Professional Sound - June 2018 | Page 11

Summer NAMM to Elevate Its Pro Audio Focus The 2018 Summer NAMM show, happen- ing in Nashville, TN from June 28-30, has added more features to serve the pro audio market. In addition to a greater number of pro audio-focused exhib- itors, Summer NAMM is grouping an array of audio-focused show features under the um- brella of the Pro Audio Showcase. The new Pro Audio Showcase will serve the recording and live sound marketplace with new benefits for pro audio professionals. The Future of Audio Summit will feature a selection of pro au- dio-focused education sessions. Additionally, the Advanced Audio and Applications Exchange (A3E) will present six in-depth sessions as part of the enhanced TEC Tracks lineup, comprised of innovative ideas in recording, live sound, and the music business. The new TEC Tracks Meetups will also provide an opportunity for pro audio professionals to connect with mentoring and Q&A opportunities. Also new this year is a dedicated lounge for the pro audio industry that will facilitate networking, education, and product discovery. For more information, go to www.namm.org/summer/2018. GCI Welcomes New Western Sales Rep & Eastern Account Manager GCI Distribution has made two personnel announcements. First, Dave Firby has joined GCI’s sales team as its Western Canada sales