Sound Devices LLC
IndustryProfessional audio and video equipment
Founded1998
Headquarters
Reedsburg, Wisconsin
,
United States
Area served
Worldwide
Websitewww.sounddevices.com

Sound Devices is an American corporation headquartered in Reedsburg, Wisconsin, with additional offices in Madison, Wisconsin and Rickmansworth, UK.[1] Sound Devices designs and manufactures professional audio and video equipment.

History

The company was founded in 1998 by Matt Anderson, Jon Tatooles, Jim Koomar, and Brad Lovett who previously worked for Shure.[2] The company specializes in portable equipment for location sound and video recording.[3]

Sound Devices products have been used for many well-known films, including Birdman[4] and Batman: The Dark Knight,[5] and TV shows, including Doctor Who[6] and Breaking Bad[7]

In 2018 Sound Devices announced the acquisition of Audio Limited, a UK manufacturer of wireless microphone systems.

In October, 2021, Sound Devices was acquired by the Audiotonix Group.[8]

Awards

Audio Products

Video Products

References

  1. ^ https://www.sounddevices.com/about/
  2. ^ "Sound Devices Company History". Retrieved 22 October 2021.
  3. ^ Robjohns, Hugh (November 2017). "Sound Devices MixPre-3". soundonsound.com. Future Plc. Retrieved 21 October 2021.
  4. ^ Varga, Thomas. "The Sound of Birdman". Local695.com. IATSE Local 695. Retrieved 21 October 2021.
  5. ^ "Sound Devices 744T Syncs Up With Sound Effects Crew On Batman: The Dark Knight". mixonline.com. Future plc. 21 July 2008. Retrieved 22 October 2021.
  6. ^ Hilton, Kevin (8 February 2019). "Doctor Who And The Art Of Microphones". thebroadcastbridge.com. International Techmedia Ltd. Retrieved 21 October 2021.
  7. ^ Rosen, Nicole (29 August 2013). "Sound Devices 788T Keeps Viewers Hooked on Breaking Bad". tvtechnology.com. Retrieved 22 October 2021.
  8. ^ Kurz, Phil (14 October 2021). "Audiotonix Acquires Sound Devices". tvtechnology.com. Future US Inc. Retrieved 22 October 2021.
  9. ^ "Sound Devices 633 Receives Cinema Audio Society Technical Achievement Award | Sound Devices News | Sound Devices, LLC". www.sounddevices.com. Archived from the original on 2014-07-09.
  10. ^ http://www.sounddevices.com/news-events/news/sound-devices-970-earns-nomination-for-cas-technical-achievement-award[dead link]
  11. ^ http://www.sounddevices.com/news-events/news/970-nominated-for-namm-tec-award[dead link]
  12. ^ "788T Wins Resolution Magazine Award for Recorders | Sound Devices News | Sound Devices, LLC". www.sounddevices.com. Archived from the original on 2013-10-19.
  13. ^ "PIX 270i Wins SVC Innovative Products Award | Sound Devices News | Sound Devices, LLC". www.sounddevices.com. Archived from the original on 2015-02-06.

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