Royer Labs Acquired by Sounds Great HoldingsRoyer Labs has announced its acquisition by Sounds Great Holdings, LLC. Founded in 1998, Royer Labs helped lead the modern ribbon microphone renaissance with their R-121 -- now a widely used industry standard -- along with pioneering phantom-powered and tube ribbon designs. The company was awarded a Technical Grammy Award for its contributions to modern recording. Royer Labs will continue operating from its Burbank, California headquarters, with plans to expand global sales, invest in product development, and deepen relationships across the professional audio community. "Royer Labs has built an extraordinary reputation for sonic excellence and engineering integrity," says Joe Covey, the company's new CEO. "Our goal is to honor that legacy while investing in next-generation technology and expanding the brand globally." John Jennings, co-founder and former president, expressed confidence in the transition. "I love this company we started decades ago, the dedicated people who work here, and the industry we serve. The Sounds Great team is made up of good humans who respect Royer's culture and will continue our bedrock traditions of high quality and extraordinary sound pickup." Dave Hetrick has joined Royer Labs as president and chief revenue officer, where he will lead global sales strategy. "Royer microphones are among the most respected tools in professional audio," says Hetrick. "We see significant opportunity to grow the brand worldwide." 
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