Focusrite has announced the acquisition of Linea Research Holdings, the UK-based designer and manufacturer of professional amplifiers, controllers and software.
Linea Research becomes the ninth brand of the Focusrite Group joining Focusrite, Novation, Ampify, ADAM Audio, Martin Audio, Optimal Audio, Focusrite Pro and Sequential.
Linea Research, headquartered in Letchworth Garden City, UK was formed in 2003 by a team of experienced professional audio specialists, and it designs, develops, manufactures and markets pro-audio equipment globally. Products include a range of amplifiers, including the M Series, together with Digital Signal Processors, audio networking and software products.
Two of the original founders, Davey Smalley, commercial director, and Ben Ver, engineering director, will continue to lead the business post-acquisition.
Focusrite’s subsidiary Martin Audio is a major customer of Linea Research - its technology is behind the iKON amplifier series that powers Wavefront Precision line arrays seen on live tours and at festivals such as British Summer Time in Hyde Park.