RØDE Microphones has acquired Mackie. The acquisition has established The Freedman Group, the parent company of RØDE as one of the most well-rounded pro audio companies in the world, with an enviable catalogue of products spanning a wide range of audio solutions for content creation, home and studio recording, broadcast and live sound production.

“I am thrilled to welcome Mackie to The Freedman Group’s roster of iconic audio brands. They are true legends, with a pedigree of live sound expertise that is simply unmatched,” RØDE founder and chairman Peter Freedman says.

“Today, RØDE and Mackie are both leaders in audio and we share the same passion for creating innovative, high-quality products with a strong customer focus. With this acquisition, The Freedman Group is now a premier audio technology company offering world-class products to an even wider range of customers, from up-and-coming content creators to professionals working in live production and everyone in between.”

Since 1989, Mackie has been a leading designer and manufacturer of pro audio products, including mixers and loudspeakers for home, studio and stage use. An integral player in the home recording revolution in the 1990s, Mackie quickly made a name for itself as a highly innovative brand with a focus on ‘built-like-a-tank’ quality and affordability.

Speaking about the acquisition, Mackie chief executive officer Alex Nelson says the Mackie team is excited about joining Peter and the RØDE team, having always held the brand in high esteem, admiring their leadership in pro audio and for the help they will provide for the expansion of Mackie.