Our Partners
Cloud Microphones
The story began with RCA* when Harry F. Olson developed the 44 and 77 series of ribbon microphones. Jon R. Sank succeeded Mr. Olson and was challenged by RCA to improve upon Harry’s best microphones. He did just that with the BK11, a direct descendant of the 44 series. It has been an industry secret for many years among top engineers, that the BK-11 is the most advanced ribbon microphone in the world.
Randall
Don Randall partnered with Leo Fender in 1946 to develop, market, and distribute Fender instruments and amplifiers. In 1953 he became president of Fender. Under his marketing genius, organizational expertise, and senior partnership with Leo Fender, Fender Sales grew steadily throughout the 1950s and thrived well into the 1960s on an international scale. Don Randall coined the names Esquire, Telecaster, Broadcaster, Stratocaster, Precision Bass, Twin Reverb, Bassman, and others.
RhythmTech
When Richard Taninbaum went into The Power Station, one of New York’s most famous recording studios for a session with producer and engineer Bob Clearmountain, little did he know that he would leave with an idea that would revolutionize the world of percussion. A full-time drummer and percussionist whose album credits include hits with such artists as Herbie Mann, Ben E. King, and Eddie Kendricks; Taninbaum explains, “I was laying down a tambourine track that was over 15 minutes long. After a couple of takes my arm got so tired that I couldn’t continue. I felt pretty bad but Bob (Clearmountain) told me that my problem was no different than any other percussionist’s.
Valenti Guitars
Where nothing but aesthetic perfection is allowed, Valenti Guitars are constructed to be an extension of the musician’s imagination and skills, thanks to uncompromising sound and playability.
Personally selected tonewoods with more than 10 years drying process, top quality hardware, handwound pickups made specifically for each instrument and unlimited custom options are the ingredients that you’ll find on every Valenti guitar and bass.
Washburn Guitars
1883, Chicago. George Washburn begins a legacy of greatness with the first Washburn stringed instruments, bringing quality instruments priced for home musicians. In 1889, Washburn becomes the largest mandolin maker in America.
Oscar Schmidt
The Oscar Schmidt Company was founded in 1871 and incorporated in 1911. By the early 1900s, the company had five factories in Europe and a factory on Ferry Street in Jersey City. They made all kinds of stringed instruments: guitars, banjos, mandolins, ukuleles, zithers, and Autoharps®
CAD Audio
CAD Audio originally took shape as the Astatic Corporation in 1931, founded by C.M. Chorpening and F.H. Woodworth, two ham radio operators who needed a static-free microphone for their transmitters. They worked with local engineers to develop the company’s first crystal radio microphone, the model D-104.
Kali Audio
Kali Audio was started in January 2018 by some of the Professional Audio Industry’s most passionate individuals. With engineering at the forefront, Kali aims to make loudspeakers and related products that present the best possible value to our customers. By devoting time and resources to research and development, and with a little bit of panache, we offer high-performance products that fit any budget. Kalis products are designed and engineered in California, and each of our product lines is named after a town or city in California. Lone Pine, our debut line of studio monitors, gets its name from a town in the Eastern Sierra from which climbers disembark to summit Mt. Whitney, the highest mountain in the lower 48 states. Much like this climb, we felt that our debut line was ambitious, challenging, and a little risky.
Heil Sound
Morley® started off in the late 60’s by two brothers Marv and Ray Lubow. The company was first called Tel-Ray Electronics and was located in southern California. As Ray began tinkering around with a smaller alternative to a Leslie speaker, the company name Morley® was born. The name was actually a play on the name Leslie / Morley® (Less / More). The company produced many inventive effects through 1989 when Morley® was acquired by Sound Enhancement Products.
ZZIPP
Originally established as the Italian subsidiary of Monacor International, over the years it has acquired exclusive distribution rights for the Italian market, reaching a total of 15 international brands and 2 proprietary brands.
In 2013, the ownership became fully Italian. Thanks to the rapid market growth, ZZIPP was launched in 2015 as a brand through which the company designs and distributes accessories for musical instruments and professional audio. In 2017, the DiGi Project brand became essential for integrated systems.
Enova Solutions
Renato Jost and Dario Selecky, two seasoned Pro A/V professionals, founded Enova Solutions AG based in Schindellegi Switzerland in 2018. Enova Solutions AG, previously known as Connector Distribution GmbH, currently offers over 250 products under the ENOVA brand. The ENOVA brand is the high-quality alternative in regard of connectors and assembled cables for the musical instrument industry and the professional entertainment industry in general. Through its distribution partners, Enova Solutions is represented in 21 countries. Since its re-incorporation the company has developed the «True Mold» connection technology, marketed under the Enova Nxt brand. All products of the EnovaNxt brand stand for reliable Plug-and-Play and are manufactured in Europe.
