The Musikmesse International Press Award (MIPA), considered to be the Grammys of the musical instrument/pro audio industry, were presented to the winners at a special MIPA party and awards ceremony held during the Musikmesse in Frankfurt, Germany on March 13th, 2008.
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Over 300 international representatives of manufacturers and distributors of musical instruments and audio equipment joined for the 9th mipa Awards Show.
Here's the list of winners and nominees:
Acoustic Drums
Winner: DW X-ply Series
Also nominated: Sonor Steve Smith 30th Anniversary Kit and Yamaha PHX Phoenix Series
Cymbals
Winner: Zildjian Armand Series
Also nominated: Sabian APX Series and Meinl Mb8 Series
Drum Microphone
Winner: Beyerdynamic Opus Series
Also nominated: M Audio Pulsar II and Solaris and Audix Fusion 7
Drum Hardware
Winner: Yamaha Hexrack
Also nominated: Trick Dominator Bassdrum Pedal and Pearl BC100-S Convertible Base Cymbal Stand
Drumheads
Winner: Evans EC Resonant Heads
Also nominated: Remo Black Suede Heads and Aquarian Texture Coated Heads with Z-100 Coating
Drumsticks
Winner: Vic Firth Signature Series
Also nominated: Pro-Mark Stealth & Rocket Rods and Zildjian Artist Series
E-Drums
Winner: Roland TD-9KS Set
Also nominated: Yamaha DTXTREME III Special Kit and 2Box Drumit 5
Percussion Instruments
Winner: Meinl Foot Cabasa
Also nominated: Remo Ergo Drum System and Schlagwerk Cajon Booster Set