The below article, written by Phil Ward, was published in LSi and details the development of Linea Research and fellow Focusrite Group brands Martin Audio, TiMax, Optimal Audio and OutBoard. (A PDF of the original article may be viewed here). … Read More
(L–R:) Sons do Marquês’ Gustavo Rodrigues and Rogerio Lopes with Linea Research’s Martin Hildred Linea Research, high power amplification and DSP solutions specialist, has announced a new distribution channel for Portugal, taking audiovisual event production company, Sons do Marquês, … Read More
Since modest beginnings in 2003, Linea Research has been quietly scaling to great heights and increased visibility. Caroline Moss looks back over the past 20 years and learns what’s in store going forward. WHEN LINEA RESEARCH COFOUNDERS AND EX-BSS Audio … Read More
Jeff Miranda joins from Allied Pro Tech Linea Research and Optimal Audio have announced the appointment of Jeff Miranda as US National Sales Manager, continuing to drive the successful growth of both brands and supporting the existing sales rep and … Read More
UK-based Linea Research, innovator of specialist professional audio solutions, has strengthened its global presence with a series of key, strategic distribution appointments. As Prolight + Sound Guangzhou (China Import & Export Fair Complex, Guangzhou – 23 – 26th May 2024), opens … Read More
Letchworth, UK – January 2024 • Winther Sound Solutions Named Swedish Distributor for Linea Research ~ Linea Research, a leading provider of high-power amplification and DSP solutions for the audio industry, proudly announces the appointment of Winther Sound Solutions as its … Read More
Letchworth, UK – January 2024 • Linea Research Announce Ampco Flashlight Sales as Distributor in Benelux ~ Linea Research, a leading innovator in high-power amplification and DSP solutions for the audio industry, proudly announces a strategic partnership with Ampco Flashlight … Read More
Focusrite plc, UK – December 12, 2023… Focusrite plc has announced the acquisition of UK based Sheriff Technology Limited, trading as OutBoard, the company behind both TiMax immersive audio solutions and OutBoard stage rigging motor control products and PAT4 … Read More
Letchworth Garden City, UK – November 2023 • Linea Research 44M06 Roadtest ~ CX Magazine ~ November 2023 Issue ~ Amplifiers make the big sounds that power our PA systems. Choosing the right one for your application is a balance … Read More
Letchworth Garden City, UK – November 2023 • Linea Research Receives Prestigious King’s Award for Innovation ~ Mondo DR Exclusive ~ November / December 2023 Issue ~Linea Research, a leading innovator in the audio industry, is proud to announce that … Read More
London, UK – November 2023 • Linea Research and PMC Speakers Announce Technical Partnership ~ Linea Research, a renowned leader in high-power amplification and DSP solutions for the audio industry, is thrilled to announce the technical partnership with PMC Speakers, … Read More
London, UK – August 2023 • Linea Research Appoints PRO LAB as Distributor for the Middle East and GCC Regions ~ Linea Research, a leading manufacturer of high-performance audio products, is delighted to announce its partnership with PRO LAB, a … Read More
Letchworth, UK – June 2023 • UK manufacturer Linea Research celebrates its 20th anniversary this month. The professional audio company has also recently gained recognition for its innovative products and has been awarded the prestigious Kings Award for Innovation. From … Read More
Letchworth, UK – April 2023 … Linea Research, a leading manufacturer of professional audio equipment, has been named a winner of the King’s Award for Innovation, one of the UK’s most prestigious business awards. The award recognises Linea Research’s outstanding … Read More
Austin, TX, USA – March 2023… At this year’s SXSW the British Music Embassy stage was powered by the Bowers & Wilkins Sound System, the world-renowned audio brand’s one-of-a-kind, high-performance PA system. It was driven by four Linea Research 44M20 … Read More
Grant, FL, USA – January 2023… Florida based I.M.T3CH carries a wide and diversified inventory of PA and sound reinforcement products aiming to participate in a wide variety of events across multiple markets. They have recently added multiple Linea Research … Read More
Focusrite Group, Oxford, UK – December 20, 2022… Sonnox, the leading designer of innovative and high-quality audio processing Plug-Ins for professional and amateur audio engineers, is delighted to announce that as of today it has joined the Focusrite Group. The … Read More
Linea Research, UK – December 2022… Linea Research has announced the first beta release of System Engineer 8, the company’s new control and telemetry software platform. Redesigned from the ground up, System Engineer 8 provides software control over the M and … Read More
Black Rock (City), NV, USA – September 2022… Neptune Audio’s Albe Kohler tells us about his recent experience with Linea Research. “We were introduced to Linea Research amplifiers back in 2019 and we’re big fans, they sound amazing and deliver … Read More
Linea Research, UK – March 10, 2022… Linea Research is proud to announce that we have joined the Focusrite Group of companies. Davey Smalley, Commercial Director, and Ben Ver, Engineering Director, will continue to lead the business. In a joint … Read More
Puyallup, WA, USA – December 2020… In the shadow of majestic Mount Rainier, Experience Church is part of a new generation of houses of worship, a non-denominational Christian church bringing their message to parishioners via modern music and technology. The … Read More
Linea Research UK, Sept 2020… Linea Research announce the introduction of their new Q-Sys Plugins supporting M and C series amplifiers. “With Linea Research amplifiers now present in wide ranging applications from Theaters and Performing Arts to Hospitality and Sports … Read More
Funtana, Croatia – July 2020… With its seaside villages, white beaches, hilltop views, and Mediterranean climate, Croatia’s Istrian coast is a gem of the Adriatic Sea. Generations of tourists from across the European continent have long made it a must-do … Read More
Linea Research, UK—May 2020… Linea Research, the UK’s leading amplifier manufacturer, working with the US manufacturer Symetrix, has announced the addition of Linea Research amplifier control within the newly launched version of Symetrix Composer™ 7.3. In this version Symetrix have … Read More
Scottsdale, AZ, USA – April 2020… In demand Composer/Producer masters sonic details with forensic re-recordings for Ubisoft, Activision, Konami…with Linea Research ASC48 DSP to tune the room for the best bass response… Read the full story: Read Online Special Thanks … Read More
San Francisco, CA, USA – April 2020… The grande dame of San Francisco hotels, the luxurious Sir Francis Drake has anchored the city’s famed Union Square since 1928. And since the landmark hotel’s opening day, Lizzie’s Starlight (originally dubbed the … Read More
Bury St. Edmunds, Suffolk, UK – March 2020… With more than three decades as a touring engineer and heading up his sound company, Pyramid Audio, Ian “Fleece” Elliott is well versed in the value of both vintage and contemporary technology. … Read More
Europe – February 2020 Linea Research announce the appointment of distribution in Poland with NAW Performance Audio. NAW Performance Audio (formerly NAW Noise Art Works) – founded in 2006, quickly gained trust among demanding customers. Acting mainly in the areas … Read More
Both of The P.A. People’s ShowMatch systems are powered by Dante enabled Linea Research 44M20 amplifiers…Read the full story: Read Online Image: Courtesy of Sydney Kings
Rovinj, Croatia — January 2020… A property of the Maistra Hospitality Group, the elegant five-star Grand Park Hotel Rovinj is set at the edge of a pine forest on the Adriatic coast of northwestern Croatia. The 6-story hotel offers 193 … Read More
Read about KAOS Las Vegas in the Sept/Oct edition of Mondo dr: Download PDF Read Online
Linea Research, UK – October 2019… Linea Research 48M20 Touring Amplifier has been announced as a nominee for the 35th Annual NAMM Technical Excellence & Creativity (TEC) Awards in the category of Outstanding Technical Achievement. Presented by The NAMM Foundation, The NAMM … Read More
Bristol, UK—September 2019…From its bases in Suffolk and Bristol, Re-Production Productions Ltd delivers complete event production equipment and services, including sound, lighting, DJ and band equipment rentals, and more. Re-Production handles events of all sizes, including large indoor and outdoor … Read More
Schenectady, NY – August 2019… Although Union College has only 2,600 undergraduate students, the private liberal arts college’s men’s ice hockey team competes quite successfully with much larger schools in NCAA Division 1. The Union Dutchmen even won the 2014 … Read More
Santa Ana, CA USA —June 2019… After outgrowing their long-time location in Tustin, California, Calvary Chapel Tustin (CCT) moved to nearby Santa Ana in 2015 leasing the main sanctuary from the First Church of the Nazarene. The two churches coexist … Read More
Brooklyn NY USA —May 2019… Since opening its doors in 1987, Audible Difference, Inc., has provided premium sound reinforcement services for high-profile fashion and luxury brand events, theatrical productions ranging from Broadway to regional companies, and concerts and tours. ADI … Read More
Linea Research, UK—April 2019… Linea Research, the UK’s leading amplifier manufacturer, has announced the addition of 8 channel 20kW models to their successful M and C series of networked DSP amplifiers. Optimised to deliver 2500W per channel into 4 ohms with … Read More
Bishop’s Stortford, Hertfordshire, UK—February 2019… Bishop’s Stortford lies a quick 30-mile drive up the M11 from London. Among other things, Hertfordshire has a long history of brewing; in fact, some sources say Hertfordshire malt was used to brew the first … Read More
Frankfurt am Main, Germany—February 2019… The roots of Rock gegen Rechts (Rock Against the Right) go back to the rise of Britain’s Rock Against Racism movement in in the mid-1970s. The April 30, 1978, Rock Against Racism concert in Victoria … Read More
Amsterdam, Netherlands Linea Research will be exhibiting at the 2019 Integrated Systems Expo. In attendance will be Davey Smalley director, Peter Collins senior sales manager and Margie Kirby marketing as well as many of our international distributors in Hall 6 on … Read More
Greenfield, MA — January 2019 – Founded in 1968, Klondike Sound quickly became known as a preferred sound system provider for folk and jazz festivals in the northeastern U.S., including the renowned Newport Folk Festival. The company also provided tour support … Read More
Anaheim, CA USA Linea Research will be exhibiting at the 2019 Winter NAMM. In attendance will be Rik Kirby vice president Linea Research USA and a host of national representatives upstairs in the ACC North 2 Hall on booth #18003. On … Read More
Daejeon, South Korea Linea Research South Korean Distributor Sound Race are proud to announce another success in house of worship installations, Suh Lim Church main chapel audio system. We designed the system around twelve (six left and six right) Logic System … Read More
Toronto, Canada — October 2018 – Located in the very centre of One Spadina complex, University of Toronto’s newly constructed Principal Hall is designed to serve as a multi-dimensional public platform for the John H. Daniels Faculty of Architecture, Landscape and … Read More
Read the exclusive interview with Linea Research founders Davey, Ben & Paul in the Sept/Oct edition of Mondo dr: Download PDF Read Online
Elon, NC — September 2018 – According to U.S. News & World Report, you can find the 2018 top-ranked regional university in the South in the Piedmont area of Central North Carolina, between Greensboro and the Raleigh-Durham-Chapel Hill triangle. There, Elon … Read More
San Diego, CA — August 2018 – Opera NEO is a venture for the new generation of young opera singers created to prepare and inspire them to grow and perform at the highest level. They are dedicated to educating the artists … Read More
Europe – August 2018 Linea Research announce the expansion of their worldwide distribution network with an appointment in Russia – “It’s been a busy season at Linea Research”, comments Davey Smalley, director of Linea Research, “and as part of our … Read More
Read about Prairie Sun Live’s use of 44M20 amplifiers driving subwoofers at the California Roots Festival in Monterey in this article in Front Of House August edition: Download PDF Read Online
California, USA – It’s been a busy summer for Linea Research as we continue our rapid growth. In the USA this means expanding our team – “with our continued success and growing brand recognition in the states we’re happy to … Read More
Daejeon, South Korea Linea Research South Korean Distributor Sound Race are proud to share one of their recent successes in house of worship installations, Hanbat First Church main chapel audio system. With seating for approximately 2,000, the system was designed around … Read More
Read about Linea Research’s 15 year history in this article in Live Sound International’s June edition: Download PDF Read Online
Las Vegas, USA – June 2018 – Summertime is upon us once again, so it must be time for InfoComm. This year in Las Vegas not only will you see the Linea Research line of networked DSP amplifiers and controllers, … Read More
Read the latest review on Linea Research’s 48M06 Amplifier from our friends at SONOMag in France. Download the PDF here: SONOMagReview
Linea Research announce the expansion their worldwide distribution network with the appointment of SM ProLine in Romania . Since 1992, SM ProLine proudly state, “we come with innovative solutions to meet the needs of our customers with serious professionalism”. We’re … Read More
Frankfurt Germany – April 2018 – It’s Springtime in Frankfurt and that means it’s time for ProLight+Sound, join Linea Research in Hall 3.1 on stand B99 . On display will be our full range of four and eight channel networked … Read More
Wisconsin USA – Wisconsin based Sound Decision Productions is a regional tour and event sound provider based in Muskego just outside of Milwaukee. With clients and productions ranging from corporate events, festivals and hotel ballrooms, to full scale arena touring, SDP is … Read More
Anaheim California, USA – March 2018 – When Anaheim Christian Reformed Church needed to upgrade their 10 year old sound system they turned to local specialists GLS Creative Group and Apex Audio for assistance. Given the church’s design and architectural … Read More
Amsterdam NL – February 2018 – When you’ve braved the cold and made it into the halls of the RAI be sure to stop by amplifier and DSP specialist Linea Research on stand 7-C240 where we’ll be exhibiting with our distributor … Read More
Anaheim California USA – January 2018 – Linea Research Amplifier and DSP specialist will be making their first NAMM Show appearance at this year’s event in Anaheim CA, USA. You’ll find them in NAMM’s new Pro Audio Hall at booth #18105. … Read More
California USA – August 2017 – Camarillo’s Rock City Studios upgrade their sound system including a pair of Linea Research 44C10 amplifiers. With a live music venue, recording studio, music lessons and industry advisors Rock City Studios endeavors to help … Read More
California, USA – July 2017 – Every summer the Theater Department at Orange County’s Saddleback College stages a series of free musical events at its Mission Viejo campus. Converting the central grassy quadrangle to an outdoor stage, performances range from … Read More
“The Linea Research 44M20 represents the highest caliber of professional audio technology. It very well could be the best sounding power amplifier I’ve ever heard.” Read the in-depth review of the 44M20 from Linea Research by Live Sound International here: … Read More
UK – April 2017 – Northamptonshire based PA Rental company Sound4Hire has recently added Linea Research 44M20 networked DSP amplifiers into hire stock. Formed in 1995 Sound4Hire has become one of the UK’s most trusted professional audio suppliers. Providing solutions … Read More
March 2017 – Amplifier and DSP specialist Linea Research has announced the introduction of their new control and monitoring software, System Engineer. A major update to Linea Research’s existing PodWare, System Engineer is more than just a simple rebranding. With … Read More
Liverpool, UK – February 2017 – Founded in 1984, Adlib is one of Europe’s most legendary and respected entertainment production companies. Catering to both rental and installation clients, Adlib provides professional sound, lighting and AV solutions to meet almost any … Read More
February 2017 – Amplifier and DSP specialist Linea Research will be making their debut appearance at this year’s Integrated Systems Europe Convention in Amsterdam at the RAI Center on booth 6-K172. On the booth Linea Research will be presenting their … Read More
November 2016 – Amplifier and DSP specialist Linea Research has announced the introduction of their installation focused C Series range of networked DSP Amplifiers. Linea Research M Series amplifiers are gaining worldwide acclaim for their pristine sound quality and robust … Read More
October 2016 – Amplifier and DSP specialist Linea Research is a proud sponsor of the upcoming Dante certification training in Chicago. Partnering with fellow sponsors Ashly, Aviom, PreSonus and Renkus-Heinz, Linea Research will join Audinate in presenting their in-depth Dante … Read More
September 2016 – Just 5 Linea Research 44M20 amplifiers powered a total of 42 Funktion One Loudspeakers at the UK’s popular Illusive Festival. Taking place at Deene Park near Corby UK the Illusive Festival has moved into it’s third year … Read More
August 2016 – Amplifier and DSP specialist Linea Research has announced the introduction of their 8-channel 48M Series networked DSP Amplifiers. Building on the success of the 4-channel 44M Series the 48M Series adds three models of high performance 8-channel amplification … Read More
July 2016 – Forty miles north of San Antonio on the shores of the lake for which it’s named, lies the town of Canyon Lake, Texas. Long a fixture in this community, First Baptist Church recently celebrated the unveiling of … Read More
An exclusive interview with PSN Europe’s Phil Ward looks into Linea Reseach’s history. Charting the companies progress from an ambitious startup to becoming one of the industries leading OEM technology providers, and now its evolution to marketing products under it’s … Read More