
RØDE has acquired rival Mackie in a surprise deal that, at first blush, looks like a powerful landgrab of not just pro-audio share, but in the burgeoning podcast and streaming creator market.
Both firms should be well known to you, the knowledgable MusicRadar reader, as purveyors of top-notch mics, speakers, IEMs, mixing consoles and, increasingly, gear aimed squarely at that streaming/podcasting world.