Focusrite Group

Welcome to the team Daniel Higgott, we look forward to working with you.

On the announcement of the acquisition of UK-based Innovate Audio, Tim Carroll, CEO of Focusrite commented: "The acquisition of Innovate Audio represents another strategic expansion within our Audio Reproduction business, enhancing our product range and building a customer journey into Immersive Audio. From cost effective simple panning to the most advanced TiMaxSpatial solutions, we now have the most complete line up in the sector. We are an immersive sound powerhouse of comprehensive solutions, and this aligns perfectly with our mission to deliver exceptional audio experiences within live and installed environments. I’m also delighted to welcome Dan Higgott to the fold, who I know will make a significant contribution to the TiMax team moving forward. Daniel Higgott, founder of Innovate Audio, commented: "I am absolutely thrilled that Innovate Audio is joining the Focusrite Group. This opportunity marks an exciting new chapter for both Innovate Audio and me personally. Our spatial audio products panLab and panLab Console now have an exciting new home, where they can thrive and integrate with world class brands. I am delighted to be joining the brilliant Dave Haydon and Robin Whittaker, as we deliver an extremely exciting roadmap of new products to the TiMax family.”

We’re delighted to announce the acquisition of UK-based Innovate Audio, the company behind the popular panLab spatial audio solutions. This follows our earlier acquisition of TiMax and builds upon Focusrite Group’s commitment to immersive sound. With the acquisition it has been agreed that panLab solutions will join the TiMaxSpatial brand, meaning TiMax can now offer the most comprehensive range of immersive sound solutions on the market, with everything from entry-level panning software through to full delay-matrix spatial processors and performer stagetracking. Innovate Audio founder, Daniel Higgott, will also join TiMax as a Senior Product Developer. Both panLab 3 and panLab Console have proved popular with sound designers the world over with over 10,000 downloads achieved and the solutions being used in iconic venues from Sydney Opera House to the National Theatre. With panLab 3 users enjoy a spatial audio mixing solution, built to work seamless with QLab that is typically up and running in 5 minutes. With panLab Console, users can achieve an object-based audio workflow, whilst utilising the console they already own. The macOS app adds spatial audio capabilities to a range of digital mixing consoles with mixer Input and Output Channels becoming objects on the panner. By extending the Focusrite Group's business into new products and markets, which complement its existing offerings within the Audio Reproduction business, the acquisition is strategically aligned with the Group's previously communicated aims of growing the core customer base, expanding into new markets, and increasing lifetime value for customers.

Focusrite Group Half-Year Results Announcement Today we have announced our half-year results. It's been a challenging period, influenced by global macro-economic factors and a noticeable shift towards live performances. Despite these challenges, we continue to lead the market, backed by our superior products and some of the most respected brands in the industry and with significant growth in our Audio Reproduction division driven by their best ever range of products. We are immensely proud of what our team has accomplished during these demanding times, including launching new products, integrating new acquisitions, and making strategic changes to enhance our future growth. Our achievements reflect the resilience and dedication of everyone at Focusrite Group! 🔗 For a more in-depth look at our results, visit our website at https://lnkd.in/eNJ_27iJ

🌍 🌿 As we mark Earth Day, we’re proud to announce that we have achieved the prestigious Ecologi | B Corp™ ‘For Our Planet’ Gold Award and have committed to setting science-based emission reduction targets through the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi).   In the past year, we have calculated our environmental footprint down to individual component level on products and communicated transparently about our emissions in our first Environment and Climate Report. This has established a solid baseline for how we will decarbonise moving forwards. This steadfast commitment to the environment has led to us being honoured with the Ecologi ‘For Our Planet’ Gold Award, signifying our successful reporting, target setting, decarbonisation work, and substantial funding of climate action projects.   Also, we have proudly responded to the urgent call for corporate climate action by committing to align with the 1.5°C and net-zero targets through the ‘Business Ambition for 1.5°C’ campaign. We have committed to set near-term and net-zero company-wide emission reductions in line with climate science with the SBTi, with work underway to develop near-term and net-zero targets to be submitted for validation within 24 months.   “Aligning the Focusrite Group with this effort has been a key part of our environmental strategy,” says Andrew Land, Global Head of Sustainability at Focusrite Group. “We started by looking at our internal operations, then our products, and now how we fit within our industry and beyond.”   “By committing to setting science-based targets for decarbonisation we are following the latest climate science and plan to publish our ambitious targets in full. These will include annual reduction goals, ultimately forecast towards achieving net-zero emissions as early as possible.    However, any actions we take on our own will not prevent global temperature rises, so we call on other companies to take the same action by committing to science-based 1.5°C and net-zero targets.”   📣 We encourage other businesses to commit to science-based targets, joining us in this critical endeavour for a sustainable future. 📣   #EarthDay2024 #Sustainability #ClimateAction #FocusriteGroup #ProAudio #MusicalInstrumentIndustry

🌍 🌿 As we mark Earth Day, we’re proud to announce that we have achieved the prestigious Ecologi | B Corp™ ‘For Our Planet’ Gold Award and have committed to setting science-based emission reduction targets through the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi).   In the past year, we have calculated our environmental footprint down to individual component level on products and communicated transparently about our emissions in our first Environment and Climate Report. This has established a solid baseline for how we will decarbonise moving forwards. This steadfast commitment to the environment has led to us being honoured with the Ecologi ‘For Our Planet’ Gold Award, signifying our successful reporting, target setting, decarbonisation work, and substantial funding of climate action projects.   Also, we have proudly responded to the urgent call for corporate climate action by committing to align with the 1.5°C and net-zero targets through the ‘Business Ambition for 1.5°C’ campaign. We have committed to set near-term and net-zero company-wide emission reductions in line with climate science with the SBTi, with work underway to develop near-term and net-zero targets to be submitted for validation within 24 months.   “Aligning the Focusrite Group with this effort has been a key part of our environmental strategy,” says Andrew Land, Global Head of Sustainability at Focusrite Group. “We started by looking at our internal operations, then our products, and now how we fit within our industry and beyond.”   “By committing to setting science-based targets for decarbonisation we are following the latest climate science and plan to publish our ambitious targets in full. These will include annual reduction goals, ultimately forecast towards achieving net-zero emissions as early as possible.    However, any actions we take on our own will not prevent global temperature rises, so we call on other companies to take the same action by committing to science-based 1.5°C and net-zero targets.”   📣 We encourage other businesses to commit to science-based targets, joining us in this critical endeavour for a sustainable future. 📣   #EarthDay2024 #Sustainability #ClimateAction #FocusriteGroup #ProAudio #MusicalInstrumentIndustry

🌍 🌿 As we mark Earth Day, we’re proud to announce that we have achieved the prestigious Ecologi | B Corp™ ‘For Our Planet’ Gold Award and have committed to setting science-based emission reduction targets through the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi).   In the past year, we have calculated our environmental footprint down to individual component level on products and communicated transparently about our emissions in our first Environment and Climate Report. This has established a solid baseline for how we will decarbonise moving forwards. This steadfast commitment to the environment has led to us being honoured with the Ecologi ‘For Our Planet’ Gold Award, signifying our successful reporting, target setting, decarbonisation work, and substantial funding of climate action projects.   Also, we have proudly responded to the urgent call for corporate climate action by committing to align with the 1.5°C and net-zero targets through the ‘Business Ambition for 1.5°C’ campaign. We have committed to set near-term and net-zero company-wide emission reductions in line with climate science with the SBTi, with work underway to develop near-term and net-zero targets to be submitted for validation within 24 months.   “Aligning the Focusrite Group with this effort has been a key part of our environmental strategy,” says Andrew Land, Global Head of Sustainability at Focusrite Group. “We started by looking at our internal operations, then our products, and now how we fit within our industry and beyond.”   “By committing to setting science-based targets for decarbonisation we are following the latest climate science and plan to publish our ambitious targets in full. These will include annual reduction goals, ultimately forecast towards achieving net-zero emissions as early as possible.    However, any actions we take on our own will not prevent global temperature rises, so we call on other companies to take the same action by committing to science-based 1.5°C and net-zero targets.”   📣 We encourage other businesses to commit to science-based targets, joining us in this critical endeavour for a sustainable future. 📣   #EarthDay2024 #Sustainability #ClimateAction #FocusriteGroup #ProAudio #MusicalInstrumentIndustry

We're delighted to announce that American Music & Sound will now also support the ADAM Audio GmbH brand 🔊🤝 Since 2004, AM&S has been a trusted US distribution partner for Focusrite and Novation brands. We're excited to build on this 20-year partnership and bring them onboard for ADAM Audio. AM&S President, Patrick Sullivan, expresses gratitude for the 20-year journey, stating, "From the early days of AM&S, Focusrite has put their trust in us. It has been an amazing twenty years of mutual growth, and we are all proud to have reached this milestone. Here’s to twenty more years." Laura Camacho, SVP Focusrite Group Americas, highlights the exceptional partnership with AM&S, saying, "Alongside the significant growth of Focusrite Group, there have been tremendous changes in the US market. AM&S has been able to respond to these changes quickly and adapt to continue to facilitate our growth. They exhibit a perfect combination of scale and resources with enough flexibility to be nimble. We are excited to bring them on board for ADAM Audio, and we have big plans together for 2024 and beyond. Watch this space." #FocusriteGroup #AMandS #Partnership #ADAMAudio #MusicIndustry #MusicTechnology #MusicTech

We are excited to announce that our CEO, Tim Carroll, has been named the President of the MIDI Association! MIDI has been a cornerstone of the music industry, enabling musicians and producers to create, connect, and express themselves. Tim's appointment not only recognises his contributions to the industry but also underscores our commitment to advancing music technology. “I am proud to accept the president’s role and lead the MIDI Association for the coming two years. This is a critical inflection point in the MIDI Association’s history. As an industry, we’ve only begun to realise the potential of MIDI 2.0, and I’m excited to work with the MIDI Association board and all its members to create MIDI’s next expressive, musical, and creative chapters.” Join us in congratulating Tim on this well-deserved honour! 👏 We look forward to the continued success and growth of MIDI under his guidance. #FocusriteGroup #MIDIAssociation #MIDI #MusicTechnology #MusicTech #Innovation #Leadership 🎹