Neumann
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.
- Company typePrivate
- Founded1928
- HeadquartersBerlin, Germany
- Headcount11–50
- GTM typeB2B
- OfferingHardware or Manufacturing
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.
Neumann firmographics
Firmographics- 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
Neumann industry classification
Industry- 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)
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Where Neumann is headquartered
LocationHeadquarters
- HQ city
- Berlin
- HQ country
- Germany
- HQ region
- Europe
Offices1 record
Markets served
Neumann business model
Business model- GTM type
- B2B
- Offering type
- Hardware or Manufacturing
- Cost components
- Supply Chain, Personnel, Technology or R&D, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure
Revenue model
- 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
Neumann product offering
Product offeringCore 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
Companies that use Neumann
Customer profileNamed customers11 records
Segments4 records
Ideal customer profiles4 records
Neumann technology and API
TechnologyTechnology focussed Yes
API detail
- Has API
- No
- API docs
- API detail
Core technology
AI maturity
App detail
Feature5 records
Neumann partnerships and signals
Strategic signalPartnerships
One partnership is on record.
- Sennheiser GroupcoreGeorg 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
Neumann competitors and assessment
Company assessmentBroad 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
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Neumann funding detail
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Funding rounds
Investors
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Frequently asked questions about Neumann
What does Neumann do?
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.
Is Neumann a public or private company?
Neumann is a private company. It is classified as corporate owned and is currently operating.
When was Neumann founded?
Neumann was founded in 1928. It employs 11 to 50 people.
Where is Neumann based?
Neumann is headquartered in Berlin, Germany, in the Europe region.
How does Neumann make money?
One revenue line is on record: hardware Sales.
Who are Neumann's main competitors?
Sennheiser is listed as a broad incumbent. Direct peers are Universal Audio, Shure, Adam Audio, Genelec, Audio-Technica, AKG (Harman), beyerdynamic and Focal (Naim). Rode Microphones is listed as an emerging player.
Does Neumann have an API?
No public API is recorded for Neumann.
What industry is Neumann in?
Neumann's product category is Professional Audio Equipment. Its primary akta.pro industry code is MPAIAJAB, Pro Audio Equipment (Mics, Interfaces, Mixers, Studio Monitors), with a secondary code of CRACANAK, Studio / Pro Monitoring Headphones & Reference Speakers. Its NAICS code is 33431.