Audio Video News

Amplifier Technologies Inc. (ATI), the company owned by renowned amp designer Morris Kessler, has announced the acquisition of Datasat Digital Entertainment (DDE), the Los Aneles-based maker of high-end audio processors.

Under the deal, Datasat products will continue to be sold under the Datasat Digital Entertainment brand and manufactured by ATI at its plant in Montebello, California, USA as well as at the existing manufacturer in Moorpark, California.

“Datasat Digital Entertainment (DDE) products are well known and considered by many to be one of the leading audio processing technologies in the world,” Kessler said. “The addition of Datasat and their renowned software engineering to our extensive hardware capability and existing lines including ATI, Theta Digital, and BGW will provide consumers and professional exhibitors all over the world with the highest quality audio in feature-rich and flexible configurations for any audio application.”

“There’s a great deal of synergy between the companies already but the combined sales, engineering, and operations teams will now work hand in hand to provide continuity with our current product offering while simultaneously moving exciting new initiatives forward to better serve and support the marketplace,” said Robert McKinley, Datasat’s EVP of operations. “This is a great opportunity for anyone who values the highest quality, most reliable audio products available.”

Founded in 1993, ATI owns BGW and Theta Digital brands and provides custom designed products for many well-known audio companies. All ATI products are designed and built at its factory in Montebello CA.

Datasat Digital Entertainment (formerly DTS Digital Cinema), a leader in audio processing technologies for high-end home audio and professional cinemas, pioneered digital audio delivery in professional cinemas. The company was formed in 1991 and its equipment has been installed in more than 30,000 cinemas.

For more on ATI, visit ati-amp.com.