Audio console manufacturer Solid State Logic (SSL) has been bought by Audiotonix parent company of brands DiGiCo, DiGiGrid, Calrec and Allen & Heath.
Musician Peter Gabriel, the majority shareholder in SSL, will become an investor in Audiotonix as part of the deal.
James Gordon, CEO of Audiotonix, said: “We are growing the Audiotonix Group with professional audio brands that have exceptional technology, committed people and a real passion for what they do. With their incredible history and reputation, their enthusiasm and loyal customer base, SSL is ideally placed to be the next partner in the group. The whole group will benefit by having SSL as an integral part of the team going forward. Having their help to further expand our international reach, technology and customer base will be a lot of fun.”
Antony David, MD of Solid State Logic, added: “To reach our full potential we need the support and resources of a larger group to help us achieve our aspirations. In Audiotonix we have found a partner that is as fiercely obsessed about audio, products and customer service as we are. Audiotonix’ success in investing in and nurturing similar audio focused businesses was crucial to us. Once we got talking, we quickly discovered that this was something we both wanted to happen.”