Leader Electronics Relies on Audiopole as French Channel Partner

Leader Electronics announced a new addition to its sales and support network with the appointment of Audiopole as French channel partner. Based in Paris, Audiopole provides a wide range of media-related products and supporting services.

“Audiopole has built up an excellent reputation over the past 20 years and is today one of the most dynamic resellers serving the French broadcast and associated production sector,” says Leader’s European Business Development Manager Kevin Salvidge. “The company will be offering our full product range including the latest SDI/IP hybrid LV5600 waveform monitor and its LV7600 rasterizing equivalent which we will make their first European exhibition appearance at the upcoming IBC show in Amsterdam.”

“Leader lives fully up to its name in terms of product quality and versatility with a range of products that complement our current portfolio for the broadcast market,” adds Audiopole Director and Managing Partner Jean-Philippe Blanchard. “Leader offers customers the freedom to select the modules specific to their current operational requirements, expanding if or when they need extra facilities. Leader is also very prompt in supporting evolutionary broadcast standards such as 4K, HDR, wide color gamut, and IP as they develop. We look forward to a strong ongoing relationship.”

Audiopole, formerly Harman Pro France, was founded in 1996 and is one of the leading audio/video distributing companies in France. It covers various market sectors including television and radio broadcast as well as corporate communication, conference and live sound systems. Audiopole offers a wide range of products from over 30 manufacturers, each pre-eminent in its respective field. With a team of 35 people, the company is able to support customers at every step of each project from commencement to final commissioning, training, and SLA.

Leader Electronics has earned a worldwide reputation for designing and manufacturing highly reliable, practical and cost-effective test and measurement instruments. Leader products are specified for research, development, broadcast, production, and service applications. Manufacturing quality is built in every step of the way. Less than 0.1% of all Leader products made are ever returned for warranty repair or adjustment.