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AKM Audio Chip Fire | What Happened and What Does It Mean?

Today we're talking about the the unfortunate fire at the AKM Audio Chip factory in Japan, and what it means for supply chain in audio gear. With so many important pieces of technology (modeling amps, pro audio gear, interfaces, car stereos, etc) utilizing these chips, what can we expect to see over the next year in terms of availability or shortages? Take a listen to Chris' thoughts and comment below if you have any questions OR if you have any extra information to share! 

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