11th April 2023 – Ashby, United Kingdom – Rycote, a renowned developer and manufacturer of shock and wind protection for field production sound, has been a key industry player for over four decades. In a significant update, the company recently declared its decision to transition from Stroud to Ashby-De-La-Zouch, United Kingdom. This move represents an instrumental stride that underscores Rycote’s commitment to achieving the highest levels of excellence in the audio industry.
Central to this effort is Rycote’s unwavering commitment to enhancing customer satisfaction through innovative technology and best-in-class products. This move will enable Rycote to upgrade and expand its manufacturing and distribution facilities, further develop innovation capabilities, and remain ahead of its competitors in providing its customers with cutting-edge solutions. With customer focus at the forefront of our endeavours, Rycote is excited about its imminent plans and its ability to deliver value beyond expectations.
Bjørn Rennemo-Henriksen, Audio Sales Sr Director, comments: “Our new location gives us the opportunity to provide an even higher level of customer satisfaction by ensuring that our products meet the highest standards in every aspect from design and development through delivery.
The new facility in Ashby will enable Rycote to streamline its production processes and optimise customer service. Quality control will be a priority in order to guarantee that each product meets Rycote’s high standards. As part of this move, they will be establishing a state of the art Hemi Anechoic Chamber for product development and testing. Additionally, the global distribution footprint will be expanded so that customers worldwide can benefit from Rycote’s selection of apparel and accessories.
We are committed to providing our customers with the best possible experience when dealing with us from start to finish. The relocation of our headquarters is just one part of this commitment – we want them to know that we are here for them every step of the way.” said Bjørn.
Rycote is excited about this move as it reinforces their dedication to providing outstanding customer service and delivering exceptional products.With their commitment to quality assurance and innovation, Rycote looks forward to continuing their success into the future with their new location in Ashby.
About Rycote:
Rycote Microphone Windshields has been developing and delivering the industry standard shock and wind protection for the extremes of field production sound for fifty years. In addition to producing industry-standard shock and wind protection tools, Rycote also offers a range of high-quality microphones, including HC Shotgun Mics and Pencil Microphones, designed to provide precision recording capabilities across a variety of recording environments.The company builds the best field production tools for microphones today, while engineering the tools of the future.
About Videndum Media Solutions
Videndum Media Solutions is a division of Videndum plc, an international group of companies serving customers in the growing content creation market. Videndum Media Solutions designs, manufactures and distributes premium branded photographic and video equipment such as tripods; bags; filters; backgrounds; motion control; lights and microphones for professional and hobbyist photographers and video-makers; and content creators. Positioning Videndum Media Solutions as the leading global provider of accessories within the fast-growing digital multi-media content market, the portfolio includes the following premium brands: Audix; Avenger; Colorama; Gitzo; JOBY; Lowepro; Manfrotto; Rycote; Savage and Syrp Lab. All products are distributed on a direct basis in 11 markets across the world through Videndum Media Distribution, as well as many other markets through a network of qualified retail partners.