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Martin plumps for Audix
Rob Hughes Jan 28 2010, 9:57am
Mic firm once again supplies buzzing NAMM booth and celebrates 25 years in business
The Audix VX5 was, once again, the microphone of Choice in the Martin Guitars booth at the 2010 NAMM Show earlier this month.
Chris Thomas, artist relations for Martin Guitars, stated: “Audix VX5 microphones have been used exclusively on the Martin Guitar NAMM stage for years. Our artists rely on them, in this challenging performance setting, to be heard clearly every time. We wouldn’t have it any other way.”
Rock and Roll Hall of Famer, Jorma Kaukonen (Jefferson Airplane/Hot Tuna), is pictured singing through the Audix VX5 while playing his new signature Martin M-30.
Audix co-founder Cliff Castle said: “Martin has set the standard in acoustic guitars for over 175 years. The VX5 is a perfect choice for their acoustic presentations at their booth and we look forward to working with them in the future.”
This comes as Audix celebrates its 25th anniversary – the corporation was founded in Redwood City, California in 1985.
The firm is celebrating the milestone with a Silver Anniversary Edition of the i5 mic, the first 500 of which will be sequentially numbered and include a signed letter of authenticity.
Audix co-founder Cliff Castle commented: "Looking back, we are so proud of the products and services we have contributed to the music and sound industries. We appreciate the support of our customers, dealers, distributors, and sound engineers. To commemorate our 25th year, we chose to make the i5-Silver because it represents simplicity, elegance, and performance. And besides that, it just looks awesome in silver."
