About us

Powering Precision – Engineering for Location Sound Recordists

Founded in 2009, Audioroot is a French company dedicated to designing and manufacturing high-performance power solutions tailored for the unique demands of location sound professionals. At the heart of our story is Antoine Malnati, founder, owner, and managing director, whose passion for audio technology and practical field experience laid the foundation for what Audioroot has become today.

From Audio Enthusiast to Industry Innovator

After graduating from the prestigious ENS Louis Lumière film and sound engineering school (class of 2005), Antoine joined AREITEC, a well-respected French distributor of renowned audio brands such as Schoeps, Sonosax, and Zaxcom. There, he worked as a repair technician, supporting professional users and troubleshooting high-end sound equipment.

It was during this time that he forged lasting relationships with the French community of location sound recordists—skilled and passionate individuals who rely on robust and efficient tools to do their work in the most challenging environments. While AREITEC offered nearly everything to build a complete sound bag, one key element was consistently lacking: a modern, reliable power distribution system.

Reinventing Power for the Digital Age

In 2009, seeing the limitations of outdated NP1 battery systems and the unreliability of voltage-based monitoring, Antoine took action. Drawing on smart battery technologies already proven in other industries (notably laptops), he developed a groundbreaking solution: a smart power distribution system capable of accurately estimating battery runtime based on real-time current and impedance tracking.

This innovation gave birth to the eSMART BG-DH, the very first smart battery-powered distribution system designed specifically for the location sound market. Unveiled to the French sound community in November 2009, the eSMART BG-DH was an immediate success and quickly became a new standard.

Growing with the Sound Community

Since then, Audioroot has grown organically, powered by strong relationships with audio professionals and trusted dealers around the globe. Our solutions are now used by sound recordists in film, television, and documentary production in dozens of countries. We've expanded our product line to include smart batteries, chargers, DC power distribution units, power cables, and battery combiners, each designed with rugged reliability and field efficiency in mind.

Despite our global reach, Audioroot remains a proudly small company, with a close-knit team of dedicated experts. Every product that leaves our 500m² facility in France is hand-assembled, tested, and quality-controlled to ensure flawless performance.

What We Stand For

At Audioroot, we believe in engineering excellence, user-focused design, and sustainable manufacturing. We're not just building power systems—we're building trust with every device we ship.

• Innovation: We introduced smart battery systems to the location sound world and continue to refine and expand our technology.

• Quality: Each unit is meticulously assembled and tested by our in-house technicians.

• Support: We maintain close contact with our users and integrate their feedback into our product development.

• Community: We started by listening to sound recordists—and we never stopped.

Looking Ahead

Our mission remains unchanged: to empower sound professionals with tools that let them focus on capturing the perfect take, not worrying about their power setup. Whether you're a seasoned veteran or a newcomer to the industry, we're here to support your craft with reliable, smart, and innovative solutions.

Thank you for choosing Audioroot. Together, let’s keep the sound rolling.