Sound Devices

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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 Berlin, Germany. Sound Devices designs and manufactures professional audio and video equipment.

History[]

The company was founded in 1998 by Matt Anderson, Jon Tatooles, and Jim Koomar who previously worked for Shure.[1] The company specializes in portable equipment for location sound and video recording.[2]

Sound Devices products have been used for many well-known films, including Birdman[3] and Batman: The Dark Knight,[4] and TV shows, including Doctor Who[5] and Breaking Bad[6]

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.[7]

Awards[]

Audio Products

Video Products

  • 2014 SVC Innovative Product Award (2014) - PIX 270i[12]
  • Videomaker Best Products Award (2014) for Best Field Mixer - PIX 240i

References[]

  1. ^ "Sound Devices Company History". Retrieved 22 October 2021.
  2. ^ Robjohns, Hugh (November 2017). "Sound Devices MixPre-3". soundonsound.com. Future Plc. Retrieved 21 October 2021.
  3. ^ Varga, Thomas. "The Sound of Birdman". Local695.com. IATSE Local 695. Retrieved 21 October 2021.
  4. ^ "Sound Devices 744T Syncs Up With Sound Effects Crew On Batman: The Dark Knight". mixonline.com. Future plc. Retrieved 22 October 2021.
  5. ^ Hilton, Kevin (8 February 2019). "Doctor Who And The Art Of Microphones". thebroadcastbridge.com. International Techmedia Ltd. Retrieved 21 October 2021.
  6. ^ Rosen, Nicole. "Sound Devices 788T Keeps Viewers Hooked on Breaking Bad". tvtechnology.com. Retrieved 22 October 2021.
  7. ^ Kurz, Phil (14 October 2021). "Audiotonix Acquires Sound Devices". tvtechnology.com. Future US Inc. Retrieved 22 October 2021.
  8. ^ http://www.sounddevices.com/news-events/news/633-wins-cas-award[dead link]
  9. ^ http://www.sounddevices.com/news-events/news/sound-devices-970-earns-nomination-for-cas-technical-achievement-award[dead link]
  10. ^ http://www.sounddevices.com/news-events/news/970-nominated-for-namm-tec-award[dead link]
  11. ^ http://www.sounddevices.com/news-events/news/788t-resolution-awards[dead link]
  12. ^ http://www.sounddevices.com/news-events/news/pix-270i-wins-svg-innovative-products-award[dead link]

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