D&R ELECTRONICA

THE FIRST 25 YEARS: In 1972, Duco de Rijk and Ronnie Goene, who were members of the popular band Zen at the time, with one golden Number 1 hit 'Hair', built their first tube mixing console. It was a revolutionary product for the time. Many well-known pop groups such as Kayak, The Cats and Alquin opted for D&R mixers because of their affordability, the warm sound they produce and their virtually unlimited headroom. ​ In the mid-1970s, Ronnie Goené left the company to concentrate full-time on dentistry, while Duco de Rijk continued with the business. At the same time, D&R produced the very first quadraphonic mixer for the Cats' recording studio. It was a first i its time. The big feature on this mixer was the use of ICs instead of radio tubes. This made it possible to build more complex products. In the middle of 1975, D&R developed the first compressor/limiter. This product is still very much a collector's item. In the meantime, D&R's turnover grew by a factor of 9. The growth of the..

Also known as: D&R Electronica BV

Primary location: Islamabad Pakistan