Focusrite
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| Industry | Electronics, Professional Audio |
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| Founded | 1985 |
| Founder | Rupert Neve |
| Headquarters | Windsor House, Turnpike Rd, Cressex Business Park, High Wycombe, Buckinghamshire, England |
Key people | Phil Dudderidge |
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Focusrite PLC is an
History
Founded in 1985 by
Audio industry entrepreneur and co-founder of Soundcraft Electronics Ltd, Phil Dudderidge purchased the company's assets in April 1989, establishing Focusrite Audio Engineering Ltd and reissuing the original modules along with some new designs.[3] The company also designed a new console, the Focusrite Studio Console, released in 1990.
In August 2004, Focusrite acquired electronic instrument manufacturer Novation which became a subsidiary called Novation Digital Music Systems Ltd.[4]
On 12 December 2014, Focusrite was floated on the AIM market as Focusrite plc.[5]
In July 2019, Focusrite acquired monitor speaker manufacturer ADAM Audio,[6] and in December 2019 acquired Martin Audio[7] who manufacture loudspeaker systems for sound reinforcement.
In April 2021, Focusrite acquired Sequential, a designer of analogue synthesizers.[8]
In March 2022, Focusrite acquired the UK audio equipment maker Linea Research Holdings for £12.6 million.[9]
References
- ^ "Focusrite". Focusrite. April 2013.
- ^ "Letter from Focusrite to Mercenary Audio". Mercenary Audio. September 2006. Archived from the original on 10 May 2011. Retrieved 24 May 2011.
- ^ "Focusrite Company History". Plan 2 Music. September 2006. Archived from the original on 22 August 2011. Retrieved 7 June 2011.
- ^ "Focusrite acquire Novation". Novation Music. 1 August 2004. Archived from the original on 13 November 2005.
- ^ "Focusrite PLC - Intention to Float". London Stock Exchange. 24 November 2014.[permanent dead link]
- ^ "ADAM Audio becomes a part of Focusrite Group". ADAM Audio. 16 July 2019. Retrieved 23 April 2020.
- ^ "Focusrite plc announces the acquisition of Martin Audio Ltd". martin-audio.com. Retrieved 23 April 2020.
- ^ "Focusrite acquires analogue synth powerhouse Sequential".
- ^ "Music giant Focusrite acquires audio equipment maker Linea Research Holdings". The Business Magazine. 15 March 2022. Retrieved 16 March 2022.