Neumann

What Neumann does

Neumann (Georg Neumann GmbH) is a Berlin-based German manufacturer of professional studio audio equipment, founded in 1928 and operating as a wholly-owned subsidiary of the Sennheiser Group since 1991. The company designs and sells studio microphones, studio monitors and subwoofers, headphones, and audio interfaces, anchored by legacy products such as the U 47, M 49, U 67, and U 87 microphones that have been used in a large share of major commercial recordings. Its core technology base is precision electro-acoustic transducer design, DSP-powered monitoring with MA 1 automated room correction, and high-resolution analog-to-digital converter technology, now extended into spatial audio software (VIS) for Apple Vision Pro.

The product portfolio has expanded deliberately over the past 15 years: studio monitors were added in 2010 on the legacy of loudspeaker maker Klein + Hummel, studio headphones were introduced in 2019, and the company has increased its focus on live audio and audio interfaces since 2022 with the MT 48. The MT 48 audio interface and KH Series DSP subwoofers (five new models launched November 2025) target immersive and broadcast workflows, while the June 2026 MT 48 Firmware 2.0 update adds plugin support, immersive broadcast tools, and scalable Dante connectivity, signaling Neumann's transition from a transducer vendor toward an integrated capture-to-reproduction platform.

Neumann generates revenue primarily through hardware sales across a horizontal mix of professional recording studios, broadcast and live audio, game development (including Dolby Atmos workflows at customers such as Ubisoft Singapore and Sony's God of War), and home studios. Distribution is multi-channel: direct e-commerce via neumann.com, the Sennheiser Group's global network of subsidiaries and trading partners, and regional distributors and service points; pricing is dealer- and quote-based for professional buyers. The company is privately held, has 11-50 employees, and its financials are not separately disclosed from the Sennheiser Group.

Name

Neumann

Legal name

Georg Neumann GmbH

Website

https://en-de.neumann.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1928

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Neumann (Georg Neumann GmbH) is a Berlin-based German manufacturer of professional studio audio equipment, including microphones, monitors, headphones, and audio interfaces. Founded in 1928, it serves recording studios, broadcast, gaming, and home studios as a subsidiary of the Sennheiser Group.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Professional Audio Equipment

NAICS

Audio and Video Equipment Manufacturing (33431)

akta.pro primary industry

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

akta.pro secondary industries

Studio / Pro Monitoring Headphones & Reference Speakers (CRACANAK), Microphones, Headsets & Audio Input Devices (HDACAFAH)

Keywords

• Studio microphones
• Studio monitors
• Audio interfaces
• Professional audio equipment
• Studio headphones

Headquarters

HQ city

Berlin

HQ country

Germany

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Hardware Sales: Neumann generates revenue primarily through the sale of professional audio hardware including studio microphones, studio monitors, headphones, and audio interfaces. Products are sold through direct channels and the Sennheiser distribution network.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Neumann manufactures and sells studio-grade professional audio hardware, including condenser microphones, DSP-powered studio monitors and subwoofers, reference studio headphones, and high-resolution audio interfaces. The portfolio covers the full audio chain from sound capture (microphones, audio interface) to sound reproduction (monitors, subwoofers, headphones), with the MCM system serving live and classical applications and VIS software enabling immersive spatial audio mixing on Apple Vision Pro.

Product overview

Neumann.Berlin is a German manufacturer of studio-grade audio equipment offering a comprehensive portfolio of professional audio products. The portfolio includes legendary studio microphones (U 47, U 67, U 87, M 50 V), studio monitors and subwoofers in the KH series with DSP and MA 1 room correction, studio headphones, and the MT 48 audio interface. The company recently expanded into software with VIS for Apple Vision Pro spatial audio mixing. Neumann products serve professional recording studios, broadcast, game audio development (e.g., Ubisoft Singapore), and live performance applications. Since 2010, Neumann has expanded from microphones into the studio monitor market building on the legacy of Klein + Hummel, with headphones added in 2019 and audio interfaces since 2022. The company is a subsidiary of the Sennheiser Group.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Studio Microphones Professional studio-grade condenser microphones for recording studios, broadcast, and live applications. Includes iconic models U 47, U 67, U 87, M 49, TLM-107, and the M 50 V tube microphone. Designed for reference-quality vocal and instrument capture.
• KH Series Studio Monitors Professional DSP-powered studio monitor speakers with MA 1 room correction support and compatibility with immersive audio workflows including Dolby Atmos. Used by professional recording studios, game developers, and broadcast facilities.
• KH Series Subwoofers DSP-powered subwoofers offering bass response down to 16 Hz, designed for stereo and immersive setups with MA 1 room correction integration. Compatible with AoIP workflows for immersive audio production and broadcast.
• Studio Headphones Reference-quality studio-grade headphones for professional monitoring, mixing, and mastering applications.
• MT 48 Audio Interface First Neumann audio interface featuring revolutionary converter technology for reference-quality audio capture, supporting plugins, immersive broadcast tools, and scalable Dante connectivity (via Firmware 2.0).
• MCM Microphone System Microphone system designed for classical music performances, orchestral recordings, and live/touring applications.
• VIS - Virtual Immersive System Spatial audio mixing software designed for Apple Vision Pro, enabling immersive audio mixing with head-tracked stereo and multichannel content.

Quantifiable outcome

• Used in virtually every major recording - classical, rock, pop, broadcast

Named customers11 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

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Feature5 records

Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

• Sennheiser GroupcoreOthers · 1 January 1991Georg Neumann GmbH has been part of the Sennheiser Group since 1991. Neumann operates as a subsidiary under the Sennheiser Group umbrella, leveraging the global Sennheiser network of subsidiaries and long-standing trading partners for worldwide distribution. The partnership allows Neumann to focus on reference solutions while benefiting from Sennheiser's global infrastructure and resources.

Scale indicators2 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Broad incumbents

• Sennheiser: Parent company of Neumann and direct competitor across microphones, headphones, and audio technology. Both brands operate under the same corporate umbrella but compete in adjacent pro audio and consumer categories, sharing distribution infrastructure.

Direct peers

• Universal Audio: US-based maker of Apollo audio interfaces and UAD plugin platform. Competitor to Neumann's MT 48 audio interface and emerging software (VIS) play, with deep presence in professional and project studios.
• Shure: Iconic American pro audio manufacturer with overlapping microphone, headphones, and wireless systems portfolios. Direct head-to-head competitor in professional studio and live microphones, with strong installed base in broadcast and touring.
• Adam Audio: Berlin-based professional studio monitor manufacturer. Direct competitor to Neumann's KH Series monitors, particularly in nearfield and midfield categories for music production and broadcast facilities.
• Genelec: Finnish manufacturer of professional studio monitors, the most direct competitor in Neumann's KH Series category. Both brands compete for the same mastering, post-production, and immersive audio (Atmos) monitoring customers.
• Audio-Technica: Japanese manufacturer of professional microphones, headphones, and phono cartridges. Overlaps with Neumann across studio microphones and the increasingly competitive pro headphones category.
• AKG (Harman): Vienna-founded pro audio brand now owned by Harman (Samsung). Competes directly with Neumann in studio microphones, headphones, and broadcast solutions with deep legacy in music production.
• beyerdynamic: German pro audio manufacturer of studio microphones and headphones. Direct competitor particularly in Neumann's studio headphones segment, with similar heritage and European pro audio brand positioning.
• Focal (Naim): French premium audio manufacturer with professional studio monitors and headphones. Competes with Neumann in the high-end monitoring and reference headphone segments for studio and audiophile customers.

Emerging players

• Rode Microphones: Australian pro audio brand that has expanded from microphones into audio interfaces, headphones, and software. Increasingly competitive with Neumann across price tiers and represents the rising mid-market challenger to legacy premium brands.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/neumannberlin

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