Zylia

What Zylia does

Zylia Sp. z o.o. is a privately held Polish audio technology company headquartered in Poznań, Poland that develops proprietary hardware and software for capturing, processing, and rendering three-dimensional audio. The company serves a diversified customer base spanning virtual reality content creators, game developers (e.g., Eidos-Montreal), music producers, cultural institutions (concert halls and orchestras such as the Poznań Philharmonic), academic research groups (McGill, Aalto Studios, SIT Montreal, Fryderyk Chopin University of Music), and individual professional users including Paula Fairfield (Game of Thrones sound design), Ben Wilkins (Academy Award-winning sound mixer), and Jordan Rudess (Dream Theater). The company also displays enterprise logos including Red Bull Media House, Sony, Microsoft, Huawei, Netflix, and NHK in its "They Trusted Us" section.

The technology stack is anchored by Higher-Order Ambisonics (HOA) audio capture through proprietary 19-capsule spherical microphone arrays (ZM-1, ZM-1S) built on Infineon XENSIV digital MEMS capsules with permanent factory calibration maintaining ±0.1dB sensitivity variance without recalibration. The flagship software differentiator is a 6 Degrees of Freedom (6DoF) HOA Renderer plugin (available for Audiokinetic Wwise and MaxMSP) that interpolates sound fields between multiple Ambisonics spheres with CPU usage 100 to 10,000 times lower than object-based rendering approaches. Supporting software includes ZYLIA Studio and Studio PRO for multitrack recording with automatic source tracking, the Ambisonics Converter for HOA format conversion, the Beamformer plugin for real-time sound source separation, Speaker Measurement Software with AI-assisted room acoustic analysis, and a Streaming Application for live Ambisonics broadcasts.

Zylia operates a hybrid go-to-market model combining direct e-commerce through its own online shop, a global network of authorized distributors (Thomann, B&H Photo, Vintage King, Amazon, GSB ProAudio, Media Integration Japan, BLS Korea, IP Systems, Best Crews, Gotham Audio, Arazim, Unbound VR), and direct enterprise sales for larger deployments and technology licensing. Revenue is generated through three streams: hardware sales of microphones and recorders, software licenses (perpetual for most products, quote-based pricing for the 6DoF HOA Renderer), and technology licensing of proprietary 6DoF audio algorithms and HOA rendering IP. The company holds no disclosed outside funding, has 11–50 employees, complies with GDPR, and is actively participating in MPEG-I 6DoF VR standardization efforts.

Name

Zylia

Legal name

Zylia Sp. z o.o.

Website

https://zylia.co

Company type

Private

Founded year

2016

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Zylia Sp. z o.o. is a Polish audio technology company that develops proprietary 19-capsule spherical microphone arrays and software for Higher-Order Ambisonics capture and 6DoF volumetric audio rendering, serving VR content creators, gaming firms, music producers, cultural institutions, and academic researchers globally.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

3D Audio Recording Technology

NAICS

Audio and Video Equipment Manufacturing (33431), Sound Recording Industries (5122), Sound Recording Studios (512240)

SIC

Household Audio & Video Equipment (3651), Radio & Tv Broadcasting & Communications Equipment (3663)

akta.pro primary industry

Immersive/Spatial Audio Production (Dolby Atmos, 5.1/7.1, Binaural) (MPAHAEAJ)

akta.pro secondary industries

Microphones, Headsets & Audio Input Devices (HDACAFAH), Microphones & Acoustic MEMS (MEMS Mics/Ultrasonic Transducers) (HDAHALAH), Voice Cloning, Dubbing & Audio Generative Media (HDAAAFAK), Digital Audio Workstations (DAWs) (MPAIAIAA)

Keywords

• 3D audio recording
• Ambisonics microphones
• Spatial audio software
• 6DoF audio capture
• Immersive sound production

Headquarters

HQ city

Poznan

HQ country

Poland

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Software

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Hardware Sales: Sale of proprietary microphone hardware including ZM-1 and ZM-1S 3rd order Ambisonics microphone arrays, ZR-1 portable recorder, and complete 6DoF VR/AR sets with multiple microphone arrays and accessories.
2. Software Licenses and Subscriptions: Sale of software plugins including ZYLIA Studio PRO, ZYLIA Ambisonics Converter, ZYLIA 6DoF HOA Renderer (Wwise and MaxMSP versions), ZYLIA Beamformer. Available as perpetual licenses and potentially subscriptions.
3. Technology Licensing: Licensing of proprietary 6DoF audio technology, HOA rendering algorithms, and microphone technology to third parties for integration into their products and platforms.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels14 records

Marketing channels9 records

Core offering

Zylia develops and sells proprietary 3D audio recording hardware (19-capsule spherical MEMS microphone arrays, including ZM-1, ZM-1S, and the ZR-1 portable recorder) along with a software ecosystem for ambisonics conversion, real-time sound source separation, 6DoF volumetric audio rendering, automated speaker calibration, and live Ambisonics streaming. The company licenses its 6DoF HOA technology to third parties for integration into games, VR/AR, and broadcast platforms.

Product overview

Zylia offers a comprehensive portfolio of 3D audio recording and post-processing solutions. The hardware lineup includes the ZM-1 and ZM-1S 3rd order Ambisonics microphone arrays with 19 digital MEMS capsules, and the ZR-1 portable recorder. The software ecosystem comprises ZYLIA Studio (multitrack recording with source separation), ZYLIA Studio PRO (spatial filtering plugin), ZYLIA Ambisonics Converter (format conversion), ZYLIA Beamformer (sound source separation), and ZYLIA Streaming Application (live Ambisonics streaming). The flagship ZYLIA 6DoF Navigable Audio Solution combines multiple ZM-1S microphones with dedicated recording and rendering software to enable volumetric 6 Degrees of Freedom audio experiences. Additional offerings include ZYLIA Speaker Measurement Software for room calibration and ZYLIA Command Center for software management.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• ZYLIA PRO: Professional 3D audio recording solution package
• ZYLIA 6DoF
• ZYLIA Speaker Measurement Software
• ZYLIA Studio PRO
• ZYLIA Ambisonics Converter
• ZYLIA Beamformer
• ZYLIA Streaming Application
• ZYLIA 6DoF HOA Renderer

Products and services

• ZYLIA ZM-1S Microphone A 3rd-order Ambisonics microphone array with 19 digital MEMS capsules from Infineon, 48kHz/24-bit recording, and timecode input for synchronizing multiple units. Up to 20+ ZM-1S arrays can connect to a single USB 2.0 interface. Designed for professional VR, gaming, music, and 6DoF capture workflows.
• ZYLIA ZM-1 Microphone A 3rd-order Ambisonics microphone array with 19 digital MEMS capsules for 360-degree audio recording. Captures at 48kHz/24-bit with permanently calibrated matched sensitivity (±0.1dB). Targets music production, film sound, and immersive audio professionals.
• ZYLIA ZR-1 Portable Recorder A portable recording unit for the ZM-1 microphone with SD card storage up to 2TB, supporting 19-channel 48kHz/24-bit recording and Bluetooth remote control via a mobile app. Built for field and ambient 3D audio capture.
• ZYLIA Studio Multitrack recording software that enables recording, sound source separation, and automix functionality with ZM-1 microphones. Available for macOS, Windows, Linux, and iPad.
• ZYLIA Studio PRO VST/AU/AAX plugin providing spatial filtering and signal separation directly inside a DAW. Features automatic source tracking that precisely follows audio source locations in real time, even when sources move during recording.
• ZYLIA Ambisonics Converter Converts ZM-1 multi-channel recordings to Higher Order Ambisonics (HOA). Available as a standalone application and a VST/AU/AAX plugin. Outputs formats compatible with Facebook 360 and YouTube 360.
• ZYLIA 6DoF HOA Renderer A Wwise and MaxMSP plugin that renders 6 Degrees of Freedom volumetric audio by interpolating sound fields between 3rd order Ambisonics spheres. Supports up to 30 HOA signals at CPU usage 100–10,000x lower than object-based audio approaches.
• ZYLIA Beamformer VST/AU/AAX plugin delivering real-time sound source separation, interactive visualizations, and customizable virtual microphone setups in a DAW. Available in 3rd and 7th order versions.
• ZYLIA Streaming Application A live-streaming solution for music performances in Ambisonics format. Streams in mono, Higher Order Ambisonics (1st to 3rd order), and binaural outputs.
• ZYLIA 6DoF Recording Application Application enabling simultaneous 6DoF audio recordings from multiple ZM-1S microphone arrays connected to a computer. Performs synchronization and ambisonics conversion of the recorded audio files.
• ZYLIA Command Center Centralized management application for streamlined installation, updates, and maintenance of ZYLIA software and drivers.
• ZYLIA Speaker Measurement Software Precision calibration software for immersive audio setups. Automatically maps 3D speaker positions with ±1.5° accuracy, measures SPL and relative distance for gain/delay compensation, computes inverse EQ curves for frequency response correction, and provides AI-based acoustic analysis with treatment recommendations.
• ZYLIA 6DoF VR/AR Set A complete 6DoF recording bundle that includes five ZM-1S microphone arrays, stands, cables, USB hub, headphone amplifier, and the 6DoF software suite (6DoF Recording Toolkit, HOA Renderer for MaxMSP and Wwise, and ZYLIA PRO software). Enables volumetric walk-through audio capture for VR and AR productions.

Quantifiable outcome

• CPU usage is 100 to 10,000 times lower than object-based audio rendering approaches
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers11 records

Segments6 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration13 records

AI capability8 records

Feature6 records

Partnerships

Seven partnerships are on record, tiered minor, core and key.

• Mobile World CongressminorGTM or Marketing Partner · 12 February 2019Joint presentation with Infineon at Mobile World Congress 2019 showcasing 6DoF technology in VR/AR applications.
• Infineon TechnologiescoreTechnology or IntegrationInfineon supplies XENSIV digital MEMS microphones for Zylia's ZM-1 and ZM-1S microphone arrays. The partnership provides high-quality capsules with 69dB SNR, 105dB dynamic range, and 130dB SPL capability. Digital MEMS technology enables permanent calibration without recalibration needs.
• Audiokinetic (Wwise)coreTechnology or IntegrationZylia's 6DoF HOA Renderer is available as a Wwise plugin, enabling game developers to integrate volumetric 6DoF audio in Unity, Unreal, and other game engines. The plugin supports up to 30 HOA signals and connects through RTPC in Wwise workflows.
• McGill University Immersive Media LabkeyStrategic or Co-development PartnerAcademic research partnership for development of 6DoF audio recording and playback technology. The lab tested and validated Zylia's approach using multiple HOA microphone arrays and provided research feedback through published papers at AES conventions.
• Unity TechnologiescoreTechnology or IntegrationZylia provides example integration projects showing how to use 6DoF HOA Renderer for MaxMSP with Unity game engine, enabling developers to create VR experiences with navigable volumetric audio in Unity.
• Epic Games (Unreal Engine)coreTechnology or IntegrationZylia provides example integration projects showing how to use 6DoF HOA Renderer for Wwise with Unreal Engine 4, enabling developers to create immersive audio experiences in Unreal-based games and VR applications.
• Oculus (Meta)coreTechnology or IntegrationZylia's VR experiences (Jordan Rudess concert, Poznań Philharmonic Orchestra) are available on Oculus App Lab and Oculus TV for Quest users, providing distribution for immersive audio VR content.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Broad incumbents

• Audio-Technica: Audio-Technica is a broad-line Japanese pro/consumer audio equipment maker with microphones and headphones serving broadcast, music, and gaming markets that overlap with several Zylia customer segments.
• Shure: Shure is a major US pro-audio incumbent with deep relationships across broadcast, music, and conferencing. It overlaps with Zylia's music production and broadcasting customer base and could expand into spatial/immersive capture as the market matures.
• Genelec: Genelec is a leading studio monitor and immersive-audio (Atmos) loudspeaker maker. Its GLM calibration software competes indirectly with Zylia's AI Speaker Measurement Software for studio-engineer attention and budget.
• DPA Microphones: DPA is a premium Danish professional microphone maker with strong presence in broadcast, film, and studio markets that overlap with Zylia's Paula Fairfield / Ben Wilkins type customers. It offers competing high-SNR lavalier and studio mics but no direct spherical-array competitor.
• RØDE Microphones: RØDE is a large Australian pro/consumer microphone maker with strong global retail and creator-channel reach (Amazon, Thomann) — a scaled competitor whose distribution muscle and pricing power could pressure Zylia's hardware economics in the same retail channels.
• Neumann (Sennheiser Group): Neumann is a heritage studio microphone and monitor brand under Sennheiser, competing for the same professional audio customer base that buys Zylia hardware for Dolby Atmos and immersive music production work.

Direct peers

• Sennheiser (AMBEO): Sennheiser's AMBEO division produces the AMBEO VR Mic, a spherical ambisonics microphone array, plus AMBEO software for spatial audio capture and rendering — directly competing with Zylia's ZM-1/ZM-1S arrays and Studio ecosystem for 3D audio recording customers.
• mh acoustics (Eigenmike): mh acoustics manufactures the Eigenmike, a research-grade spherical microphone array widely used in academic and standards work, including MPEG-I 6DoF. It competes head-to-head with Zylia's arrays for high-channel-count ambisonics capture and HOA research applications.

Others

• Dolby Laboratories: Dolby owns the Atmos standard that many of Zylia's named customers use. It is an ecosystem enabler rather than a direct competitor, but its roadmap (object-based audio, Atmos for cars/headphones) directly shapes demand for Zylia's HOA recording tools.
• Apple (Spatial Audio / Vision Pro): Apple's Spatial Audio with Dolby Atmos on AirPods and the Vision Pro headset define much of the consumer-facing immersive-audio demand Zylia addresses. Apple is a platform customer/enabler for Zylia's content rather than a direct hardware rival.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat6 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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• YouTubeyoutube.com/@ZYLIA
• Facebookfacebook.com/zylia
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/zylia
• Instagraminstagram.com/zylia.co

Compliance1 record

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles3 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds2 records

Investors1 record

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M&A

Investments

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