Now is the right time to become an American Federation of Musicians member. From ragtime to rap, from the early phonograph to today's digital recordings, the AFM has been there for its members. And now there are more benefits available to AFM members than ever before, including a multi-million dollar pension fund, excellent contract protection, instrument and travelers insurance, work referral programs and access to licensed booking agents to keep you working.
As an AFM member, you are part of a membership of more than 80,000 musicians. Experience has proven that collective activity on behalf of individuals with similar interests is the most effective way to achieve a goal. The AFM can negotiate agreements and administer contracts, procure valuable benefits and achieve legislative goals. A single musician has no such power.
The AFM has a proud history of managing change rather than being victimized by it. We find strength in adversity, and when the going gets tough, we get creative - all on your behalf.
Like the industry, the AFM is also changing and evolving, and its policies and programs will move in new directions dictated by its members. As a member, you will determine these directions through your interest and involvement. Your membership card will be your key to participation in governing your union, keeping it responsive to your needs and enabling it to serve you better. To become a member now, visit www.afm.org/join.
Radial BigShot i/o passive instrument selector allows fluid switching between two instruments via a foot switch, without needing to adjust amp volume. The 100% true-bypass BigShot is compact and easy to use and has a separate tuner output. Bright LEDs confirm instrument selection.
The A6021 Deluxe Rigid Cymbal Vault from Protection Racket takes the storage and transportation of cymbals to another level. It’s made with a fully rigid, polycarbonate frame that is tough and lightweight. Cymbals are protected in Propile fleece and cushioned by Rocket Foam in eight internal compartments for cymbals up to 24 inches, each with fiberglass inserts. Hi-hats and splash cymbals fit snuggly inside case lid pockets. Cymbal Vaults come with sturdy zippers, waterproof luggage tags, Progrip handles, as well as padded shoulder straps.
The Bose F1 Model 812 Passive Flexible Array loudspeakers can be configured into four unique shapes to let installers focus sound into target listening areas, offering exceptional power and clarity for any small to medium size venue. The loudspeakers are engineered with an array of eight Bose 2.25-inch drivers, 100-degree horizontal waveguides, a high-power 12-inch woofer, and a lower crossover point. Each speaker is housed in a rugged enclosure with six M8 threaded insert points, combined with a full suite of optional mounting accessories.
Zoom’s H4n Pro handy recorder delivers high-quality, four-track music recording. Comprising all of the features of the original H4n, the Pro model adds advanced condenser microphones, high performance mic preamps, and an extremely low noise floor (-120 dBu EIN). Locking combo connectors ensure mic cables stay secure, while a headphone/line out jack makes it easy to send high definition stereo directly to a camera. It features three recording modes, built-in studio-grade effects, and the ability to function as a two-input/two-output USB audio interface. The rubberized, ergonomic body adds to its durability.
The Audix Performance Series professional wireless system lets musicians go from setup to performance in three easy steps: scan, sync, and play. Pressing a hot key on the receiver, it scans for open frequencies for five to 20 seconds and selects an available frequency. Then, the user holds the transmitter to the sync light for a couple seconds to lock to the receiver. It is available in either the 40 Series, a diversity system with 32 MHz of spectrum, or the 60 Series, a dual channel system with diversity receivers and 64MHz of extended spectrum.
Nady’s PitchFork guitar or bass pedal tuner puts accurate, true bypass tuning technology (+/- one cent) in a rugged stomp box. Its easy-to-read LED has a choice of three convenient display modes—meter, full strobe, and half strobe. It also features easy-to-use calibration in 1Khz steps (436Hz to 445Hz) and optional standard tuning or a choice of seven flat settings.
