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'''Sound Devices''' is an American [[corporation]] headquartered in [[Reedsburg, Wisconsin]], with additional offices in [[Madison, WI]] and [[Berlin, Germany]]. Sound Devices makes professional audio and video equipment. The company was founded in 1998 by Matt Anderson, Jon Tatooles, and Jim Koomar who previously worked for [[Shure]].<ref>http://www.sounddevices.com/company/history/</ref> The company specializes in portable equipment for [[field recording|sound]] and [[video recording|video]] recording. Their products have won industry awards and have been used for many well-known films and television programs.<ref>http://www.sounddevices.com/news-events/news/sound-devices-744t-syncs-up-with-sound-effects-crew-on-batman-the-dark-knight</ref><ref>http://www.sounddevices.com/news-events/news/hooked-on-breaking-bad</ref><ref>http://www.sounddevices.com/news-events/news/doctor-who</ref>
'''Sound Devices LLC''' is an American company headquartered in [[Reedsburg, Wisconsin]], with additional offices in [[Madison, WI|Madison, Wisconsin]] and [[Rickmansworth]], [[UK]].<ref>https://www.sounddevices.com/about/</ref> Sound Devices designs and manufactures professional audio and video equipment.

==History==
The company was founded in 1998 by Matt Anderson, Jon Tatooles, Jim Koomar, and Brad Lovett who previously worked for [[Shure]].<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.sounddevices.com/company/history/|title=Sound Devices Company History|access-date=22 October 2021}}</ref> The company specializes in portable equipment for [[field recording|location sound]] and [[video recording|video]] recording.<ref>{{cite web|last=Robjohns|first=Hugh|title=Sound Devices MixPre-3|url=https://www.soundonsound.com/reviews/sound-devices-mixpre-3|website=soundonsound.com|publisher=Future Plc|date=November 2017|access-date=21 October 2021}}</ref>

Sound Devices products have been used for many well-known films, including ''[[Birdman (film)|Birdman]]''<ref>{{cite web|last=Varga|first=Thomas|title=The Sound of Birdman|url=https://www.local695.com/magazine/the-sound-of-birdman/|website=Local695.com|publisher=IATSE Local 695|access-date=21 October 2021}}</ref> and ''[[The Dark Knight|Batman: The Dark Knight]]'',<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.mixonline.com/the-wire/sound-devices-744t-syncs-sound-effects-crew-batman-dark-knight-409354|title=Sound Devices 744T Syncs Up With Sound Effects Crew On Batman: The Dark Knight|website=mixonline.com|date=21 July 2008 |publisher=Future plc|access-date=22 October 2021}}</ref> and [[Television show|TV shows]], including ''[[Doctor Who]]''<ref>{{cite web|last=Hilton|first=Kevin|title=Doctor Who And The Art Of Microphones|url=https://www.thebroadcastbridge.com/content/entry/12746/doctor-who-and-the-art-of-microphones|website=thebroadcastbridge.com|publisher=International Techmedia Ltd|date=8 February 2019|access-date=21 October 2021}}</ref> and ''[[Breaking Bad]]''<ref>{{cite web|last=Rosen|first=Nicole|title=Sound Devices 788T Keeps Viewers Hooked on Breaking Bad|url=https://www.tvtechnology.com/the-wire-blog/thewireaspxentryid1390addview|website=tvtechnology.com|date=29 August 2013 |access-date=22 October 2021}}</ref>

In 2018 Sound Devices announced the acquisition of Audio Limited, a UK manufacturer of wireless microphone systems.

In October, 2021, Sound Devices was acquired by the [[Audiotonix]] Group.<ref>{{cite web|last=Kurz|first=Phil|title=Audiotonix Acquires Sound Devices|url=https://www.tvtechnology.com/news/audiotonix-acquires-sound-devices|website=tvtechnology.com|publisher=Future US Inc|date=14 October 2021|access-date=22 October 2021}}</ref>


==Awards==
==Awards==

'''Audio Products'''
'''Audio Products'''
* Multi-winner of the prestigious Cinema Audio Society Technical Achievement Award - 744T, 788T, 664, and 633<ref>http://www.sounddevices.com/news-events/news/633-wins-cas-award</ref> (& nominated in 2015 for the 970)<ref>http://www.sounddevices.com/news-events/news/sound-devices-970-earns-nomination-for-cas-technical-achievement-award</ref>
* Multi-winner of the [[Cinema Audio Society Awards|Cinema Audio Society Technical Achievement Award]] - 744T, 788T, 664, 633,<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.sounddevices.com/news-events/news/633-wins-cas-award |title=Sound Devices 633 Receives Cinema Audio Society Technical Achievement Award &#124; Sound Devices News &#124; Sound Devices, LLC |website=www.sounddevices.com |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140709081442/http://www.sounddevices.com/news-events/news/633-wins-cas-award |archive-date=2014-07-09}}</ref> and MixPre-10T (nominated in 2015 for the 970)<ref>http://www.sounddevices.com/news-events/news/sound-devices-970-earns-nomination-for-cas-technical-achievement-award {{Dead link|date=February 2022}}</ref>
* NAMM TEC Award nominee in Outstanding Technical Achievement category (2014) - 970 recorder<ref>http://www.sounddevices.com/news-events/news/970-nominated-for-namm-tec-award</ref>
* NAMM [[TEC Awards|Tec Award]] nominee in Outstanding Technical Achievement category (2014) - 970 recorder<ref>http://www.sounddevices.com/news-events/news/970-nominated-for-namm-tec-award {{Dead link|date=February 2022}}</ref>
* Resolution Magazine Award (2009) - 788T recorder<ref>http://www.sounddevices.com/news-events/news/788t-resolution-awards</ref>
* Resolution Magazine Award (2009) - 788T recorder<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.sounddevices.com/news-events/news/788t-resolution-awards |title=788T Wins Resolution Magazine Award for Recorders &#124; Sound Devices News &#124; Sound Devices, LLC |website=www.sounddevices.com |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20131019080355/http://www.sounddevices.com/news-events/news/788t-resolution-awards |archive-date=2013-10-19}}</ref>


'''Video Products'''
'''Video Products'''
* 2014 SVC Innovative Product Award (2014) - PIX 270i<ref>http://www.sounddevices.com/news-events/news/pix-270i-wins-svg-innovative-products-award</ref>
* 2014 SVC Innovative Product Award (2014) - PIX 270i<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.sounddevices.com/news-events/news/pix-270i-wins-svg-innovative-products-award |title=PIX 270i Wins SVC Innovative Products Award &#124; Sound Devices News &#124; Sound Devices, LLC |website=www.sounddevices.com |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150206060140/http://www.sounddevices.com/news-events/news/pix-270i-wins-svg-innovative-products-award |archive-date=2015-02-06}}</ref>
* Videomaker Best Products Award (2014) for Best Field Mixer - PIX 240i
* Videomaker Best Products Award (2014) for Best Field Mixer - PIX 240i


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Latest revision as of 13:28, 16 November 2024

Sound Devices LLC
IndustryProfessional audio and video equipment
Founded1998; 26 years ago (1998)
Headquarters
Reedsburg, Wisconsin
,
United States
Area served
Worldwide
Websitewww.sounddevices.com

Sound Devices LLC is an American company headquartered in Reedsburg, Wisconsin, with additional offices in Madison, Wisconsin and Rickmansworth, UK.[1] Sound Devices designs and manufactures professional audio and video equipment.

History

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The company was founded in 1998 by Matt Anderson, Jon Tatooles, Jim Koomar, and Brad Lovett who previously worked for Shure.[2] The company specializes in portable equipment for location sound and video recording.[3]

Sound Devices products have been used for many well-known films, including Birdman[4] and Batman: The Dark Knight,[5] and TV shows, including Doctor Who[6] and Breaking Bad[7]

In 2018 Sound Devices announced the acquisition of Audio Limited, a UK manufacturer of wireless microphone systems.

In October, 2021, Sound Devices was acquired by the Audiotonix Group.[8]

Awards

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Audio Products

Video Products

  • 2014 SVC Innovative Product Award (2014) - PIX 270i[13]
  • Videomaker Best Products Award (2014) for Best Field Mixer - PIX 240i

References

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  1. ^ https://www.sounddevices.com/about/
  2. ^ "Sound Devices Company History". Retrieved 22 October 2021.
  3. ^ Robjohns, Hugh (November 2017). "Sound Devices MixPre-3". soundonsound.com. Future Plc. Retrieved 21 October 2021.
  4. ^ Varga, Thomas. "The Sound of Birdman". Local695.com. IATSE Local 695. Retrieved 21 October 2021.
  5. ^ "Sound Devices 744T Syncs Up With Sound Effects Crew On Batman: The Dark Knight". mixonline.com. Future plc. 21 July 2008. Retrieved 22 October 2021.
  6. ^ Hilton, Kevin (8 February 2019). "Doctor Who And The Art Of Microphones". thebroadcastbridge.com. International Techmedia Ltd. Retrieved 21 October 2021.
  7. ^ Rosen, Nicole (29 August 2013). "Sound Devices 788T Keeps Viewers Hooked on Breaking Bad". tvtechnology.com. Retrieved 22 October 2021.
  8. ^ Kurz, Phil (14 October 2021). "Audiotonix Acquires Sound Devices". tvtechnology.com. Future US Inc. Retrieved 22 October 2021.
  9. ^ "Sound Devices 633 Receives Cinema Audio Society Technical Achievement Award | Sound Devices News | Sound Devices, LLC". www.sounddevices.com. Archived from the original on 2014-07-09.
  10. ^ http://www.sounddevices.com/news-events/news/sound-devices-970-earns-nomination-for-cas-technical-achievement-award [dead link‍]
  11. ^ http://www.sounddevices.com/news-events/news/970-nominated-for-namm-tec-award [dead link‍]
  12. ^ "788T Wins Resolution Magazine Award for Recorders | Sound Devices News | Sound Devices, LLC". www.sounddevices.com. Archived from the original on 2013-10-19.
  13. ^ "PIX 270i Wins SVC Innovative Products Award | Sound Devices News | Sound Devices, LLC". www.sounddevices.com. Archived from the original on 2015-02-06.
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