The Focusrite Group

The Focusrite Group

Professional audio technology group

Overview

The Focusrite Group is a group of professional audio technology brands. The company designs and sells audio interfaces, synthesizers, controllers, studio monitors, amplifiers, software, and related music-production products. It serves musicians, producers, studios, broadcasters, live-sound professionals, and audio-system integrators. Its operating model centers on brand-led product businesses sharing engineering, manufacturing, distribution, and corporate capabilities. Teams work across audio engineering, software, product design, manufacturing, supply chain, marketing, sales, and support. The organization combines audio technology expertise with practical delivery for music and audio professionals.

About The Focusrite Group

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Why The Focusrite Group is rated
B-
Rated B on Competitive Edge
Rated B on Growth Potential
Rated C on Differentiation

Industries

Hardware

Consumer Software

Company Size

N/A

Company Stage

IPO

Headquarters

United Kingdom

Founded

1985

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What believers are saying

  • June 2026 revenue reached £245.5 million for eighteen months, with adjusted EBITDA at £24.7 million.
  • Net debt fell to £8.6 million by February 2026, improving balance-sheet flexibility.
  • Japan division launch in March 2026 strengthens direct control over distribution, marketing, and service.

What critics are saying

  • Sequential recorded a £9.8 million impairment in June 2026, signaling weak premium-synth demand.
  • Focusrite booked a £2.3 million net loss over the 18 months to February 2026.
  • Phil Dudderidge stepped down as chair in August 2026, removing founder oversight during transition.

What makes The Focusrite Group unique

  • Focusrite owns eleven brands spanning interfaces, monitors, synths, software, and live sound.
  • June 2026 results showed 45.1% gross margin, proving pricing power and brand strength.
  • Scarlett 2i2 Anniversary Edition leverages four decades of pro-audio credibility and ecosystem depth.

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Funding

Total Funding

$31.3M

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1 Rounds

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Benefits

Flexible Work Hours

Remote Work Options

Paid Vacation

Employee Discounts

Wellness Program

Mental Health Support

Professional Development Budget

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Disability Insurance

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Company News

Sound On Sound
Aug 25th, 2026
MONO Music Conference programme announced.

MONO Music Conference programme announced. Published 25/8/26 Over 60 award-winning artists, songwriters, producers, engineers The MONO Music Conference (formerly Music Expo SF), San Francisco's premier event for music creators, has just revealed the first wave of speakers and sessions for its 2026 return. Now entering its second consecutive year at The Midway in San Francisco, MONO will take place on 13-14 November 2026, and will be preceded by an invite-only VIP welcome mixer on 12 November. Presented by the Focusrite Group in association with Sound On Sound magazine, the event will bring together representatives from companies including Squeak E. Clean, BMG, EMPIRE, Google, BeatLibrary, Liaison Artists, the Recording Academy, The Midway, Halcyon SF and 1015 Folsom along with a whole host of independent artists, producers and engineers. Programme highlights. Friday 13 November. * Keynote: Valentino Khan. An intimate conversation with producer and DJ Valentino Khan on building compelling storytelling on social media as a music creator. * From Release to Career: Building Momentum in Between. DistroKid's Mike Fink joins artists Adrian Marcel and Mr. Hong, and YouTube Music's Erica Foss, for a candid discussion on building a sustainable career between releases. * Inside Sync: a Conversation on Music, Creativity & Building a Career in Sync. Producer Jake Warren, whose song "HAUNT U" appeared in American Horror Stories, shares how he built an independent career writing for film, TV and publishers. * The Art of Noticing: Turning Everyday Moments Into Songs That Connect. Songwriter and artist LINNEY leads a workshop on turning everyday inspiration into resonant songs. * How to Turn a Good Song Into a Great Song: Acclaimed songwriting coach Jai Josefs breaks down the techniques that separate good songs from great ones. * Session-Ready: a Five-Minute Vocal Reset for Artists, Producers and Performers. Whitney Nicole, founder of Songbird Studios, teaches a fast, practical vocal warm-up for singers and producers alike. Saturday 14 November. * Keynote: Toby Gad Live Podcast with Khris Riddick-Tynes: Hit-making songwriter-producer Toby Gad sits down with Khris Riddick-Tynes for a live podcast conversation. * Live Vocal Tracking & Production Demo: Engineer Karina "Xarina" Flonnoy and vocal producer Tyler Reese demonstrate real-time comping and harmony-stacking techniques in a high-speed vocal session. * Explore SLAB: From Production to Performance: Presented by AlphaTheta, DJ and producer Magie Hue and DJ, producer, educator and promoter Gera Akate lead a hands-on look at SLAB's capabilities for beat-making, sampling, remixing and live performance - showing how it bridges production and DJ performance in one workflow. * Replayability and the Philosophy of Mastering in 2026: Mastering Engineer Nicolas de Porcel, known for his "Million Dollar Snare" approach and Artist & Songwriter Devvon Terrell from HelpMeDevvon explore what makes music built to be replayed billions of times. * Navigating AI in the Music Industry: Rights, Risks and Opportunities. Presented with California Lawyers for the Arts, attorneys Jessica Fajfar and Justine Levy examine how AI is reshaping copyright, licensing and rights for music creators. * The Business of Game Audio: a Report From the Trenches. Moderated by Steve Horowitz of the Game Audio Institute, featuring panelists Clay and Chase Bethea, this panel explores career paths and the current state of the game audio industry. * Built to Last - Breaking In and Creating Longevity in the Music Industry: Presented by Neon Owl, featuring Manager and Songwriter Lorne Padman, Nick Garcia from Insomniac Music Group, Elaine Huang from Neon Owl and Andrew Conde from Thrive Music, this panel explores what it takes to build a lasting career in music - from mindset and habits to meaningful relationships. * Rising Together - The Power of Community & Collectives: Presented by Neon Owl, featuring Elaine Huang, Goshfather, Jon Sax and B Patt, this session explores the power of community and collectives for artists, talent buyers, promoters, agents, and creatives finding their place in the industry. "For two days, our attendees get direct access to and the chance to learn from some of the most prolific artists, producers and engineers in the country. That kind of access is what inspires the next generation of music creators." - Loïc Maestracci, Founder & CEO, MONO Presenters & exhibitors. AlphaTheta will be presenting MONO's official DJ Stage, while DistroKid are sponsoring the opening keynote on the first day of the event... MONO 2026 partners and exhibitors include ADAM Audio, AlphaTheta, the Audio Engineering Society, California Lawyers for the Arts, Crescendo Research, DistroKid, Envelop, Focusrite, Game Audio Institute, Gear Space, Granola AI, Neon Owl, Novation, Oberheim, Pioneer DJ, rekordbox, Resin, Sequential, Singstraw, Songbird, Sound On Sound, Steinberg, Studio X and Women's Audio Mission. Tickets. Early bird tickets are on sale now until 13 September, with prices starting from $69. SOS readers can get an extra 15% off any ticket by using the code SOS15 at checkout.

UK Investor Magazine
Aug 4th, 2026
Zotefoams: will tomorrow's Trading Update give its shares, now 458p, some added bounce?

Zotefoams: will tomorrow's Trading Update give its shares, now 458p, some added bounce? 04/08/2026 Tomorrow morning, Wednesday, 5th August, the £229m-capitalised Zotefoams (LON:ZTF) will brief investors with its Interim Trading Update covering the six months to end-June - the statement should be positive enough to see the group's shares some added bounce. The group, which is a world leader in supercritical foams, has seen its shares rise from a low of 330p in late March this year, to over 472p in the last week of July. They touched 595p in late May two years ago - and market whispers suggest that they could well be heading back up there again w... The audio products group Focusrite (LON:TUNE) is due to hold its 2026 AGM next Tuesday, 4th August, The group is well-known for supplying hardware and software used by...

Investegate
Aug 4th, 2026
AGM statement.

AGM statement. Summary by AI [BETA] close X. Focusrite plc has announced that trading for the current financial year is in line with expectations, with healthy underlying demand across its Content Creation and Audio Reproduction divisions, and performance ahead of the prior year in the initial months. The company's outlook for the full year ending 28 February 2027 remains unchanged, with market forecasts indicating revenue between £170.1 million and £173.7 million, and adjusted EBITDA between £25.2 million and £27.4 million. The statement also noted leadership changes, with the Non-executive Chairman stepping down from his role but remaining as a Non-Executive Director, and a non-executive director departing after eleven years. Focusrite PLC 04 August 2026 For release: 07:00, 04 August 2026 Focusrite plc ("Focusrite" or "the Group") Annual General Meeting Statement and Trading Update Trading in-line with expectations with healthy underlying demand Focusrite plc (AIM: TUNE), the global music and audio products group supplying hardware and software used by professional and amateur musicians and the entertainment industry, will today hold its Annual General Meeting ("AGM") at the offices of Stephenson Harwood LLP, 1 Finsbury Circus, London, EC2M 7SH at 1.30 pm. At the AGM, Phil Dudderidge OBE, Non-executive Chairman, will make the following statement: "The Group has continued to trade in line with the Board's expectations. Underlying demand has remained healthy across both the Content Creation and Audio Reproduction divisions with trading in the first months of the new financial year ahead of the prior year, consistent with the expected heavier weighting of sales to the first half of the current year. Whilst the Board remains mindful of the broader macro-economic environment, its expectations for the full year to 28 February 2027 remain unchanged*. As this is my last AGM as Chair, I would like to thank our shareholders, colleagues, customers and fellow Board members for their support over many years. Serving as Chair of Focusrite has been a tremendous privilege and I am proud of what we have built together over the years. The Group enters this next chapter from a position of strength, with leading brands, an exceptional management team and significant opportunities for future growth. I am delighted that Ian has agreed to succeed me as Chair. His experience leading a global, technology-driven listed business makes him ideally placed to guide the Board through the Group's next phase of development. While I will be stepping down as Chair, I am pleased to be remaining on the Board as a Non-Executive Director. I look forward to supporting Ian, Tim and the wider management team, and continuing to contribute to the Group's long-term success. I would also like to thank David Bezem, who is stepping down today as a non-executive director, for his support and wise counsel since our IPO in 2014. David has made an enormous contribution to the development of Focusrite over the past eleven years, and on behalf of the Board I would like to thank him and wish him every success for the future." * In so far as the Board is aware, as at 3 August 2026, the range of market forecasts for the 12 month period to 28 February 2027, based on published sell-side research, were for revenue of £170.1 million to £173.7 million and adjusted EBITDA of £25.2 million to £27.4 million. | Enquiries: | / | | Focusrite plc | +44 (0) 1494 462246 | | Tim Carroll (CEO) / Sally McKone (CFO) | / | | Investec Bank plc (Nominated Adviser and Broker) | +44 (0) 20 7597 5970 | | David Flin / Nick Prowting | / | | Rosewood Reputation Limited (Financial PR) | +44 (0) 20 7653 8702 | | John West / Llewellyn Angus / Lily Pearce | / | Notes to Editors Focusrite plc is a global audio products group that develops and markets proprietary hardware and software products. Used by audio professionals and musicians, its solutions facilitate the high-quality production of recorded and live sound. The Focusrite Group trades under eleven established brands: Focusrite, Novation, ADAM Audio, Martin Audio, Optimal Audio, Linea Research Sequential, Oberheim, Sonnox, OutBoard and TiMax. With a high-quality reputation and a rich heritage spanning decades, its brands are category leaders in the music-making and audio recording industries. The Group operates through two divisions: Content Creation and Audio Reproduction. · Within its Content Creation business, Focusrite offers audio interfaces and other products for recording musicians, producers and professional audio facilities. Novation products are used in the creation of electronic music, from synthesizers and grooveboxes to industry-shaping controllers and inspirational music-making apps. ADAM Audio studio monitors have earned a worldwide reputation based on technological innovation in the field of studio loudspeaker technology. Sonnox is a leading designer of innovative, high-quality, award-winning audio processing software plug-ins for professional audio engineers. Sequential designs and manufactures high end analogue synthesizers under the Sequential and Oberheim brands. · The Audio Reproduction division provides high-quality, professional-grade solutions for both live sound and permanent installations. Martin Audio designs and manufactures performance-ready systems across the spectrum of sound reinforcement applications. TiMax specialises in innovative immersive audio and show control technologies. OutBoard manufactures and sells industry standard rigging control products for live events, together with enterprise-level safety test, preparation and quality management for global rental companies and venues. Linea designs, develops, manufactures and sells innovative professional audio equipment globally. The Company has offices in four continents and a global customer base with a distribution network covering approximately 240 territories. Focusrite plc is traded on the AIM market, London Stock Exchange. This information is provided by RNS, the news service of the London Stock Exchange. RNS is approved by the Financial Conduct Authority to act as a Primary Information Provider in the United Kingdom. Terms and conditions relating to the use and distribution of this information may apply. For further information, please contact [email protected] or visit www.rns.com. RNS may use your IP address to confirm compliance with the terms and conditions, to analyse how you engage with the information contained in this communication, and to share such analysis on an anonymised basis with others as part of our commercial services. 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Frank Verderosa
Jul 20th, 2026
Give your Focusrite hardware a free upgrade: Focusrite Control 2 is Here.

Give your Focusrite hardware a free upgrade: Focusrite Control 2 is Here. If you're running a Scarlett 3rd Gen, Clarett+, Clarett USB, or select Scarlett 2nd Gen interfaces, your workflow just got a serious refresh. Focusrite has officially rolled out public beta compatibility for Focusrite Control 2 across older hardware lineups, bringing modern features to gear you already own.Focusrite Control 2 Here is what this update brings to your studio setup and why it's worth the download: 1. Modern, streamlined UI. Say goodbye to the aging interface of legacy control software. Focusrite Control 2 delivers a cleaner, faster, and far more intuitive layout. Navigating preamps, routing, and low-latency monitoring mixes is smoother than ever. 2. Precise numeric level control. One of the best quality-of-life improvements in Control 2 is the addition of exact numeric gain and mixer values. Instead of guessing knob positions or relying purely on visual faders, you can dial in precise decibel adjustments with ease. Why this matters: As Frank Verderosa highlighted in its recent guide on Level Matching, maintaining accurate gain staging and precise signal levels is essential for clean tracking, unbiased A/B testing, and proper headroom management. Having numeric feedback directly in the software makes dialing in those target levels effortless. 3. Session Presets & quick recall. If you bounce between different recording scenarios - like switching from a solo podcast setup to a multi-mic acoustic session - the new Presets feature lets you save and instantly recall your input gain, routing, and monitor mixes.Presets feature 4. Accessibility & localization updates. Focusrite Control 2 includes rebuilt accessibility features, featuring full screen-reader support, enhanced keyboard navigation, and support for 12 languages. How to get it. Because this rollout is currently in public beta for legacy devices, you can grab the installer directly from the Focusrite Downloads page under your interface's software section.Focusrite Downloads page Updating software won't cost you a dime, but it will instantly modernize your daily recording workflow! Frank Verderosa is an award-winning audio engineer and voiceover casting director with decades of industry experience. As the owner of POV Audio, he casts, sound-designs, and mixes television, radio, and promo campaigns for leading ad agencies and networks. Outside the studio, Frank supports the voice actor community through coaching, consulting, and demo production for talent at every level. To connect or learn more, visit www.frankverderosa.com and use the chat tab or explore the Voice Actor Services section.

FL Studio Templates
Jul 11th, 2026
Adam Audio, Novation and Focusrite are now in the WMDM studio.

Adam Audio, Novation and Focusrite are now in the WMDM studio. July 11, 2026 Some news from the studio. Fl Studio Templates made a deal with Focusrite Group. Their brands are now part of the WMDM studio: Adam Audio, Novation and Focusrite. They sent Fl Studio Templates serious gear to work with, and their names will show up across its sites and the podcast. The first box to arrive was a pair of Adam Audio H200 headphones. More followed. The new studio gear. Adam Audio A8H studio monitors. A pair of Adam Audio A8H monitors. Three-way monitors built for serious rooms. They are honest speakers. If the low end is wrong, they will not hide it. That honesty is exactly what Fl Studio Templates need when Fl Studio Templates build templates and record tutorials for other producers. Novation Launchkey 61 MK4 MIDI keyboard. A Novation Launchkey 61 MK4. Sixty one keys, sixteen pads and deep control over Ableton Live and every other DAW Fl Studio Templates work in. This is the keyboard you will see in its videos from now on. Focusrite Scarlett 18i20 audio interface. A Focusrite Scarlett 18i20. The big rack version of the best known interface family in music production. Enough inputs and outputs to run the whole room: monitors, headphones, synths and mics. What this means for you. Its tutorials and podcast episodes are now recorded and mixed on this gear. You will see it in the videos and hear it in the results. When Fl Studio Templates talk about how something sounds, it comes from daily use in real sessions, not from a spec sheet. Nothing changes in how WMDM works. Same templates, same sample packs, same creator marketplace. The studio just sounds a lot better. One thing to be clear about. Fl Studio Templates did not buy this gear. Focusrite Group provided it as part of the collaboration. Its opinions stay its own. If something does not convince Fl Studio Templates, Fl Studio Templates will say so. That was its condition, and they were fine with it. More soon. The new setup will start showing up in episodes and template walkthroughs over the next weeks. Mikas founder of www.wemakedancemusic.com

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