Sydney, Australia - The Freedman Group, parent company of renowned professional audio brands RØDE, Mackie, and newly acquired Lectrosonics, has announced a new partnership with fellow Sydney-based technology leader Audinate. The agreement will see Audinate’s powerful Dante® platform integrated into a suite of next-generation products across The Freedman Group’s portfolio, unlocking advanced networking capabilities for creators and professionals worldwide.

Dante delivers uncompressed, multi-channel digital audio and video with near-zero latency over standard Ethernet connections. Known for its seamless routing, proven reliability and unmatched scalability, it has become an industry staple in broadcast studios, live production, content creation and commercial installations around the world.

Commenting on the partnership, Peter Freedman AM, Founder of The Freedman Group, said, “I’ve known Audinate’s CEO, Aidan Williams, for many years, and it’s been inspiring to watch Dante grow from a bold idea into a world-leading technology. I’m truly delighted that we can now bring Dante’s unmatched networking capabilities to RØDE, Mackie, and Lectrosonics, unlocking exciting new possibilities for today’s creators and audio professionals. The Australian Audio Army is set to take over the world!”

Used in thousands of professional audio and video products worldwide, Audinate’s signature Dante technology is revered for its exceptional scalability and robust interoperability. It empowers professionals to manage large-scale systems with minimal effort, making high-performance networking more accessible across a multitude of industries.

Aidan Williams, CEO of Audinate, added, “It is a particular pleasure to announce a broad partnership with the Freedman Group, a fellow Australian company with global vision and passion for creating innovative products. Standardising on Dante will give creators and AV professionals seamless interoperability between iconic brands like RØDE, Mackie & Lectrosonics, and with thousands of networked products in the Dante ecosystem.”

This partnership will enable native Dante integration across future product lines, with each brand tailoring the platform to their distinct product environments. Additionally, The Freedman Group will develop intuitive interfaces that simplify advanced audio networking for creators without compromising flexibility or fidelity.

The Freedman Group’s adoption of Dante technology reinforces its commitment to building user-centric, networked solutions that elevate professional audio and video. This collaboration ushers in a new era of connectivity and innovation, empowering the next generation of creators with tools designed to meet the demands of modern production.

ABOUT MACKIE
Mackie is a global leader and manufacturer of professional audio products used across live sound, content creation, and studio recording settings. Since 1989, Mackie has paved the way for innovation in audio through our commitment to forward-thinking designs that deliver maximum real-world benefit to a loyal base of everyday users, or "Mackoids." From loudspeakers and mixing consoles, to monitors and more—Mackie products can be found everywhere music goes, including a diverse base of end-markets such as clubs, bars, houses of worship, schools, corporate AV, and professional recording and production environments. Mackie is headquartered in Bothell, Washington and sells its products globally through a mature network of distributors, installers, systems integrators, and retailers.
For more information on Mackie, visit www.mackie.com.

ABOUT THE FREEDMAN GROUP
The Freedman Group is a global leader in professional audio and video production solutions, owning and operating iconic brands including RØDE, Mackie, Lectrosonics, SoundField, Aphex, and Event Electronics. Founded by Peter Freedman in Sydney, Australia in 1989, the company traces its roots back to Freedman Electronics, established in 1967 by Henry and Astrid Freedman. Driven by a legacy of innovation and a bold vision for the future, The Freedman Group is committed to delivering high-performance, world-class tools for creators, musicians, broadcasters and audio professionals – underpinned by a relentless focus on quality, customer service and technological excellence across its entire portfolio.
With over 500 employees worldwide and manufacturing operations across multiple facilities, including its state-of-the-art headquarters in Sydney, The Freedman Group exports to more than 120 countries and serves creators, broadcasters, musicians, and audio professionals worldwide.

ABOUT AUDINATE
Audinate Group Ltd is the developer of Dante®, the global standard for digital audio networking. Delivering multi-channel, uncompressed, near-zero latency audio over standard IP networks, Dante has redefined professional audio connectivity across broadcast, live sound, conferencing and studio production the world over. Headquartered in Sydney, Australia, Audinate has offices in the US, UK, Belgium and Hong Kong.