Founded in 1985 by legendary engineer Rupert Neve, Focusrite began with high-end analogue recording consoles designed for the world’s top studios. Acquired in 1989 by Phil Dudderidge, the company expanded its product line to include professional and hobbyist audio solutions.
Key milestones include the acquisition of Novation in 2004, bringing market-leading synthesizers and controllers to the portfolio, and the launch of the Scarlett 2i2 in 2012, which revolutionized home recording. Subsequent acquisitions have included ADAM Audio (2019), Martin Audio (2019), Sequential (2021), Sonnox (2021), Linea Research (2022), Oberheim (2022), and Innovate Audio (2024), positioning Focusrite as a leader in both professional and consumer audio technology.
Today, the Focusrite Group encompasses 12 brands, offering innovative solution