The NAMM TEC Awards recognizes and honors people, companies and products that have attained the highest standards of excellence within the audio, music technology and sound production industry.
The “Call for Entries” deadline is Thursday, August 31, 2023 for submitting new pro audio and music products to the NAMM TEC Awards nominating panel in one of 23 “Technical Achievement” categories (see below for full list). There is no charge to submit products.
Pro Audio or Musical Instrument manufacturers should submit NEW products that were released, shipping and IN COMMERCIAL USE during the eligibility period of July 1, 2022 to June 30, 2023.
To submit your company’s products, visit: www.tecawards.org/call-for-entries
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THE TECHNICAL ACHIEVEMENT CATEGORIES
Amplification Hardware / Studio & Sound Reinforcement: Amplifiers, speaker/monitor management, system controllers, signal distribution, snakes, feedback eliminators, crossovers and related equipment
Audio Apps & Hardware / Peripherals for Smartphones & Tablets: Mobile applications and hardware for recording and music production, audio measurement, utilities, controllers, signal processing and musical instruments — recording, test/measurement, control, audio, and music production/performance and add-ons/accessories
Audio Education Technology: Books, programs, software, hardware systems and devices intended to promote knowledge of audio and musical topics.
Computer Audio Hardware: Converters, interfaces, master clocks, data storage, peripherals, and made-for-audio computers
DJ Production Technology (Hardware / Software): Turntables, mixers, signal processing, controllers, software and peripherals specifically designed for DJ production and live performance
Headphone / Earpiece Technology: Headphones and in-ear transducers for professional studio, live sound and broadcast
Large Format Console Technology: Mixing boards OVER 60 pounds for recording, broadcast or sound reinforcement
Microphone Preamplifiers: Mic preamps, channel strips and other products that process mic-level signals
Microphones – Recording: Microphones and accessories for recording applications
Microphones – Sound Reinforcement: Microphones and accessories for live sound applications
Musical Instrument Amplification & Effects: Instrument amps, preamp/processing/effects rack units and pedalboards, stomp boxes and related equipment
Musical Instrument Hardware: Hardware-based synths, samplers, drum machines, instruments and controllers
Musical Instrument Software: Virtual instruments, music creation software, instrument libraries/loops, amp modelers and related equipment
Production Essentials: Acoustic materials, synchronizers, control systems, DI Boxes, test equipment, accessories and related equipment
Signal Processing Hardware: Delays, reverbs, compressors, limiters, equalizers, noise reduction, and other effects
Signal Processing Hardware (500 Series Modules): Delays, reverbs, compressors, limiters, equalizers, noise reduction, and other effects in the 500 Series format
Signal Processing Software (Dynamics / EQ / Utilities): Standalone and plug-ins – compressors, limiters, equalizers, crossovers, meters, restoration and related equipment for computer-based signal manipulation
Signal Processing Software (Effects): Stand-alone and plug-ins — delays, reverbs, chorus, pitch/harmony, spatial apps and related equipment for computer-based signal manipulation
Small Format Console Technology: Portable, under 60-pound mixers for recording, broadcast or sound reinforcement
Sound Reinforcement Loudspeakers: Main and stage monitor systems, drivers, horns, transducers and other components for live sound applications
Studio Monitors: Speakers, monitors, drivers and components for studio applications
Wireless Technology: Wireless systems including mics, transmitters, receivers, accessories, and related equipment
Workstation Technology / Recording Devices: Computer-based DAWs and digital editing systems; and hardware based systems for recording and capturing audio
