Show Report: Product Hits of Winter NAMM

FOH online: It always seems to coincide with NAMM week, but this year's record cold temperatures combined with an ill-timed Nor'easter, resulting in a massive polar vortex, bringing ice storms, heavy snowfall and blizzard-like conditions that crippled much of the eastern states. And while the weather outside was frightful, thousands of flight cancellations played havoc with NAMM attendees. For those lucky enough to get through Anaheim provided a warm, inviting locale with warm, dry days and shirtsleeve weather. Fortunately, most of those affected by the weather eventually found their way to the show. Some 96,129 music and audio pros were registered, there was a 2% increase in buyer attendees and the convention center and adjacent hotels touted 1,533 exhibiting companies.There was plenty to see and hear, and we found no shortage of product debuts for the sound reinforcement professional.