LEA Professional announced a new partnership with Audio Americas aimed at expanding the company’s footprint and customer support across Latin America.
Under the agreement, Audio Americas will serve as a manufacturer’s representative for LEA Professional throughout the region, representing the company’s Network Connect series of professional amplifiers and the Dante Connect series with Dante and AES67 connectivity. Audio Americas works with more than 120 customers across 24 countries, spanning commercial and residential AV markets.
LEA said the partnership is designed to strengthen access to its smart amplifier portfolio while providing local expertise and regional coverage for integrators. The Network Connect and Dante Connect platforms enable cloud-based remote control and monitoring from any internet-enabled device, allowing integrators to manage systems from anywhere.
“LEA Professional has demonstrated its prominent position in this industry, and we’re excited to assist them in reaching a broader audience across Latin America,” said Matthew Garfein, general manager of Audio Americas. “We look forward to introducing the extensive and impressive LEA technology catalog to more people.”
LEA’s amplifiers include onboard 96kHz DSP, LEA Cloud connectivity, WebUI access, third-party API control, real-time load monitoring, and selectable Lo-Z, 70V and 100V operation by channel. Additional features include Smart Power Bridge technology, event and fault monitoring, high-efficiency power design, more than 3,000 speaker tuning presets, and LEA’s SharkWare amplifier control software.
“Our partnership with Audio Americas represents a strategic step forward,” said Darrell Champagne, director of global business development at LEA Professional. “The team’s strong regional expertise and proven reputation will help us deliver full-spectrum support across every market segment, ensuring we meet the needs of customers from large-scale commercial projects to specialized residential installations. This collaboration strengthens our global commitment and reinforces our renewed focus on growth throughout Latin America.”
LEA Professional said the partnership reflects its broader strategy to expand internationally while maintaining consistent service and support for integrators and end users in regional markets.