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The Freedman Group Partners With Audinate to Bring Dante Technology to Røde, Mackie, and Lectrosonics

August 28, 2025 by Joao Martins

The Freedman Group Partners With Audinate to Bring Dante Technology to Røde, Mackie, and Lectrosonics

The Freedman Group, parent company of renowned professional audio brands Røde, Mackie, and newly acquired Lectrosonics, has announced a new partnership with fellow Sydney-based technology leader Audinate. The agreement will see Audinate’s powerful Dante platform integrated into a suite of next-generation products across The Freedman Group’s portfolio, unlocking advanced networking capabilities for creators and professionals worldwide.

Peter Freedman Acquires Lectrosonics. Announces Røde and Mackie Manufacturing in the US

May 8, 2025 by Joao Martins

Peter Freedman Acquires Lectrosonics. Announces Røde and Mackie Manufacturing in the US

The Freedman Group, the parent company 100% owned by Peter Freedman, owner of Røde, Mackie, Aphex, SoundField, and Event Electronics, has revealed the acquisition of Lectrosonics, the globally renowned US manufacturer of professional wireless audio systems. Lectrosonics' motto is "Made in the USA by a Bunch of Fanatics" and mirrors the fact that the company manufactures all of its products in Rio Rancho, New Mexico. Peter Freedman, wants to expand those operations to also manufacture Mackie products in the US.

Mackie Introduces Innovative ProFX10 GO Battery-Powered Mixer

January 16, 2025 by Joao Martins

Mackie Introduces Innovative ProFX10 GO Battery-Powered Mixer

Mackie, the legendary brand that is now part of the Freedman Group (Røde), announced a new addition to their acclaimed ProFX mixer line, the battery-powered ProFX10 GO. The portable design allows user to mix anything from anywhere, and offers up to eight hours of battery life in a feature-packed 10-channel analog mixer loaded with Mackie’s Onyx preamps and built-in GigFX+ digital effects, EQ, and compression, as well as USB-C interface and Bluetooth connectivity.

Røde Appoints Nick Engel as Senior Director of Engineering

October 9, 2024 by audioXpress Staff

Røde Appoints Nick Engel as Senior Director of Engineering

Røde announced the appointment of Nick Engel as Senior Director of Engineering. Nick joins Røde with a wealth of experience in the audio technology industry, having held senior engineering positions at Dolby and Apple. With over 20 years of experience developing cutting-edge audio technology for consumer products, Nick is a key hire as Røde continues to innovate and expand its product offerings into entirely new frontiers.

Røde Acquires Mackie in $120 Million US Deal

December 4, 2023 by Joao Martins

Røde Acquires Mackie in $120 Million US Deal

Røde Microphones has announced the acquisition of iconic American pro audio company Mackie from Transom Capital, the Los Angeles-based private equity firm. For Peter Freedman, the founder of Røde, this acquisition represents an opportunity to expand its strategy to the complete audio production ecosystem and get hold of another (still) valuable brand. With the acquisition, Røde also gets Danny Olesh, Mackie's CTO and former founder of SM Pro Audio, based in Australia.

Røde Introduces New All-in-One Audio Solution for Content Creators

May 24, 2022 by Joao Martins

Røde Introduces New All-in-One Audio Solution for Content Creators

Røde has unveiled the RødeCaster Pro II, a fully integrated audio production studio for all content creators. Calling it "its most revolutionary audio innovation to date," the RødeCaster Pro II is not only an update of the company's best-selling, original design, it is a completely new design that expands the concept with groundbreaking new features and creates an even more powerful and appealing all-in-one audio solution for streamers, podcasters, musicians, and all content creators.

Røde Debuts Into Headphone Market with the NTH-100 Professional Over-Ear Headphones

March 29, 2022 by Joao Martins

Røde Debuts Into Headphone Market with the NTH-100 Professional Over-Ear Headphones

Røde has entered the headphone category with the NTH-100 professional over-ear headphones. The Australian company has invested a lot of time and R&D resources to enter this competitive market, and its first headphones are a refined attempt to hit the sweet spot in pro audio applications, particularly for home studio, podcasting or web streaming. A completely original design with very high quality details and superior comfort, the NTH-100 headphones are set to become a new industry favorite.

Freedman Electronics Appoints Joe Hockey to Board of Directors

March 11, 2021 by audioXpress Staff

Freedman Electronics Appoints Joe Hockey to Board of Directors

Freedman Electronics has today announced the appointment of former Australian politician, Federal Treasurer of Australia, and Australian Ambassador to the United States, the "Honourable" Joe Hockey to its Board of Directors. Hockey joins Røde Founder and Chairman Peter Freedman on the newly established Board. Røde Microphones designs and manufactures microphones and related accessories primarily in Sydney, Australia and exports to 118 countries globally. Røde is part of The Freedman Group, with APHEX, Event and SoundField.

Røde Launches RØDECaster Pro Podcast Production Studio Featuring Aphex Aural Exciter Built-in

November 20, 2018 by Joao Martins

Røde Launches RØDECaster Pro Podcast Production Studio Featuring Aphex Aural Exciter Built-in

Australian pro audio giant, Røde Microphones has launched the RØDECaster Pro, a fully integrated podcast production studio that fits nicely with the brand's microphone portfolio and includes audio processing technology from Aphex, the famous US audio company which the Freedman Group acquired in 2015. This is the first time that assets from Aphex make an appearance since the acquisition and the synergy couldn't be stronger, given the legendary reputation of the Aphex Exciter and Big Bottom patented processing technology for radio applications.

Rycote Lyre Inventor Chris Woolf Joins Røde Microphones to Work on the Development of New Shockmounts And Windshields

August 6, 2018 by audioXpress Staff

Rycote Lyre Inventor Chris Woolf Joins Røde Microphones to Work on the Development of New Shockmounts And Windshields

Australian pro audio giant The Freedman Group – home to RØDE Microphones – announced the appointment of legendary audio innovator Chris Woolf as a Senior Innovation Engineer, exclusive to RØDE. Formerly a Senior Engineer for the windshield and microphone accessories company Rycote, Chris Woolf is the inventor of, amongst many other patented noise-reduction solutions, the Rycote Lyre shock-mount and the Rycote Cyclone Windshield system.

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