The Freedman Group is a privately owned Australian company founded in 1989. Its history traces back to 1967 with origins in electronics manufacturing. Under Peter Freedman's direction, the company shifted its focus to microphone design and manufacturing, resulting in the creation and global success of RØDE Microphones. The Freedman Group has since expanded its holdings through acquisitions, adding brands such as Mackie, Aphex, SoundField, Event Electronics, Crate, and Lectrosonics to its portfolio, creating a diversified presence in professional audio and video production equipment.