{"id":64346,"date":"2026-01-28T13:02:05","date_gmt":"2026-01-28T18:02:05","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/producelikeapro.com\/blog\/?p=64346"},"modified":"2026-01-28T13:02:05","modified_gmt":"2026-01-28T18:02:05","slug":"namm-day-2-speakers-consoles-ribbons-and-the-power-of-showing-up","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/producelikeapro.com\/blog\/namm-day-2-speakers-consoles-ribbons-and-the-power-of-showing-up\/","title":{"rendered":"NAMM Day 2: Speakers, Consoles, Ribbons and the Power of Showing Up"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"produ-1268737127\" class=\"produ-leaderboard-placement produ-entity-placement\" style=\"margin-left: auto;margin-right: auto;text-align: center;margin-bottom: 30px!important;\"><script async=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/securepubads.g.doubleclick.net\/tag\/js\/gpt.js\"><\/script>\n<script> var googletag = googletag || {}; googletag.cmd = googletag.cmd || [];<\/script>\n<div id=\"gpt-ad-5748794985374-0\">\n  <script>\n\tgoogletag.cmd.push(function() {\n\t\t\t\tgoogletag.defineSlot( '\/21927241144\/728x90-Leaderboard', [728,90], 'gpt-ad-5748794985374-0' )\n\t\t.addService(googletag.pubads());\n\t\t\t\twindow.advadsGamEmptySlotsTimers = window.advadsGamEmptySlotsTimers || {};\n\t\tconst timers                     = window.advadsGamEmptySlotsTimers;\n\n\t\ttimers['gpt-ad-5748794985374-0'] = setTimeout( function () {\n\t\t\tconst id = 'gpt-ad-5748794985374-0';\n\t\t\tdocument.dispatchEvent( new CustomEvent( 'aagam_empty_slot', {detail: id} ) );\n\t\t\tdelete ( timers[id] );\n\t\t}, 1000 );\n\n\t\tif ( typeof window.advadsGamHasEmptySlotListener === 'undefined' ) {\n\t\t\tgoogletag.pubads().addEventListener( 'slotRequested', function ( ev ) {\n\t\t\t\tconst id = ev.slot.getSlotElementId();\n\t\t\t\tif ( typeof timers[id] === 'undefined' ) {\n\t\t\t\t\treturn;\n\t\t\t\t}\n\t\t\t\tclearTimeout( timers[id] );\n\t\t\t\ttimers[id] = setTimeout( function () {\n\t\t\t\t\tdocument.dispatchEvent( new CustomEvent( 'aagam_empty_slot', {detail: id} ) );\n\t\t\t\t\tdelete ( timers[id] );\n\t\t\t\t}, 2500 );\n\t\t\t} );\n\t\t\tgoogletag.pubads().addEventListener( 'slotResponseReceived', function ( ev ) {\n\t\t\t\tconst id = ev.slot.getSlotElementId();\n\t\t\t\tif ( typeof timers[id] !== 'undefined' ) {\n\t\t\t\t\tclearTimeout( timers[id] );\n\t\t\t\t\tdelete ( timers[id] );\n\t\t\t\t}\n\t\t\t\tif ( ! ev.slot.getResponseInformation() ) {\n\t\t\t\t\tdocument.dispatchEvent( new CustomEvent( 'aagam_empty_slot', {detail: id} ) );\n\t\t\t\t}\n\t\t\t} );\n\t\t\twindow.advadsGamHasEmptySlotListener = true;\n\t\t}\n\n\t\tgoogletag.enableServices();\n\t\tgoogletag.display( 'gpt-ad-5748794985374-0' );\n\t} );\n  <\/script>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><div class=\"flex-video widescreen youtube\">\n<div class=\"container-lazyload preview-lazyload container-youtube js-lazyload--not-loaded\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=dxUNYUnLfjU\" class=\"lazy-load-youtube preview-lazyload preview-youtube\" data-video-title=\"NAMM What\u2019s New 2026 Day 2 - Chandler Limited Mixing System\" title=\"Play video &quot;NAMM What\u2019s New 2026 Day 2 - Chandler Limited Mixing System&quot;\">https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=dxUNYUnLfjU<\/a><noscript>Video can&#8217;t be loaded because JavaScript is disabled: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=dxUNYUnLfjU\" title=\"NAMM What\u2019s New 2026 Day 2 - Chandler Limited Mixing System\">NAMM What\u2019s New 2026 Day 2 &#8211; Chandler Limited Mixing System (https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=dxUNYUnLfjU)<\/a><\/noscript><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p id=\"ember60\" class=\"ember-view reader-text-block__paragraph\">Day two at <a class=\"BkNZKMPNQJhKPDcUmmzpKcxtpyYDbJDutfk \" tabindex=\"0\" href=\"https:\/\/www.linkedin.com\/company\/namm\/\" data-test-app-aware-link=\"\">NAMM<\/a> always feels a little surreal. The noise somehow gets louder, the conversations get deeper, and you start to realise that the show is not really about products at all. It is about people. It is about ideas colliding. It is about the shared obsession that keeps this industry moving forward.<\/p>\n<p id=\"ember61\" class=\"ember-view reader-text-block__paragraph\">From speakers and microphones to consoles, acoustics, plugins, and philosophy, day two was packed with moments that reminded me why this industry still matters.<\/p>\n<h3 id=\"ember63\" class=\"ember-view reader-text-block__heading-3\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter  wp-image-64348 lazyload\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" data-src=\"https:\/\/producelikeapro.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/d153d4f027kA21sgsY96sO24k4CPv6g10ZVB7drT-scaled.webp\" alt=\"\" width=\"441\" height=\"458\" data-sizes=\"auto\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/producelikeapro.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/d153d4f027kA21sgsY96sO24k4CPv6g10ZVB7drT-scaled.webp 1973w, https:\/\/producelikeapro.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/d153d4f027kA21sgsY96sO24k4CPv6g10ZVB7drT-1040x1080.webp 1040w, https:\/\/producelikeapro.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/d153d4f027kA21sgsY96sO24k4CPv6g10ZVB7drT-145x150.webp 145w, https:\/\/producelikeapro.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/d153d4f027kA21sgsY96sO24k4CPv6g10ZVB7drT-768x797.webp 768w, https:\/\/producelikeapro.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/d153d4f027kA21sgsY96sO24k4CPv6g10ZVB7drT-1480x1536.webp 1480w, https:\/\/producelikeapro.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/d153d4f027kA21sgsY96sO24k4CPv6g10ZVB7drT-72x75.webp 72w, https:\/\/producelikeapro.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/d153d4f027kA21sgsY96sO24k4CPv6g10ZVB7drT-260x270.webp 260w, https:\/\/producelikeapro.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/d153d4f027kA21sgsY96sO24k4CPv6g10ZVB7drT-217x225.webp 217w, https:\/\/producelikeapro.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/d153d4f027kA21sgsY96sO24k4CPv6g10ZVB7drT-164x170.webp 164w, https:\/\/producelikeapro.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/d153d4f027kA21sgsY96sO24k4CPv6g10ZVB7drT-320x332.webp 320w, https:\/\/producelikeapro.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/d153d4f027kA21sgsY96sO24k4CPv6g10ZVB7drT-770x799.webp 770w, https:\/\/producelikeapro.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/d153d4f027kA21sgsY96sO24k4CPv6g10ZVB7drT-40x42.webp 40w, https:\/\/producelikeapro.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/d153d4f027kA21sgsY96sO24k4CPv6g10ZVB7drT-17x18.webp 17w, https:\/\/producelikeapro.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/d153d4f027kA21sgsY96sO24k4CPv6g10ZVB7drT-160x166.webp 160w, https:\/\/producelikeapro.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/d153d4f027kA21sgsY96sO24k4CPv6g10ZVB7drT-520x540.webp 520w, https:\/\/producelikeapro.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/d153d4f027kA21sgsY96sO24k4CPv6g10ZVB7drT-15x16.webp 15w, https:\/\/producelikeapro.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/d153d4f027kA21sgsY96sO24k4CPv6g10ZVB7drT-584x606.webp 584w, https:\/\/producelikeapro.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/d153d4f027kA21sgsY96sO24k4CPv6g10ZVB7drT-13x14.webp 13w, https:\/\/producelikeapro.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/d153d4f027kA21sgsY96sO24k4CPv6g10ZVB7drT-328x340.webp 328w, https:\/\/producelikeapro.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/d153d4f027kA21sgsY96sO24k4CPv6g10ZVB7drT-10x10.webp 10w, https:\/\/producelikeapro.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/d153d4f027kA21sgsY96sO24k4CPv6g10ZVB7drT-640x664.webp 640w, https:\/\/producelikeapro.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/d153d4f027kA21sgsY96sO24k4CPv6g10ZVB7drT-20x21.webp 20w, https:\/\/producelikeapro.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/d153d4f027kA21sgsY96sO24k4CPv6g10ZVB7drT-289x300.webp 289w, https:\/\/producelikeapro.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/d153d4f027kA21sgsY96sO24k4CPv6g10ZVB7drT-9x9.webp 9w, https:\/\/producelikeapro.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/d153d4f027kA21sgsY96sO24k4CPv6g10ZVB7drT-385x400.webp 385w, https:\/\/producelikeapro.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/d153d4f027kA21sgsY96sO24k4CPv6g10ZVB7drT-1540x1599.webp 1540w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 441px) 100vw, 441px\" \/>Eminence, Kristian Kohle, and the Karnivore<\/h3>\n<p id=\"ember64\" class=\"ember-view reader-text-block__paragraph\">Talking speakers with <strong>Eminence Speaker<\/strong> always feels grounding because they still care deeply about the fundamentals. Magnets, cones, voice coils, and how a speaker behaves in front of a microphone, not just how it looks on a spec sheet.<\/p>\n<p id=\"ember65\" class=\"ember-view reader-text-block__paragraph\">This one is personal. <strong>Kristian Kohle<\/strong> of <a class=\"BkNZKMPNQJhKPDcUmmzpKcxtpyYDbJDutfk \" tabindex=\"0\" href=\"https:\/\/www.linkedin.com\/company\/kohle-audio-kult\/\" data-test-app-aware-link=\"\">Kohle Audio Kult<\/a> is my business partner and a close friend, and one of the sharpest modern metal producers working today. He understands brutal guitar tone in the room and, crucially, how that tone translates once it is under a microscope in a dense mix.<\/p>\n<p id=\"ember66\" class=\"ember-view reader-text-block__paragraph\">After more than sixty prototypes and extensive fine tuning in Kentucky, the Eminence Karnivore is officially out. Designed for modern metal and hard rock, it delivers aggressive lows, cutting mids, and dark, controlled highs without ever becoming brittle or undefined. It is focused, powerful, and built to sit where guitars actually need to live in a mix.<\/p>\n<p id=\"ember67\" class=\"ember-view reader-text-block__paragraph\">From a recording standpoint, it is immediately usable. A 57 at the edge of the dust cap gets you close fast. The low end stays tight enough that you can often solve problems with mic placement rather than reaching for filters. Pair it with a darker ribbon and you have depth, weight, and control without fighting the speaker.<\/p>\n<p id=\"ember68\" class=\"ember-view reader-text-block__paragraph\"><strong>Eminence Karnivore key specs<\/strong> 60W power handling at 16 ohms 70Hz to 5.2kHz frequency range 98dB sensitivity 45oz ceramic magnet with 1.75 inch voice coil 12 inch design co engineered with Kristian Kohle for an aggressive, dark tonal character<\/p>\n<p id=\"ember69\" class=\"ember-view reader-text-block__paragraph\">It is modern, intentional, and built by people who understand how records are actually made.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h3 id=\"ember70\" class=\"ember-view reader-text-block__heading-3\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter  wp-image-64349 lazyload\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" data-src=\"https:\/\/producelikeapro.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/TEST_0074_optimized-2-scaled-1-scaled.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"928\" height=\"594\" data-sizes=\"auto\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/producelikeapro.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/TEST_0074_optimized-2-scaled-1-scaled.jpg 1080w, https:\/\/producelikeapro.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/TEST_0074_optimized-2-scaled-1-150x96.jpg 150w, https:\/\/producelikeapro.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/TEST_0074_optimized-2-scaled-1-768x491.jpg 768w, https:\/\/producelikeapro.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/TEST_0074_optimized-2-scaled-1-1536x982.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/producelikeapro.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/TEST_0074_optimized-2-scaled-1-2048x1310.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/producelikeapro.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/TEST_0074_optimized-2-scaled-1-80x51.jpg 80w, https:\/\/producelikeapro.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/TEST_0074_optimized-2-scaled-1-320x205.jpg 320w, https:\/\/producelikeapro.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/TEST_0074_optimized-2-scaled-1-266x170.jpg 266w, https:\/\/producelikeapro.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/TEST_0074_optimized-2-scaled-1-235x150.jpg 235w, https:\/\/producelikeapro.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/TEST_0074_optimized-2-scaled-1-770x492.jpg 770w, https:\/\/producelikeapro.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/TEST_0074_optimized-2-scaled-1-40x26.jpg 40w, https:\/\/producelikeapro.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/TEST_0074_optimized-2-scaled-1-160x102.jpg 160w, https:\/\/producelikeapro.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/TEST_0074_optimized-2-scaled-1-20x13.jpg 20w, https:\/\/producelikeapro.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/TEST_0074_optimized-2-scaled-1-640x409.jpg 640w, https:\/\/producelikeapro.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/TEST_0074_optimized-2-scaled-1-948x606.jpg 948w, https:\/\/producelikeapro.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/TEST_0074_optimized-2-scaled-1-532x340.jpg 532w, https:\/\/producelikeapro.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/TEST_0074_optimized-2-scaled-1-16x10.jpg 16w, https:\/\/producelikeapro.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/TEST_0074_optimized-2-scaled-1-469x300.jpg 469w, https:\/\/producelikeapro.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/TEST_0074_optimized-2-scaled-1-14x9.jpg 14w, https:\/\/producelikeapro.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/TEST_0074_optimized-2-scaled-1-385x246.jpg 385w, https:\/\/producelikeapro.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/TEST_0074_optimized-2-scaled-1-1540x985.jpg 1540w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 928px) 100vw, 928px\" \/><\/h3>\n<h3><\/h3>\n<h3 class=\"ember-view reader-text-block__heading-3\">Chandler REDD Mixing System: Modular Thinking Without the Vintage Headaches<\/h3>\n<p id=\"ember71\" class=\"ember-view reader-text-block__paragraph\">We went back to spend more time with our friend <strong>Wade <\/strong>at <strong>Chandler Limited<\/strong>, because the REDD Mixing System deserves more than a surface level conversation.<\/p>\n<p id=\"ember72\" class=\"ember-view reader-text-block__paragraph\">This is not a nostalgia project. It is a rethinking of how classic EMI REDD tone can exist in modern studios without the physical, financial, and logistical compromises of large format vintage consoles.<\/p>\n<p id=\"ember73\" class=\"ember-view reader-text-block__paragraph\">The system is built cassette by cassette. Each module contains mic pre and EQ, fader, routing, and connectivity, allowing users to start small and expand over time. No cranes, no reinforced floors, no obligation to commit everything on day one. An eight channel TG based system with a bus lands around the low thirty thousand dollar mark, which is remarkable given what you get.<\/p>\n<p id=\"ember74\" class=\"ember-view reader-text-block__paragraph\">The pedal integration is where things get genuinely creative. Dedicated pedal sends and returns allow guitar pedals to become part of the console workflow rather than an afterthought. Distortion on snares, delays on vocals, modulation on buses, all controlled properly with gain staging, polarity switching, and routing that makes sense. Reamping is equally straightforward, turning hybrid workflows into something fluid rather than awkward.<\/p>\n<p id=\"ember75\" class=\"ember-view reader-text-block__paragraph\">Wet dry EQ on the bus, reamping paths, proper faders, and thoughtful grounding all point to a system designed by people who actually mix records. Flexibility, longevity, and respect for real world workflows are baked into every decision.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h3 id=\"ember76\" class=\"ember-view reader-text-block__heading-3\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter  wp-image-64350 lazyload\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" data-src=\"https:\/\/producelikeapro.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/Screenshot-2026-01-28-at-9.56.39-AM.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"882\" height=\"576\" data-sizes=\"auto\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/producelikeapro.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/Screenshot-2026-01-28-at-9.56.39-AM.png 1080w, https:\/\/producelikeapro.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/Screenshot-2026-01-28-at-9.56.39-AM-150x98.png 150w, https:\/\/producelikeapro.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/Screenshot-2026-01-28-at-9.56.39-AM-768x502.png 768w, https:\/\/producelikeapro.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/Screenshot-2026-01-28-at-9.56.39-AM-80x52.png 80w, https:\/\/producelikeapro.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/Screenshot-2026-01-28-at-9.56.39-AM-320x209.png 320w, https:\/\/producelikeapro.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/Screenshot-2026-01-28-at-9.56.39-AM-260x170.png 260w, https:\/\/producelikeapro.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/Screenshot-2026-01-28-at-9.56.39-AM-230x150.png 230w, https:\/\/producelikeapro.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/Screenshot-2026-01-28-at-9.56.39-AM-770x503.png 770w, https:\/\/producelikeapro.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/Screenshot-2026-01-28-at-9.56.39-AM-40x26.png 40w, https:\/\/producelikeapro.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/Screenshot-2026-01-28-at-9.56.39-AM-160x105.png 160w, https:\/\/producelikeapro.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/Screenshot-2026-01-28-at-9.56.39-AM-20x13.png 20w, https:\/\/producelikeapro.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/Screenshot-2026-01-28-at-9.56.39-AM-640x418.png 640w, https:\/\/producelikeapro.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/Screenshot-2026-01-28-at-9.56.39-AM-927x606.png 927w, https:\/\/producelikeapro.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/Screenshot-2026-01-28-at-9.56.39-AM-520x340.png 520w, https:\/\/producelikeapro.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/Screenshot-2026-01-28-at-9.56.39-AM-15x10.png 15w, https:\/\/producelikeapro.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/Screenshot-2026-01-28-at-9.56.39-AM-459x300.png 459w, https:\/\/producelikeapro.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/Screenshot-2026-01-28-at-9.56.39-AM-14x9.png 14w, https:\/\/producelikeapro.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/Screenshot-2026-01-28-at-9.56.39-AM-385x252.png 385w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 882px) 100vw, 882px\" \/><\/h3>\n<h3><\/h3>\n<h3 class=\"ember-view reader-text-block__heading-3\">AEA and the Ribbon Renaissance<\/h3>\n<p id=\"ember77\" class=\"ember-view reader-text-block__paragraph\"><a class=\"BkNZKMPNQJhKPDcUmmzpKcxtpyYDbJDutfk \" tabindex=\"0\" href=\"https:\/\/www.linkedin.com\/company\/aea-ribbon-mics-and-preamps\/\" data-test-app-aware-link=\"\">AEA Ribbon Mics Inc<\/a> had a huge moment this year, taking home <strong>two TEC Awards<\/strong>, a long overdue recognition after decades of quiet, uncompromising excellence.<\/p>\n<p id=\"ember78\" class=\"ember-view reader-text-block__paragraph\">Rather than chasing trends, AEA continues to focus on fundamentals. Smaller ribbons for faster transient response, thinner materials for improved detail, and modern transformers that preserve character while expanding versatility. Engineering in service of music, not marketing.<\/p>\n<p id=\"ember79\" class=\"ember-view reader-text-block__paragraph\">The newer compact stereo ribbon is a perfect example. Lighter, faster, more camera friendly, and every bit as musical as their larger classics. The KU series continues to remind engineers that ribbons are not dark relics from the past. On piano, vocals, guitar amps, and drums, they deliver clarity and immediacy that still catches people off guard.<\/p>\n<p id=\"ember80\" class=\"ember-view reader-text-block__paragraph\">There was also a refreshing openness around community. Supporting other ribbon manufacturers, sharing knowledge, and growing the category together rather than competing in isolation. That mindset feels increasingly rare, and increasingly important.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h3 id=\"ember81\" class=\"ember-view reader-text-block__heading-3\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter  wp-image-64351 lazyload\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" data-src=\"https:\/\/producelikeapro.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/AASWTHUMB.webp\" alt=\"\" width=\"919\" height=\"517\" data-sizes=\"auto\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/producelikeapro.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/AASWTHUMB.webp 1280w, https:\/\/producelikeapro.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/AASWTHUMB-1080x608.webp 1080w, https:\/\/producelikeapro.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/AASWTHUMB-150x84.webp 150w, https:\/\/producelikeapro.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/AASWTHUMB-768x432.webp 768w, https:\/\/producelikeapro.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/AASWTHUMB-80x45.webp 80w, https:\/\/producelikeapro.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/AASWTHUMB-320x180.webp 320w, https:\/\/producelikeapro.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/AASWTHUMB-302x170.webp 302w, https:\/\/producelikeapro.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/AASWTHUMB-267x150.webp 267w, https:\/\/producelikeapro.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/AASWTHUMB-770x433.webp 770w, https:\/\/producelikeapro.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/AASWTHUMB-40x23.webp 40w, https:\/\/producelikeapro.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/AASWTHUMB-160x90.webp 160w, https:\/\/producelikeapro.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/AASWTHUMB-20x11.webp 20w, https:\/\/producelikeapro.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/AASWTHUMB-640x360.webp 640w, https:\/\/producelikeapro.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/AASWTHUMB-1077x606.webp 1077w, https:\/\/producelikeapro.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/AASWTHUMB-604x340.webp 604w, https:\/\/producelikeapro.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/AASWTHUMB-18x10.webp 18w, https:\/\/producelikeapro.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/AASWTHUMB-533x300.webp 533w, https:\/\/producelikeapro.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/AASWTHUMB-16x9.webp 16w, https:\/\/producelikeapro.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/AASWTHUMB-385x217.webp 385w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 919px) 100vw, 919px\" \/><\/h3>\n<h3 class=\"ember-view reader-text-block__heading-3\">Austrian Audio: Microphones That Let You Decide<\/h3>\n<p id=\"ember82\" class=\"ember-view reader-text-block__paragraph\">One of the most impressive drum focused conversations on day two came from <strong>Austrian Audio<\/strong>, whose philosophy around microphone design feels increasingly rare. Rather than pre shaping sounds or forcing a result, their tools are built to handle extreme SPL, remain transparent, and let the engineer make the final call.<\/p>\n<p id=\"ember83\" class=\"ember-view reader-text-block__paragraph\">At the centre of this approach is the DMK1 drum microphone pack, a genuinely comprehensive solution that brings eight of Austrian Audio\u2019s most trusted microphones together into a single cohesive system. It is currently the only drum mic kit on the market to include three large diaphragm condensers, delivering depth, detail, and dimensionality you would normally only achieve by assembling a locker piece by piece.<\/p>\n<p id=\"ember84\" class=\"ember-view reader-text-block__paragraph\">Everything arrives ready to work. All clips, clamps, and windshields are included, neatly packed into a rugged waterproof hard case that makes the system as practical for touring as it is for studio use.<\/p>\n<p id=\"ember85\" class=\"ember-view reader-text-block__paragraph\">The OC B6 bass drum microphone sets the tone. A large diaphragm condenser designed specifically for kick, it handles extreme SPL without distortion and features a rotating head that makes precise placement effortless. There is no baked in EQ here, just a full range, honest capture that encourages decisions through mic position rather than corrective processing.<\/p>\n<p id=\"ember86\" class=\"ember-view reader-text-block__paragraph\">On snare, the OD5 active dynamic blends condenser like sensitivity with the toughness of a dynamic microphone. It is fast to place, easy to adjust thanks to its swivel design, and equally comfortable on aggressive hits or more nuanced sources.<\/p>\n<p id=\"ember87\" class=\"ember-view reader-text-block__paragraph\">Toms are handled by three OC7 small diaphragm condensers, each featuring handmade Vienna capsules, onboard pads, and low cut filters. They deliver fast transient response, impressive headroom, and a natural tone that stays composed even under heavy playing.<\/p>\n<p id=\"ember88\" class=\"ember-view reader-text-block__paragraph\">Hi hat duties fall to the CC8 SC supercardioid condenser, offering excellent off axis rejection and a smooth, non harsh top end that keeps cymbals present without dominating the kit. Overheads are covered by a matched pair of OC18 large diaphragm condensers, flexible enough for tight rock setups or more open, ambient approaches, and precise enough for confident stereo work.<\/p>\n<p id=\"ember89\" class=\"ember-view reader-text-block__paragraph\">What ties the entire system together is restraint. Austrian Audio prioritises accuracy, headroom, and musicality over instant character. These microphones do not tell you what a drum kit should sound like. They give you the information, then get out of the way.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h3 id=\"ember90\" class=\"ember-view reader-text-block__heading-3\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter  wp-image-64352 lazyload\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" data-src=\"https:\/\/producelikeapro.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/Screenshot-2026-01-28-at-9.59.02-AM-scaled.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"887\" height=\"538\" data-sizes=\"auto\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/producelikeapro.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/Screenshot-2026-01-28-at-9.59.02-AM-scaled.png 1080w, https:\/\/producelikeapro.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/Screenshot-2026-01-28-at-9.59.02-AM-150x91.png 150w, https:\/\/producelikeapro.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/Screenshot-2026-01-28-at-9.59.02-AM-768x466.png 768w, https:\/\/producelikeapro.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/Screenshot-2026-01-28-at-9.59.02-AM-1536x932.png 1536w, https:\/\/producelikeapro.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/Screenshot-2026-01-28-at-9.59.02-AM-2048x1242.png 2048w, https:\/\/producelikeapro.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/Screenshot-2026-01-28-at-9.59.02-AM-80x49.png 80w, https:\/\/producelikeapro.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/Screenshot-2026-01-28-at-9.59.02-AM-320x194.png 320w, https:\/\/producelikeapro.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/Screenshot-2026-01-28-at-9.59.02-AM-280x170.png 280w, https:\/\/producelikeapro.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/Screenshot-2026-01-28-at-9.59.02-AM-247x150.png 247w, https:\/\/producelikeapro.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/Screenshot-2026-01-28-at-9.59.02-AM-770x467.png 770w, https:\/\/producelikeapro.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/Screenshot-2026-01-28-at-9.59.02-AM-40x24.png 40w, https:\/\/producelikeapro.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/Screenshot-2026-01-28-at-9.59.02-AM-160x97.png 160w, https:\/\/producelikeapro.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/Screenshot-2026-01-28-at-9.59.02-AM-20x12.png 20w, https:\/\/producelikeapro.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/Screenshot-2026-01-28-at-9.59.02-AM-640x388.png 640w, https:\/\/producelikeapro.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/Screenshot-2026-01-28-at-9.59.02-AM-999x606.png 999w, https:\/\/producelikeapro.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/Screenshot-2026-01-28-at-9.59.02-AM-561x340.png 561w, https:\/\/producelikeapro.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/Screenshot-2026-01-28-at-9.59.02-AM-16x10.png 16w, https:\/\/producelikeapro.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/Screenshot-2026-01-28-at-9.59.02-AM-495x300.png 495w, https:\/\/producelikeapro.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/Screenshot-2026-01-28-at-9.59.02-AM-15x9.png 15w, https:\/\/producelikeapro.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/Screenshot-2026-01-28-at-9.59.02-AM-385x234.png 385w, https:\/\/producelikeapro.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/Screenshot-2026-01-28-at-9.59.02-AM-1540x934.png 1540w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 887px) 100vw, 887px\" \/><\/h3>\n<h3><\/h3>\n<h3 class=\"ember-view reader-text-block__heading-3\">Shure KSM: Modern Design, Timeless Sound<\/h3>\n<p id=\"ember91\" class=\"ember-view reader-text-block__paragraph\">Shure has been quietly setting recording standards for decades, so when they choose to revisit a flagship studio line, it is worth paying attention. At NAMM 2026, <strong>Shure<\/strong> unveiled the new KSM condenser microphone range, and it feels less like a reinvention and more like a careful refinement of what already worked.<\/p>\n<p id=\"ember92\" class=\"ember-view reader-text-block__paragraph\">The updated KSM line focuses on true to life capture, ultra low self noise, and a modern physical design that feels at home in today\u2019s studios without chasing trends. The goal is clarity without sterility, detail without hype, and microphones that let the source speak for itself.<\/p>\n<p id=\"ember93\" class=\"ember-view reader-text-block__paragraph\">Across the range, the emphasis is on precision. Carefully engineered capsules, excellent off axis control, and circuit updates that dramatically reduce noise floor all contribute to microphones that disappear once the red light is on.<\/p>\n<p id=\"ember94\" class=\"ember-view reader-text-block__paragraph\">The KSM32C sits at the transparent end of the spectrum, offering a smooth, balanced response that works effortlessly on vocals, acoustic instruments, drum overheads, and ensemble recording.<\/p>\n<p id=\"ember95\" class=\"ember-view reader-text-block__paragraph\">The KSM40C leans warmer, with a natural proximity effect and gentle high frequency lift that adds intimacy and weight without exaggeration.<\/p>\n<p id=\"ember96\" class=\"ember-view reader-text-block__paragraph\">At the top of the range, the KSM44MP offers serious flexibility. Its dual diaphragm, multi pattern design delivers cardioid, omni, and figure of eight options with excellent pattern consistency and low frequency control.<\/p>\n<p id=\"ember97\" class=\"ember-view reader-text-block__paragraph\">What stands out immediately is the noise performance. The self noise is so low that it almost disappears, something you notice instantly when tracking quiet vocals or sparse acoustic performances. Combined with thoughtful physical design and premium accessories, the KSM line feels thoroughly modern without losing its roots.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\" wp-image-64353 lazyload\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" data-src=\"https:\/\/producelikeapro.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/fuel.dcea72b72e73.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"566\" height=\"564\" data-sizes=\"auto\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/producelikeapro.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/fuel.dcea72b72e73.jpg 1080w, https:\/\/producelikeapro.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/fuel.dcea72b72e73-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/producelikeapro.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/fuel.dcea72b72e73-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/producelikeapro.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/fuel.dcea72b72e73-768x765.jpg 768w, https:\/\/producelikeapro.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/fuel.dcea72b72e73-1536x1529.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/producelikeapro.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/fuel.dcea72b72e73-75x75.jpg 75w, https:\/\/producelikeapro.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/fuel.dcea72b72e73-271x270.jpg 271w, https:\/\/producelikeapro.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/fuel.dcea72b72e73-226x225.jpg 226w, https:\/\/producelikeapro.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/fuel.dcea72b72e73-171x170.jpg 171w, https:\/\/producelikeapro.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/fuel.dcea72b72e73-320x319.jpg 320w, https:\/\/producelikeapro.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/fuel.dcea72b72e73-151x150.jpg 151w, https:\/\/producelikeapro.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/fuel.dcea72b72e73-770x767.jpg 770w, https:\/\/producelikeapro.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/fuel.dcea72b72e73-40x40.jpg 40w, https:\/\/producelikeapro.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/fuel.dcea72b72e73-18x18.jpg 18w, https:\/\/producelikeapro.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/fuel.dcea72b72e73-160x159.jpg 160w, https:\/\/producelikeapro.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/fuel.dcea72b72e73-542x540.jpg 542w, https:\/\/producelikeapro.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/fuel.dcea72b72e73-16x16.jpg 16w, https:\/\/producelikeapro.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/fuel.dcea72b72e73-609x606.jpg 609w, https:\/\/producelikeapro.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/fuel.dcea72b72e73-14x14.jpg 14w, https:\/\/producelikeapro.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/fuel.dcea72b72e73-341x340.jpg 341w, https:\/\/producelikeapro.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/fuel.dcea72b72e73-10x10.jpg 10w, https:\/\/producelikeapro.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/fuel.dcea72b72e73-640x637.jpg 640w, https:\/\/producelikeapro.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/fuel.dcea72b72e73-20x20.jpg 20w, https:\/\/producelikeapro.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/fuel.dcea72b72e73-301x300.jpg 301w, https:\/\/producelikeapro.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/fuel.dcea72b72e73-9x9.jpg 9w, https:\/\/producelikeapro.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/fuel.dcea72b72e73-385x383.jpg 385w, https:\/\/producelikeapro.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/fuel.dcea72b72e73-1540x1533.jpg 1540w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 566px) 100vw, 566px\" \/><\/p>\n<h3 id=\"ember98\" class=\"ember-view reader-text-block__heading-3\">Musik Hack: Sweet EQ and Smarter Saturation<\/h3>\n<p id=\"ember99\" class=\"ember-view reader-text-block__paragraph\">One of our favourite plugin developers of recent years, <strong>Musik Hack<\/strong>, was quietly showing something genuinely smart on the NAMM floor this year. No hype, no gimmicks, just a clear answer to a problem most of us deal with daily.<\/p>\n<p id=\"ember100\" class=\"ember-view reader-text-block__paragraph\">Sweet EQ is the third entry in Musik Hack\u2019s growing line of time saving, decision focused plugins, following Master Plan and Fuel. It is designed to simplify saturation and tonal enhancement without sacrificing musicality, and without pulling you into endless parameters.<\/p>\n<p id=\"ember101\" class=\"ember-view reader-text-block__paragraph\">As Sam Fischmann explained on the show floor, when most engineers reach for saturation they are usually trying to do one of four things. Sweeten the low end. Add density and thickness. Bring out articulation. Or add air and excitement. Sweet EQ puts all of that into a single, focused tool.<\/p>\n<p id=\"ember102\" class=\"ember-view reader-text-block__paragraph\">The interface reflects that thinking. Four colour coded controls address Low, Density, Lift, and High, with a pitch control that determines where energy is applied. On bass, that pitch control helps you add weight without smearing the low end. On vocals, it can add heft without sacrificing clarity.<\/p>\n<p id=\"ember103\" class=\"ember-view reader-text-block__paragraph\">The Calm control is where Sweet EQ really separates itself. Instead of boosting highs and then fighting harshness afterwards, it manages aggressive frequencies before they become a problem. The result is openness without brittleness, and excitement without fatigue.<\/p>\n<p id=\"ember104\" class=\"ember-view reader-text-block__paragraph\">Sweet EQ encourages commitment over endless tweaking, which feels very much in step with where modern workflows are heading. Pricing was not final at the time of writing, but fittingly, Sweet EQ is set to launch on Valentine\u2019s Day.<\/p>\n<p id=\"ember105\" class=\"ember-view reader-text-block__paragraph\">This one definitely caught our attention.<\/p>\n<h3><\/h3>\n<h3 id=\"ember106\" class=\"ember-view reader-text-block__heading-3\">Tools, Plugins, and Portable Creativity<\/h3>\n<p id=\"ember107\" class=\"ember-view reader-text-block__paragraph\">Across the rest of the floor, a clear theme emerged. Tools that simplify decision making rather than complicate it. From compact mobile microphones and wireless systems to thoughtfully designed plugins and acoustics that look as good as they work, usability was the common thread.<\/p>\n<p id=\"ember108\" class=\"ember-view reader-text-block__paragraph\">The emphasis was on helping people finish work, not endlessly tweak it.<\/p>\n<h3><\/h3>\n<h3 id=\"ember109\" class=\"ember-view reader-text-block__heading-3\">The Bigger Picture<\/h3>\n<p id=\"ember110\" class=\"ember-view reader-text-block__paragraph\">The most meaningful takeaway from day two had nothing to do with gear. It was about community. About humility. About collaboration over competition.<\/p>\n<p id=\"ember111\" class=\"ember-view reader-text-block__paragraph\">In a world increasingly dominated by prompts, algorithms, and virtual everything, these in person moments matter more than ever. Gear is just a tool. 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