TransPerfect acquires Somagic as 'demand for cloud-based recording' intensifies

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TransPerfect expands its broadcasting production reach with the acquisition of Somagic. | transperfect.com

TransPerfect, the world’s largest provider of language and technology solutions for global business, announced Jan. 27 that it has acquired Somàgic, a sound studio based in Valencia, Spain.

By acquiring the Spanish company, "TransPerfect adds two dubbing rooms, a 5.1 broadcast mixing room, and production/direction offices, as well as extra space for future dubbing rooms to its existing network in Spain," according to a company press release.

Somàgic will use TransPerfect MediaNEXT dubbing and voiceover technology, including the StudioNEXT cloud-recording platform, to manage in-person and remote recording, the release stated.

“The demand for cloud-based recording tools is growing briskly—and we’re committed to servicing our clients’ needs by investing in new studio technology and innovation," TransPerfect President and CEO Phil Shawe said in the release. “We’re excited to complement our presence in Spain with Somàgic’s studio operations.” 

Founded in 1987, Somàgic "specializes in dubbing and sound post-production services," according to the release. Its name is a combination of the Spanish words 'sonido' and 'màgico' to evoke the concept of 'magical sound.'