PALM EXPO 2019
The yearly exhibition, PALM Expo, never seizes to put together a platform for a diverse display of latest live performance technology and world class Musicians.
The 19th year old Expo is known to bring together various enthusiasts from several regions of the world. Ranging from inventors, engineers, CEOs to Artists that breathed life into the tools made for the purpose of creating inspiring art. The exhibition features a wide array of lighting systems, music instruments, high grade speakers, and even industrial mechanical components.
The exhibition was held at Bombay Exhibition Centre, that in spite of promising a staggering 445,109 sq. ft of meeting space received crowds in thousands. Although, booths in dedicated halls were spread strategically to maintain a smooth flow of visitors. Visitors consisting of traders, CEOs, Music enthusiasts, Artists, and tons of lollygaggers.
PALM is also known to show off equipment that is built for professionals in the various fields the exhibition engages in. From trying out the freshest pair of headphones to taking part in monitored live array rigging, PALM made sure there was something to keep your brains pulsating. PALM had two areas dedicated for live performances by artists, hosted by the two super brands: Harman and Yamaha; each of the line ups had their own appeal. There were young artists performing alongside some greats such as Louis Banks. This diversity in music genre and levels of musicality was definitely inspiring if not intriguing to witness. A range of brands sold their products, mainly inclined towards, pro audio and lighting, music publications, and music production.
Although, at PALM Expo 2019, there were a few brands that found their very own sweet spot between the everyday consumer and industry's creators.
JBL's new family of studio monitors, NANO K series, targets the "pro-sumer". Ranging from 3 to 8 inched drivers across six models; these monitors are Bluetooth compatible and priced at more accessible rates for studio quality performance. Georg Neumann, hailing from Berlin, introduced their first ever pair of headphones to the Indian market: the NDH 20. Providing studio grade headphones tailor made for an everyday listener.
Yamaha was proud to announce their latest keyboard, the "i500", that is fully assembled in India.
"Built for India, Built in India" refers to the distinct sound palette in the keyboard that is similar to none. It features sounds and rhythms that are reminiscent of the different regions in India, complete with Ragas and Riyaz rountines.
Various stalls by music stores put together some "play rooms" for musicians who wanted to try out gear that isn't otherwise available for demonstration. A few artists from the industry, such as Warren Mendonsa, Karsh Kale, and Harshit Misra, were invited to jam at these stalls. It was a great display of the new avenues the advance in technology had to offer to creators. Just like that, PALM pulled off the one of India's biggest international expositions, keeping their reputation alive