Raindirk Audio
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| Raindirk Audio Ltd | |
|---|---|
| Type | Private limited Reg No to follow |
| Founded | 1973 |
| Headquarters | Kings Lynn, Norfolk, UK |
| Key people | To follow |
| Industry | Mixing consoles Studio hardware |
| Products | |
| Revenue | ▲ To follow |
| Operating income | ▲ To follow |
| Net income | ▲ To follow |
| Employees | Unknown |
| Website | www.raindirk.com |
Founded in 1973[1], Raindirk Audio Ltd is a manufacturer of high-end, pro-audio equipment used in both recording studios and live sound reproduction. Raindirk's first console was sold to former Deep Purple singer Ian Gillan's Kingsway Studios[2]. All products are designed by Cyril Jones.
Whilst not maintaining as high a profile as comptetitores like Solid State Logic, Automated Processes Inc and AMS Neve, Raindirk consoles have been used on artists as diverse as Pavarotti and Max Bygraves.[3].
[edit] Competititors
Historically, Raindirk has produced high-end, large-format, professional recording studio consoles. As such their main competitors have been:-
However, in recent years Raindirk has focussed on high-end live sound applications. A recent development has been the design of high specification DI boxes and microphone pre-amps for use in DAW studios.

