BEHRINGER Spezielle Studiotechnik GmbH (Behringer) is a German company, founded in its present form in 1989, that manufactures and sells professional (or studio) audio equipment, DJ products, electric pianos, guitars, and event lighting equipment. The company began outsourcing manufacturing to China before it was common among other manufacturers in this field. By doing this the company has become a significant player in the low cost segment of such equipment.