AUSTRALIA: The Freedman Group, parent company of RØDE, Mackie, and newly acquired Lectrosonics, has announced a new partnership with Sydney-based technology specialist Audinate. The agreement will see Audinate’s Dante platform integrated into a suite of upcoming products across The Freedman Group’s portfolio, bringing advanced networking capabilities to creators and professionals worldwide.

Dante is a leading audio-over-IP solution that delivers uncompressed, multi-channel digital audio and video with near-zero latency over standard Ethernet. Widely recognised for its seamless routing, reliability and scalability, the technology has become a standard in broadcast, live production, content creation and commercial AV.

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!”

Audinate’s Dante technology is deployed in thousands of professional audio and video products worldwide and is valued for its scalability and interoperability, enabling professionals to manage complex systems with ease.

Aidan Williams, CEO of Audinate, commented, “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.”

Future product lines from The Freedman Group will feature native Dante integration, with each brand tailoring the platform to its respective environment. The company also plans to develop user-friendly interfaces that make advanced audio networking accessible to creators while maintaining flexibility and fidelity.