Vision & History
It all began with an audiophile moment – and a vision: Heinz Fischer set out to recreate the emotional experience of a live concert within the acoustic space of an automobile. As a musician, hi-fi enthusiast and discerning listener, he understood that music is more than sound – it is motion, emotion, structure. It is not just volume, but energy, space, rhythm and intimacy. To deliver music exactly as the artist intended, uncompromising solutions were required – and with them, full control over every step of the production process. With the founding of Audiotec Fischer in 1990, Heinz and Gudrun Fischer embarked on a path defined to this day by technical precision, artisanal craftsmanship, tonal depth, pioneering spirit and an international mindset. With BRAX, HELIX and MATCH, each of our three brands reflects that original vision – yet with its own distinctive focus, ranging from uncompromising high-end manufacturing to smart integration solutions for modern vehicles.
A Cross-Generational Success Story
Under the long-standing leadership of Heinz and Gudrun Fischer, Audiotec Fischer evolved from its origins in the small town of Schmallenberg, Germany into an internationally respected brand – supported by a global network of distribution partners. The consistent fusion of audiophile passion and technical excellence laid the foundation for products that are valued worldwide – by enthusiasts and professionals alike, from specialist retailers to OEM collaborations. Since 2014, the company has been led by Julian Fischer, marking the transition to the second generation. Under his guidance, Audiotec Fischer has become one of the leading innovation drivers in the field of in-car digital signal processing. Once again, it becomes clear that Audiotec Fischer’s enduring success over the decades is based on a distinctive ability to unite apparent opposites: engineering precision meets emotion. Computing power meets intuition. System integration meets artisanal craftsmanship. This reflects the essence of our philosophy – that sound is not a byproduct of electronics, but the result of precision, passion, and a deep understanding of music.
Vision & History
It all began with an audiophile moment – and a vision: Heinz Fischer set out to recreate the emotional experience of a live concert within the acoustic space of an automobile. As a musician, hi-fi enthusiast and discerning listener, he understood that music is more than sound – it is motion, emotion, structure. It is not just volume, but energy, space, rhythm and intimacy. To deliver music exactly as the artist intended, uncompromising solutions were required – and with them, full control over every step of the production process. With the founding of Audiotec Fischer in 1990, Heinz and Gudrun Fischer embarked on a path defined to this day by technical precision, artisanal craftsmanship, tonal depth, pioneering spirit and an international mindset. With BRAX, HELIX and MATCH, each of our three brands reflects that original vision – yet with its own distinctive focus, ranging from uncompromising high-end manufacturing to smart integration solutions for modern vehicles.
A Cross-Generational Success Story
Under the long-standing leadership of Heinz and Gudrun Fischer, Audiotec Fischer evolved from its origins in the small town of Schmallenberg, Germany into an internationally respected brand – supported by a global network of distribution partners. The consistent fusion of audiophile passion and technical excellence laid the foundation for products that are valued worldwide – by enthusiasts and professionals alike, from specialist retailers to OEM collaborations. Since 2014, the company has been led by Julian Fischer, marking the transition to the second generation. Under his guidance, Audiotec Fischer has become one of the leading innovation drivers in the field of in-car digital signal processing. Once again, it becomes clear that Audiotec Fischer’s enduring success over the decades is based on a distinctive ability to unite apparent opposites: engineering precision meets emotion. Computing power meets intuition. System integration meets artisanal craftsmanship. This reflects the essence of our philosophy – that sound is not a byproduct of electronics, but the result of precision, passion, and a deep understanding of music.
Growth, Progress & Company Culture
What once began as a two-person project, driven by a clear vision, has grown into an internationally operating company with around 40 specialists – all working together under one roof in Schmallenberg. Our team combines expertise from every key discipline: R&D, production, logistics, procurement, quality management, IT, support, sales and marketing – closely connected, interdisciplinary, and supported by streamlined decision-making processes. This working model is far more than just efficient – it represents a clear commitment to quality. At Audiotec Fischer, “Made in Germany” is not a label, but a lived reality. Developing and producing the majority of our products at our headquarters gives us not only full control over every process, but also a deep, cross-functional understanding of each individual component.
Global Reach & International Recognition
In parallel with the company’s rapid growth, our global reach has expanded significantly: Today, we supply our products to more than 65 countries worldwide. We maintain close relationships with a well-established network of distributors and retail partners – individuals who share our philosophy and help translate our solutions into diverse markets around the globe. This journey has been shaped by continuous development steps – technologically, structurally, and entrepreneurially. National and international awards, OEM collaborations, and the ongoing expansion of our product portfolio mark important milestones along the way – on a path that is far from complete.
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| From our headquarters in Schmallenberg, we supply over 65 countries worldwide – with products under our proprietary brands BRAX, HELIX, and MATCH, all of which have long since established themselves as key players in the international premium car audio segment. Globally, they stand for audiophile precision, innovative technology, and outstanding build quality – proudly engineered and manufactured in Germany. |
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| Our products have received numerous awards – nationally and internationally, year after year. Among the most notable are 18 prestigious EISA Awards, which stand as repeated confirmation of our innovative strength, acoustic excellence, and the consistent engineering effort behind every single product. |
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| Year after year, we develop a wide range of new products – from high-end amplifiers and digital signal processors to loudspeakers, subwoofers, and sophisticated software solutions. This pace of innovation reflects an exceptional level of discipline, creativity, and concentrated expertise – all centered at our headquarters in Schmallenberg. |
Growth, Progress & Company Culture
What once began as a two-person project, driven by a clear vision, has grown into an internationally operating company with around 40 specialists – all working together under one roof in Schmallenberg. Our team combines expertise from every key discipline: R&D, production, logistics, procurement, quality management, IT, support, sales and marketing – closely connected, interdisciplinary, and supported by streamlined decision-making processes. This working model is far more than just efficient – it represents a clear commitment to quality. At Audiotec Fischer, “Made in Germany” is not a label, but a lived reality. Developing and producing the majority of our products at our headquarters gives us not only full control over every process, but also a deep, cross-functional understanding of each individual component.
Global Reach & International Recognition
In parallel with the company’s rapid growth, our global reach has expanded significantly: Today, we supply our products to more than 65 countries worldwide. We maintain close relationships with a well-established network of distributors and retail partners – individuals who share our philosophy and help translate our solutions into diverse markets around the globe. This journey has been shaped by continuous development steps – technologically, structurally, and entrepreneurially. National and international awards, OEM collaborations, and the ongoing expansion of our product portfolio mark important milestones along the way – on a path that is far from complete.
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| From our headquarters in Schmallenberg, we supply over 65 countries worldwide – with products under our proprietary brands BRAX, HELIX, and MATCH, all of which have long since established themselves as key players in the international premium car audio segment. Globally, they stand for audiophile precision, innovative technology, and outstanding build quality – proudly engineered and manufactured in Germany. |
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| Our products have received numerous awards – nationally and internationally, year after year. Among the most notable are 18 prestigious EISA Awards, which stand as repeated confirmation of our innovative strength, acoustic excellence, and the consistent engineering effort behind every single product. |
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| Year after year, we develop a wide range of new products – from high-end amplifiers and digital signal processors to loudspeakers, subwoofers, and sophisticated software solutions. This pace of innovation reflects an exceptional level of discipline, creativity, and concentrated expertise – all centered at our headquarters in Schmallenberg. |
High-End at Every Step
Exceptional sound quality demands exceptional depth – both conceptually and technically. That’s why we develop all of our products in-house at our headquarters in Schmallenberg – from the initial circuit design and mechanical engineering to the software architecture. Close collaboration between our interdisciplinary teams ensures not only the highest level of technical precision, but also a deep understanding of the specific acoustic requirements of each solution. As a logical extension of this approach, the majority of our product portfolio is manufactured on-site using state-of-the-art technologies as well as the implementation of the highest quality standards.
Highest Quality Standards: DIN EN ISO 9001:2015
Every single product undergoes a multi-stage and comprehensive testing protocol that combines automated processes with meticulous manual inspections. At the heart of our quality assurance are high-precision Audio Precision measurement systems. These systems not only capture even the subtlest acoustic parameters with exceptional accuracy but also set the global benchmark for objective audio evaluation within the industry. This level of precision is particularly crucial for high-resolution amplifier platforms and DSP systems, where the smallest nuances determine the sonic outcome. The result of this consistent quality mindset is a production process that exceeds common industry standards – both technically and procedurally. Our certification in accordance with DIN EN ISO 9001:2015 stands as clear evidence of this: not as a mere formality, but as a lived commitment to traceable, well-documented, and consistently reliable quality assurance.
High-End at Every Step
Exceptional sound quality demands exceptional depth – both conceptually and technically. That’s why we develop all of our products in-house at our headquarters in Schmallenberg – from the initial circuit design and mechanical engineering to the software architecture. Close collaboration between our interdisciplinary teams ensures not only the highest level of technical precision, but also a deep understanding of the specific acoustic requirements of each solution. As a logical extension of this approach, the majority of our product portfolio is manufactured on-site using state-of-the-art technologies as well as the implementation of the highest quality standards.
Highest Quality Standards: DIN EN ISO 9001:2015
Every single product undergoes a multi-stage and comprehensive testing protocol that combines automated processes with meticulous manual inspections. At the heart of our quality assurance are high-precision Audio Precision measurement systems. These systems not only capture even the subtlest acoustic parameters with exceptional accuracy but also set the global benchmark for objective audio evaluation within the industry. This level of precision is particularly crucial for high-resolution amplifier platforms and DSP systems, where the smallest nuances determine the sonic outcome. The result of this consistent quality mindset is a production process that exceeds common industry standards – both technically and procedurally. Our certification in accordance with DIN EN ISO 9001:2015 stands as clear evidence of this: not as a mere formality, but as a lived commitment to traceable, well-documented, and consistently reliable quality assurance.
Interconnected, Holistic Development.
For us, technology is not an end in itself – it is the means to make music come alive exactly as the artist intended. That’s why we consistently think beyond individual components: amplifiers, DSPs, speakers and subwoofers are never treated as isolated products, but as elements of a precisely coordinated overall system. This system-oriented approach shapes not only our development philosophy, but also forms the foundation of a cross-brand product ecosystem in which all components work together seamlessly – both technologically and sonically.
Amplifier & DSP Platforms
Audiotec Fischer is among the technological leaders in the field of advanced amplifier and DSP platforms. What began in the 1990s with the first analog high-end amplifiers has since evolved into a system architecture that delivers top-tier performance, control, and integration capabilities. A particular focus lies on the continuous development of our digital signal processors – both in terms of hardware and in-house software. These systems are characterized by exceptional processing power, real-time performance, and sound quality that meets the highest audiophile standards.
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| A key element of our DSP architecture is the internally developed ACO – Advanced 32-Bit CoProcessor platform: a powerful, modular control unit that combines ultra-fast signal processing, adaptive control logic, and update capability within an open system design. It also enables a wide range of features and sound effects for highly flexible tuning and customization. |
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| Our DSP technology becomes intuitively accessible to users through our in-house developed and multi-award-winning DSP PC-Tool software – offering maximum precision and fine-grained acoustic scalability. All ACO-based DSP products from Audiotec Fischer are fully cross-compatible, allowing adjustments across brands, models, or systems to be made within a unified interface. |
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| Our technological developments do not emerge in isolation, but through continuous dialogue with global semiconductor leaders such as Analog Devices and Texas Instruments. These close partnerships allow us to work deep within existing architectures and to design platforms that are not only highly compatible – but technologically forward-thinking. |
Speaker Systems & Integration Platforms
Our loudspeaker systems follow the same platform philosophy as our amplifier and DSP technologies: They are an integral part of a holistically designed audio concept – technically precise, acoustically balanced, and consistently engineered for system harmony. With the HELIX COMPOSE platform, we have developed a solution that combines vehicle-specific integration with outstanding sound quality. Premium materials and decades of expertise – clearly influenced by our high-end BRAX speaker portfolio – are paired with powerful and highly efficient 3-Ohms technology. Patented FlexMount adaptor rings, FlexConnect terminals, and pre-configured WireKits enable fast, precise, and reversible installation – tailored to modern OEM architectures. The result is a loudspeaker platform that is as intelligent as it is sonically refined.
Interconnected, Holistic Development.
For us, technology is not an end in itself – it is the means to make music come alive exactly as the artist intended. That’s why we consistently think beyond individual components: amplifiers, DSPs, speakers and subwoofers are never treated as isolated products, but as elements of a precisely coordinated overall system. This system-oriented approach shapes not only our development philosophy, but also forms the foundation of a cross-brand product ecosystem in which all components work together seamlessly – both technologically and sonically.
Amplifier & DSP Platforms
Audiotec Fischer is among the technological leaders in the field of advanced amplifier and DSP platforms. What began in the 1990s with the first analog high-end amplifiers has since evolved into a system architecture that delivers top-tier performance, control, and integration capabilities. A particular focus lies on the continuous development of our digital signal processors – both in terms of hardware and in-house software. These systems are characterized by exceptional processing power, real-time performance, and sound quality that meets the highest audiophile standards.
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| A key element of our DSP architecture is the internally developed ACO – Advanced 32-Bit CoProcessor platform: a powerful, modular control unit that combines ultra-fast signal processing, adaptive control logic, and update capability within an open system design. It also enables a wide range of features and sound effects for highly flexible tuning and customization. |
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| Our DSP technology becomes intuitively accessible to users through our in-house developed and multi-award-winning DSP PC-Tool software – offering maximum precision and fine-grained acoustic scalability. All ACO-based DSP products from Audiotec Fischer are fully cross-compatible, allowing adjustments across brands, models, or systems to be made within a unified interface. |
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| Our technological developments do not emerge in isolation, but through continuous dialogue with global semiconductor leaders such as Analog Devices and Texas Instruments. These close partnerships allow us to work deep within existing architectures and to design platforms that are not only highly compatible – but technologically forward-thinking. |
Speaker Systems & Integration Platforms
Our loudspeaker systems follow the same platform philosophy as our amplifier and DSP technologies: They are an integral part of a holistically designed audio concept – technically precise, acoustically balanced, and consistently engineered for system harmony. With the HELIX COMPOSE platform, we have developed a solution that combines vehicle-specific integration with outstanding sound quality. Premium materials and decades of expertise – clearly influenced by our high-end BRAX speaker portfolio – are paired with powerful and highly efficient 3-Ohms technology. Patented FlexMount adaptor rings, FlexConnect terminals, and pre-configured WireKits enable fast, precise, and reversible installation – tailored to modern OEM architectures. The result is a loudspeaker platform that is as intelligent as it is sonically refined.
Sustainability, Thought Through
As a manufacturing company with in-house development and production in Germany, we consider ourselves particularly responsible – ecologically, socially, and in terms of quality. One of the cornerstones of our approach to sustainability is longevity: our products are designed to function flawlessly over many years – repairable, upgradable, and future-proof. This philosophy is especially tangible in our BRAX series: a lifetime warranty on electronics not only reflects our uncompromising quality standards but also expresses our conviction that true sustainability begins with long-term use – not with a label. Another example is our ACO-based DSP platforms, which benefit from continuous updates via our free DSP PC-Tool software. As new features and performance improvements are introduced, even earlier models remain fully compatible – ensuring long-lasting value and usability.
Environmental Management: DIN EN ISO 14001:2015
A key aspect of our sustainability strategy is the deliberate selection of regional suppliers – enabling short transport routes, direct communication, and reduced emissions. This approach is complemented by site-specific measures such as a large-scale photovoltaic system, a modern industrial heat pump, heat recovery from 3D printing processes, and the use of recyclable materials in packaging and product design. Our processes and structures are certified in accordance with DIN EN ISO 14001:2015, the internationally recognized standard for environmental management. It commits us to systematically identifying, evaluating, and continuously improving our ecological impact. For us, this certification is a valuable tool – not only for implementing resource-saving measures, but for integrating them into our day-to-day operations in a measurable and lasting way.
Sustainability, Thought Through
As a manufacturing company with in-house development and production in Germany, we consider ourselves particularly responsible – ecologically, socially, and in terms of quality. One of the cornerstones of our approach to sustainability is longevity: our products are designed to function flawlessly over many years – repairable, upgradable, and future-proof. This philosophy is especially tangible in our BRAX series: a lifetime warranty on electronics not only reflects our uncompromising quality standards but also expresses our conviction that true sustainability begins with long-term use – not with a label. Another example is our ACO-based DSP platforms, which benefit from continuous updates via our free DSP PC-Tool software. As new features and performance improvements are introduced, even earlier models remain fully compatible – ensuring long-lasting value and usability.
Environmental Management: DIN EN ISO 14001:2015
A key aspect of our sustainability strategy is the deliberate selection of regional suppliers – enabling short transport routes, direct communication, and reduced emissions. This approach is complemented by site-specific measures such as a large-scale photovoltaic system, a modern industrial heat pump, heat recovery from 3D printing processes, and the use of recyclable materials in packaging and product design. Our processes and structures are certified in accordance with DIN EN ISO 14001:2015, the internationally recognized standard for environmental management. It commits us to systematically identifying, evaluating, and continuously improving our ecological impact. For us, this certification is a valuable tool – not only for implementing resource-saving measures, but for integrating them into our day-to-day operations in a measurable and lasting way.
