Matrix Sales named LEA distributor for Denmark

LEA Professional is expanding its European reach with Matrix Sales appointed as distributor for Denmark.

Based in Copenhagen, the Matrix Sales team will represent LEA Professional’s Network Connect series of professional amplifiers and companion Dante Connect series featuring Dante and AES67 connectivity. These series enable integrators to use cloud-based remote control, monitoring, notifications, and more from any internet-enabled device, allowing them to stay connected anywhere in the world.

‘Our customers expect best-in-class A/V solutions, and LEA consistently meets those standards,’ says Matrix Sales CEO, Thomas Christensen. ‘This partnership enhances our portfolio and reinforces our commitment to providing reliable, high-performance technology for the commercial A/V market.’

LEA Professional’s smart amplifiers feature onboard 96kHz DSP, LEA Cloud connectivity, WebUI, third-party API control, real-time load monitoring, Lo-Z/70V/100V selectable by channel, event and fault monitoring, high-efficiency power design, the availability of more than 3,000 speaker tuning presets, and SharkWare amplifier control software.

‘Partnering with established European distributors like Matrix Sales is essential to expanding our presence in key markets,’ says LEA Professional Sales Director for Europe & Africa, Jeff Gorton. ‘The team’s expertise and regional strength allow us to deliver our technology and integrator-focused audio solutions to more customers, while maintaining the high standards of performance and support our brand is known for.’

More: https://matrixgroup.dk

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