Focusrite grows in audio technology with the purchase of OutBoard and TiMax

The growth strategy through acquisitions of Focusrite now add the English brands OutBoard y TiMax, specialized in motor control and immersive audio, respectively.

audio companies OutBoard y TiMax from now on they will be part of the audio playback split of the focusrite group, along with Martin Audio, Optimal Audio y Research line.

Founded in 2001 by Robin Whittaker y David Haydon, OutBoard is a respected brand in the audiovisual industry, whose products assembly control used for live presentations and event management.

For your part, TiMax is specialized in surround sound and show control technologies through its products Soundhub y Tracker D4, catering to a wide range of applications in theatrical facilities and environments.

Tim Carroll, CEO of Focusrite, explains that “the acquisition of OutBoard represents another strategic expansion within our audio streaming business, improving our product range and market reach. OutBoard's innovative equipment, such as TiMax spatial audio and show control, “They align perfectly with our mission of delivering exceptional audio experiences in live environments.”.

According to the company statement, Robin Whittaker and David Haydon will remain with the company, together with his business development colleagues, R&D and manufacturing, with additional support from expanded sales and application resources offered by the Focusrite group.

“We are delighted to join a team of people so passionate about audio and a company with the pedigree and imagination of Focusrite,” both directors have noted.. The new layout is ideal to help our powerful TiMax products take advantage of the current immersive wave into new and diverse applications and territories, and for future developments in the main markets”.

For OutBoard brand products, Whittaker and Haydon emphasize that “Focusrite has exciting new ideas to expand existing technological concepts, especially in the control of rigging motors, while continuing to maintain and increase the appeal of belts and suspenders that has made them so successful.”.