Audio Equipment Manufacturer JH Audio Collaborates with Sound Devices
Fresh Take:
Sound Devices snapped up JH Audio, a U.S. powerhouse in in-ear monitoring (IEM) production, into their fold. This union has Sound Devices joining forces with Audiotonix, a powerhouse pro audio tech group, that already boasts the likes of Allen & Heath, Calrec, DiGiCo, and Slate Digital under their wings.
Matt Anderson, CEO of Sound Devices, couldn't be more thrilled: "The JH Audio squad joining our crew is spectacular! Our R&D aspirations align perfectly with IEMs and RF. The close connection between the two tech domains is a game-changer. And the prospect of synergizing our Astral family and other products keeps us all buzzing! Users are going to love what's coming their way soon."
Jerry Harvey, JH Audio founder and CEO, boasts over 48 years of live sound experience and more than 30 years of IEM designing under his belt. His custom-fit IEM molds have catered to the pickiest ears and artists in live touring. Harvey sees this partnership with Sound Devices as a golden opportunity: "With Matt Anderson at the helm, we're not just evolving our next-gen IEM tech but taking a giant leap to work with like-minded partners and customers worldwide."
James Gordon, CEO of Audiotonix, chimed in: "This marriage of Sound Devices and JH Audio is music to any technology and pro audio enthusiast's ears. Jerry Harvey is the father of IEMs, with over 30 years of pushing the in-ear-innovation envelope. With the resources backing the JH Audio team, we're about to see IEMs reach new heights alongside Sound Devices and other Audiotonix brands."
Insights:
- This collaboration holds promising synergies in the pro audio industry, bringing together Sound Devices' expertise in RF technologies and JH Audio's IEM systems[4][5].
- The combined R&D efforts of both companies aim to drive innovation, particularly in the development of next-generation IEM technologies[3][4].
- The partnership is poised to enhance live sound capabilities and enable the creation of more sophisticated and integrated live sound systems[1][3].
- The union is likely to extend the market reach of both brands, with JH Audio gaining access to a broader global network of customers and partners[3][4].
- The convergence of Sound Devices' finance and technology in RF and JH Audio's products in the in-ear monitoring industry could lead to groundbreaking advancements in the business of pro audio.
- The partnership unites two powerhouses in the industry, Sound Devices and JH Audio, expanding their reach and fostering collaboration that might revolutionize the future of next-generation IEM technology and live sound systems.
