All items tagged with acquisitions (230)
Tracktion Software Acquires Audio Hardware Manufacturer 2JW Designs
October 22, 2015 by audioXpress Staff

Tracktion Software Acquires Audio Hardware Manufacturer 2JW Designs

Music recording software developer Tracktion Corporation has completed the acquisition of Seattle-based, audio hardware manufacturer, 2JW Design. The merger is seen as the next step toward Tracktion’s stated goal of creating a new hardware design group and launch a new line of boutique professional audio hardware.
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Wheatstone Acquires Audion Labs, Makers of VoxPro Digital Audio Editor
October 9, 2015 by audioXpress Staff

Wheatstone Acquires Audion Labs, Makers of VoxPro Digital Audio Editor

Wheatstone Corporation announced the acquisition of Audion Labs and with it, the industry’s beloved VoxPro digital audio editor. Audion’s VoxPro is a staple in radio studios as one of the few broadcast-specific digital voice editors designed to record and quickly edit phone calls on the fly for on-air broadcast.
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MISCO Extends Testing & Acoustic Design Lab Services With Warkwyn Acquisition
September 18, 2015 by audioXpress Staff

MISCO Extends Testing & Acoustic Design Lab Services With Warkwyn Acquisition

Loudspeaker and audio systems manufacturer MISCO has acquired Warkwyn Associates, an independent acoustic design, measurement, and testing lab. MISCO president Dan Digre says that Warkwyn will continue to provide its same high level of services for current Warkwyn customers. Warkwyn has relocated from Pakenham, Ontario to MISCO’s home base of Minneapolis, Minnesota.
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DTS to Acquire iBiquity Digital Corporation
September 2, 2015 by Joao Martins

DTS to Acquire iBiquity Digital Corporation

A surprise industry announcement with huge implications for the future of digital radio. DTS announced it has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire iBiquity Digital Corporation, the developer and licensor of HD Radio technology for AM/FM audio and data broadcasting, for approximately $172 million.
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RØDE Announces Acquisition of Iconic Audio Brand Aphex
July 24, 2015 by audioXpress Staff

RØDE Announces Acquisition of Iconic Audio Brand Aphex

Australian pro-audio company RØDE Microphones announced the acquisition of legendary US audio technology manufacturer, Aphex, well known for its range of audio signal processing equipment that features various proprietary technologies including the iconic “Aural Exciter”.
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Knowles Completes Acquisition of Audience
June 30, 2015 by audioXpress Staff

Knowles Completes Acquisition of Audience

Knowles completed the acquisition of Audience, following an updated offer for a mix of cash and shares of Knowles common stock. The acquisition and merger of the two companies was already approved by Korean regulators and should enable the world leader in MEMS devices and transducers for mobile devices to access Audience’s advanced voice and audio processing technologies.
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Behringer’s MUSIC Group Confirms TC Group Acquisition
April 30, 2015 by Joao Martins

Behringer’s MUSIC Group Confirms TC Group Acquisition

Since, in September 2014, the TC Group publicly announced that, based on its shareholders’ interest, it was open for a sale of its entire operations, there where rumors about a three-tiered race between Harman, Yamaha and Behringer. During Prolight+Sound 2015, Harman confirmed it was out of the race. Now, the MUSIC Group confirmed the acquisition.
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Harman to Acquire Bang & Olufsen’s Automotive Audio Business
April 1, 2015 by audioXpress Staff

Harman to Acquire Bang & Olufsen’s Automotive Audio Business

Harman International Industries, the worldwide market leader in car audio announced it has signed an agreement to acquire Bang & Olufsen Automotive car audio business. Bang & Olufsen sound systems are available in a wide range of Audi, Aston Martin, BMW and Mercedes-Benz car models.
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Silicon Labs Acquires Bluetooth and Wi-Fi Connectivity Specialist Bluegiga
February 5, 2015 by audioXpress Staff

Silicon Labs Acquires Bluetooth and Wi-Fi Connectivity Specialist Bluegiga

Silicon Labs announced the acquisition of Bluegiga Technologies Oy, a privately held company based in Espoo, Finland. The acquisition completed on January 30, 2015, significantly reinforces Silicon Labs position as a supplier of Bluetooth and Wi-Fi wireless ICs, modules, software and solutions for many applications, including wireless audio and Internet of Things.
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Intel Acquires Lantiq to Expand Into the Connected Home
February 4, 2015 by audioXpress Staff

Intel Acquires Lantiq to Expand Into the Connected Home

Intel Corporation has signed a definitive agreement to acquire Lantiq. Based in Munich, Germany, Lantiq offers a broad semiconductor product portfolio for next-generation networks and the digital home. The transaction reinforces Intel’s position with broadband network technologies in the home gateway business, telecom residential gateway and access network markets, where Lantiq is a leading provider.
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