Audio Brands at Integrate 2023

Thanks to everyone who visited us at Integrate 2023 at the ICC in Sydney. We had a great show and introduced many new products from brands including MIPRO, FBT, NETGEAR AV, Fohhn, Bosch, Optimal Audio and Earthworks. 

Fohhn for Audio Brands Australia

Audio Brands is very excited to announce its appointment as the exclusive distributor for Fohhn Audio. Effective January 2023, the agreement will see Audio Brands distributing and supporting the extensive line of German manufactured loudspeakers and systems.

Fohhn is most recognised for their industry leading beam steering technology, offering a very wide range of loudspeaker products suitable for any space from small churches to theatres to concert sound. Additionally, the range includes a catalogue of passive options, including line-source columns (that don’t sound like columns) and products designed to add serious audio performance to video conferencing and meeting rooms.

Fohhn are experts in visual integration and customisation including making products in any colour, photo-realistic texture design coatings, and building made-to-measure columns to exact lengths to match screen sizes or architectural features. Many products can also be used outdoors in the elements.

Fohhn also offer a wide range of multi-channel power amps with on-board DSP to ensure the best performance from your Fohhn system. Like the powered speakers, all are available with analogue, DANTE or AES/EBU inputs. A suite of free software tools is available for both system design and commissioning.

Don McConnell, Director of Audio Brands Australia, recently visited the Fohhn factory and commented: “I knew Fohhn were leaders in their field but nothing prepared me for what I heard and saw. The systems and engineering are first-class and backed by a team of passionate people who really know and understand their products and the applications. We’re really looking forward to building on the work that has already been done in Australia and introducing Fohhn to a wider range of customers.”

NETGEAR PRO AV for Audio Brands Australia

Audio Brands Australia is very pleased to announce an agreement to distribute the NETGEAR Pro AV line. The deal covers all of Australia with a focus on the M4250 and M4300 line of switches designed specifically for AV over IP applications.

Don McConnell, Director of Audio Brands, commented: “Literally every AV installation uses networking technology and the range from NETGEAR makes setting up a managed switch simple. We’re excited by this agreement as it gives our integrator customers a familiar source from which to purchase networking hardware and be supported by a team who knows and understands AV technologies.”

Aaron Khoo, ANZ Sales Director for NETGEAR, added: “I am delighted to welcome Audio Brands Australia as a distributor for our Pro AV range.  With their national reach, technical ability and focus on AV integrators we are confident our businesses align well, and this partnership will very much be mutually beneficial.”

The NETGEAR Pro AV line is certified for use with many of the world’s leading manufacturers of AV over IP end-points. Via the installer friendly UI, you simply assign each port for Dante, AES-67, Q-SYS, AVB, NDI etc. There are many additional AV friendly features of the NETGEAR line, designed to take the complexity out of configuring managed switches and multiple VLAN’s. 

Audio Brands to distribute Alfatron

Audio Brands Australia is excited to announce our appointment as the exclusive distributor for Alfatron Electronics. The extensive Alfatron range includes USB Cameras and speakerphones, PTZ Cameras, AV over IP, HDMI Extenders, Splitters, Matrix Switchers and Presentation Switchers. Additionally, a range of USB extension cables, HDMI cables (inc fibre) and audio de-embedders are available. The range will expand further in the coming months with the inclusion of some unique audio products. 

Don McConnell, Director of Audio Brands, commented: “We’ve been looking for such a range for quite some time and are thrilled to now be able to offer our customers such a full suite of proven products. The Alfatron catalogue is extensive from simple home office USB webcams through to full meeting room, house of worship and venue PTZ cameras, switching and AV distribution.” 

The Alfatron range has evolved extensively since the brand came to market over 7 years ago and is distributed in Europe, South Africa and the USA – and now in Australia and New Zealand. All products are covered by a 7-year warranty. 

Tiaan Hoogstad, Marketing Director of Alfatron, added: “We are excited to have the Audio Brands Australia team onboard. We are positive that they will add value, skills and world-class support to the Alfatron Electronics brand in Australia and New Zealand. We are looking forward to work with Don and his team of highly experienced AV professionals to develop the market together.”

Please contact Audio Brands for more information or visit the dedicated Australian website www.alfatronelectronics.com.au

Our New Office and Warehouse

We It’s almost old news now but we moved into our new, much larger building in early June 2021 but, due to lockdown, we haven’t been able to show too many visitors our new facilities. With restrictions now easing, we look forward to welcoming customers to drop by and have a look. We have a large showroom, many meeting spaces, good coffee as well as an abundance of nearby cafes. 

Audio Brands at Integrate

Thanks to everyone who visited our stand at the recent Integrate show in Sydney. It was a great chance to show and talk about the latest products from MIPRO, Meyer Sound, Earthworks, FBT, Univox, Bosch, Rane and FrontRow. Here are some photo's of the stand. 

The FBT range is suited to a wide variety of applications including bars, pubs, cafe's, fitness centres, nightclubs, schools, Universities, live music venues, houses of worship and outdoor applications. FBT manufacture the vast majority of their products in-house in Recanati Italy, using predominately European components, including B&C drivers in many models.

Audio Brands Australia, together with the application team at FBT offer a system design service using EASE simulation software, to ensure that the most appropriate system is selected for your application or venue. Please contact us for details.