Rode Acquires Mackie: Music Tech Giants Merge in $180M Deal

Peter Freedman, owner and founder of Rode microphones, has acquired Mackie in a $180M deal. Rode, known for its success in the home recording/pro audio/content creator market, aims to revive Mackie, a once influential company that has shown a decline in recent years. Mackie, known for its breakthrough products in the past, has faced stiff competition and a lack of innovation in the last decade. With Rode's proven track record of innovation and marketing, there is hope that the acquisition will bring back the sparkle to Mackie.