LEA Professional has entered into a pro AV partnership with NETGEAR AV. At ISE 2025, the companies announced the interoperability between the NETGEAR AV Line managed switches and the LEA Professional Connect Series IoT-enabled smart amplifier family for professional audio systems.
NETGEAR was founded nearly 30 years ago and has been a longtime global leader in networking technologies for a wide variety of customers, from homes to businesses to pro AV installations. This partnership highlights the compatibility of NETGEAR AV’s product portfolio with LEA Professional’s.
John Henkel, director of product marketing, NETGEAR AV, said. “We are always looking to form partnerships with companies who are unique, driven, and share our values of quality and performance. LEA’s team and technology align with this perfectly, with top-tier technology and customer service. We know that together, we have the opportunity to offer an unparalleled experience.”
Among the company’s product lineup is LEA Professional’s Network Connect series of professional amplifiers and companion Dante Connect series featuring Dante and AES67 connectivity. These series enable integrators to utilise cloud-based remote control, monitoring, notifications, and more from any internet-enabled device, allowing them to stay connected anywhere in the world.
Brian Pickowitz, VP of marketing at LEA Professional, added: “We’re proud to partner with a company with such a wonderful history and reputation. NETGEAR has proven time and time again why they are a global leader in the AV space. Our customers can rest assured when their system specifications require NETGEAR and LEA Professional products.”
