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2019 - Overview
The yearly exhibition, PALM Expo, never seizes to put
together a platform for a diverse display of latest live
performance technology and world class Musicians.
The 19th year old Expo is known to bring together various
enthusiasts from several regions of the world. Ranging from
inventors, engineers, CEOs to Artists that breathed life into
the tools made for the purpose of creating inspiring art.
The exhibition features a wide array of lighting sys-
tems, music instruments, high grade speakers,
and even industrial mechanical components.
The exhibition was held at Bombay Exhibition Centre, that
in spite of promising a staggering 445,109 sq. ft of meeting
space received crowds in thousands. Although, booths
in dedicated halls were spread strategically to maintain
a smooth flow of visitors. Visitors consisting of traders,
CEOs, Music enthusiasts, Artists, and tons of lollygaggers.
PALM is also known to show off equipment that is built
for professionals in the various fields the exhibition engag-
es in. From trying out the freshest pair of headphones to
taking part in monitored live array rigging, PALM made
sure there was something to keep your brains pulsating.
PALM had two areas dedicated for live performances by
artists, hosted by the two super brands: Harman and Ya-
maha; each of the line ups had their own appeal. There
were young artists performing alongside some greats
such as Louis Banks. This diversity in music genre
and levels of musicality was definitely inspiring if
not intriguing to witness. A range of brands sold their
products, mainly inclined towards, pro audio and light-
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Although, at PALM Expo 2019, there were a few
brands that found their very own sweet spot between
the everyday consumer and industry's creators.
JBL's new family of studio monitors, NANO K series, targets
the "pro-sumer". Ranging from 3 to 8 inched drivers across six
models; these monitors are Bluetooth compatible and priced
at more accessible rates for studio quality performance.
Georg Neumann, hailing from Berlin, introduced
their first ever pair of headphones to the Indian
market: the NDH 20. Providing studio grade head-
phones tailor made for an everyday listener.
Yamaha was proud to announce their latest key-
board, the "i500", that is fully assembled in India.
"Built for India, Built in India" refers to the distinct sound
palette in the keyboard that is similar to none. It features
sounds and rhythms that are reminiscent of the different
regions in India, complete with Ragas and Riyaz rountines.
Various stalls by music stores put together some "play
rooms" for musicians who wanted to try out gear that
isn't otherwise available for demonstration. A few art-
ists from the industry, such as Warren Mendonsa,
Karsh Kale, and Harshit Misra, were invited to jam at
these stalls. It was a great display of the new avenues
the advance in technology had to offer to creators.
Just like that, PALM pulled off the one of India's biggest
international expositions, keeping their reputation alive