Purchasing Resources for Music Equipment

7th Wave Productions

Company offers recording, editing and producing audio for CD-ROM and the Web.

http://www.7thwaveproductions.com/

Akai Musical Instrument Corp. (AMIC)

Texas based company that manufactures audio products for the musical instrument, professional, broadcast and post production markets.

http://www.akaipro.com/

AKG Acoustics

Manufacturer of audio products including sound reinforcement equipment, microphones, acoustic speakers, signal processing equipment, headphones and power supplies. Products are sold to the recording, broadcast, entertainment, contracting and tourist indu

http://www.akg-acoustics.com/

Alesis

California company whose product line covers many aspects of studio recording and live music performances, as well as tools for broadcast, post-production for film and video, live sound reinforcement and multimedia creation.

http://www.alesis.com/

Allen & Heath

Specializes in professional audio mixing consoles. The company designs, manufactures and exports a range of products for live sound venues, touring bands, DJs, nightclubs and recording studios.

http://www.allen-heath.com/

Allstage Equipment

Sound and lighting rental company specializing in disc jockey systems, lighting and sound reinforcement.

http://www.allstageequipment.com/

AMS Neve

Supplies digital and analogue mixing consoles and hard disk recorder/editors for film and video post production, broadcast, music recording and live/theatre applications.

http://www.ams-neve.com/

Anchor Audio, Inc.

Manufacturer of portable sound systems. Products are sold to multiple industries.

http://www.anchoraudio.com/

Antex Electronics Corp.

Manufacturer of audio voice and graphics boards, digital audio and video playback systems. The audio voice boards and audio graphics boards enable computers to record and play back spoken data. Products are sold to the aircraft and automation industries

http://www.antex.com/

Aphex Systems, Ltd.

Sun Valley, California based company specializing in high end audio for recording, sound reinforcement, production and broadcast.

http://www.aphex.com/

Apogee Electronics Corp.

Providers of analog-to-digital and digital-to-analog conversion equipment.

http://www.apogeedigital.com/

ART

A tube dynamics processing manufacturer. Based New York.

http://www.artroch.com/

Ashly Audio

Products include mixers, compressor-limiters, equalizers and power amplifiers.

http://www.ashly.com/

Astatic Communications

Specializes in microphones and installation accessories.

http://www.astatic.com/

ATC Speakers

Based in United Kingdom, ATC hand builds accurate professional reference loudspeakers.

http://www.atc.gb.net/

Audio Research

Manufacturer of precision, hi-fi audio equipment.

http://www.audioresearch.com/

Audio Technica

Developer of headphones, microphones, mixers and electronic products for home and professional use. Based in Ohio.

http://www.audio-technica.com/

Audio Toys, Inc.

Manufacturer of audio mixing consoles, rackmount gear and audio mixing automation equipment. Products are sold to the audio industry. This company was capitalized by private investment.

http://www.audiotoys.com/

Audio-Technica (A-T)

Stow, Ohio based electro-acoustic designer and manufacturer. The company offers high-performance headphones, microphones, mixers and electronic products for home and professional use.

http://www.audiotechnica.com/

Audio300

Provides sound reinforcement, installation and audio consulting services.

http://www.audio300.com/

Audiosource

San Francisco based audio manufacturer of amplifiers, preamplifiers, equalizers, indoor/outdoor speakers, in wall speakers, powered subwoofers and surround sound processors.

http://www.audiosource.net/

Avid Technology, Inc. / Digidesign Division

Manufacturer of audio processing boards, editing boxes and audio-processing software for use with Macintosh and digital hard disk recording. The systems are used for editing. Products are sold to the audio, music and video post-production industries.

http://www.digidesign.com/

BBE Sound, Inc.

Huntington Beach, California based manufacturer of high definition sound processors for home stereo systems, and signal processors and active direct boxes for professional audio applications.

http://www.bbesound.com/

Bellari

Audio electronics manufacturer specializing in interface accessories, mixers, amplifiers, signal processors and signal sources. Based in Salt Lake City, Utah.

http://www.rolls.com/

Bertsch Electronics

Produces audio products for the recording industry and much more.

http://www.bertschelectronics.com/

BGW Systems, Inc.

Manufacturer of power amplifiers for professional audio applications and rack-mount computers and accessories. Products are sold mainly to PC network installers and professional audio industries. This company was capitalized by private investment.

http://www.bgw.com/

Bogen Communications, Inc.

Develops, manufactures, and markets telecommunications peripherals, sound processing equipment, and unified messaging products and services. Headquartered in New Jersey with offices in Germany.

http://www.bogen.com

Bosch

German based Bosch Multimedia Systems operates as a system provider for technology, such as data studios, transmitters, receivers, audio and video distribution and displays.

http://www.bosch.de/index_e.htm

Brainstorm

Specialize in providing time code solutions for all audio and post production needs. Based in California with an office in Belgium.

http://www.brainstormtime.com/

Capitol Design Group (CDG)

Sells audio equipment to Theme Parks, Churches, Government, National Parks, school & restaurant chains.

http://www.capitoldesigngroup.com/

CD World

Manufacturer and exporter of Rimax CD duplicators.

http://www.cdworld.es/

CDI Media, Inc.

Manufacturer of audio and video cassettes; and provider of audio/visual production services. The company provides full audio/visual duplication services. Products and services are sold to multiple industries.

http://www.cdimedia.com/

China Shunde

Producer of speaker fittings, including headphones, earphones and microphones.

http://www.kolok.com.cn/index.html

Clear-Vu Products

Clear-Vu is a company specializing in loss prevention packaging for sell-through and rental media including VHS, DVD, CD and game cartridges. With clients ranging from large corporate retailers to single-store retailers, Clear-Vu provides intelligent solu

http://www.clear-vu.com/

Comcon Industries

Manufacturer of audio, video and broadcast equipment, as well as video and audio OB-vans of any configuration.

http://www.comconservices.com/

Crest National Videotape and Film Laboratories

Crest National offers: MPEG-1 and MPEG -2 compression from virtually any video format with delivery on DLT, DDS, Exabyte, CD or other format; DVD Premastering / VBR-MPEG 2 Encoding; and DVD/CD Manufacturing.

http://www.crestnational.com/

D.A.S. Audio s.a.

manufactures professional audio products.

http://www.dasaudio.com/

Digital Pro Sound

Offers tools and equipment for digital media professionals.

http://www.digitalprosound.com/

Digital Theater Systems

California based company that develops, markets and licenses proprietary digital audio technology for use in theatrical and consumer audio markets.

http://www.dtstech.com/

DigiTech

Part of Salt Lake City, Utah based Harman Music Group, this company manufactures a studio line of signal processing products, guitar amplification products and vocalist harmony processing products.

http://www.digitech.com/

DOD

Utah based manufacturer of FX, Multi-Effects, SR, and Dimension products and accessories; part of the Harman International Company.

http://www.dod.com/

E-Mu Systems/Ensoniq

Designer and manufacturer of digital sampling systems, digital sample playback devices, random access digital audio recorders, and sample-based synthesizers and keyboards.

http://www.emu.com/

ElectricBox.com

Provider of professional audio equipment.

http://www.electricbox.com/

Event Electronics LLC

Santa Barbara, California based manufacturer of microphones, monitors, and surround sound and digital products.

http://www.event1.com/

EVI Audio (Electro Voice)

Buchanan, Michigan based Electro-Voice is a division of Telex Communications, Inc. designing, manufacturing and marketing audio, wireless and multimedia communications equipment and sound products for the professional audio market.

http://www.electrovoice.com/

Fostex Corp.

Manufacturer and marketer of professional DAT recorders, personal studio products, digital multitrack recorders and hard disk recorder/editors. The company is headquartered in Japan.

http://www.fostex.com/

Gallien-Krueger

San Jose, California based manufacturer of amplifiers, heads, combos, cabinets and accessories.

http://www.gallien-krueger.com/

Gemini Sound Products Corp.

Carteret, New Jersey based manufacturer that provides sales and service for professional audio and lighting products. The company's products are utilized by club and mobile DJ's, nightclubs, recreation facilities, contractors, presenters, houses of worsh

http://www.geminidj.com/

Guitammer Company, Inc.

Provides low frequency sound products.

http://www.thebuttkicker.com/

Hafler

Tempe, Arizona based distributor of professional audio equipment such as amplifiers and reference monitors for use in recording studios, movie theaters and concert halls. The company is part of the Rockford Corporation, an audio electronics manufacturer.

http://www.hafler.com/

Hosa

Manufacturer of audio, video, computer, MIDI, digital and AC power cables, connectors, converters, adaptors, microphone input, transformers, patch bays and active direct boxes.

http://www.hosatech.com/

Ivie Technologies Inc.

Manufacturer of acoustics equipment including noise control and sound testing equipment and sound reinforcement systems including amplifiers and matrix mixers used in large buildings. Products are sold to audio consultants, audio contractors and noise co

http://www.ivie.com/

Jim Wallace Audio

Creator and deliverer of sound and video technology with a primary focus on media for web delivery.

http://www.jwaudio.com/

König & Meyer

German manufacturer of stands including music, instrument, microphone, pro audio, keyboard, and special stands as well as thrones and benches.

http://www.k-m.de/

Lexicon, Inc.

Manufacturer of digital audio signal processing equipment. Products sold to the professional recording industry and consumer home theater marketplace.

http://www.lexicon.com/

Line 6

Thousand Oaks, California based manufacturer of digital modeling guitar amplification products.

http://www.line6.com/

Manhasset Specialty Co.

Manufacturer of concert-style music stands, instrument stands and accessories.

http://www.manhasset-specialty.com/

Midiman

Manufacturer of electronic music and multimedia products including MIDI interfaces, synchronizers, SMPTE reader and writer post production equipment, line mixers and digital-to-analog and analog-to-digital converters. Products are sold to the music indus

http://www.midiman.net/

Millenia Music & Media Systems

Designer and manufacturer of professional audio recording products. Their products are intended for uncompromised acoustic recording, mixing and mastering — where sonic accuracy and musical realism are essential.

http://www.mil-media.com/

Muze

The company's products serve retailers by helping their customers become informed, confident, motivated and passionate buyers. Muze has been setting the pace for interactive entertainment commerce, having created an in-store music information system. Th

http://www.muze.com/

Needledoctor.com

Specializes in cartridges, turntables, analog playback equipment, cables and other audiophile accessories. Company is based in Minneapolis, Minnesota.

http://www.needledoctor.com/

Numark Industries

North Kingstown, Rhode Island based manufacturer of quality DJ products: mixers, CD players, turntables, amplifiers, headphones, wireless microphones and accessories.

http://www.numark.com/flash/

Number 9 Audio Group

Multi-service company comprised of two Recording Studios, Media Duplication Facilities, Pro Audio Rentals and Recording Instruction. Located in Toronto.

http://www.number9audio.com/

Panasonic

A part of Japan based Matsushita Electric, Panasonic is a developer and manufacturer of professional audio products.

http://www.panasonic.com/

Peavey Electronics Corp.

Manufacturer of acoustic, bass and electric guitars, guitar and bass amps, drums, as well as MIDI/keyboard.

http://www.peavey.com/products/amps_mi/

Peirce-Phelps Home Page

Independent distributors of audio and video equipment and other appliances.

http://www.peirce.com/

QSC Audio Products Inc.

Manufactures sound equipment including amplifers and signal processors for professional use. Based in Costa Mesa, California.

http://www.qscaudio.com/

Quad Electroacoustics

Offers hand-built hi-fi equipment.

http://www.quad-hifi.co.uk/

Quantegy

Manufactures professional audio, video and instrumentation media products for use in the aerospace, communications, education, entertainment and government markets. Headquartered in Opelika, Alabama.

http://www.quantegy.com/

R.A.L. Audio Services

http://home.earthlink.net/~ralaudio/

Rane Corp.

Manufacturer of sound amplifiers, sound mixing equipment and signal converters. Products are sold to the recording and music industries and to commercial installers.

http://www.rane.com/

Rauna

Manufacturer of technically advanced speakers, turntables and hi-fi amplifiers.

http://www.rauna.com/index.html

Raxxess

Paterson, New Jersey based manufacturer of electronic racks and related accessories for the professional audio and video industies including commercial installation and music supply.

http://www.raxxess.com/

Re\'an Products, Inc.

Manufacturer of control knobs, collet knobs, patching systems, jack sockets and cabinet hardware.

http://www.rean.com/

Red Rose Music

Provider of amplifiers and various speakers.

http://www.redrosemusic.com/

REL Acoustics

Manufacturer of quality subwoofers for use in hi-fi and home theaters.

http://rel.net/

Revel

Specializes in manufacturing various loudspeakers.

http://www.revelspeakers.com/

Richmond Sound Design

Supplies programmable sound and show control solutions.

http://www.Show-Control.com/

Roland

Manufacturer and distributor of digital pianos and organs, keyboards and synthesizers, electronic percussion and DJ products.

http://www.rolandus.com

RR Audio Laboratory

Offers custom loudspeaker designs, acoustic design and consultation.

http://www.trapagon.com/

Sabine, Inc.

Manufacturer of electronic instrument tuners, feedback controllers and graphic equalizers. The FBX-1020 PLUS Exterminator(tm) is a controller that eliminates feedback. The AX-2000(tm) is a miniaturized guitar mount tuner with a built-in microphone and L

http://www.sabineusa.com/

Samson Technologies Corp.

Syosset, New York based manufacturer of wireless products, amplifiers, equalizers, racklight/power distribution systems, microphones, Brownsville Guitars and Armoured Cables. The company also distributes Hartke Bass Systems and Zoom Signal Processing.

http://www.samsontech.com/

Sapphires Sound & Light

UK based retailer providing a wide range of DJ equipment: decks, mixers, CD decks, headphones, amplifiers, speakers, lighting, cases, sound control, professional effects, and MiniDisc.

http://www.sapphires.co.uk/

Satellite Mobile Sound

Provider of full event production DJ services, dance floor lighting and music video projections.

http://www.satellitesound.com/

Sennheiser Electronics Corp.

US Distributor for Sennheiser, Neumann Microphones, D.A.S. Loudspeakers, Chevin Research amplifiers and Innova-Son Digital Mixing consoles. The company manufactures mixing consoles/audio consoles, noise reduction equipment, headphones and headsets, microp

http://www.sennheiserusa.com/

Shure Audio

Marketer of microphones and professional audio electronics for use by politicians, musicians, corporations, churches and broadcasters worldwide; part of Shure Inc., based in Evanston, Illinois.

http://www.shureaudio.com/

SKB Cases

Orange, California based manufacturer of cases for musical instruments as well as military, medical, technical, sports, pro-audio and industrial equipment.

http://www.skbcases.com/

Sound Reinforcement Specialists

Eight to 24 digital multitrack studio with live and location recording, as well as sound equipment.

http://www.srsaudio.com/

Steven Klein\'s Sound Control Room

Acoustic Design and Products for sound control. Located in Sherman Oaks, CA.

http://www.cdsmedia.com/soundcontrolroom

Studiomaster

UK based designer and manufacturer of professional audio equipment: audio processors, mixing and powered consoles, speakers and microphones.

http://www.studiomaster.com/

Surge Sound

Supplier of professional and commercial audio equipment.

http://www.surgesound.co.za/

Surrey Sound & Light

Supplier of equipment and accessories for the sound, lighting, special effects and entertainment industry.

http://surreysoundandlight.co.uk/

Sweetwater Sound

Online retailer of music equipment and accessories.

http://www.sweetwater.com/

Tam Industries

Marche, Italy based manufacturer of Quik-Lok products including keyboard, guitar, microphone, mixer, sheet music, speaker and lighting stands; stools and benches; amp, rack and DJ equipment stands; rack equipment stands and accessories; workstations and

http://www.quiklok.com/

Tannoy

UK based designer and manufacturer of loudspeaker systems for both consumer and professional applications. Products include: studio monitors, sound reinforcement L/speakers, electronic system controllers and power amplifiers.

http://www.tannoy.com/

Tascam

Manufacturer of professional audio products for home, project and professional studios. A division of the Japan based TEAC Corp.

http://www.tascam.com/

Timeline Vista, Inc.

Manufacturer of multi modular recorders, audio synchronizers and controllers, used in audio/video post-production. This company was capitalized by private investment and venture capital.

http://www.timelinevista.com/

TouchTunes Music Corp.

Canadian multi-disciplined software development and music entertainment firm specializing in digital jukebox production and entertainment. The company also specializes in the compilation and recording of music statistics.

http://www.touchtunes.com

Ultimate Support Systems

Fort Collins, Colorado based manufacturer of speaker, mic, guitar, keyboard, band and orchestra instrument stands as well as lighting trees.

http://www.ultimatesupport.com/

Waves

Provides audio-processing solutions for Digital Audio Workstations. Registered users worldwide.

http://www.waves.com/

Wenger Corporation

Offers equipment and technology for music education and performing arts, including a planning guide for secondary school music facilities.

http://www.wengercorp.com/

Wheeler Audio Associates

Parent/holding company of a high-tech operating unit which manufactures digital audio workstations. Services are provided to advertising agencies, radio stations and audio/video production facilities. This company was capitalized by private investment.

http://www.wheeleraudio.com/

World Wide Pro Audio Directory

Provides links to suppliers of musical and audio equipment, including amplifiers, microphones, mixing consoles and software.

http://www.audiodirectory.nl/