study Finds
By Steve Harvey. 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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Studio Technologies StudioComm System to Debut at NAB
 
Studio Technologies StudioComm System to Debut at NAB
Studio Technologies is ready to grow its StudioComm line with the StudioComm Model 794 Central Controller and Model 795 Control Console.
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Audio-Technica Launches New On-Camera Shotgun Mics
 
Audio-Technica Launches New On-Camera Shotgun Mics
Eyeing professional videographers and content creators, Audio-Technica has released its new ATV-SG1 and ATV-SG1LE on-camera shotgun microphones.
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Rhodes Vari-Amp Plug-In – A Mix Mini Review
 
Rhodes Vari-Amp Plug-In – A Mix Mini Review
By Rob Tavaglione. Our reviewer dives into a new plug-in offering a modeled collection of iconic Rhodes electric piano preamps, amps and mics.
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Record Industry Hit New Revenue Milestones in 2025
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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Submissions Open for Best of Show Awards at NAB 2026
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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Mix Nashville 2026 Launches with Early Bird Tickets
Mix Nashville 2026 Launches with Early Bird Tickets
It's our fourth year — meet us on Music Row for a fresh lineup of expert panels, cutting-edge tech and exclusive sessions inside iconic recording studios!
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Pur, an eye-popping studio on the Turkish island of Cunda
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Toronto's Lacquer Channel Mastering Celebrates 50 Years of Fighting Against the "Detrimental Perfection of Music"
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Mountain Home man who roadied for Roy Clark to speak at Baxter County Library Tuesday