RØDE Microphones is Australia's premier audio technology company founded through the evolution of Freedman Electronics, which opened its doors in Sydney in 1967 when Henry Freedman, a London-born sound engineer, and his Swedish-born wife Astrid emigrated to Australia. After Henry's passing in 1987, his son Peter Freedman took control and established the RØDE brand in 1992, transforming a family sound installation business into the world's number one brand in studio and on-camera microphones. Peter Freedman AM (Order of Australia recipient 2016) built RØDE from humble beginnings, starting with modified Chinese microphones sold under the newly created RØDE name, eventually growing into a global powerhouse. The company operates from Sydney headquarters comprising five warehouses totaling over 280,000 square feet, housing over $500 million in precision machinery and employing more than 800 people internationally. RØDE products are designed and manufactured entirely in Australia, maintaining 100% Australian ownership while exporting to 119 countries globally. Under current CEO Damien Wilson, who joined in 2007 as marketing manager and was promoted to CEO, RØDE continues expanding its comprehensive product portfolio of microphones, headphones, audio interfaces, and software. The company's success stems from combining cutting-edge technology with Australian manufacturing expertise, earning numerous manufacturing, product, and export awards while maintaining their commitment to providing ultimate value, performance, and user satisfaction in professional audio equipment.