Ahead of the NAMM Show 2025, DPA Microphones has announced that it has acquired the majority share of Vienna-based Austrian Audio.
Austrian Audio caught the attention of DPA Microphones with its fast-growing brand, highly skilled team of engineers and product portfolio, which complements DPA’s offerings. This strategic partnership strengthens their position in the professional audio market, offering advanced solutions for sound engineers across the broadcast, studio, theatre and live events industries.
“Austrian Audio is a rising star for high-end audio solutions, and I am excited to join forces with such a strong team of audio professionals,” said DPA Microphones CEO, Kalle Hvidt Nielsen. “I know that together, we can deliver increasingly innovative products and further enhance the service for our customers, which will elevate both brands to new heights. It is impressive to see what Austrian Audio has already achieved in its short lifetime, and we are thrilled to welcome such a competent partner into the family.”
For Martin A. Seidl, Austrian Audio CEO and shareholder, this acquisition is an important step towards its mission to introduce the brand’s high-quality solutions to even more sound engineers worldwide.
“Kalle first approached me at an industry event where both our brands were participating, and I was thrilled,” said Seidl. “To be recognised as a strong and influential brand after only four years in the market was such a great honour for Austrian Audio, and me personally.”