PMC

PMC (The Professional Monitor Company Limited) is a world-leading British loudspeaker manufacturer established in 1991 by Peter Thomas (previously a BBC engineer at Maida Vale studios) and Adrian Loader (previously of audio distributor FWO Bauch), headquartered in Biggleswade, UK with satellite offices in Los Angeles, Nashville, and New York, plus two UK manufacturing plants, representing over 30 years of innovation in high-end audiophile loudspeakers and cutting-edge studio monitors for professional music makers. Founded when Peter Thomas left his BBC engineering position after selling them his first creation, the BB5 loudspeaker system, and partnered with Adrian Loader until Adrian's death in 1997 at age 38, PMC has grown from two founders to 60 employees worldwide, earning Emmy Awards for their 'contribution to recording excellence' and establishing themselves as one of the handful of loudspeaker companies to achieve such recognition. The company's legendary reputation stems from their proprietary Advanced Transmission Line (ATL) bass-loading technology, professionally proven worldwide, where speakers are mounted at the end of folded lines within cabinets lined with varying absorbency foam, allowing lowest frequencies to emerge in-phase from front or rear vents while absorbing unwanted mid and high frequency energy from driver rears, effectively creating second bass drivers that deliver superior bass performance, reduced distortion, and consistent performance at all volume levels. PMC's innovative Laminair™ aerodynamic vent technology applies ATL aerodynamic principles from high-performance engineering (F1 to Le Mans racing) to create smooth laminar airflow at transmission line exits, enabling speakers to produce higher sound pressure levels and deeper bass extension than similar-sized ported or sealed cabinet designs while maintaining PMC's characteristically transparent mid-range, fast attacking bass, and outstanding clarity. Led by founder Peter Thomas who continues involvement today, PMC manufactures both professional studio monitors and high-end consumer loudspeakers used by prestigious clients including BBC (Maida Vale studios), Metropolis Studios, and notable musicians like Prince and Stevie Wonder, with product lines spanning active professional monitors (QB1-A) to consumer series featuring their complex transmission line technology requiring careful balancing of drive unit parameters, line length, area, taper, profile, and foam specifications. The company maintains strong global presence through their website pmc-speakers.com and comprehensive social media strategy across Instagram (@pmcspeakers with 20K followers, @pmcspeakers_pro with 14K followers), Facebook (PMC Speakers with 22,764 likes, PMC Speakers Pro with 2,315 likes), Twitter (@PMCSpeakers), and LinkedIn (PMC - The Professional Monitor Company Ltd. with 2,337 followers), all promoting their 'We are the music makers' philosophy while delivering world-class audio solutions for both professional recording excellence and audiophile home listening experiences.