What Audio Precision does

Audio Precision, Inc. is a Beaverton, Oregon-based designer and manufacturer of professional audio analyzers and measurement software, founded in 1984 and operating today as a brand under the Axiometrix Solutions holding company. The company sells a unified platform-plus-modules architecture anchored on the APx500 software, paired with eight hardware analyzer lines spanning entry-level (APx511B) through flagship two-channel (APx555B) and multichannel 8/16-channel (APx58xB) configurations, plus electro-acoustic (APx517B), consumer-electronics-oriented (APx516B/515B), and portable (APx500 Flex) variants. Add-on modules extend the platform into Bluetooth 5/LE Audio testing and programmable serial I/O for digital audio applications, while APIs, plugins, and configuration files support automation in both R&D and production environments.

The company serves audio component engineers and manufacturing QA teams across a horizontal set of use cases, including amplifier, headphone, hearing aid, loudspeaker, MEMS microphone, smart device, and production-line testing. Its go-to-market is sales-led with direct enterprise field engagement, quote-based pricing, a 30-day trial to facilitate evaluation, and both perpetual and subscription licensing for software. Revenue is generated through hardware sales, software licenses (subscription and perpetual), modular add-ons and accessories, and recurring service and calibration contracts.

Audio Precision has operated continuously for over 40 years, positioning itself as the de facto standard in audio test and measurement, and it is part of the Axiometrix Solutions family alongside sister brands GRAS Sound & Vibration and imc Test & Measurement. The company maintains a global footprint through direct sales, a worldwide APx500 workshop training series, and active participation in industry events spanning automotive audio and consumer electronics testing.

Name

Audio Precision

Legal name

Audio Precision, Inc.

Website

https://ap.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1984

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

101–250 employees

Short description

Audio Precision designs and manufactures modular audio analyzers and the APx500 measurement software platform, serving audio component engineers and manufacturing QA teams worldwide with hardware instruments, software, and calibration services since 1984.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Audio Test & Measurement Equipment

NAICS

Instrument Manufacturing for Measuring and Testing Electricity and Electrical Signals (334515)

SIC

Instruments For Meas & Testing Of Electricity & Elec Signals (3825)

akta.pro primary industry

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

Keywords

• Audio analyzer instruments
• Audio measurement systems
• Electro-acoustic testing
• Multichannel audio analysis
• Audio test software

Headquarters

HQ city

Beaverton

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Hardware Audio Analyzers: Sale of modular audio analyzers including APx555B, APx58xB, APx52xB, APx517B, APx516B, APx515B, APx511B, and APx500 Flex.
2. Software Licenses: APx500 software available as both perpetual license and subscription model. Includes 30-day trial option for evaluation.
3. Interfaces, Modules and Accessories: Modular extensions including Bluetooth 5 module, Programmable Serial I/O module, and various audio interfaces and accessories.
4. Service and Calibration: Technical support, service, and calibration services for audio analyzers.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Audio Precision designs, manufactures, and sells modular audio analyzer instruments and measurement software used by engineers and manufacturing teams to test, validate, and characterize audio components and electronic devices. Its portfolio spans flagship two-channel analyzers (APx555B), multichannel 8/16-channel units (APx58xB), 2/4-channel performance analyzers (APx52xB), electro-acoustic analyzers (APx517B), value-oriented consumer-device analyzers (APx516B, APx515B, APx511B), and the portable APx500 Flex, all unified by the APx500 measurement software platform with optional add-on modules.

Product overview

Audio Precision offers a unified platform-plus-modules architecture built around the APx500 software platform. The core product line includes the APx555B Series (flagship high-performance 2-channel analyzer), APx58xB Series (8/16-channel multichannel analyzers), APx52xB Series (2/4-channel balanced analyzers), APx517B Series (electro-acoustic testing), APx516B Series (consumer electronics testing), APx515B Series, and APx511B Series. The APx500 Flex provides portable testing capability. This hardware portfolio is unified by the APx500 software platform, which provides built-in measurements, automation features, and API integrations. The offering is extended through add-on modules including the Bluetooth 5 LE Audio Module for wireless audio testing, Programmable Serial I/O (PSIO) Module for digital audio testing, and various interfaces and accessories. The company also offers software licensing options including subscription and perpetual licenses.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• APx555B Series Audio Analyzer

Segments2 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

Yes

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature4 records

Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

• Axiometrix SolutionscoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerAudio Precision is a brand under Axiometrix Solutions, a company that owns multiple audio and test & measurement brands including Audio Precision, GRAS Sound & Vibration, and imc Test & Measurement. Axiometrix Solutions provides the parent corporate structure for these sister companies.

Scale indicators2 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Listen Inc: Listen Inc is a direct competitor offering the SoundCheck audio test platform, which is widely used for headphone, hearing aid, and consumer audio production testing. Both companies serve the audio analyzer market with hardware plus software test solutions targeting similar engineering and manufacturing QA customers.
• HEAD Acoustics: HEAD Acoustics is a direct peer offering audio quality measurement systems (ACQUA, HMS, labCORE) used for telecom, automotive, and consumer audio testing. The company overlaps with Audio Precision in voice/audio quality analysis and electroacoustic measurement for handset and automotive infotainment customers.
• GRAS Sound & Vibration: GRAS is a sister company within Axiometrix Solutions, manufacturing measurement microphones and acoustic sensors that complement Audio Precision analyzers. The two brands frequently co-sell integrated electroacoustic test systems for speaker, headphone, and microphone measurement.
• imc Test & Measurement: imc Test & Measurement is a sister company within Axiometrix Solutions providing data acquisition systems and physical test instrumentation. It is comparable as a complementary test & measurement brand in the same corporate portfolio, often bundled with Audio Precision analyzers for combined acoustic and physical test applications.
• Prism Sound: Prism Sound designs and manufactures audio test and measurement equipment, including the dScope Series III analyzer, targeting pro audio, broadcast, and consumer electronics test markets. It competes with Audio Precision in production and engineering audio test applications.

Broad incumbents

• Brüel & Kjær (HBK): Brüel & Kjær, now part of HBK, is a global leader in sound and vibration measurement instruments serving acoustics, audio, and NVH markets. While broader than Audio Precision, it overlaps in electroacoustic test and audio measurement, particularly for loudspeaker characterization and acoustic research.
• Keysight Technologies: Keysight is a broad incumbent in electronic test and measurement whose portfolio includes audio analyzers used in component and systems testing. It competes with Audio Precision primarily at large enterprise accounts seeking a single-vendor test partner across electrical and audio domains.
• Rohde & Schwarz: Rohde & Schwarz is a broad test and measurement incumbent offering audio analyzers within a portfolio spanning wireless, RF, and audio test. It overlaps with Audio Precision in production and R&D audio test for telecom, broadcast, and consumer electronics customers.
• National Instruments (NI): National Instruments (now NI, part of Emerson) provides modular test platforms and PXI-based audio measurement solutions. While broader than Audio Precision, NI competes for engineering test budgets where customers prioritize flexible, software-defined instrumentation for audio and acoustic applications.

Emerging players

• NTI Audio: NTI Audio manufactures handheld and PC-based audio analyzers (XL2, Minstruments) for sound level, acoustics, and live audio measurement. It overlaps with Audio Precision in electroacoustic test for installed sound, room acoustics, and audio production, though more focused on portable acoustic measurement.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/audioprecision
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/audio-precision

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles5 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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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