Hicksville / New York / United States
Samson Technologies is a leading producer of music products, professional audio and sound contracting equipment. Founded in 1980, the company began designing and manufacturing low-cost 49 MHz wireless microphone and instrument systems. The popularity of the product throughout the music industry was the first of many technological breakthroughs of the company. Other devices the company has pioneered into the industry include the incorporation of dbx Noise Reduction; synthesized wireless with a selectable frequencies; the first 19-in rack-mount receiver; microprocessor-controlled True Diversity, which is a dual receiver; and UHF wireless for live sound applications, system contracting and video. Samson Technologies is the exclusive supplier and distributor of Hartke Systems amplifiers, cabinets, combos and bass guitars. Its audio division, which opened in 1992, offers products that include microphones, power mixers, graphic equalizers, PA speaker systems, studio monitors, headphones, racklight/power distribution systems and multiple others. Samson Technologies, based in Syosset, N.Y., is also an exclusive supplier and distributor of Zoom products.