The Freedman Group has established a new audio test and measurement division called RødeTest to host to a range of professional acoustic measurement microphones, software and accessories.
Home to Røde Microphones, Aphex, SoundField and Event Electronics, the Freedman Group’s opening move in its plan is its acquisition of FuzzMeasure. For more than a decade, FuzzMeasure’s acoustic measurement software has been used in assessing the audio performance of studios, live venues, performance spaces, reverbs and microphones, converting acoustic data into easily understood and publishable graphics.
‘The scientific instruments we are developing for RødeTest are the perfect accompaniment to our monumentally successful ranges of studio, live and broadcast microphones,’ says Røde Founder and Chairman, Peter Freedman. ‘We plan to shake the test and measurement industry up – as is the Røde way.’
RødeTest will open new markets for quality measuring microphones, says CEO Damien Wilson. ‘Røde has always created new consumer pathways by applying Røde’s precision, low-cost manufacturing capability,’ he says. ‘RødeTest is an exciting development in our business and another example of our desire to be the voice – and choice – of today’s creative generation.’
FuzzMeasure Chief Developer, Chris Liscio, will continue to work with RødeTest, developing software updates and innovations. ‘I was very excited when Røde first shared with me the plan to enter the acoustic measurement field and make FuzzMeasure the software for the RødeTest range. I look forward to seeing how it evolves under Røde’s stewardship.’
RødeTest microphones, interfaces, software and kits are in development now and will be released later in 2018.
More: www.rodetest.com
