All items tagged with Made in USA (8)

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.

MISCO Introduces Cobot-Assisted Microspeaker Manufacturing in the US

May 1, 2025 by Joao Martins

MISCO Introduces Cobot-Assisted Microspeaker Manufacturing in the US

MISCO, the Minnesota-based speaker manufacturer now celebrating over 75 years in operation, has announced the launch of new production lines using collaborative robotics (cobot) for microspeaker manufacturing at its Energy Park facility. This development positions MISCO as the first US manufacturer to mass-produce microspeakers — audio components under two inches in diameter — using cobot technology.

Inovonics Changes Ownership as Jim Wood Retires

August 4, 2022 by Joao Martins

Inovonics Changes Ownership as Jim Wood Retires

Broadcast equipment manufacturer Inovonics, Inc. was initially financed and has been wholly owned by Jim Wood and his immediate family following the founding of the company in 1972. Jim managed Inovonics until 2006, the year he turned day-to-day operations over to COO Ben Barber. Ben was elevated to President/CEO in 2012. Now, after 50 years leading Inovonics, Jim Wood steps down and passes the torch to CEO Ben Barber.

Schiit Audio Introduces The Great Mani Two Phono Preamplifier

February 25, 2022 by Joao Martins

Schiit Audio Introduces The Great Mani Two Phono Preamplifier

Simply the highest performing, most flexible, affordable phono preamp... That was the Mani phono preamplifier. And now Schiit Audio introduced the Mani 2 phono preamplifier, which is even better. The successor to the original Mani, in production since 2014, is simply even more performing and more flexible, even when compared to products several times its cost. In addition, Mani 2 is produced in the USA like all Schiit products and remains as affordable, available for only $149.

Lectrosonics Celebrates 50th Anniversary

March 26, 2021 by audioXpress Staff

Lectrosonics Celebrates 50th Anniversary

Lectrosonics, recognized the world over as a leading manufacturer of wireless microphone systems and audio processing products, is celebrating its 50th Anniversary. Founded in March of 1971, Lectrosonics products are used in countless broadcast, television, theatre, film, live performance and music productions worldwide. Today, Lectrosonics is one of the most respected audio manufacturers, proudly manufacturing from its home base in the city of Rio Rancho, in the heart of New Mexico.

Bold North Audio Releases Two High Excursion 6.5" Woofers Employing XBL2 Technology

November 18, 2020 by audioXpress Staff

Bold North Audio Releases Two High Excursion 6.5" Woofers Employing XBL2 Technology

Expanding its line of premium and performance-based drivers, designed and manufactured under the Bold North Audio brand, MISCO announced the introduction of the BWX-6501 & BWX-6502, two high performance 6.5" high excursion woofers with an XBL2 motor design and 10 mm linear Xmax. These new models add to a growing line of premium and performance-based drivers, all designed and manufactured in MISCO’s own facility in St. Paul, Minnesota.

Bold North Audio Releases Soft Dome Tweeter Completely Designed and Assembled In America

November 12, 2020 by audioXpress Staff

Bold North Audio Releases Soft Dome Tweeter Completely Designed and Assembled In America

American audio solutions manufacturer, MISCO, announced the introduction of the BDT-2901, a high performance 29mm soft dome tweeter to add to its growing line of premium and high-performance drivers, all designed and manufactured under the Bold North Audio brand in its St. Paul, Minnesota facility. Expanding the brand's catalog, this new driver was designed to meet requests for a precision 29mm dome tweeter with a low crossover point, ideal for use in a two-way system paired with a 6.5” or 8” woofer.

Digre Positions His Father’s Legacy for Future Success: An Interview with MISCO’S Dan Digre

May 27, 2014 by Shannon Becker

Digre Positions His Father’s Legacy for Future Success: An Interview with MISCO’S Dan Digre

In an in-depth interview with MISCO President Dan Digre, we learn a lot about the highly regarded audio manufacturer's past, present and future. "Many of MISCO’s customers have been buying the same speakers for more than 50 years and rely on MISCO to maintain exactly the same design for them because their product design depends on it", says Dan Digre