What Catchbox does

Catchbox is a Finland-origin professional audio hardware company founded in 2012 and domiciled in Riga, Latvia (Catchbox SIA) with a US regional entity (Catchbox INC) in Boston. The company designs and sells the Plus System, a wireless microphone platform built around a Hub DSP receiver paired with three interchangeable microphone form factors: the Cube (a patented throwable microphone with magnetic locking and Automute technology that mutes the mic when thrown, caught, or dropped), the Clip (wearable lavalier), and the Stick (handheld). The system operates on license-free DECT wireless (1.8-1.9 GHz) with up to 100m range and 22 hours of battery life, and supports USB, analog, and Dante (Audio over IP) connectivity. An integrated DSP and mixer in the Hub eliminates the need for separate audio processors, reducing installed cost for customers.

The company serves three primary verticals: universities and higher education institutions (100+ universities including UCF's 400+ classroom standardization), corporations running hybrid meetings and large all-hands, and conference/event organizers requiring audience Q&A microphones. Revenue is generated predominantly through one-time hardware sales via direct e-commerce (catchbox.com), an enterprise sales team, and a reseller/AV integrator partner network; a modest recurring stream exists through extended warranty subscriptions (up to 5 years). Go-to-market combines product-led growth for SMB buyers with enterprise field sales and channel partners for larger deployments, supported by virtual demos, free trial units for qualified universities, and event-driven demand generation at industry conferences such as InfoComm.

The business is privately held by its three co-founders (Timo Kauppila, Mikelis Studers, Pyry Taanila) with only $25,000 in disclosed external funding (MassChallenge, 2014), indicating a bootstrapped operation. In 2024 the company secured EU/Latvian public funding for international export expansion and an R&D project aimed at next-generation room amplification without handheld or body-worn microphones, signaling investment in both geographic and product-line expansion.

Name

Catchbox

Legal name

Catchbox SIA

Website

https://catchbox.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2012

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Catchbox designs and sells wireless microphone systems built around a patented throwable Cube microphone and a Hub DSP receiver, serving universities, corporations, and event organizers globally through direct e-commerce, enterprise sales, and reseller channels.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Professional Wireless Microphone Systems

NAICS

Audio and Video Equipment Manufacturing (33431), Audio and Video Equipment Manufacturing (3343), Radio and Television Broadcasting and Wireless Communications Equipment Manufacturing (33422)

SIC

Communications Equipment, Nec (3669)

akta.pro primary industry

Pro Audio Equipment (Mics, Interfaces, Mixers, Studio Monitors) (MPAIAJAB)

akta.pro secondary industries

Microphones, Headsets & Audio Input Devices (HDACAFAH), Conference Room Input Devices (Speakerphones, Control Pads, Room Controllers) (HDACAFAM)

Keywords

• Wireless microphone systems
• Professional audio equipment
• Throwable microphones
• Conference room audio
• Lecture capture systems

Headquarters

HQ city

Espoo

HQ country

Finland

HQ region

Europe

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

Supply Chain, Technology or R&D, Personnel, Marketing or Sales, Operations, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. Hardware Sales - Wireless Microphone Systems: Primary revenue stream from selling wireless microphone hardware including the Plus system (Hub receiver, Cube, Clip, Stick microphones), Beltpack Module, and accessories. One-time purchase model with hardware products.
2. Accessories and Custom Covers: Sales of replacement accessories, spare parts, and custom-branded microphone covers. Covers can be customized with logos, branding, or sponsor messages.
3. Extended Warranty: Standard 2-year warranty with option to extend up to 5 years, providing additional revenue from warranty extensions.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion4 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

Catchbox designs, manufactures, and sells the Plus wireless microphone system for professional audio capture in centrally managed rooms. The system combines a Hub DSP receiver with Cube (throwable), Clip (wearable lavalier), and Stick (handheld) wireless microphones using license-free 1.8–1.9 GHz DECT audio, with built-in DSP/mixing and optional Dante/USB connectivity for universities, corporations, and event organizers.

Product overview

Catchbox is a professional wireless microphone company offering the Plus System - a modular hardware platform comprising the Hub DSP receiver as the central unit, paired with multiple wireless microphone types including the Cube (throwable for audience Q&A), Clip (wearable lavalier), and Stick (handheld). Each microphone includes charging solutions. The system is designed for three primary verticals: universities (classroom lecture capture), corporations (hybrid meeting rooms), and conferences (event Q&A and audience engagement). Optional Dante networking enables Audio over IP integration. Products are sold direct-to-consumer online and through resellers.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Plus System: The Catchbox Plus wireless microphone system featuring the Hub DSP receiver and compatible microphone accessories (Cube, Clip, Stick) for professional audio capture in meeting rooms, classrooms, and events.
• Cube
• Clip
• Stick
• Hub
• Beltpack Module

Products and services

• Plus System Modular wireless microphone system for centrally managed rooms in universities, corporations, and event venues, combining the Hub DSP receiver with multiple microphone types for high-performance audio capture.
• Hub DSP Receiver 4-channel wireless microphone receiver with built-in DSP and mixer that automatically manages levels, suppresses feedback, and minimizes echo for in-room amplification and far-end conferencing. Supports Dante, USB, and analog connectivity.
• Cube Microphone Soft, throwable wireless microphone with patented Automute technology that mutes when thrown, caught, or dropped, designed for audience Q&A and event engagement with customizable cover options.
• Clip Microphone Wearable lavalier wireless microphone with lanyard attachment for hands-free operation during presentations and classroom instruction.
• Stick Microphone Handheld wireless microphone providing a traditional handheld form factor for audio capture during lectures and presentations.
• Beltpack Module Module that converts existing third-party beltpack systems into throwable microphones for events managed by sound engineers; requires a compatible third-party beltpack system.
• Accessories and Spares Replacement parts, charging docks, charging bases, rack mount accessories, and other support equipment for the Catchbox Plus system.

Quantifiable outcome

• AV uptime significantly increased at University of Central Florida
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers12 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

AI capability3 records

Feature6 records

Partnerships

Three partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Dante (Audinate)coreTechnology or IntegrationOptional Dante network module available for Hub receiver, enabling Audio over IP connectivity, remote control and monitoring options, and PoE (Power over Ethernet) for simplified installation.
• ZoomcoreTechnology or IntegrationUSB connectivity enables direct integration with Zoom and other video conferencing platforms for hybrid learning and meetings. Professors can start Zoom sessions directly from the Hub.
• FedExminorOthersPrimary shipping carrier for order fulfillment. Most orders shipped via FedEx for international courier delivery.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• Rode: Rode is an Australian pro audio brand with a fast-growing wireless microphone portfolio (Wireless GO, Interview GO) popular with creators, presenters, and corporate users. Comparable wireless form-factor and similar end-user focus to Catchbox's Clip and Stick mics.
• Beyerdynamic: Beyerdynamic is a German pro audio manufacturer with the Unite and TG wireless microphone systems targeted at conferences, education, and events. Direct overlap with Catchbox in conference room and university lecture capture.
• Shure: Shure is the dominant global manufacturer of professional wireless microphones and conferencing audio solutions. Its ULX, QLX, and MXW wireless systems compete directly with Catchbox Plus in universities, corporate meeting rooms, and live events.
• Sennheiser: Sennheiser is a leading German pro audio brand with a broad wireless microphone portfolio (EW, SpeechLine) used in education, corporate, and broadcast applications. SpeechLine Digital Wireless directly competes with Catchbox in lecture halls and conference rooms.
• Audio-Technica: Audio-Technica manufactures professional wireless microphone systems used widely in education and conferencing. Its System 10 and 3000 series offer comparable wireless performance to Catchbox Plus in the same target verticals.
• DPA Microphones: DPA Microphones is a Danish premium pro microphone brand used in conferences, broadcast, and corporate AV. Its d:fine and d:screet lavalier solutions overlap with Catchbox's Clip wearable microphone for presenters and lecturers.

Emerging players

• Nureva: Nureva develops AI-driven professional audio solutions (HDL microphone bars) for meeting rooms and higher education classrooms. Competes in the same university and enterprise use cases as Catchbox, but with ceiling-mounted ambient microphone arrays instead of wearable/throwable mics.

Broad incumbents

• Yamaha Unified Communications: Yamaha UC (with Revolabs) provides professional wireless microphone systems, DSP processors, and conference phones for enterprises and education. Competes with Catchbox Plus in hybrid meeting rooms and lecture capture.
• Biamp: Biamp offers a broad portfolio of professional audio solutions for conference rooms, including Tesira DSP processors, Parlé beamforming microphones, and ceiling arrays. Competes with Catchbox Hub's integrated DSP approach in enterprise and higher education AV deployments.
• Sony Professional Audio: Sony's professional audio division offers UWP and DWX wireless microphone systems used in broadcasting, corporate, and education. Broad incumbent with overlapping wireless mic technology but no comparable throwable or audience-engagement specialty product.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/theCatchbox
• YouTubeyoutube.com/channel/UC1wwKYtcBkpZL0sNhpSN3vw
• Facebookfacebook.com/CatchBox
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/catchbox
• Instagraminstagram.com/catchbox/?hl=en

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles4 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds1 record

Investors1 record

Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

M&A

Investments

M&A and investment is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

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