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Microphone and headphone giant Sennheiser have clearly not been sitting still this past year. At the Winter NAMM show, they are presenting new wireless sets including lavalier, handheld, brass, instrument, and headset systems. From the XSW 1 series, there are various systems including the XSW 1-ME2-E, XSW 1-825, XSW 1-908, XSW 1-Cl1 and the XSW 1-ME3. For the XSW 2 series, there is the XSW 2-ME2, XSW 2-Cl1, XSW 2-ME3, XSW 2-835 and the XSW 2-865.

Sennheiser's special AMBEO Smart Surround in-ear headphones are equipped with high-grade microphones. They are designed to capture audio exactly the way you hear it. They also offer 3-dimensional audio, which is almost essential when working with virtual reality and VR apps that are available these days. The AMBEO Smart Surround in-ear headphones have a Lightning connector so you can hook them up to your mobile device, as well as an adapter to USB-C so you can use them with your laptop or desktop computer.

Electric and acoustic guitar lovers alike are going to love what Gretsch has in store for them this winter! As well as their legendary semi-acoustic guitars, the brand is launching an impressive collection of acoustics!

At the Winter NAMM, Guild will be presenting some revamped versions of their beloved vintage guitars, including electric solid-bodies, acoustic and electro-acoustic models.

AKG and Soundcraft are two brands that fall under the Harman umbrella and both are releasing a number of new products at NAMM 2017. Best of all, some of these new products are compatible with Harman's new Connected PA system.

With the iRig Pro I/O, IK Multimedia launch a pocket-sized mobile studio! Now, you can make professional-level recordings anywhere thanks to this portable full-featured audio and MIDI interface.

Live mixing with Allen & Heath is a walk in the park! The British brand has launched their dLive series at the Winter NAMM in Anaheim, which consists of three rack mixers that work seamlessly with three mixers. Together, they guarantee high-quality audio, user-friendliness, and tons of connection options. Read on to find out more!

Marty Friedman is a guitarist who is known around the world for his virtuoso playing technique. This super guitarist who played in Megadeth is not afraid to push the boundaries and pave his own musical path. The same goes for his unique sound. Thanks to the ENGL E766 INFERNO, you can attempt to wield his signature sound yourself!

Samson have given two of their professional dynamic vocal microphones a well-earned upgrade. The Q7X and the Q8X are the successors to the Q7 and Q8, respectively. Both mics have a streamlined design and an improved capsule suspension which makes them even better at preventing handling noise form being captured. The Q8X features an audio transformer that keeps hum and noise to an absolute minimum.

Seymour Duncan are known for their versatile guitar pickups and high-grade effects pedals, but now, they are diving headfirst into the world of power amps with the brand-new PowerStage!