Pro audio’s foremost brands have started introducing their freshest, finest innovations of the year at NAMM 2025, which include many dazzling devices for the studio and stage. From microphones and portable PAs to summing mixers and headphones, the following is a Guitar Center roundup of the most exciting pro audio equipment from major manufacturers, such as Shure, API, QSC, Audio-Technica, PMC, Solid State Logic and more.
New in Pro Audio, Recording and Live Sound at NAMM 2025
Allen & Heath
Allen & Heath’s formidable SQ series established a new standard for compact digital mixers in 2017. The youngest member of the family—the SQ-Rack—contains the same DNA found in its fader-equipped siblings, conveniently scaled down to rackmount-size for touring rigs as well as permanent installations.
Two independent, 24-channel internal mixers can be combined for 48 total channels, all powered by Allen & Heath’s elite 96kHz XCVI FPGA processing for outstanding audio fidelity. With numerous onboard effects and remote mixing via the SQ MixPad app, the Allen & Heath SQ-Rack mixer marks a forward leap for comprehensive live sound centerpieces with a compact footprint.
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Why the Allen & Heath SQ-Rack Is a NAMM Standout: Allen & Heath’s SQ-Rack mixer posits itself as the ultimate FOH companion for fly gigs and touring.
Alto Professional
Alto debuted its TX series of powered speakers that can be deployed as mains or monitors. Two subwoofers are also part of the package. The Alto TX408 delivers 350W of Class-D power (configured as 250 watts for low frequencies and 100 watts for highs), Bluetooth connectivity (plus a Bluetooth True Wireless Stereo feature that links two speakers without the need for cables), 8" low-frequency driver and with 1.4" voice coil, 1" titanium diaphragm high-frequency driver, onboard 2-channel mixer and Contour EQ (tailors response to playback needs. The TX410, TX412 and TX415 offer the same features, with the exception of speaker sizes—a 10" low-frequency driver for the TX410, a 12" driver and 2" voice coil for the TX412 and a 15" driver and 2" voice coil for the TX415. The TX412 and TX415 also double the Class-D power output with 700 watts, divided as 500 watts for lows and 200 watts for highs. Finally, the two Alto subwoofers serve up 900 watts of Class-D power, DSP-based EQ and a selectable low-pass filter (80Hz/100Hz/120Hz). The TX12S struts a 12" woofer with 2" voice coil, and the TX18S provides an 18" woofer with 3" voice coil.
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API
The ASM164 by Automated Processes, Inc., is a 16-channel analog summing mixer based on a section taken directly from their contemporary small-format console, THE BOX. Designed for project and home studios, the ASM164 offers legendary API sound in a space-saving package. Sporting per-channel inserts, two stereo program buses and signature API 2510/2520 op-amps, the ASM164 summing mixer is a brilliant addition to any hybrid analog-digital workflow.
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Why the API ASM164 a NAMM Standout: Now you can inject API analog color into individual tracks, groups and complete mixes using the ASM164.
Audio-Technica
The latest addition to Audio-Technica’s R-Series are the ATH-R50x open-back reference headphones for critical listening applications, including editing, mixing and mastering. By design, the R50x’s open-back construction produces low end more naturally than closed headphones, and the stereo image is more immersive thanks to crosstalk between the drivers. The low-impedance (50 ohms) ATH-R50x studio headphones can be sufficiently driven by consumer devices, such as smartphones and tablets, as well as professional headphone amplifiers for incredibly detailed sound in any listening scenario.
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Why Audio-Technica ATH-R50x Headphones Are a NAMM Standout: Sonic punch, clarity and accuracy, in addition to long-lasting comfort and durability, make the Audio-Technica ATH-R50x reference headphones a surefire choice for discerning studio engineers.
Audix
Take the stage with one of three new Audix dynamic handheld vocal microphones—the OMX-E, OMX-T and OMX-M, each specifically tailored to various vocal scenarios. Where the OMX-E (Extended) has additional range for energetic performers bouncing around the stage, the OMX-T (Tight) offers a supercardioid polar pattern to focus sound and minimize bleed. Then there’s the OMX-M (Mid-tight), which includes a mid-high frequency boost to push vocals forward in the mix.
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Audix also introduces the new D6X dynamic instrument microphone based on the classic D6, now featuring three selectable frequency response profiles. The original D6 is known primarily as a kick drum mic, and the D6X’s Deep setting reflects the chest-thumping low-end reproduction of its predecessor. The Balanced position increases midrange and upper-midrange response while retaining powerful lows. Finally, the Natural frequency curve provides more linear coloration and is great on a wider range of instruments, including electric guitar, percussion and more.
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Electro-Voice
Electro-Voice expands the best-selling EVOLVE lineup with 70 and 90 portable column arrays—bigger, beastlier versions of the popular 30M and 50M systems, boasting 15" and 18" subwoofers, respectively. These sleek portable PAs offer eight-channel mixers with Bluetooth and the ability to process signals onboard or remotely via the Electro-Voice QuickSmart Mobile app. Even with the increased power larger subwoofers provide, the EVOLVE 70M and 90M column arrays remain compact and manageable for on-the-go musicians.
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JBL
JBL grows the PRX900 Series of powered loudspeakers by introducing the formidable PRX925 and PRX935. The PRX925 is a 2-way, dual 15" woofer system with a 1.5" tweeter, while the PRX935 utilizes a 3-way speaker arrangement consisting of a single 15" woofer, 6.5" midrange driver and a 1.5" high-frequency compression driver.
Both include a pair of XLR/TRS combo jacks and a 3.5 mm auxiliary input, powerful DSP with 12-band parametric EQ, built-in dbx DriveRack technology with Automatic Feedback Suppression and remote mixing capabilities through the JBL Pro Connect app.
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Mackie
Recognizing the ever-changing audio needs of musicians, livestreamers, podcasters and content creators, Mackie introduces the uniquely portable, battery-powered ProFX10 GO analog mixer. The ProFX10 GO is a fully featured compact mixer based on the ProFX10v3+, boasting 10 channels, four Onyx preamps, a powerful digital effects engine and bidirectional Bluetooth connectivity with Mix Minus. Cut ties with power cables and take advantage of its rechargeable GB-10 battery, offering up to eight hours of continuous use.
Why the Mackie ProFX10 GO Is a NAMM Standout: With wireless battery power on the table, the ProFX10 GO makes an outstanding field mixer and/or recorder.
PMC
PMC’s world-class studio monitors are making their way to Guitar Center for the first time, beginning with their flagship nearfields in an exclusive white cabinet. Their result6 speakers are a fabulous introduction to PMC monitoring, designed and built to acoustic perfection using proprietary Advanced Transmission Line (ATL) bass loading and D-Fin high-frequency dispersion. These special-edition PMC result6 studio monitors also feature a Guitar Center Pro Custom House gold plaque on the back acknowledging Guitar Center’s collaboration with the renowned brand.
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Why PMC result6 Monitors Are a NAMM Standout: PMC monitors have not been available at Guitar Center until now, and we’re celebrating with limited-edition result6 nearfield studio monitors.
QSC
QSC jumps into the portable column speaker ring with the KC12 3-way loudspeaker system, featuring a 12" subwoofer, two 4" midrange drivers and a 1" tweeter with a Length-Equalized Acoustic Flare (LEAF) waveguide for maximum coverage. Powered by 3,000 watts of Class-D amplification, the QSC KC12 readily hits distortion-free levels of up to 132 room-filling decibels. Plus, you can pair two units wirelessly over Bluetooth for maximum volume and dispersion in larger rooms or venues. Designed with DJs, singer-songwriters, solo entertainers and small ensembles in mind, the KC12 generates powerful, high-fidelity sound in a compact package.
Shure
For concert venues, theaters, houses of worship, schools and other medium- or large-scale live sound installations, Shure delivers their first four-channel wireless receiver in the SLXD4Q+. Shure’s ultrareliable SLX-D ecosystem offers stable, crystal-clear signals, and plays host to a variety of wireless handheld and lavalier microphones, in addition to instrument packs for untethered live performance. Cover your cable-free bases with one or two Shure SLXD4Q+ four-channel systems.
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Shure also introduced the MV7i at this year's NAMM. This expansion on Shure's MV7 line of microphones innovates by adding an on-board audio interface. This dynamic mic streamlines your recording or streaming setup—letting you connect additional XLR mics and instruments directly with no need for external interfaces.
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Solid State Logic
It’s been several years since recording industry titan Solid State Logic entered the audio interface game. A logical next step in the evolution of their home and project studio hardware, the all-new SSL 18 is a 26-in/28-out rackmount USB-C interface, featuring 32-bit/192kHz conversion, eight preamps, 10 line outputs, 4K analog enhancement to inject old-school console color and a dedicated XLR talkback input.
Alpha 8 is a complementary expander, providing an additional eight line-level ins and outs, as well as ADAT and S/PDIF connectivity to unite multiple pieces of studio hardware.
Why the SSL 18 and Alpha 8 Are a NAMM Standout: Together, the SSL 18 and Alpha 8 rackmount units provide home and project studios expansive I/O and renowned Solid State Logic quality at a competitive price.