During the Winter NAMM show, Hall E of the Anaheim Conference Centre plays host to a range of newcomers. This year, we caught up with founder of Cathedral Pipes Microphones and all-round good guy, Chuck Dickinson. 

Chuck tells us the story of how he started making microphones and sheds some light on his range of mics.

Korg's decision to revive the MS20 in the form of the MS20 mini at the 2013 NAMM show was welcomed by synth lovers across the globe. Finally, the classic had returned, and it even had MIDI on USB and 5-pin DIN. But for some, its smaller keyboard and minijack patch leads didn't quite hit the spot in the way that the original did. 

Radial announce the StageBug SB-7 EarMuff is now shipping. The SB-7 EarMuff is a unique headphone interface that enables the artist to mute one side of his or her headphones to eliminate bleed when recording.

The BAE 1032 is a classic 1073 Class-A preamp combined with a four-band equaliser based on the Neve 1081. It's available in both 1U rack and module versions and is shipping this month.

These new integrated keyboard/pad controller series from Alesis targets the musician, music producer and live performer.

Avantone, famous for their mid-range Auratone-inspired MixCubes, are branching out with the Avantone Pro series of full-range active studio monitors.

We reviewed the smaller ISO L8R155 from IsoAcoustics in the October 2012, and were impressed with their acoustic decoupling, so their latest custom design is intriguing.

Among Behringer's NAMM announcements were the new Motor series of controller keyboards with motorised faders, endless rotary knobs and percussion pads.

An 1176 comprtessor at the third of the price. Sounds too good to be true, doesn't it? Warm Audio are trying to prove you wrong with the WA76. Check out our video from NAMM 2014 for more info.

Akai have updated their entire MPK range of keyboard controllers with a new keybed, more sensitive RGB-backlit pads, enless rotary encoders and new software.