Acquisition
Regional and Local
Solotech Acquires J Sound Services
Solotech broadens its increasingly international footprint with acquisition of Nashville design-build company.
Business
Focusrite Group Acquires ADAM Audio
High-end studio monitor manufacturer joins Focusrite, Focusrite Pro, ADAM Audio, Novation and Ampify.
Business
Biamp Acquires Community Loudspeakers and Apart Audio
Community Loudspeakers and Apart Audio will join Biamp as product families within the company’s portfolio, with business functions gradually blending to form a single Biamp business.
Business
Sound United Acquires Onkyo Consumer Audio Division
Deal Includes Onkyo, Pioneer, Pioneer Elite and Integra brands
Blogs
The Aha Moment: Growing Through Acquisition, Part Two
Part two of Peter Janis’ look at growing your pro audio business through acquisition.
Live
L-Acoustics Acquires DeltaLive
With the acquisition, the longtime pro-audio manufacturer moves into the live sound business.
Recording
At NAB: Adatasol Acquires Studio Suite Software
Recording facility management software nets new owner.
New Products
iZotope Acquires Exponential Audio
All assets, product line and founder now at iZotope.
Business
TSL Products Acquires DNF Controls
The acquisition grew out of an OEM agreement that both entered into last May.
Blogs
The Aha Moment: Growing Through Acquisition, Part One
Peter Janis looks at growing your pro audio business through acquisition.
Business
Acquisitions Bolster RCF Group
DPA was bought by RCF in December 2018. PSNEurope's editor Daniel Gumble talks with RCF CEO Arturo Vicari and DPA CEO Kalle Hvidt Nielsen about their future plans.
Business
Bose Corporation Acquires ZiipRoom
Bose Professional heads further into the meeting technology market with new acquisition.
Business
Argosy Acquires Sound Construction & Supply
Studio furniture manufacturer will expand Nashville presence with new acquisition.
Business
Biamp Acquires Cambridge Sound Management
CSM specializes in direct and in-plenum sound masking solutions.
Blogs
Coming Down with Acquisition Fever
By Clive Young. Major acquisitions were a constant part of the pro audio landscape in 2018.
Business
DPA CEO Nielsen Talks Acquisition
By Clive Young. What does RCF's acquisition of DPA mean for the mic manufacturer's future? DPA CEO Kalle Hvidt Nielsen shares his insights with Pro Sound News.
Business
RCF Group to Acquire DPA Microphones
By Clive Young. In its second major acquisition of 2018, Italy-based RCF Group has entered into an agreement to purchase Denmark-based DPA Microphones.
Business
Solotech Acquires UK’s SSE Audio Group
By Clive Young. With the massive acquisition, North American live sound provider Solotech establishes a sizable presence in the European market.
Business
EAW President Talks Acquisition by RCF Group, What’s Ahead
By Clive Young. EAW’s TJ Smith recounts the manufacturer’s sale to RCF Group, lays out what it means for EAW and reveals what’s next for the venerable loudspeaker manufacturer.
Business
EAW Sale Marks Loud Audio’s Last Divestiture
Loud Audio and Transom Capital Group announced they have completed their planned divestitures.
Business
Logitech to Acquire Blue Microphones
A $117 million deal will see Blue move to the tech accessories manufacturer.
Business
Take1 Insurance, L.A. Xcess Merge
Live Entertainment Production Insurers Take1 and L.A. Xcess Team Up
Business
Sound Devices Acquires UK Wireless Manufacturer Audio Ltd.
CEO Matt Anderson says, “Audio Ltd.’s long heritage of making great performing gear matches Sound Devices’ ethos.”
Business
NAMM 2018: Radial Engineering Acquired by Ultimate Support, CEO Janis Steps Down
By Daniel Gumble. The unexpected announcement came on day one of NAMM 2018
Business
Guitar Center Ramps Up B2B Biz, Acquires AVDG
Guitar Center expands business-to-business capabilities with AVDG acquisition