Røde Microphones

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RØDE Microphones
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Founded 1967 by Henry and Astrid Freedman
Headquarters Silverwater, New South Wales, Australia
Website http://www.rodemic.com

RØDE Microphones, based in Silverwater, New South Wales, Australia, is a company, established in 1967 by Henry and Astrid Freedman, that designs and manufactures microphones and related accessories. RØDE Microphones' products are mostly used in professional and project studios as well as in sound reinforcement applications, and are used for live performance, film, video, and vocal performance.

In 1994 the company began exporting to the United States, and by 1998 it exported to 31 countries and overseas sales accounted for over 95% of revenue.[1] The company also conducted joint research with the CSIRO's National Measurement Laboratory. In 1999 at the Premier's Exporter of the Year Awards the company was named the Exporter of the Year and received the Small to Medium Innovative Manufacturer award.[2] In 2006, RØDE acquired American studio monitor manufacturer Event Electronics. [3]

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  • April 2006, RØDE's NT2-A microphone won World's Best Studio Microphone at the prestigious Musikmesse International Press Award (MIPA) in Frankfurt, Germany. [5]

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  1. ^ Mcleay, John. "Exporting proves a very sound decision", The Australian, September 14, 1998. Retrieved on 2007-06-30. 
  2. ^ "Microphone maker wins", The Daily Telegraph, October 21, 1999. Retrieved on 2007-06-30. 
  3. ^ RODE Microphones buys Event. Mix Magazine (2006-07-01). Retrieved on 2007-06-30.
  4. ^ EM's 2006 EDITOR'S CHOICE AWARDS. Electronic Musician magazine (2006-01-18). Retrieved on 2007-07-05.
  5. ^ 2006 MIPA (Musikmesse International Press Award) Awards. Mix Magazine (2006-04-06). Retrieved on 2007-07-05.
  6. ^ Australian Design Awards. Australian Design Awards website (2007-06-04). Retrieved on 2007-07-05.

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