Martin Audio is celebrating 50 years in business this year. And despite the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, the company is intent on turning 2021 into a year-long celebration of its 50th anniversary.
Dom Harter, Martin Audio’s Managing Director says, “While we are forever mindful that COVID restrictions are still firmly in place, this is a landmark that should be celebrated in style”.
Martin Audio Founder David Martin
Harter says the company—founded by Australian Dave Martin in London’s Covent Garden, back in 1971—has consistently flourished despite the twists and turns of the last five decades. “The Martin Audio story is a triumph for British manufacturing, innovation and sustainability with an engineering development path dating back to the very foundations of the touring industry,” according to the company announcement.
Martin Audio pioneered the use of all-horn-loaded bass designs in world-class touring loudspeaker systems for groups such as Pink Floyd, ELP and Supertramp. Today, Martin Audio embodies a mix of acoustic design, research, mathematical modeling and software engineering for a wide range of products in the installation and touring sound markets.
Martin Audio and Pink Floyd in 1973
To commemorate the anniversary, Martin Audio has produced a new coffee table book, detailing its history with eye-catching photography. This is available now online and in print from February onwards. A celebratory video is also available online.
The company’s leadership expects 2021 to be a prolific year for the company, with many product and software developments in the pipeline to continue the company’s legacy. Harter adds, “There have been so many manufacturing milestones at Martin Audio and we want to keep that momentum going. We fervently hope that it won’t be long before we are able to celebrate all of these, face to face with our many partners, customers and friends around the globe.”
Subject to restrictions, provisional plans will be to host a grand party in September to tie in with the company’s series of Open Days to which all international partners will be invited.
For more information: https://martin-audio.com/news/fiftyyears
