Digital Acoustics
Digital Acoustics designs and manufactures IP-based intercom, paging, and mass-notification hardware and TalkMaster FOCUS software for mission-critical environments across education, healthcare, government, transportation, commercial, and QSR drive-thru customers worldwide.
- Company typePrivate
- Founded2003
- HeadquartersLake Bluff, United States
- Headcount11–50
- GTM typeB2B
- OfferingHardware or Manufacturing
What Digital Acoustics does
Digital Acoustics is a privately held company founded in 2003 and headquartered in Mundelein, Illinois, that designs and manufactures IP-based intercom, paging, and mass notification hardware and software for mission-critical and enterprise environments. The company's customer base spans twelve vertical markets — education, healthcare, commercial, hospitality, manufacturing and warehousing, parking, public sector and government, remote monitoring and security, corrections, critical infrastructure, transportation, and retail — and includes deployments at NASA, the U.S. Navy, Hong Kong International Airport, and over 80,000 quick-service restaurant drive-thru locations.
The company's core product platform is the IP7 hardware family — including intercoms (desktop/wallmount and 2-gang), the IP7-FX and IP7-SS40 amplifiers, ceiling tile, wall-mount, and hallway bi-directional speakers, and the IP7-MZC multi-zone controller supporting up to 48 zones of full-duplex audio through a single IP connection — paired with the TalkMaster FOCUS software platform. TalkMaster FOCUS is provided free as SOLO (single operator, up to 250 endpoints) with hardware purchase and is monetized through licensed add-on modules: Enterprise Operator for multi-user deployments, Automation Tools for scheduled and text-to-speech announcements, VoIP Connect for SIP 2.0 integration, Vision for RTSP camera viewing, and a patented Fail Forward server-redundancy license. The hardware supports standard TCP/IP, SIP 2.0, and PoE, and integrates with InformaCast (Singlewire), IMMIX (SureView), BellCommander (AcroVista), IPsession (IPcelerate), and the major VoIP/PBX platforms including Cisco CallManager, Avaya, 8x8, Digium, FreeSWITCH, Asterisk, Sonus, and Tadiran.
Digital Acoustics earns revenue through a combination of hardware unit sales, recurring annual software subscriptions on the FOCUS add-on modules, and professional design services for PA and two-way communication deployments plus OEM third-party product design. Distribution runs through direct website sales, a global network of distributors and regional sales representatives, and system integrator / VAR partners. The company employs 11-50 people, has not raised any disclosed funding rounds, and has been continuously operating since its founding.
Digital Acoustics firmographics
Firmographics- Name
- Digital Acoustics
- Legal name
- Digital Acoustics
- Website
- https://digitalacoustics.com
- Company type
- Private
- Founded year
- 2003
- Operating status
- Operating
- Headcount range
- 11–50 employees
- Short description
- Digital Acoustics designs and manufactures IP-based intercom, paging, and mass-notification hardware and TalkMaster FOCUS software for mission-critical environments across education, healthcare, government, transportation, commercial, and QSR drive-thru customers worldwide.
- Ownership category
- akta.pro rank
Digital Acoustics industry classification
Industry- Product category
- IP Audio Communication Systems
- NAICS
- Telephone Apparatus Manufacturing (33421), Audio and Video Equipment Manufacturing (334310), Other Communications Equipment Manufacturing (334290)
- SIC
- Telephone & Telegraph Apparatus (3661), Communications Equipment, Nec (3669)
- akta.pro primary industry
- Wireless/DECT Audio Intercom Systems (HSAHAIAB)
- akta.pro secondary industries
- Audible-Visual Alarms & Notification Devices (Sounders, horns, siren/strobe combos for industrial use) (IMAGAIAF), Conference Room Input Devices (Speakerphones, Control Pads, Room Controllers) (HDACAFAM), Classroom Audio, Voice Amplification & Communication Hardware/Software (EDAFAGAI)
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Where Digital Acoustics is headquartered
LocationHeadquarters
- HQ city
- Lake Bluff
- HQ country
- United States
- HQ region
- North America
Offices1 record
Markets served
Digital Acoustics business model
Business model- GTM type
- B2B
- Offering type
- Hardware or Manufacturing
- Cost components
- Personnel, Technology or R&D, Supply Chain, Marketing or Sales, Operations, Infrastructure
Revenue model
- Hardware Sales: Sale of IP audio hardware products including IP intercoms, IP speakers, IP amplifiers, and multi-zone controllers. Products are sold through distributors, sales representatives, and direct website sales. Hardware includes IP7 series endpoints powered by PoE.
- TalkMaster FOCUS Software Licenses: Base TalkMaster FOCUS software is provided free with hardware purchase (TalkMaster SOLO). Paid license modules unlock advanced features including multiple concurrent operators (Enterprise Operator), automation tools, VoIP Connect for SIP integration, Vision for video camera integration, and Fail Forward/VM redundancy licensing.
- Professional Design Services: PA and Two Way Communications Systems design service where the company's audio design engineers help customers with site design and speaker layout specifications. Also includes custom third-party product design services for OEMs integrating IP audio into their products.
Pricing tiers
| Model | Billing | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Freemium | Annual | TalkMaster SOLO (Free with hardware) |
| Subscription | Annual | TalkMaster FOCUS Enterprise Operator |
| Subscription | Annual | TalkMaster FOCUS Add-on Modules |
| Unit Pricing | One time/ perpetual license | IP7-FX Intercom & Paging Amplifier |
| Unit Pricing | One time/ perpetual license | IP7-SS40 40-Watt Amplifier |
Go-to-market motion2 records
Distribution channels4 records
Marketing channels7 records
Digital Acoustics product offering
Product offeringCore offering
Digital Acoustics designs, manufactures, and sells IP-based intercom, paging, and mass notification systems built around the IP7 hardware family (intercoms, speakers, amplifiers, multi-zone controllers) and managed by the TalkMaster FOCUS software platform. The offering includes SIP 2.0 VoIP endpoint hardware, professional PA and two-way communication design services, and integration with mass notification, central station monitoring, and video management platforms.
Product overview
Digital Acoustics offers a complete IP audio communication platform built around the IP7 hardware family and TalkMaster Focus software. The core platform consists of IP intercoms (desktop/wallmount and 2-gang models), IP amplifiers (IP7-FX and IP7-SS40), and IP speakers (ceiling tile, wall mount, and hallway bi-directional models). The Multi-Zone Controller (IP7-MZC) with expansion boards supports up to 48 audio zones from a single IP connection. All hardware integrates with the TalkMaster Focus software suite, which includes free TalkMaster SOLO (single operator, 250 endpoints) and licensed add-ons: Enterprise Operator for multi-user, Automation Tools for scripted/scheduled announcements, VoIP Connect for SIP integration, Vision for camera integration, and Fail Forward for redundancy. Hardware supports SIP 2.0 VoIP systems and integrates with InformaCast, IMMIX, BellCommander, and IPcelerate platforms. The company also offers retrofittable IP7-FX amplifiers to convert existing analog audio devices to IP endpoints.
Differentiator
Problem solved
Functional benefit
Brands
- TalkMaster™ FOCUS: Industry-leading IP audio software platform for managing Digital Acoustics IP audio endpoints including IP intercoms, IP speakers, and IP amplifiers. Includes modules for enterprise operators, automation tools, VoIP connect, vision, and Fail Forward redundancy.
Products and services
- TalkMaster FOCUS Software IP audio management software that centrally controls Digital Acoustics IP7 intercoms, speakers, and amplifiers over LAN/WAN. TalkMaster SOLO is provided free with hardware (up to 250 endpoints, single operator) and paid FOCUS licensing unlocks unlimited endpoints and additional modules for enterprise operators, automation, VoIP connect, vision, and redundancy. Sold to enterprise, education, healthcare, government, retail, and security customers via direct sales, distributors, and VARs.
- IP7-EDW/EDB-POE Desktop/Wallmount IP Intercom All-in-one desktop or wallmount IP intercom endpoint for two-way audio over LAN/WAN, available in standard, SIP Optimized (S3), and SIP+InformaCast variants. Powered by PoE with full-duplex or half-duplex operation. Designed for enterprise security, education, healthcare, and commercial paging deployments.
- INT-IP-2Gang 2 Gang IP Intercom Door Station All-in-one 2-gang IP intercom door station that fits standard electrical boxes and provides two-way IP audio over LAN/WAN. Available in standard, S3 SIP Optimized, and SIP+InformaCast variants. Powered by PoE. Used at building entrances, gates, parking facilities, and security checkpoints.
- IP7-FX Intercom and Paging Amplifier Retrofit-friendly IP intercom/paging amplifier module that converts existing analog intercoms and paging devices to IP. Supports pairing with call stations or outdoor paging horns. Replaces legacy IP7-STx, IP7-SE8, IP7-SS20, and IP7-FD modules. Used in enterprise, education, and parking environments.
- IP7-SS40 IP 40-Watt Amplifier 40-watt IP audio amplifier that supports IP paging, SIP paging, and InformaCast, powering one or more analog speakers and horns. DIN rail or surface mount, available in standard, S3 (Optimized SIP), and S3-IC (SIP+InformaCast) variants. Does not support PoE. Used in industrial, warehouse, and campus paging deployments.
- IP Ceiling Tile Speaker 2x2 lay-in IP ceiling tile speaker with integrated 8-watt amplifier, internal microphone, and status LED. PoE powered for interior IP paging, two-way communications, and emergency notifications. Used in offices, classrooms, healthcare facilities, and retail environments.
- IP Slim Wall Mount Full-Duplex Speaker Slim white interior wall-mount full-duplex IP speaker with 8-ohm amplifier, 5.25-inch speaker, microphone, and LED. PoE powered. Provides IP paging, two-way communications, and emergency notifications inside offices, hallways, and public spaces.
- IP Wall Mount System 1 Half-Duplex Speaker Rugged wall-mount half-duplex IP speaker with 8-ohm amplifier and 8-inch speaker driver. PoE powered. Available in a vandal-proof, water-resistant variant. Used for IP paging, two-way communications, and emergency notifications in demanding indoor environments.
- IP Hallway Bi-Directional Speaker Wall-mounted IP speaker with two 4-inch, 4-ohm speaker drivers projecting audio up to 50 feet in opposite directions (100 feet total coverage). PoE powered. Used for hallway paging and emergency notifications in schools, healthcare facilities, and commercial buildings.
- IP7-MZC Multi-Zone Audio Controller IP endpoint that converges multiple analog audio zones onto a single IP connection and supports up to 48 zones of full-duplex audio when daisy-chained with IP7-ZX4L expansion boards. Enables remote monitoring, parking, industrial building audio, and targeted audience announcements from centralized command centers.
- IP7-ZX4L IP 4 Zone Expansion Board Four-port zone expansion accessory for the IP7-MZC Multi-Zone Audio Controller. Cascade up to twelve boards on a single MZC to support a total of 48 zones of full-duplex audio over one IP connection.
- Analog Horns and Speakers Complementary analog products including indoor/outdoor analog horns (16W, 32W, 40W), analog wall speakers, analog ceiling tile speakers, and armored handsets. Used with IP amplifiers (such as the IP7-SS40) to support complete IP audio systems where analog endpoints are preferred.
- PA and Two-Way Communications Design Service Professional design service in which Digital Acoustics audio engineers assist customers with PA system site design, speaker layout specifications, and planning for IP audio deployments across single and multi-site environments. Sold to enterprise, education, healthcare, government, and commercial customers.
- Third-Party Product Design Service Custom design service in which Digital Acoustics engineers help OEMs integrate IP audio capabilities into their own products. Projects have included developing IP intercoms for analog audio equipment manufacturers, ruggedized amplifiers for trains, waterproof speakers for ships, and IP audio bridge hardware for AI ordering systems.
Quantifiable outcome
- Over 80,000 drive-thru locations use Digital Acoustics for crystal-clear two-way communication in noisy environments
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Companies that use Digital Acoustics
Customer profileNamed customers45 records
Segments12 records
Ideal customer profiles6 records
Digital Acoustics technology and API
TechnologyTechnology focussed Yes
API detail
- Has API
- Yes
- API docs
- API detail
Core technology
AI maturity
App detail
Integration4 records
AI capability2 records
Feature5 records
Digital Acoustics partnerships and signals
Strategic signalPartnerships
15 partnerships are on record, tiered core and strategic.
- Singlewire Software (InformaCast)coreDigital Acoustics IP Speakers and IP Amplifiers integrate with InformaCast mass notification software. Custom firmware license enables IP Amplifiers and IP Speakers to work with InformaCast for emergency notifications and mass communication deployments.
- SureView Systems (IMMIX)coreDigital Acoustics IP Amplifiers, IP Speakers, and IP Intercoms are compatible with IMMIX central station monitoring platform. Integration enables audio talk-down and two-way communications for security monitoring operations.
- IPcelerate (IPsession)coreDigital Acoustics IP Speakers and IP Amplifiers are compatible with IPsession software for Cisco phone notification deployments, enabling audio notifications from Cisco VoIP phone systems.
- AcroVista Software (BellCommander)coreDigital Acoustics IP Amplifiers, IP Speakers, and IP Intercoms are compatible with BellCommander software for building complex schedules of tones and alerts including school bells and shift change notifications.
- 8x8coreDigital Acoustics IP7 SIP products are compatible with 8x8 VoIP phone systems for SIP paging and intercom communications.
- AvayacoreDigital Acoustics IP7 SIP products are compatible with Avaya VoIP phone systems for SIP paging and intercom communications.
- Cisco CallManagercoreDigital Acoustics IP7 SIP products are compatible with Cisco CallManager for SIP paging and intercom communications. Integration with IPsession also available for enhanced Cisco phone notification deployments.
- Digium (Cloud and Switchvox)coreDigital Acoustics IP7 SIP products are compatible with Digium Cloud and Digium Switchvox VoIP phone systems.
- FreeSWITCHcoreDigital Acoustics IP7 SIP products are compatible with FreeSWITCH open-source telephony platform.
- Grandstream GWX SeriescoreDigital Acoustics IP7 SIP products are compatible with Grandstream GWX Series VoIP gateways.
- Sangoma AsteriskcoreDigital Acoustics IP7 SIP products are compatible with Sangoma Asterisk open-source PBX platform.
- Sonus SBC SeriescoreDigital Acoustics IP7 SIP products are compatible with Sonus Session Border Controllers for secure VoIP communications.
- Tadiran AeonixcoreDigital Acoustics IP7 SIP products are compatible with Tadiran Aeonix VoIP phone system.
- Original Equipment Manufacturers (OEMs)strategicDigital Acoustics works with OEMs to design and implement IP audio capabilities within their products and communication systems. Examples include developing IP intercoms for analog audio equipment manufacturers, ruggedized amplifiers for trains, waterproof speakers for ships, and IP audio bridge hardware for AI ordering systems.
- KintronicscoreKintronics serves as a value-added reseller for Digital Acoustics, providing IP paging system solutions and technical expertise to customers.
Scale indicators6 records
Recent moves6 records
Expansion highlights6 records
Digital Acoustics competitors and assessment
Company assessmentDirect peers
- Algo Communication Products: Closely comparable: designs and manufactures SIP-based IP intercoms, paging speakers, and mass notification endpoints, often competing head-to-head with Digital Acoustics in education, healthcare, and enterprise verticals.
- CyberData Corporation: Direct peer: produces IP intercoms, SIP paging endpoints, and mass notification devices sold through distribution — overlapping product lines, SIP/VoIP integration approach, and target customers (education, healthcare, retail).
- Valcom: Direct peer in IP paging, intercom, and mass notification with VoIP/SIP integration; serves education, healthcare, government, and commercial markets with a similar mix of hardware endpoints and software management.
- Bogen Communications: Long-established direct peer in paging, intercom, and mass notification for education, commercial, and government; offers IP, SIP, and analog solutions that compete with Digital Acoustics' product family.
- AtlasIED: Direct peer focused on commercial audio, mass notification, and paging systems for transportation, education, healthcare, and corporate environments — overlapping verticals and product categories with Digital Acoustics.
- Zenitel (Vingtor-Stentofon): Direct peer specializing in IP intercom and critical communication systems for security, transportation, and industrial markets — comparable in mission-critical use cases and SIP/IT-converged architecture.
- 2N (an Axis company): Direct peer in IP intercoms, SIP door stations, and access-control audio; competes for the same parking, commercial, and security integrator channels as Digital Acoustics.
Broad incumbents
- Axis Communications: Broader incumbent: large network video and intercom vendor whose IP intercom line (built on 2N) competes with Digital Acoustics in parking, commercial, and security deployments, often bundled with VMS.
- Aiphone: Broader incumbent in intercom and security communication: offers IP/SIP intercom systems competing in commercial, education, and government RFPs alongside Digital Acoustics.
- Biamp: Broader incumbent in professional AV and conferencing: provides IP-based paging, room control, and audio distribution that overlaps with Digital Acoustics in commercial and transportation deployments.
Market position
Strengths5 records
Weaknesses5 records
Competitive moat6 records
Key risks6 records
Key highlights7 records
Customer concentration
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Digital Acoustics leadership team
Management profileNumber of profiles
Profiles1 record
Digital Acoustics funding detail
Funding detailFunding overview
Funding rounds
Investors
Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →
Digital Acoustics M&A and investment
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Investments
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Frequently asked questions about Digital Acoustics
What does Digital Acoustics do?
Digital Acoustics designs, manufactures, and sells IP-based intercom, paging, and mass notification systems built around the IP7 hardware family (intercoms, speakers, amplifiers, multi-zone controllers) and managed by the TalkMaster FOCUS software platform. The offering includes SIP 2.0 VoIP endpoint hardware, professional PA and two-way communication design services, and integration with mass notification, central station monitoring, and video management platforms.
Is Digital Acoustics a public or private company?
Digital Acoustics is a private company. It is classified as founder individual operated bootstrapped and is currently operating.
When was Digital Acoustics founded?
Digital Acoustics was founded in 2003. It employs 11 to 50 people.
Where is Digital Acoustics based?
Digital Acoustics is headquartered in Lake Bluff, United States, in the North America region.
How does Digital Acoustics make money?
Three revenue lines are on record. Hardware Sales are the primary driver. The others are talkMaster FOCUS Software Licenses and professional Design Services.
Who are Digital Acoustics's main competitors?
Direct peers on record are Algo Communication Products, CyberData Corporation, Valcom, Bogen Communications, AtlasIED, Zenitel (Vingtor-Stentofon) and 2N (an Axis company). Broad incumbents are Axis Communications, Aiphone and Biamp.
Does Digital Acoustics have an API?
Yes. Digital Acoustics offers a Software Developer Kit (SDK) and API for integrating their IP audio products into third-party products or systems. The SDK enables custom application development that interacts with TalkMaster FOCUS or runs independently. Configuration can be done via web browser for S3 firmware devices. Products support TCP/IP, UDP, ARP, ICMP, IGMP, multicast protocols. Developer documentation is at digitalacoustics.com/software.
What industry is Digital Acoustics in?
Digital Acoustics's product category is IP Audio Communication Systems. Its primary akta.pro industry code is HSAHAIAB, Wireless/DECT Audio Intercom Systems, with a secondary code of IMAGAIAF, Audible-Visual Alarms & Notification Devices (Sounders, horns, siren/strobe combos for industrial use). Its NAICS code is 33421 and its SIC code is 3661.