Focusrite
Built on sound since 1985

Focusrite is a professional audio equipment manufacturer specializing in audio interfaces and studio gear for home and professional studios. Founded in the mid-1980s from a commission by Sir George Martin, the company produces products ranging from the consumer-friendly Scarlett series to professional RedNet and ISA lines. Their hardware sits between musicians and the world, capturing and transmitting high-quality sound.
Focusrite designs and manufactures physical audio interface hardware and pro audio equipment that connects instruments and microphones to computers and recording systems.
musicians, music producers, and audio engineers
Background.
- Status
- launched
- Business model
- one-time
- Company
- Focusrite
- Launched
- 1985
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