Solid State Logic (SSL) has announced the acquisition of Harrison, the U.S.-based pro audio console and music production software manufacturer Harrison. which has been serving the music recording/mixing, film and television sound post-production, cloud-based broadcast sound, and live sound reinforcement markets since 1975.

Harrison is credited with bringing one of the first “in-line” consoles to market, allowing engineers to combine the features of recording and mixing into a single mixer strip. ​The acquisition brings together two noted music mixing console brands under the Audiotonix technology group.

SSL managing director Nigel Beaumont states, “Having been on our own growth journey these past five years since the investment from Audiotonix, the announcement today is a proud moment for all our staff as we now welcome the Harrison team to our SSL family. It’s been clear from the outset that Gary (Thielman, president) and his colleagues have a passion for console design and their aspirations align with our own.

Thielman, the president of Harrison, adds, “Having been part of this business and the pro audio industry since the early 80s, it feels very apt that we would find our natural home with Solid State Logic and Audiotonix. This alliance provides Harrison a strong future with access to further manufacturing, knowledge in engineering, and expanding our access to new channels and partners which increases our potential to grow this wonderful business. I’m particularly excited for both brands and their customers, as they will all reap the benefits of our sharing of ideas with our SSL colleagues.”

James Gordon, Audiotonix CEO, concludes, “From an Audiotonix perspective it’s a privilege to help bring this unique partnership together with these two legendary UK and USA mixing console brands. With their very individual and identifiable sound their future together is going be unbelievable. What’s great too is that Harrison and Solid State Logic share a similar culture where their teams are personally invested in this industry, so I’m excited to see what new innovations and products this ‘super-group’ of technical talent can bring to market.”

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​Solid State Logic is the world’s leading manufacturer of analogue and digital audio consoles and provider of creative tools for music, broadcast, live and audio production professionals. For more information about our award-winning products, please visit: www.solidstatelogic.com