DPA Microphones acquires Austrian Audio

The purchase of Austrian Audio completes the portfolio DPA Microphones in large diaphragm equipment and offers new opportunities for growth and innovation in the professional sound market.

The Danish manufacturer DPA Microphones has acquired the majority stake of Austrian Audio, based in Vienna and recognized for its engineering excellence in microphone development, headphones and sound tools.

With the motto of 'making passion heard', Austrian Audio caught the attention of DPA Microphones for its fast growing brand, its highly qualified team of engineers and its product portfolio that complements its business offering.

In this sense, DPA is a benchmark in the market in several categories of miniature microphones, while Austrian Audio has a solid offering of large diaphragm microphones.

Both companies are aimed at the high end of the market and, after this acquisition, extend their business proposal aimed at sound engineers from sectors such as broadcasting, music, theater, live events and recording studios, with the aim of designing and developing audio solutions that respond to changing demands in the acoustic and digital fields.

“Austrian Audio is a rising star in the field of high-end audio solutions, and I am delighted to join forces with such a solid team of professionals - says Kalle Hvidt Nielsen, CEO of DPA Microphones-. Together we can offer increasingly innovative products and further improve the service for our customers., which will elevate both brands to new heights”.

To Martin A. Seidl, CEO and shareholder of Austrian Audio, “Being recognized as a strong and influential brand after only four years in the market has been a great honor.”. “It is fantastic to have been selected to join forces with such an experienced and world-renowned partner.”.

In collaboration with DPA Microphones, Austrian Audio will continue to develop and manufacture high-quality audio products under its own name in Vienna. As Nielsen adds, “The key to the success of a company is its people and its culture.”. “We are excited about the future and the opportunities this acquisition brings us.”.

Representatives of both companies will be present at NAMM 2025, of the 21 al 25 January in Anaheim (California – EU), at the DPA Microphones booth (18206) and Austrian Audio (16102) to show their new developments and explain their joint proposal.