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Meyer Sound announces acquisition of Audio Rhapsody

Izzy KingtonBy Izzy Kington29th March 20243 Mins Read
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Jonathan Deans, senior specialist, theatrical production systems

Meyer Sound has announced the acquisition of Audio Rhapsody, a start-up founded by renowned sound designer Jonathan Deans.

Meyer Sound, a specialist in theatre sound solutions, said that with the acquisition, it was utilising Deans’ expertise to develop software solutions to expand the company’s portfolio of integrated digital systems.

This partnership is the latest milestone in Meyer Sound’s history within the theatre sound field. Highlights have included collaborating with sound designer Abe Jacob in 1980; bringing the UPA loudspeaker to Broadway; and developing the new NADIA network-based digital audio platform.

Deans is renowned for his work in immersive sound. With multiple Tony and Drama Desk award nominations to his name, he has contributed to hundreds of productions spanning Broadway, the West End, and beyond and crafted soundscapes for 15 Cirque du Soleil productions. His relationship with Meyer Sound goes back to 1978 when he met founders John and Helen Meyer while working on a production of Evita using a Meyer-designed JM-3 loudspeaker. Meyer Sound acquired Deans’ company Level Control Systems in 2005, leading to an expansion of the company’s digital solutions.

“Jonathan is a recognised leader in the world of theatre sound,” said John McMahon, senior vice president of Meyer Sound. “We’re excited to join forces with him and his team as we continue to build upon our successes and expand our investments in the sector. My relationship with Jonathan goes back decades – to my LCS days – and I’m delighted to welcome a long-time friend into the fold.”

“Meyer Sound has been there throughout my career, always providing support and always with an aligned focus on the audience experience, first and foremost,” said Deans, who assumes the role of Meyer Sound’s senior specialist, theatrical production systems. “I founded Audio Rhapsody to build tools that remove the silos and barriers to creativity that are inherent in theatrical sound design systems and processes, and I’m so thrilled to complete that journey with a team of people who share the same passion.”

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Left to right: Jason Rauhoff, product manager, theatrical production systems; and Rob Mele, application architect, theatrical production systems

A team of Audio Rhapsody partners joins Meyer Sound. Grammy and Thea Award winner Jason Rauhoff, a former Meyer Sound employee, joins as product manager, theatrical production systems. Rob Mele, also previously with Meyer Sound, assumes the role of application architect, theatrical production systems, contributing to the software development team. Michael Kroll joins as visual designer, theatrical production systems. Audio Rhapsody’s Mike Tracey will remain an independent advisor.

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Left to right: Michael Kroll, visual designer, theatrical production systems; and Mike Tracey, independent advisor

The team will focus on developing the next generation of audio show control software for the NADIA platform.

“Helping people stay connected with platforms that are usable not by the few, but by the many, is really important to me,” said Deans. “This isn’t just about the generation of ‘now’, it’s the generation that’s coming; the sound people who will be doing things that we haven’t even thought about. Being able to aid them in their creative paths is a rewarding part of this journey, and integrating Audio Rhapsody’s software approach with the excellence of Meyer Sound technologies is a realisation of that vision.”

“We’ve always admired Jonathan’s unique and exceptional vision, so this new chapter holds immense value for us,” said Helen Meyer. “Jonathan isn’t just a new employee; he’s a dear friend. We’re thrilled to welcome him into the Meyer Sound family, and we are eager to embark on this journey together.”

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Izzy Kington

Izzy became editor of Auditoria magazine in 2018, having previously served as assistant editor on the title earlier in her career. She is also the editor of Business Jet Interiors International and Railway Interiors International. Over the course of a decade as a business-to-business magazine editor, Izzy has covered everything from airline catering to car safety technologies, autonomous vehicles and business aviation airports. Outside of work, Izzy loves watercolour painting, live music and travel.

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