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NAMM Reveals Educational Tracks for Virtual ‘ Believe in Music Week ’
NAMM has revealed the educational program as part of its virtual Believe in Music Week . Taking place in January 2021 , it will offer 150- plus professional development and training sessions for all sectors of the music products , pro audio , and entertainment technology industries . Free to all registrants , Believe in Music Week will offer four main educational tracks for attendees : Audio Production and Music Technology , Business , Entertainment Technology , and Artists . The two days of educational sessions will be held Jan . 20 th and 21 st and will offer a mix of lengths and formats .
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Programming in the Audio Production and Music Technology section includes TEC Tracks , a series of big-picture sessions covering high-profile topics in recording , live sound , and music business . Highlights from this series include interviews with top producers , engineers , and artists such as Dave Cobb , Tom and Chris Lord-Alge , Suzanne Ciani , and more . Also featured in this track , A3E ( Advanced Audio + Applications Exchange ) will offer future-forward education on how next-generation content creation is reshaping the entertainment industry , and the Audio Engineering Society ( AES ) will discuss streaming live performances , next steps for the live event industry , mastering mixes , and careers in pro audio . Additionally , Audinate will offer free Dante certification training , including updated programs for levels one and two .
“ While we cannot gather in person in January , the opportunity to band together to bring music to the world and support those who continue to be affected has never been more important than at this moment in time ,” says Joe Lamond , NAMM president and CEO . “ For members who are seeking the tools to prepare for the future , now is the time to invest in yourself with meaningful education and training to meet what ’ s next .”
For more information , go to www . namm . org or attend . believeinmusic . tv .
Shure Acquires Stem Audio to Expand Its Portfolio of Conferencing Audio Solutions
Shure has acquired California-based Midas Technology , Inc ., also known as Stem Audio , which specializes in providing a suite of products including table , ceiling , and wall microphones as well as loudspeakers , control interfaces , and hubs . This acquisition also includes Midas ’ Phoenix Audio Technologies brand .
With the acquisition of Stem Audio , Shure will be able to further expand and diversify its offering of microphones , wireless microphone systems , in-ear monitors , conferencing systems , and more , while Stem Audio will benefit from the global infrastructure and support capabilities that Shure provides . ° The companies say they will continue to operate separately as integration plans for sales and support are finalized . Future plans for the respective product portfolios will be shared later . In the meantime , customers will continue to buy and receive support for Stem Audio products from Stem Audio ’ s current channels .
Shure is distributed in Canada by SFM : 800-363-8855 , info @ sfm . ca , www . sfm . ca .
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