Transaction Demonstrates Market Leadership Through Market Expansion
BOSTON June 2025 — MediaBridge Capital Advisors today announced that it served as the exclusive investment advisor to Lectrosonics Inc, a leading manufacturer of professional wireless microphone systems and audio processing products, in its recent sale to The Freedman Group, parent company of prominent audio brands including RØDE, Mackie, Aphex, SoundField, and Event Electronics. The acquisition includes Lectrosonics’ entire brand and IP portfolio, its factory and its almost 300,000 sq ft campus in Rio Rancho, New Mexico. Lectrosonics will continue to operate independently with its management team intact, ensuring continuity, preserving customer relationships, and its laser focus on innovation and top-tier product quality. Terms of the transaction were not disclosed.
Lectrosonics has been at the forefront of UHF wireless audio technology for film, broadcast, and high-end theatre applications for over five decades. With a reputation for unmatched reliability and refined technical excellence, the Company received an Academy Award in 2017 for its revolutionary Digital Hybrid Wireless Technology. Lectrosonics products are designed and manufactured in the Company’s facility in Rio Rancho, with virtually all aspects of the Company under one roof.
“We are thrilled to welcome Lectrosonics to The Freedman Group family,” said Peter Freedman AM, Founder and owner of The Freedman Group. “For decades, Lectrosonics has been synonymous with the highest possible performance along with unmatched reliability and innovation in professional wireless audio. Their uncompromising commitment to quality perfectly aligns with our own values and strengthens our position as a global leader in professional audio solutions.” He added, “I am beyond excited and genuinely humbled that Lectrosonics is joining our team. They are without doubt the world’s leader in wireless communication for the entertainment and broadcast markets. Being able to now offer our customers the finest sounding wireless technology in the world is, without exaggeration, something that is very special to me.”
Wes Herron, President of Lectrosonics, said in a statement: “Joining The Freedman Group represents an exciting new chapter for Lectrosonics. With its global reach and shared passion for audio excellence and in-house manufacturing, we look forward to accelerating product development and expanding our market presence while maintaining the quality and reliability our customers expect.”
Freedman Group CEO Damien Wilson echoed the sentiment: “Lectrosonics’ journey, in many ways, mirrors our own. We’ve both built reputations on innovation, independent production, and maintain a deep respect for the creative community. This partnership is a natural fit and together, we’re going to reshape the landscape of wireless audio.”
Courtney Spencer, John Bowen and Ethan Jacks, Managing Partners of MediaBridge, added, “Early in the process the potential synergies between these two well-respected companies became increasingly evident. Each is known for category-leading innovation and outstanding product quality in their respective market segments. As they engaged with each other, the principals quickly recognized their shared values and the many potential benefits and synergies that joining forces would create. We see a very bright future for them.”
Gordon Moore, Chairman and Former President of Lectrosonics, remarked: “MediaBridge’s support, expertise and dedication were instrumental in the success of this transaction. We literally could not have done it without them.”